Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.7 (352 reviews)
Km 3 Autopista General Cañas , San José , CR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent location for airport and arrivals
Very clean / spotless rooms
Good breakfast and buffet; generally good restaurant food
Nice pool and multiple on-site facilities
Modern and comfortable rooms for many guests
Cons:
Perceived as expensive / poor value for money
Occasional room cleanliness or maintenance issues (stains, cockroach, drainage problems)
Overbooking / shuttle/reservation mishaps reported
Some beds considered too firm or uncomfortable
Jacuzzi overcrowding / limited hours and cleanliness issues
Small elevators and limited room size in some bookings

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Generally described as impeccable/spotless in many reviews ("Impecable en limpieza", "Super sauber", "spotless"), though a few isolated issues were reported (stained pillows, a reported cockroach, occasional floor smell). Overall cleanliness is strong with rare lapses.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and helpful, accommodating and apologetic in problems; several positives about reception and personal touches. Noted service failures include overbooking and a missed shuttle reservation in isolated cases.
Location
9
Frequently praised as an excellent location for airport transfers and convenient access to nearby places; a few guests mentioned distance from the city center or farther-away sites, so location is excellent for airport/arrival needs but not centrally located for all travelers.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are often modern, spacious and comfortable for many guests, but there are repeated notes of firm/uncomfortable beds, limited room size in some bookings, dated bathrooms in places and plumbing/drainage issues. Mixed-to-positive overall.
Amenities
8.6
Good facilities reported overall (pool, multiple restaurants, nice installations), with positive mentions of pools and on-site dining; some specific amenity issues noted (jacuzzi overcrowding/limited hours, small elevators, intermittent water pressure).
Value for Money
7.2
Repeated comments that the hotel is expensive or overpriced for what is offered; several guests highlighted higher-than-expected cost or poor price/quality ratio despite good service and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfasts and buffet frequently described positively (good, delicious, varied) and some praise for restaurant food; a minority found breakfast basic or only average. Overall F&B is a definite strength.
Overall Experience
9.6
Most guests report a very positive stay, many saying they would return and praising cleanliness, staff and facilities; occasional significant issues (overbooking, cleanliness incident, shuttle problems) exist but do not dominate the overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in comfort and style at Holiday Inn - San Jose La Sabana, offering rooms with private bathrooms and some with hot tubs. Relax in the seating area and enjoy views of the garden or city.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and unwind with a flat-screen TV in your room. The 24-hour front desk is at your service, and car hire is available for your convenience.

Convenient Location
Located just 4 km from San José, this IHG Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the nearby attractions. With Alajuela and Escazú a short distance away, and Tobías Bolaños International Airport nearby, your stay will be both convenient and memorable.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn - San Jose La Sabana now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 352 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Heemskerk • couple • nl
9
Uitstekend
Pros:

Mooie sportschool en goed zwembad. Ontbijt was prima!

Cons:

Geen koelkast op kamer

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rodolfo • couple • cr
8
Buena opción cerca de casi todo
Pros:

Ubicación y el cargador eléctrico

Cons:

La comida en dennys

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • sv
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia Calderón • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La atención, el agua disponible en cada piso, la limpieza.

Cons:

Sin comentarios

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Caballero • solo_traveller • hn
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tegan • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Clean spacious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Torre • solo_traveller • cr
5
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Maytal • family_with_children • il
10
Met all our needs and was absolutely wonderful.
Pros:

Great location met our expectations.
We stayed at the hotel both at the beginning and at the end of our trip to Costa Rica and it was a perfect choice on both occasions.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Maytal • family_with_children • il
10
Met our expectiones and loved the location.
Pros:

The location was fantastic.
Staff was nice, helpful and welcoming.
Very clean, great value.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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ebot • solo_traveller • cm
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Fernandez • solo_traveller • co
10
Pros:

La limpieza, el jacuzzi y la piscina

Cons:

Falta mas variedad en los platos del restaurante

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Pablo Joaquin • solo_traveller • uy
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Fran • couple • cr
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • extended_group • cr
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • gt
10
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Costo

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The staff was super nice and helpful. The food at the restaurant was good.

Cons:

The bed was not comfortable and my pillow had brown spot on it and my daughter's too. Floor in room smelled. Elevators are small and tight.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were nice. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Bed was a little hard.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jballadares11 • couple • cr
2
Se sobrevenden
Pros:

Reservamos y cuando llegamos, dijeron que se habían sobrevendido que nos habían reservado en otro hotel diferente, entonces nos enviaron a otro hotel

Cons:

Ni siquiera nos querían dar desayuno de ellos. Tuvimos que enojarnos para que nos dieran desayuno porque venía incluido y fue el paquete que compramos.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee