Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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Independent
8 (123 reviews)
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000 , San José , CR
506-2-2225022

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice location
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Safety concerns
Room quality problems

Categories

Cleanliness
5.31
Mentioned bed bugs and cleanliness issues.
Service
9.99
Staff was described as nice and helpful.
Location
8.82
Central location but concerns about safety due to nearby issues.
Room Quality
6.27
Mentioned issues with hard mattresses and broken A/C.
Amenities
8.29
Standard amenities mentioned, some issues with facilities.
Value for Money
7.76
Not ideal given the mentioned issues for price.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Breakfast mentioned as nice.
Overall Experience
8.27
Mixed feelings due to various issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 13:09

Property Description

Discover the charm of the Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, where modern amenities meet timeless elegance in the heart of San José.

Recreational Amenities
Stay fit and energized with our 24-hour fitness center or relax with a delightful dip in leisure. Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, along with our concierge services for all your travel needs.

Gourmet Dining
Savor international cuisine at our on-site restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, or enjoy room service for a dining experience in the comfort of your room. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily to kickstart your day.

Event & Business Facilities
Perfect for both work and play, our hotel boasts a state-of-the-art conference center with 7 meeting rooms and 5909 square feet of versatile space, catering to all your event needs.

Book now to experience the best of San José!

Important information:

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 123 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.31
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 8.29
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 8.27
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Jay • couple • hu
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Xinia • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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beatrice • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De ligging is perfect, ligt midden in het centrum. Het personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De kamers zijn ruim.

Cons:

De kamers mogen gerenoveerd worden. De decoratie is wat outdated.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • cr
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rufino • couple • cr
10
excelente
Pros:

Habitación muy limpia las camas muy cómodas y el personal excelente, la ubicación es excelente

Cons:

todo estuvo bien

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Saniquah • couple • us
1
Short and uncomfortable.
Pros:

The Libby was asthetically pleasing and the staff was very nice.

Cons:

The room was clean but basic. The beds were quite uncomfortable and low to the ground. The balcony was nice and enclosed but not truly outdoor. The area around the hotel is unsafe and impoverished. This place was very different from what we expected. We were advised not to go outside at night and to stay near the hotel during the day. We only stayed one night, checked out the next morning, and then went to a resort two hours away in Jaco Beach. That was definitely the best choice.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good location, onsite parking, friendly/professional staff.
In-room coffee is great. Bathtub was a nice luxury. Inroom safe is always nice.

Cons:

The included breakfat isn't available before 6. Many flight departures require leaving before 6, so the staff included a bag breakfast. It was a nice gesture but a terrible breakfast (and I'm not a pickky eater). Minor quibble, but room to improve.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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paolo • solo_traveller • it
8
Viaggio di lavoro
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Niente

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Calderón • couple • cr
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lourdes • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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alison • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Central location in San Jose
Breakfast was sufficient

Cons:

Service in restaurant was slow at times
Limited drinks at breakfast

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Siempre me ha gustado, por la excelente atención del personal e instalaciones.

Cons:

Pendiente colocar un recipiente para basura dentro de la habitación como detalle menor, pero en general es excelente.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Olaya Ondina • extended_group • do
9
Muy buen servicio
Pros:

El servicio en general

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Georgios or George • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Francine • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Personnel très attentif à nos besoins et très sympathiques. Le restaurant El Patio est un atout. Très bon petit déjeuner.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
10
This is a great hotel within walking distance from many things and has a restaurant onsite. Central location and very sa
Pros:

Clean, great location, friendly staff

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Rozália • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

Nagyon kedves, segítőkész személyzet.

Cons:

Nem volt ilyen.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Fernando N. Arroliga. • couple • cr
3
Malo
Pros:

Lo centrico llevo 3 años así ando y no hay mejoras

Cons:

La TV no funciona el aire acondicionado no funciona la tarjeta que se supone que es para encender las luces no tiene donde ponerla o conectarla para que haga su trabajo 🥱 el lavatorio estaba tapado

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee