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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pete • couple • gb
7
Great location with free parking
Pros:

Free parking and breakfast was good. Staff very friendly location was great.

Cons:

Room was a little dated but that was reflected in the price.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Aponte • couple • pr
9
Se puede recomendar
Pros:

Si

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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GABRIEL JOSE • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kenji • solo_traveller • jp
4
Pros:

Wifiが殆ど繋がらない。とにかく設備が古い。立地は最高だが。

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • hu
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pratique et sûr.
Pros:

Le parkng pour la voiture gere par le personnel.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Barquero • solo_traveller • cr
5
Pros:

Cuando nos retiramos del lugar muy mala experiencia.

Cons:

La aviación que me dieron fue para adultos mayores y eso no fue lo que pedí . No tenía ventanas para ver a ningún lado el desayuno muy mal todo muy mal para la cantidad de plata que se paga por noche. La verdad no volveré más el parqueo pésimo.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Silkepile • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Kristopher • solo_traveller • us
10
We have stayed here on multiple trips to Costa Rica and it is always a good respite.
Pros:

I love the location; at the heart of the city close to lots of shops and restaurants. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Ramirez • solo_traveller • mx
10
Alojamiento céntrico y accesible
Pros:

Tiene muy buena ubicación, esta cerca el mercado central y la plaza de la cultura.
IMPORTANTE si tienes tours puedes preguntar si te ponen el desayuno para llevar para que no te pierdas el desayuno, aunque ya tiene servicio el restaurante a partir de las 6:00 am (mi estancia fue el 1 de mayo 2026).
El personal muy amable y los alimentos muy ricos.

Cons:

Ojo no tiene nada que ver con el alojamiento, solo que en calles cercanas incluso a escasos pasos de la fachada se apreciaba muy sucio, me sorprendió ya que es la capital.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Hellen • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

A localização é bem central, quarto grande.

Cons:

Instalações antigas.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ronny Felipe • solo_traveller • pe
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Chacon Bolaños • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Limpieza y amabilidad del personal

Cons:

Muy bien no hay nada q no me gustó

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Yorleni • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Precio

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Mayra • solo_traveller • cr
8
El personal y la atención excelente, de fácil acceso y seguro
Cons:

El dormitorio me hizo falta cortina mucha claridad para dormir, la cama un poco dura ,

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • extended_group • cr
10
Excelente
Pros:

Tranquilo

Cons:

Un poco lento la atención en el restaurante

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Fabricio José • solo_traveller • cr
9
Buena opción. Todo muy bonito.
Pros:

La ubicación cerca de la Maratón San José, atención, las instalaciones, la comida muy buena.
Todo excelente.

Cons:

Las almohadas, pero es algo muy mínimo.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Rodolfo • solo_traveller • cl
8
Pros:

habitación espaciosa

Cons:

el wifi muchos problemas

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee