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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property
Santo Tomas hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Porch
Porch
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 31 min drive
  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min drive
  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 10 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pollo A La Leña #11 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chumis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doña Tina - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José puts you within a 15-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy international cuisine at Vitrales, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 81 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1200 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1989
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Vitrales – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Bougainvillea San José does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (8-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Bougainvillea San José and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and a picnic area. Hotel Bougainvillea San José also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, Vitrales offers international cuisine and garden views.
Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The gardens are beautiful. The employees very friendly. One of the gardeners showed us some sleeping owls and where to see the frogs at night.
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very unique hotel with amazing garden paths and a nice pool.
Jacob, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Santiago, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place, no AC in some rooms, ask first
essam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The huge botanical garden attached to the property was gorgeous and a lovely space to walk in. The lobby and dining room is beautifully decorated, with an incredible display of local rocks and minerals. The hotel ad implied our room would have handrails in the bathroom, but it did not.
Jill, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Garden and great food!
Rita, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful gardens with a wide variety of birds. The lobby has a mineral museum. The front desk receptionist Brian was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. The breakfast was delicious. The room is spacious with views of the mountains and trees.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had excellent advice from the front desk after a medical incident that needed attention. They called the medical services, and an EMT group arrived within 20 minutes and attended to my injury. They were courteous, detailed, and thoroughly professional, and did not charge for the visit. We were thankful for the advice, and appreciate the medical system in Costa Rica.
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

AIDA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Serena, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful clean place with gardens that must be visited
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Randall, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It’s an older hotel so it’s somewhat outdated. I see where some will find charm in that. It’s a nice property with a nice garden area for walking. I paid for a Mountain View and honestly it was a parking lot and a roof visible from in the room. If you went outside and leaned around the corner from the balcony you could see downtown. It was quite Misleading in my opinion.
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Randall, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alejandro, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A haven of peace and beauty with attentive staff
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, from the artwork on the walls to the artefacts on shelves wherever you look. It’s also a geologist’s dream. The staff are really friendly and attentive, esp in the hotel restaurant. And the gorgeous gardens, the pool… we spent Christmas here and it was a perfect choice for peace and beauty. I can’t recommend the Bougainvillea enough .
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Paul, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Bougainvillea has been here for decades and knows exactly what most of its patrons want. The rooms are clean and spacious, with fans rather than A/C (which is fine at this altitude), though the showers are getting a bit old fashioned. Probably the best garden you’ll see in a Costa Rican hotel, and a reliably good restaurant which is favoured by non-residents. I always stay here when in the area.
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rafael, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

2/10 Poor

We had to pay for air-condition for the two bedroom. I would never stay there and I would not recommend this hotel
Martha Ann, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ida para mi cumpleaños
estoy muy feliz con el trato del hotel la comida todo estivo genial
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Still my favorite hotel in Costa Rica for 15 years
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel in the area and the staff was super friendly. The food that came included was also really good. The only issue I had was the difference in floor if you want to have AC or not. They gave me a second floor without AC and when I asked I was told that only the 3 floor has AC and it was extra if I wanted a room with AC. Going from Florida I don’t see why I have to pay extra to have AC. Hopefully they can fix that
Adriel, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ismael, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review