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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking

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The Balmoral Hotel in San José's Historic District offers free breakfast and international dishes at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL. Guests can shop on-site designer stores, visit two coffee shops, and enjoy in-room WiFi. Visitors appreciate the quality dining options and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Plus)

Standard Room (Plus)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Plus

Superior Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Plus

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales

Suite Gales

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 514

Suite 514

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Belford

Suite Belford

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel near Morazan Park
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer shops on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free valet parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a computer station
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,909 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District on 6 Dec 2025 start from NZ$207.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps away from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater. Morazan Park and Jade Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes.

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