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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel in San José with full-service spa and casino

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
At Taormina Hotel and Casino, experience the vibrant energy of Carmen with a stay that includes a 24-hour gym, Italian cuisine at Il Gattopardo restaurant, and high-stakes fun at the casino. Enjoy luxurious relaxation with an onsite spa offering hot stone massages and body scrubs. Plus, take advantage of amenities like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, valet parking for your convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy

Spa

Aman Massage has couples treatment rooms. The property's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. Types of pampering treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, and manicures/pedicures.

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Carmen, a neighbourhood in San José, Taormina Hotel and Casino is in a national park and near a boardwalk. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Children's Museum and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saboreo Restaurante - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a casino and dry cleaning/laundry services. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 6 casino gaming tables, 55 slot machines and a casino VIP room. Indulge in reflexology, a facial and a massage at Aman Massage, the on-site spa. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Eleven Avenue, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as 3 bars and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop and a lift
  • Concierge services, massage treatment rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Gioconda House B&B
Gioconda House B&B San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

Is Taormina Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$241.58, 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 Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taormina Hotel and Casino located?

Located in Carmen, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Morazan Park, Parque Espana, and Casa Amarilla. Templo de Música and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 15 minutes.

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 820 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a beautiful experience will forever stay here at least 3 times a year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Bosco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and respectful staff. Exceptional restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Food was good and has a big bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeeva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition and service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Armen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel,clean,lobby professional
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

FaZe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awseome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit pricey in the bar, $8 for a beer, however it can be a fun place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want fun in San Jose…. This is the place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagaseshagiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing experience! Staff was great, restaurant is downstairs. Everything you need in one place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miteshkumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very noisy while room walls are paper thin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like the hotel was upgraded in the past couple of years as it really needed it. Nice rooms good bed good AC convenient restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great I decided to stay another week
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Problem with tv and bathroom leaks quickly fixed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside mural painting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025