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A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Evarista F

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. There are bar stools and a counter with a green tiled backsplash.

A spacious lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a city view, and modern furniture.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a view of distant buildings.

2. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Ulloa

sergey

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

3. Barceló San José

Uruca

lachlan

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

4. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Pozos

Emmanuel

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

NZ$219

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

John Ross

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

NZ$161

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.

A hotel entrance with a large archway, a reception desk, and a crosswalk leading to the entrance.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

8. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Carlos

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

9. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Robert

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, geometric light fixtures, and contemporary furniture.

A modern bar area with a large flat-screen TV, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a modern building with a glass facade, and a sign for "PIZZA REPUBLICA".

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area, and seating.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

Santa Ana

Ronald

NZ$238

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Duane

NZ$218

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.

An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

KIM

NZ$235

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a colorful mural, a seating area, and lush green plants.

A buffet area with various food items, a refrigerated display, and a view of tropical plants through large windows.

A lobby with a chandelier, stone walls, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched gazebo.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Nelia

NZ$219

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a wall-mounted display of decorative items.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, a red car, and potted plants.

A modern hotel reception desk with a sign for 'Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel.'

14. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hospital

Briana

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

15. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Nidia

NZ$147

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Pozos

Anessa

NZ$203

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of a sunset and buildings in the background.

An outdoor dining area of Studio Hotel Café Bar & Grill with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A nighttime view of a modern building with a pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and artwork on the walls.

17. Studio Hotel Boutique

Santa Ana

Irina

NZ$223

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging lamps.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a green wall feature, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

18. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San Rafael

Charito Lutgarda

NZ$277

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.

A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Gretchen

NZ$296

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with a white sofa, wooden slatted wall, and a checkered floor.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

Lazaro Garcia

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Top San Rafael Abajo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in San Rafael Abajo

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay, in fact probably the nicest hotel airport I’ve stayed at anywhere. Very clean, friendly staff, and the breakfast was delicious with a lot of variety."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Evrything was great clean neat up to date and the breakfast was very good, staff is also very helpfull and friendly"

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff Clean Room, Parking"

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"one of the best hotels i have ever stayed at the staff were very hospital, the rooms were spacious and very clean and the amenities were great!"

Hotel Mango

8/10 Good

"Internet is very good."

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic choice for your first night in Costa Rica, or the final night before a flight home. Two recommendations, book the breakfast, you won’t be disappointed, and book the shuttle from the airport to the hotel and avoid having to pay a ridiculously high price for a taxi. Third time staying at AC Belan, and I will stay again."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Superbe propriété. En plein centre-ville, sécuritaire et très bien entretenu. J'y retournerais sans hésiter."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

More cheap accommodation in San Rafael Abajo

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

NZ$38

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (263 reviews)

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

NZ$39

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (372 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

NZ$61

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

NZ$63

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

NZ$67

6 Nov - 7 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

NZ$81

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in San Rafael Abajo?

Located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the heart of San Rafael Abajo, Barceló San José is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Rafael Abajo.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San Rafael Abajo has to offer?

4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna!: This holiday home rental outside of San Rafael Abajo is located on a river, and has a patio, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in San Rafael Abajo.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Rafael Abajo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San Rafael Abajo.

What's it like staying in San Rafael Abajo?

Those travelling to San Rafael Abajo will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 1433 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San Rafael Abajo.

What should I do while I'm visiting San Rafael Abajo?

Places to visit in the wider area include Central Park, National Theater of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Cultura. You'll also find National Museum of Costa Rica and Mercado Central in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San Rafael Abajo guide.

What's the weather like in San Rafael Abajo?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San Rafael Abajo are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for San Rafael Abajo hotels

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

2. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

3. Barceló San José

4. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

9. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

10. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

14. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

15. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

16. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

17. Studio Hotel Boutique

18. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Top San Rafael Abajo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in San Rafael Abajo

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Barceló San José

Hotel Mango

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Presidente

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

More cheap accommodation in San Rafael Abajo

Hotel Pacandé

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

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