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    Even though I am salty with ocean water, completely exhausted, and look somewhat like a lobster, I still feel compelled to write an entr... Continue reading »

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    After taking a shower me and my roommate checked the hotel to find breakfast. Found the dining room, took something to eat and found out... Continue reading »

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    After the great and unexpected treat that was Bocas del Toro, I spent a few days in Puerto Viejo again on my way back, just tying up loos... Continue reading »

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43 hotels found
  • 1. Hotel Parque del Lago

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 56 reviews from 4 sources

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    Hotel Parque del Lago
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 56 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "Room was overall clean, but glasses were very dirty and appeared to have been hand wiped instead of washed." — source Hotels.com

      "Excellent hotel, would stay there again." — source Travelocity

  • 2. Barcelo Palma Real

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 32 reviews from 4 sources

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    Barcelo Palma Real
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    Based on 32 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this hotel to any person traveling to San Jose, Costa Rica." — source Expedia

      "The hotel was clean and pretty modern." — source Orbitz

  • 3. Holiday Inn Aurola

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 3 sources

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    Holiday Inn Aurola
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 20 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "Staff was super friendly and very professional always ask if they could help or recommend anything. Overall the visit was great will definetely recommend friends very lovely hotel." — source Orbitz

      "I would not recommend this hotel to my worst enemy." — source Travelocity

  • 4. Balmoral Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 103 reviews from 4 sources

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    Balmoral Hotel
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    Based on 103 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "The city was dirty and i wouldn't recommend taking children here but the hotel was a great spot in the city." — source Orbitz

      "Overall, if you understand what to expect in downtown San Jose, this hotel is a great option at a great price." — source Hotels.com

  • 5. Hotel Santo Tomas

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 58 reviews from 3 sources

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    Hotel Santo Tomas
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 58 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    • "I would definitly stay again with the understanding that this is not your typical american hotel." — source Travelocity

      "rooms were small but very nice and clean." — source Orbitz

  • 6. Best Western San Jose Downtown

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 2 sources

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    Best Western San Jose Downtown
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    Based on 20 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 2.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Neighborhood would seem a bit rough, at the beginning, but so close to the city center, about 4 blocks away,never had any problems, that you could walk virtually to most sites, (as you head out the front door, go left), staff very helpful and acomodating, security was good, front door personal, will flag down a taxi if needed, (recommended, at night) restaurant was good for simple tasty quick meals." — source Travelocity

      "This is our second time at this hotel,it may not be the best location for everyone but we really like staying downtown and being close to everything,the hotel offers free international calls and internet and free hot breakfast, the staff is wonderful, the rooms are clean,the security is good, we just enjoy walking to the shopping center daily, we have lunch and just mingle with the locals." — source Orbitz

  • 7. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews from 2 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport
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    Based on 10 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "The location was good, and hotel ammenities were adequate." — source Orbitz

      "Clean, comfortable airport hotel." — source Travelocity

  • 8. Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 6 reviews from 2 sources

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    Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown
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    Based on 6 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "The service was good but other than the bell boys and a few desk personel nobody went out of there way to help you have a great experience." — source Orbitz

      "If you need to stay in the area because of flights, I would recommend staying on the outskirts of town or between town and the airport." — source Travelocity

  • 9. Hotel Britannia

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 17 reviews from 3 sources

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    Hotel Britannia
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    Based on 17 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "I will DEFINITELY recommend this hotel to friends and would come back myself." — source Orbitz

      "Honestly, the Britannia is a great hotel." — source Expedia

  • 10. Occidental Torremolinos

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews from 2 sources

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    Occidental Torremolinos
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    Based on 3 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
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43 hotels found