The best spa hotels in San José

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in San José easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Hotel Boutique Alta Las Palomas San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Alta las Palomas is located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the property has a restaurant on site. The rooms here will provide you with cable TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. The on-site restaurant is open from 06:30 to 22:00 hours. The AM PM Supermarket is just 1 km away. At Alta Hotel you will find that the friendly staff can help the guests with information about interesting sightseeing in the area, or arrange a tour. The property also has laundry services available. Tobías Bolaños International Airport can be reached in a 20-minute drive, while Poas Volcano National park is 43 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $212.

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• 2 Adventure Inn San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. A 10-minute drive from central San José, Adventure Inn Hotel offers a solar-heated infinity pool, a hot tub and gym. Each modern, air-conditioned room includes free Wi-Fi and a coffee maker. Rooms at the Adventure Inn feature 2 queen-size beds, a rental safe and cable TV with over 60 channels. The spacious bathrooms include toiletries and hairdryers, and some have a spa bath. Decorated with indigenous art, the MoonGlow bar-restaurant serves fusion cuisine, snacks and tropical cocktails. The daily buffet breakfast includes eggs, bacon and pancakes, as well as exotic fruit and fresh coffee. Adventure Inn is located in the stylish Ciudad Cariari residential neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants and shops. San Jose International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Staff at the Inn offer local area information in English and Spanish. Car hire can be arranged, and free private parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $89.

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• 3 Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Situated in the Forum 2 Business Park, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour snack bar, free parking and spacious loft-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Aloft’s bright rooms feature a safe and LCD TV with cable channels, direct connection points for iPods and USB devices. The modern bathroom includes Bliss Spa toiletries. You can choose from sweet and savory snacks at any time in Aloft’s re:fuel snack bar. The hotel also has a stylish bar and lounge. There is also a sit-down restaurant serving local fresh cuisine. Aloft is located in a trendy area of San Jose, next to the Momentum Plaza shopping and leisure area. Central San Jose is around 15 km away. The property can store your luggage for free while visiting the country. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $94.

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• 4 Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen San José, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away. The Kuö Spa at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose offers a wide variety of body and beauty treatments using coffee, volcanic ash and other natural ingredients from Costa Rica. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels and wired internet. Private private bathrooms include amenities. Some rooms offer views of the pool. The hotel offers Peruvian delicacies at the La Isabella Restaurant, open for dinner, or Latin American cuisine at Antigua restaurant. The café serves gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Guests can try ecotourism activities at Poás Volcano National Park, or take a tour of the Café Britt Coffee Plantation, both within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel. Juan Santamaría International airport is only 5 km away. Free Wi-fi is available in public areas. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $224.

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• 5 Real InterContinental at Multiplaza Mall, an IHG Hotel San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. This hotel is an urban retreat in the heart of Escazu, San Jose’s most exclusive neighborhood. The hotel is located within the city's most prestigious shopping centre complex, Multiplaza Escazu. Guest rooms are designed to fulfill the needs of today's global traveler; with streaming speed internet, soundproof windows, total blackout curtains, bedding with 300 thread Egyptian cotton sheets, alarm clock with mobile docking station and more. Escazu Corporate Center and Plaza Roble Corporate Center are just a short stroll away from the hotel. Just a few steps away from the hotel´s lobby, in Multiplaza Mall, you will find upscale stores, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. This hotel features the hottest concepts in entertainment and dining, including four trendy and lively concept restaurants: The Market, Factory Steak & Lobster, NAU Sushi Lounge and Pimento. The hotel´s full service spa blends with nature, its perfect for guests that want to escape and relax. The hotel´s updated fitness center overlooks serene tropical gardens, a Jacuzzi and three heated outdoor pools. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $264.

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• 6 Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas. The lobby boasts an impressive chandelier and marble floors in full 5-star fashion. There is also a fitness centre, an on-site gift shop with local crafts and souvenirs and a handy on-site ATM. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the many poolside shaded areas. Guests can enjoy sports on TV, cocktails and other drinks at Bar Chiquiri or gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas. At DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, rooms have dark wood furniture, flat-screens with cable TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature access to the exclusive lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'ouvres. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown San José and a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $138.

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• 7 Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Set in the traditional Barrio Amon neighbourhood of San Jose, Hotel Santo Tomas offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by colourful flowers all year round. Free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast are provided. Rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have classic décor, with wooden floors, hanging plants and flowered bedding. All have free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with cable channels, and some have private balconies. An authentic Costa Rican breakfast is provided, and includes traditional Gallo Pinto, seasonal fruits, juices, toast and eggs cooked to order. A variety of restaurants can be found within a short walk of the hotel. Other facilities at the Santo Tomas include a gym, currency exchange and tour desk. Guests can visit the Jade Museum, Gold Museum and National Theatre, all within 4 blocks of the hotel. Hotel Santo Tomas is 9 km from Tobias Bolanos International Airport. Pacifico Central Beach is a 2-hour drive away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $74.

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• 8 Taormina Hotel and Casino San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Taormina Hotel and Casino provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a casino. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and dry cleaning services. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Taormina Hotel and Casino offers a à la carte or continental breakfast. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 3.5 km from the accommodation, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from Taormina Hotel and Casino. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $108.

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• 9 Wyndham San Jose Herradura San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. On the outskirts of San José, just a 10 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Wyndham San Jose Herradura offers 3 outdoor pools and a casino. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV. The centre of San José is about 15 minutes’ drive away. Guests also have access to the golf course and tennis courts of the nearby Cariari Country Club. All of the spacious rooms at the Wyndham Herradura have coffee makers, and many have hot tubs. Some have private balconies overlooking the exotic gardens. The outdoor pools have swim-up bars and hot tubs, and are surrounded by sun terraces with loungers. The Wyndham has 3 restaurants, serving a range of different cuisines, plus a fashionable bar. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $90.

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• 10 Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum. The air-conditioned rooms include a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Cable TV and a safe are included. Toiletries are provided in the private bathroom. Costa Rica’s National Museum and Atlántico Train Station are just 500 metres from Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers free private parking. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $72.

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• 11 Hotel 1492 San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Featuring free WiFi, Hotel 1492 is located in San José, 1.3 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica and 2.2 km from Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. San Juan de Dios Hospital is 2.3 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a patio. Rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Hotel 1492 offers a terrace. Parque Diversiones is 8 km from the accommodation, while La California Hospital is a 3-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport 9 km, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km from Hotel 1492. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $42.

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• 12 Sportsmens Lodge San José, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Located in San José, 50 km from Poas National Park, Sportsmens Lodge provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a microwave. At Sportsmens Lodge each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 9 km from Sportsmens Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $67.

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• 13 Cariari Bed & Breakfast San José, Costa Rica

  

  Bed and Breakfast. This Spanish-style home is located in a residential area and offers its guest the possibility to use the facilities at the Cariari Country Club, just a 5-minute walk from the property. Parking for 5 cars 3--Golf, Tennis & Country Club use Upon advanced notice. Dinners advanced notice. The rooms at Cariari B&B are elegantly decorated with a rustic style and wooden furniture. They have ceiling fans, wardrobes, cable TV and a small fridge. The bathrooms have showers. The staff at Cariari B&B prepares breakfast every morning that they serve to its guests in the dining room. The breakfast may include fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, French toasts, pancakes, eggs, coffee and tea. Guests can also explore the restaurants offering local and international-style dishes situated at Real Cariari Mall, 5 minutes’ walk away. Fiber optic WiFi--w/ many channels, shuttle service for a fee, laundry facilities and massages for an extra cost are some of the services provided by Cariari B&B. US/CA phone available. San Jose’s town centre can be reached in a 15-minute drive and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $115.

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