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A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

Pool

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.

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

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

Cacique

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

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

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

Ciudad Cariari

Family fun awaits with kid-friendly pools, convenient free breakfast, and easy access to Sabana Park.

AED 311

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

AED 418

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a wardrobe and a small table with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Family-friendly hotel with complimentary airport shuttle and outdoor pool offers relaxing stays with numerous kid-approved amenities.

AED 434

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

5. Hotel Presidente

Catedral

AED 390

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a polished wood floor, a seating area with sofas and tables, and a modern ceiling design with exposed beams.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

Adventure awaits at La Sabana, where your family can splash in the outdoor and children's pools, just steps from scenic Sabana Park.

AED 470

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

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

7. Barceló San José

Uruca

Splash into family bliss with a children's pool, plus free kid-friendly activities and shuttles—just steps from Sabana Park.

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

8. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

AED 371

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San José

Breakfast included

Pool

All-inclusive

Water park

4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San José

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

AED 390

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana

AED 364

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

AED 225

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

AED 295

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral

AED 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

AED 344

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 403

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 470

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana

AED 364

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

AED 225

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 403

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

A multi-level courtyard with a swimming pool, columns, and outdoor seating areas.

A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched doorways.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed certificates, and a staircase with a red carpet.

Hotel Colonial

Catedral

AED 231

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 470

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

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

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 653

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".

A buffet with various food options and a view of the garden.

A lobby with a green textured wall, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of plants, and a striped carpet.

Auténtico Hotel

Merced

AED 393

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Room

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana

AED 477

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are friendly and helpful. Having a free airport shuttle every 15 minutes is positive."

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"Breakfast and dinner were well filling and delicious. All staff were courteous and always ready to help. Give it a try!"

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything was 10 out of 10"

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"B"

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"This hotel is located in a great location and very convenient to everything downtown. There are some room facing the pedestrian street so the noise is not bad. The room is spacious and linens were satisfactory. We did not like the entrance where you have to take 2 separate elevators in order to get to the room and the breakfast looks nice but is very minimal. I wish they had a fresh waffle or pancake maker. I probably would not stay at this hotel in the future."

Frequently asked questions

What's San José like for family-friendly vacations?

If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, San José is a good choice. The entertainment, museums, and parks are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the center of San José.

What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in San José?

Barceló San José is a hotel with a children's pool and 3 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.

How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in San José?

Expedia has 46 hotels in San José that are rated for being family-friendly.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in San José?

The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in San José?

While you are visiting San José, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as National Theater of Costa Rica and Mercado Central. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall.

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