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Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

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

Cacique

AED 386

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

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

3. 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

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

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.

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

AED 418

AED 473 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 spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 470

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

AED 295

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

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

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

AED 390

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

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.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 653

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Room

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

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana

AED 477

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.

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 dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

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

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 403

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

AED 492

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

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

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

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.

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 bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

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.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

AED 653

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

Exterior

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

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

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

Room

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

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana

AED 477

AED 540 total

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 dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

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

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 403

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

AED 492

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, modern seating, and a staircase in the background.

A woman sitting by a pool with a building in the background.

A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners.

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

AED 404

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Auténtico Hotel

Merced

AED 393

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Uruca

AED 378

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"Great location close to airport with very lovely staff and a frequent shuttle to airport. Could use a little TLC and updating"

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"This is an older hotel so don't expect a modern place. It is well kept and has its charm but somethings should be updated such as their computer system and carpets should be changed for hygiene reasons. The check in was extremely slow. There was virtually only one person checking in people, there was 2 people in front of me and it took over 25 minutes and I waited 2 hours for the room."

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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