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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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a mirror.
Pool

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
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.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hampton' sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

2. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A breakfast table with a glass of orange juice, a martini glass, a plate of food, and a cup, set against a poolside view with lounge chairs and plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.
A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

3. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
  • Experience delightful family adventures with a kids' swimming pool, babysitting services, and an outdoor pool near Sabana Park.
AED 334
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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.

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
AED 371
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 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.

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

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
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, a black floor, and a white sink with a mirror.
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

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 375
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Presidente
An outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment, a pathway, and palm trees.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 351
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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 hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
AED 418
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

9. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
  • Explore San José with little ones at this centrally located hotel offering cozy comforts for family adventures.
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
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.

10. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
  • Family adventures in the heart of San Jose with dedicated children's pool and complimentary full breakfast.
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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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 interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.
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

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 375
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Presidente
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.
A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
AED 334
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
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 couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 252
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Barceló San José
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.
A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
AED 230
AED 260 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.
A spacious lobby with a glass pool, multiple seating areas, and modern pendant lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, coffee bar, and vending machine.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, palm trees, and a visible restaurant in the background.

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Carmen
AED 338
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
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 high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
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

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 351
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
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

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
AED 344
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.
A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
AED 334
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
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 couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 252
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Barceló San José
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.
A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
AED 230
AED 260 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
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 high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
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

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.
A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.
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

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.
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.
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
AED 466
AED 527 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed certificates, and a staircase with a red carpet.
A multi-level courtyard with a swimming pool, columns, and outdoor seating areas.
A courtyard with a pool, columns, and a building with balconies.

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
Catedral
AED 260
AED 294 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Colonial
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 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.

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
Merced
AED 417
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Auténtico Hotel
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.
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.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 653
AED 737 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient to everything in a safe area. The friendly staff was helpful with any questions or concerns."
Abigayil 8-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

10/10 Excellent
"The place is great. The room was spacious and well equipped. The staff was always friendly and helpful."
Gerardo 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
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Carolina 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

8/10 Good
"Location and cleanliness"
Sarith 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"The room was always kept clean from our first day to the last. The staff was always very nice and helpful. I will definitely be coming back to Costa Rica and staying at the DoubleTree!!!"
Evian 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

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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