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Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
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.

1. 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
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
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.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

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
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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

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 breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
Pool
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.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
AED 386
AED 436 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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 modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

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
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
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.

6. Barceló San José

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
Barceló San José
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

7. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
AED 371
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, a black floor, and a white sink with a mirror.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

8. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hotel Presidente
An outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment, a pathway, and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

9. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 311
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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 bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

10. 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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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 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 modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
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.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 311
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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.

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hotel Presidente
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 bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

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
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
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.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 275
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Barceló San José
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

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
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
Room

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
AED 489
AED 552 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.
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.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
AED 344
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.
A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
AED 403
AED 455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
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.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
AED 492
AED 556 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
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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 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 modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
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 bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

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
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
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.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 275
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Barceló San José
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.
Exterior
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
AED 364
AED 411 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
Room

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
AED 489
AED 552 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.
A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
AED 403
AED 455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
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.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
AED 492
AED 556 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.
A gym with various exercise equipment, a stretching area, and large windows providing natural light.
A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners.
A woman sitting by a pool with a building in the background.

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Uruca
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.
A lobby with a green textured wall, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of plants, and a striped carpet.
A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a dining area.

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
Merced
AED 410
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Auténtico Hotel
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
AED 364
AED 411 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Irazu Hotel & Studios
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"Les sentiers au-travers la végétation tropicale sont magnifiques. Très belle piscine. Petit-déjeuner délicieux."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Barceló San José
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic all around"
Matthew 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Muy bueno tranquilo para dormir la picina buena el desayuno super ek cafecito riquisimo 👍☕️"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Presidente

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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