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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

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

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

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

1. 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

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.

2. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

AED 371

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

3. 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

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.

4. 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

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

5. Hotel Presidente

Catedral

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

AED 351

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

Pool

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

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

Cacique

AED 404

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

AED 421

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 252

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

Catedral

AED 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

AED 351

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana

AED 334

AED 377 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 building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 390

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

AED 198

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 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 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.

Exterior

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 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

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

Barceló San José

Uruca

AED 252

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana

AED 334

AED 377 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 building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

AED 390

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

AED 198

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

Exterior

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 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 courtyard with a pool, columns, and a building with balconies.

Hotel Colonial

Catedral

AED 231

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a stretching area, and large windows providing natural light.

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

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

AED 403

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

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 365

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, staff was friendly!"

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent service at restaurant, great servers and chefs, Jessica at the front desk was very helpful and informative on the surrounding area."

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."

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!!!"

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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