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Hotel Portal Colonial

3.0 star property
Hotel in San Rafael with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hotel Portal Colonial blends historic charm with contemporary amenities. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool, enjoy drinks at the bar, and find quiet moments in the picturesque garden and terrace spaces.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 192
AED 217 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Separate dining area
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Oeste y 200 Sur de Rostipollos, San Rafael, San José

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Kids - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Portal Colonial

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Portal Colonial and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Portal Colonial offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Escazu
Portal Colonial Escazu
Hotel Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel
Hotel Portal Colonial San Rafael
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Portal Colonial have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Portal Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Portal Colonial located?

Situated in San Rafael, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Escazú Village, Iglesia Escazú, and U.S. Embassy San José. La Salle Natural Science Museum and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Jacks Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Portal Colonial Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

It is a nice, clean, family- run hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Wonderful helpful staff. I mention that I was leaving today at 6am , 90 mins before breakfast. At 6 am the staff were there in the kitchen with my breakfast and coffee waiting Perry and quiet property in the safest and very exclusive areas of San Jose
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

There was no air conditioning. The jalousie windows wouldn’t close, so there was always outside noise. The TV didn’t have many channels and no instructions. I had to buy my own soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here seemed quite friendly and helpful. This was quiet and felt safe and there was an included breakfast. One hope would be that coffee be offered at or before 7:00 a.m. as I'm an early waker. The only possible coffee option is McDonald's a walk away. this was the only issue, but not a big one at all. Thanks Hotel Portal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,the stay and cleanliness.There was no air conditioning.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

The hotel portal colonial is a very nice, family run hotel. The rooms are spacious with air conditioning and a free breakfast. The property is safe, secure and quiet with a pool. It is walking distance to many stores and restaurants. It is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Amenities
Muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place. The rooms are small, but excellent cost- benefit. In the very affordable price breakfast is included!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, accommodated us when we came in on a late flight. Convenient location in a nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is family run and simple clean quiet place. They are friendly and helpful. For the price I’d be there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , safe , friendly staff , Highly recommend hotel close to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast my only complaint was the toilet seat had a broken pin that held the seat together and they claimed i broke it even though i didn't and they charged me 20 us dollars to have it fixed but never fixed it..so it stayed broken for the rest of my stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget place to stay

Great budget hotel in a really good location, easy walking distance to Avenida Escazu mall. The owner is lovely, and The free breakfast in the morning was great. Coffee, orange juice, fruit, and a choice of eggs or pancakes. The pancakes were excellent. Great shower. Bed comfy but slightly firmer than I like. The only negative was that the AC was a bit noisy. When I’m back in San Jose, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi habitación era pequeña, sin aire acondicionado (había un ventilador) ni refrigerador; pero las atenciones de Lucrecia y Vicente, el ambiente familiar, la limpieza y la exquisitez del desayuno me hicieron sentir como en casa. Por eso mi valoración general es EXCELENTE.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is absolutely incredible! Close to everything. The staff is very friendly & kind! There is great breakfast. Perfect place! Small Hotel ... not huge & overwhelming! 5 stars!! Will definitely be going back to this Hotel! 👌
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel portal colonial Is an excellent B&B at a reasonable price. It is very clean and in an excellent neighborhood. It is only a few blocks from fast food restaurants and some reasonably nice restaurants. Just in case you forgot anything with your trip it’s only a few blocks from Walmart and a nice mall. Lucrecia and her staff are extremely helpful with Anything you need, from getting you day trips around the area to Getting your laundry done or most anything else you need. They are always smiling and happy. You couldn’t ask for a better place or better people.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for the price - not fancy.

Staff was very helpful and the room and common areas are clean. Curtains could be replaced with blackouts and ceiling could replace the floor fan which much too powerful for the size of this small room. No protector on the mattress or on the pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay! Would recommend to anyone

I had an absolutely fantastic stay at Hotel Portal Colonial. Great location in Escazu, which is a really nice neighbourhood and still only a few minutes from centro SJ. Rooms were spacious and clean, and in overall it was a very comfortable feeling in the hotel. The staff were amazing. They made for a super comfortable stay, and made you feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. All shopping and restaurants when walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!

It was great, quiet and very private
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
No TP n bathroom. Was not there for long. Got there late after 11:00 pm and the hotel was shut down. The desk clerk did let me in and got me checked in. Was not expecting much but toilet paper in the room is a given.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Location of the property, is a secure area, the prices and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price you pay, the place is great. Quiet, clean and very low cost
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019