What is La Mandarina like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in San José's La Mandarina neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in La Mandarina?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel La Rosa de America is the highest ranked property in La Mandarina. This hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in La Mandarina, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in La Mandarina.

What are the top things to see and do in La Mandarina?

Places you might want to visit in the area around La Mandarina include Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Parque Viva. When you're sightseeing around the area, Alajuela Cathedral and City Mall are a couple of other sights to visit.

Top 10 La Mandarina Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in La Mandarina, San José

1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"Very good hotel. Good staff. Restaurant very good. Nice garden area."

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Breakfast was great! The small garden was beautiful. The best part was the friendly helpful staff! "

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"Very quiet country like Villas, secluded, secured parking. The rooms have bunk beds which increases the bed count with larger rooms that fit up to 7. The hotel is near the animal refuge and some great local restaurants, if you are driving."

"Great location and plentiful breakfast "

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Good location with free airport shuttle and breakfast."

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"Excelente breakfast and location"

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

"Finca Rosa Blanca is magical! A serene escape with a truly unique design—think Gaudí meets Costa Rica. The coffee is top-notch, the location is peaceful, and the whole place has so much charm. Highly recommend for a quiet, beautiful stay. "

RM1,156 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Clean and brewery on site was awesome "

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Staff was great. "

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"This property is beautiful, the room was very clean, staff was friendly and welcoming! "

"Great place to stay if you’re in the area. "

"Convenient to airport"

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

"Very nice hotel, staff and surrounding areas. Will definitely stay here again!"

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"It was a nice place the host was very nice."

"It was a great location "

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

"Absolutely perfect little gem…we stayed the night before our international flight back home, and it was so convenient! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!"

"The property was lovely and the staff was very nice and helpful"

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"This place is just beautiful. It’s like everything Costa Rica has to offer in one place. The staff and hotel manager are top notch. Highly recommend you bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the entire property. You will not be disappointed. This is a must see hotel. "

RM2,330 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

"love this place and staff, very clean and friendly."

RM630 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

Where to stay in La Mandarina

Find the best La Mandarina areas for the activities you enjoy most.

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

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