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

"The grounds are beautiful. Some parts of it are a little dated, but nothing that would keep us from staying there. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty, and the staff were very helpful."

"Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic"

RM623 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

"Great location for travel "

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Good hotel "

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Very nice clean and the food amazing"

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

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

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

"We loved it here and the food & drinks at their restaurant was excellent!"

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"It was a great place to stay"

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Excelent boutique hotel! I would return here! "

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

"Loved this no complaints. "

RM3,212 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

" Nice place …friendly staff"

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Great place to stay"

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

"Staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms were really nice and we enjoyed our stay."

RM633 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Sebas was a gracious and welcoming host and all the staff were lovely and kind. "

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

"Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast "

"Room was super clean. Food was delicious. "

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Amazing hotel "

RM683 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"The breakfast was excellent. "

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

"Great stay! Lovely hotel with friendly staff!"

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

"This is a jewel of a hotel; staff were fantastic, the accommodations were superb, the dining and bar options excellent. If you are heading to San Jose, there is no better place to stay. Definitely one of those hotels that you hope to return to one day! Pura Vida!"

RM877 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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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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