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

"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."

"Beautiful place and breakfast was delicious. "

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"Nice place, nice staff, easy to access from the airport."

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

"I had good stay at this hotel , I do recommend you if you want to be nearby museum's and restaurants. "

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

"Great place to stay"

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"Wonderful hotel! "

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Loved this property so much! Room was very staff at the hotel and bar went above and beyond. "

RM243 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Very clean hotel with a cheap restaurant and nice gym."

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"Nice place...excellent staff and restaurant"

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

"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

"Good hotel,clean,lobby professional "

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly."

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

"Great place to stay for a rest before moving to other areas "

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

"Great Hospitality "

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)

"The staff was very nice and accommodating. The pool and Jacuzzi was very nice."

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Wonderful place to stay and enjoy the city. Center of all the Resturants and shopping. Wonderful staff and very clean. "

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

Daily full breakfast (USD 19 per person)

"Amazing stay! Cozy, quaint & great food!! "

RM783 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 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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