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Hotel Grano de Oro

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with 2 hot tubs and fitness centre

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Daily full breakfast (USD 19 per person)
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is RM749
RM847 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teriyaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot de Paris - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Museum of Costa Rican Art
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and National Theater, Hotel Grano de Oro provides a terrace, a garden and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs, and indulge in a body wrap, a body scrub or a detox wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante Grano de Oro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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 transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Grano de Oro San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Grano de Oro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grano de Oro?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grano de Oro on 15 Jul 2025 start from RM 749.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Grano de Oro provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Grano de Oro located?

This family-friendly hotel is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica. National Theater and Jade Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 14 minutes.

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Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful hotel, lovely food, really attentive and friendly service. Really enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff were helpful, friendly and professional. The hotel is beautiful, quiet and sophisticated. Loved all the flora! I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was very accommodating, and the the place timeless..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel! we loved the beauty and coziness of the restaurant, great staff ( especially Gabriel at the bar/restaurant) , amazing food and wine selection. Comfortable beds and quiet. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Liked the restaurant, rooftop terrace and room with private patio with fountain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was 5 stars and the amenities are amazing. The restaurant experience was the icing on the cake
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful internal patio for breakfast or drinks/dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Breakfast in the courtyard was amazing! They were very accomodating as our flight was delayed and we were able to easily book late night transport from the airport at the last minute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great value and a nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Elegant hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

We have been staying at Hotel Grano de Oro for more than twenty years. We always stay there whenever we are in San Jose. The service has slipped a bit in the last few years, but it’s still a lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Trues oasis in the city ! Staff were very attentioned, rooms were great and restaurant service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff was incredible. The hotel was historic and unique and beautiful. The property was able to accommodate a row of rooms together for our party and the airport shuttle was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Romantic and beautiful establishment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We were treated like royalty during our stay! The hotel was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The Hotel Grano de Oro is a gem! Great restaurant, friendly service and easy parking made it an excellent choice for a couples' vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The hotel was beautiful and a good location. The staff was very friendly and by far the nicest hotel in San Jose. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful! Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

The hotel looks beautiful. But all stuff I wish they were more friendly and helpful.. including at the restaurant. I travel a lot and stayed in a lot of hotels so I can compare. Doesn’t help with luggage. Not explain correctly or show where the jacuzzi and gym is.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This was one of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed at. Not pretentious but beautiful and comfortable, with the highest quality staff. Restaurant was beautiful and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.

10/10

Independent boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Staying in a tropical garden surrounding the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025