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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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11 Dec - 13 Dec
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8 Jan - 10 Jan
In four months
5 Feb - 7 Feb

Our top choices for San José holiday rentals

A wooden outdoor seating area with a table and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

1. Cabañas Don Ramiro

Cabañas Don Ramiro
3.0 star property
Guayabo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Beautiful little property in the jungle. Clean and well equipped casitas with a delicious restaurant and a gorgeous pool. We stayed here the night before visiting Sensoria and the location and staff were perfect. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay here longer! "
United States
Grant
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Cabañas Don Ramiro
A triangular glass structure with a visible interior, surrounded by trees.

2. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Beautiful spot and friendly service!"
United States
Brian
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

3. Jardín entre Montañas

Jardín entre Montañas
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Excellent stayall around! The family who maintains the place was very friendly and a joy to talk to. It was a perfect way to spend our first evening in Costa Rica! Breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Kevin
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Jardín entre Montañas
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden vanity, and a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
2.0 star property
Fortuna
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and Jorge was the best guy to have around and show us the place even though we’ve checked in late in the evening. Also, the rooms and place was beautiful and great layout."
Canada
Lucas
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
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5. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
3.0 star property
Katira
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Pool, grounds and food were excellent! "
United States
Joshua Jon
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

6. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
3.0 star property
Bijagua
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Amazing view - very secluded and in nature - great breakfast. "
Canada
Leila
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
A hillside resort with colorful buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

7. Villa El Tucán

Villa El Tucán
3.5 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, the owners were very welcoming and made our stay a pleasure "
United Kingdom
David
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Villa El Tucán
A wooden sign with the name "Oxígeno" and the word "Hovepage" underneath.

8. OXIGENO I

OXIGENO I
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Personal muy amable, estuve muy agusto los días que estuve en Bijagua"
Mexico
Saúl
OXIGENO I
A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

9. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
2.0 star property
San Rafael de Guatuso
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Everything you could ever think of needing was provided. For a glamping experience this place is top notch. You have your own private toilet and sink right next to you. The showers were great as well. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling and a large window.

10. Tranquil 2-Bedroom House Retreat Near S

Tranquil 2-Bedroom House Retreat Near S
San Jorge
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Tranquil 2-Bedroom House Retreat Near S
A pool area with a wooden deck, a small pool, and a covered seating area with a red roof.

11. Comfortable Studio Apartment with great view

Comfortable Studio Apartment with great view
Bagaces
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"While a little off the beaten path, it was definitely worth it for the great stay we had at Vida Adventura Ranch. Our hosts Jorge and Ron were very communicative and helpful with information about the area and anything we needed. I highly recommend staying here!"
United States
Stephen F.
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Comfortable Studio Apartment with great view
A wooden deck with two rocking chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery.

12. Aves de Tierras Altas

Aves de Tierras Altas
3.0 star property
Bijagua
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Aves de Tierras Altas
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a hammock, and two chairs.

13. Rio Celeste Nature View

Rio Celeste Nature View
3.0 star property
Katira
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Gray stay at Amistad! Beautiful property, perfect location, amazing restaurant on site, great people!"
Costa Rica
jacob
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Rio Celeste Nature View
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

14. Green Trails 1 BR Garden-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano

Green Trails 1 BR Garden-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano
Guayabo
Green Trails 1 BR Garden-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

15. Green Trails Cabina - Near Miravalles Volcano - Pool

Green Trails Cabina - Near Miravalles Volcano - Pool
Guayabo
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Green Trails Cabina - Near Miravalles Volcano - Pool
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

16. Green Trails Garden-Level Apartment - 1 BR - Pool - Patio

Green Trails Garden-Level Apartment - 1 BR - Pool - Patio
Guayabo
Green Trails Garden-Level Apartment - 1 BR - Pool - Patio
A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden table, a TV, and a view through a large window.

17. Bitzu Dome - Bijagua Riverside Glamping

Bitzu Dome - Bijagua Riverside Glamping
Bijagua de Upala
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"It's a great place to stay! perfect location in Bijagua, clean and stylish inside (everything is exactly like on photos!). Our 9 year old didn't want to leave the property and enjoyed every minute in there! seamless check-in/check-out and host is really helpful!"
United States
Natali G.
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Bitzu Dome - Bijagua Riverside Glamping
A room with a bed, a bedside table, a small potted plant, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

18. Cabañas Los Laguitos

Cabañas Los Laguitos
3.0 star property
Katira
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Cabanas Los Laguitos is a little heaven in earth, it is where you can connect to nature and to experience the real rainforest in Costa Rica. Host are great, welcome, friendly, warm, real people with no agenda other than to ensure you are feeling like home!! You are 5 mins driving distance to volcán Tenorio, Rio Celeste waterfalls and river. The horse ridding tour is a real adventure!! I already booked a second trip!!"
United States
Carlos L Baltodano
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Cabañas Los Laguitos
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

19. Green Trails 1BR Canopy-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano

Green Trails 1BR Canopy-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano
Guayabo
Green Trails 1BR Canopy-Level Apartment - Pool - Near Miravalles Volcano
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass table with chairs, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window.

20. Nido Celeste | Stunning View of the Volcano + Celeste River

Nido Celeste | Stunning View of the Volcano + Celeste River
Bijagua de Upala
Nido Celeste | Stunning View of the Volcano + Celeste River
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"A hidden gem in guanacaste province! By far my favorite place, from the warm welcome, to the well-thought out layout of our cabin, to the excellent service all around! The place is clean, safe, well maintained, easy to navigate even for our young kids, who felt right at home. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a chocolate drink and a tasting of various locally crafted cacao products. The breakfast, traditional costa rican, is made fresh every morning, with coffee/tea/hot chocolate included! Dinner in 2026 is 18 USD per adult and 12 USD per child. Well worth it even if it's slightly pricier than local sodas: it's a genuine farm-to-table experience, includes a fresh fruit juice and dessert. We did the included cacao tour (and learned so much!) as well as the paid chocolate workshop (so much fun, and you get to take home 3 tablets of personalized chocolate per person! In 2026, it was 120 USD for our family of four). And what to say about the staff! Friendly, kind, and super patient with the children :) The included spa is gorgeous; we felt like we were right in paradise on earth! Yoga mats, hot bath, cold bath, showers, all in the middle of a gorgeous tropical setting! An ecologically friendly place; they recycle, they promote responsable handling of nature, and, the cacao farm is sustainably managed and organic!"
Ran 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Find out more about San José

Everything you need to know about San José holiday rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family holiday, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the San José holiday rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private holiday homes, apartments, cottages, apart-hotels, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect San José holiday rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search. 

San José holiday rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in San José. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A San José holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of San José holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as €41 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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Frequently asked questions

Are there holiday rentals in San José?

Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in San José, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San José has to offer?

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste: This holiday home rental outside of San José offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your holiday with a terrace and a garden.

What’s there to see and do in San José?

While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Miravalles Maze, or get outside and enjoy nature at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. In the wider area, you’ll find Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Miravalles Volcano.

What’s a holiday rental in San José like?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in San José. Holiday rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and busy reception areas while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great option for family trips or small group gatherings.