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Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a wardrobe and a small table with a lamp.

1. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Family-friendly hotel with complimentary airport shuttle and outdoor pool offers relaxing stays with numerous kid-approved amenities.

€112

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, a black floor, and a white sink with a mirror.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

2. Hotel Presidente

Catedral

€107

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Family fun awaits with kid-friendly pools, convenient free breakfast, and easy access to Sabana Park.

€82

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

Pool

4. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

€106

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

5. Barceló San José

Uruca

Splash into family bliss with a children's pool, plus free kid-friendly activities and shuttles—just steps from Sabana Park.

€75

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

6. Hotel Mango

Cacique

€110

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

7. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

€102

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

€115

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San José

Breakfast included

Pool

All-inclusive

Water park

4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San José

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

€117

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

€85

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

€107

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

€179

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

Barceló San José

Uruca

€75

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral

€123

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

Room

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana

€134

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

€94

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

€110

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

€135

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

€117

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

€179

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

Barceló San José

Uruca

€75

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

€116

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

Room

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana

€134

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Hospital

€110

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

€135

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, modern seating, and a staircase in the background.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a stretching area, and large windows providing natural light.

A woman sitting by a pool with a building in the background.

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

€103

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.

A lobby with a green textured wall, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of plants, and a striped carpet.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".

Auténtico Hotel

Merced

€114

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.

A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Uruca

€113

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Me gustaria que la cocina estubiera avilitada un poco mas tiempo en las noches"

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for location. It is getting dated and the shower heads are extremely low."

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This property is the closest to the airport to date and they have done some improvements so it is fresher and cleaner. Breakfast is very well done and staff helpful"

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"El personal muy diligente, el País no me estaba gustando y buscaron alternativas para que pudiera gozar de ello. Eso si, deberían tener la noche del turista y realizar una fiesta en la piscina."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Frequently asked questions

What's San José like for family-friendly holidays?

If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, San José is a good choice. The entertainment, museums and parks are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is the closest airport, or San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the centre of San José.

What's the best family accommodation in San José?

Barceló San José is a hotel with a children's pool and 3 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your stay with the children include DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.

How many family hotels will I be able to find in San José?

Expedia has 46 hotels in San José that are rated for being family-friendly.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in San José?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in San José?

While you are visiting San José, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as National Theater of Costa Rica and Mercado Central. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall.