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Top 10 trending San Rafael hotels

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (584)
"Great"
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Isla Verde Hotel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (572)
"Great place to stay"
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Isla Verde Hotel

Casa Lima Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365)
"Amazing place!"
Casa Lima Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Las Brumas

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"It was very clean and helpful staff. It is just a long way to Cartago central. 4000 colones taxi. Good food and safe"
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Hotel Las Brumas

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (855)
"Great "
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (717)
"Very nice place."
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (160)
"Personal muy amable, las instalaciones muy cuidadas y muy buena la comida. "
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Hotel Casa Roland San José

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (827)
"Great place to stay"
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Casa Roland San José

Posada El Quijote

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (314)
"I would gladly recommend this Inn to anyone who is traveling to Costa Rica, the views are amazing and the staff is so helpful and friendly. "
Posada El Quijote

Hotel Casa 69

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (265)
"Wonderful hotel! Wonderful staff and very clean. Would definitely stay here again! "
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (417)
"Great place to stay if you’re in the area. "
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Casa Turire

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159)
"As you drive up through the palm trees, you can tell you’re in for a treat. Peaceful, beautiful grounds surround Casa Hotel Turrire- and include lovely walking trails through the jungle. The rooms are comfortable. I would highly recommend staying here. "
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hotel Casa Turire

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (899)
"Very friendly multilingual staff. I enjoyed my stay!"
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Adventure Inn

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (742)
"Very nice hotel"
Adventure Inn

Carolina Hostel

2.0 star property
The price is €17
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Carolina Hostel

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"Unique Costa Rica feel (decor and food) to the hotel while maintaining Hyatt high standards."
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Guayabo Lodge

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (154)
"Peaceful and the service was stellar. If you dont want crowds, go during the beginning of June. The owner was so kind, excellent host, and purchase their coffee, Incredible quality! We will definitely revisit."
Guayabo Lodge

Hotel Rinconcito Verde

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (86)
"Amazing staff. The hotel is situated in a quiet and peacefull place. We loved everything."
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Alameda Cariari

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
"Great little boutique hotel, in a quiet location, close to the airport. Will stay here again!"
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Alameda Cariari

Hotel Quinta Avenida

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (198)
"Nice place to stay for few days closer to a lot of things good"
The price is €26
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hotel Quinta Avenida
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Check out Our Lady of the Angels Basilica and Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu—just a couple of the sights around San Rafael.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in San Rafael?

Barceló San José, located 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from the heart of San Rafael, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Rafael.

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

Luxury Cozy house w private heated pool, A/C, 5 min from downtown San Jose, CR: This holiday home rental outside of San Rafael is located in the city centre, and has an outdoor pool, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of games in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in San Rafael.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Rafael, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San Rafael.

What's it like staying in San Rafael?

Travellers to San Rafael will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 1001 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San Rafael.

What are the top places to visit in San Rafael?

Places to visit in the wider area include Our Lady of the Angels Basilica, Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu and Irazu Volcano National Park. You'll also find San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San Rafael guide.

What's the seasonal weather in San Rafael?

The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in San Rafael are October, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 599 mm of rainfall.