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A rustic restaurant interior with stone walls, wooden benches, and hanging onions.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and mountains. There are two chairs and a potted plant.

A room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a vase of flowers, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

1. Hotel Las Brumas

San Rafael

Guiselle

€89

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a potted plant. The kitchen has a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table set for a meal, overlooking a scenic landscape.

A rural area with modern dome-shaped buildings, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.

2. Tocuma Glamping

San Rafael

€179

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

3. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Jorge Andres

€131

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of mountains and a valley.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and two windows with green curtains.

A two-story building with a stone facade, balconies, and outdoor seating.

A table set with breakfast including toast, eggs, and fruit, with a scenic view in the background.

4. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Paraiso

Jane

€81

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden building with a sign reading "SECRET GARDEN." It has a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a vineyard.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden room with large windows offering a view of a rural landscape, including fields and a distant building.

5. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

Potrero Cerrado

Craig

€96

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, covered by a canopy, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a covered parking area, multiple vehicles, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and ornate ceiling patterns, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs.

6. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

El Tejar

Rick

€107

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor covered dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a glass-top dining table, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A bedroom with a large bed, a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a fireplace.

7. La Casona del Cafetal

Cachi

Susana Cristal

€111

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A pool with a rock centerpiece, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with arched windows.

A lush garden with a waterfall, dense foliage, and a building with a balcony.

A serene outdoor area with a pond, a wooden dock, and lush greenery.

An arched entrance with tiled flooring, wall-mounted lamps, and potted plants.

8. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Jairo

€114

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden interior with a view of a garden through large windows.

A view through a window with a stone pathway leading to a garden with a stone bench and various plants.

A hotel entrance with a signboard, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

A house with a front porch, a stone pathway, and a garden with benches.

9. Hotel Villa Zurqui

San Jeronimo

Peter

€33

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with lush greenery in the background.

An arched doorway leading into a building with a tiled floor and a view of a hallway with a ceiling light.

A wooden bridge over a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An arched hallway with tiled flooring, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

10. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

"The front desk did not have our reservation and we waited outside a locked gate in a rainstorm for about 10 min. The reception was not warm. We felt like an inconvenience. Even though they have a restaurant it was closed until breakfast. They offered to drive us to town (far away) for dinner. They did not have enough seats in the vehicle for our group so we stayed in and skipped dinner. I think for young locals it’s a great place for family with thermal pools, lake, river and nature. For older...

Susan

€114

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a table, and a bar area with stools.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

A narrow brick pathway leading to a stone wall with a small waterfall, surrounded by dense bamboo and tropical plants.

A wooden deck with a view of dense tropical foliage.

11. Hotel Quelitales

Cachi

Adrianus

€148

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A garden pathway with stone walls and various flowers, leading to a view of a green landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, a kitchen, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

12. Guayabo Lodge

Santa Cruz de Turrialba

Jose

€110

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a fenced garden area with hydrangea bushes.

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with a view of trees.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

13. Curuba Lodge

Jardín

Esteban

A covered corridor with tiled flooring, benches, and large windows.

A reception area with a tiled floor, wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A courtyard with a green lawn, brick pillars, and a covered walkway.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, white chairs, and orange tablecloths.

14. Hotel Wagelia Turrialba

Turrialba

Paul

€84

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A nighttime garden with a paved walkway, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by lush greenery and a red bench.

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a white wall on the other, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

15. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Henry

€162

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by palm trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush garden with palm trees and a pathway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Hotel Casa Turire

La Suiza

Alexander

€112

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at night.

A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a garden and a view of the city.

A staircase with white balustrades leading to a building with arched windows.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

17. Posada El Quijote

San Rafael

Angel

€74

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A pool with a stone waterfall feature surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with floral centerpieces and green napkins.

A banquet hall with a long table set for a formal event, surrounded by stone walls and large windows.

A covered outdoor pathway with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and a metal roof structure.

18. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

Santiago

scott

€60

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a patio with outdoor furniture, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, brick walls, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a staircase.

19. Hotel Villa Florencia

Turrialba

Francisco

€174

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden cabin with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a lush landscape.

A rustic house surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A room with a large window overlooking a hilly landscape with dense greenery.

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a central wood stove. Tables are set with plates, glasses, and cutlery.

20. Toucanet Lodge

Copey

Gustavo

€92

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente"

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean & very helpful staff"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and it was perfect for a relaxing stay. Downtown is pretty dead at night so don’t plan to leave after dark, it’s not super safe, but the hotel was secure the whole time"

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"The wonderful smell in the entire hotel, love it! Clean rooms, service was excellent"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room rain shower good food"

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and great service"

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

8/10 Good

"The staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast is excelent, nice room, nice pool. Only one big detail....if you built a hotel on the side of a highway you need to make a soundprofoof building. This is not soundproofed bulding so its a nightmare the trucks and motorcicles sound."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"The property was great! I would have wished for a bathroom that was a bit more upgraded, as we had upgraded our stay. The staff from start to finish was excellent and helpful!"

Irazu Hotel & Studios

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bien"

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

€19

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (371 reviews)

Hotel el Descanso

Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304 San José San José

€29

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (56 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

€41

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

calle 33 intensa frente San José San José

€44

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (42 reviews)

Hotel Casa 69

69 Calle 25 bis 80 mts de embajada San José San Jose

€55

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (327 reviews)

The Victorian Hotel CR

Paseo Colon, 28 y 30 Street San José San jose

€87

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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 DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - 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. In San Rafael, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. 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, Ruins of Ujarras and Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu. You'll also find Irazu Volcano National Park and San Pedro Mall 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.

San Rafael Hotels

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Our top choices for San Rafael hotels

1. Hotel Las Brumas

2. Tocuma Glamping

3. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

4. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

5. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

6. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

7. La Casona del Cafetal

8. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

9. Hotel Villa Zurqui

10. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

11. Hotel Quelitales

12. Guayabo Lodge

13. Curuba Lodge

14. Hotel Wagelia Turrialba

15. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

16. Hotel Casa Turire

17. Posada El Quijote

18. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

19. Hotel Villa Florencia

20. Toucanet Lodge

Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

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

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hotel Presidente

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Irazu Hotel & Studios

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hotel el Descanso

Viajero San José Hostel

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Hotel Casa 69

The Victorian Hotel CR

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