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Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.
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A spacious lobby with a marble floor, modern seating, and a staircase in the background.
A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners.
A gym with various exercise equipment, a stretching area, and large windows providing natural light.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Km 3 Autopista General Cañas,, San José, 10107
  • Place, Hospital México
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Amusement Park San Jose
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

A balcony with wicker chairs, a pool, and a view of a multi-story building with a garden.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of a landscaped garden, and a building in the background.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city skyline through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

A view of a cityscape with modern buildings, a Subway restaurant, and a well-maintained road with traffic cones.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and grab bars.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a desk, chair, two beds, a television, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

A coffee maker with a tray of coffee pods and a white mug on a wooden table.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a lamp on the left side.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, coffee maker, and a television.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3 restaurants, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a hot tub. Change of towels is available on request
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hospital México. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, conference space and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from National Stadium of Costa Rica and a few minutes from Sabana Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Event space at this hotel measures 2670 square feet (248 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG also features a vending machine, a garden, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG was completed in December 2022.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Denny's – On-site diner. Open daily.
Chichi's Sport Bar – On-site sports bar. Open daily.
The Best Bar – On-site sports bar. Open daily.
Restaurante Principal – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 9,500 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Chichi's Sport Bar
  • Denny's
  • Restaurante Principal
  • The Best Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,670 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CRC 9500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 16500 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Jose La Sabana By Ihg Jose
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG San José
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel San José

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 355 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Loved the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Beautiful property. The breakfast was top notch. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable with great linen, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, phenomenal breakfast, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Left before breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Breakfast was phenomenal. Staff super helpful and friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice food pool
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet options were good and staff was very friendly and always willing to help. Property is not located in an area that has alot around it was the only downside
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exactly like the pictures! The staff was friendly all around from the check in lobby to the bartenders at the bar. The breakfast had amble choices and we got there with only 20 minutes left of the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was served buffet style and had many wonderful fresh squeezed juice to choose from. My picky teenagers were very satisfied so I am not sure it could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bon hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo excelente
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana was a very good experience overall. The hotel was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and comfortable throughout my visit. The staff provided great service from check-in to departure, always friendly, helpful, and attentive. I would gladly stay there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed, too early for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I LOVED THE OPEN AREA FOR BREAKFAST AND ALL THE FOOD OFERED, THE ROOM WAS IN GREAT CONDITIONS, LOVED THE POOL, AND THE GYM AS WELL, WAS A PRETTY NICE EXPERIENCE
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yusef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location for your brief stay in San Jose. The Hotel provided us with free Gold Gym Passes and there was a Casino and Restaurants connected to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, kind, excellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that you have several dining options in the area and near the hotel, there is plenty of parking and a supermarket nearby too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Césare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, really good beds and nice area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, super friendly and helpful. Very clean and beautiful pool and hottub. Many restaurants very close - Denny’s and Subway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026