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Hotel Grano de Oro

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, massage/treatment rooms and concierge services.
Hotel Grano de Oro offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Grano de Oro. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Museum of Costa Rican Art. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurante Grano de Oro
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and 2 hot tubs -
  • 11 minutes by foot from Museum of Costa Rican Art and a 3-minute drive from National Theater
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel Grano de Oro offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Grano de Oro. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Grano de Oro – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 full breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Hotel Grano de Oro offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Grano de Oro San Jose
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Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff and the restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should be a salad as option for breakfast but overall perfect Hotel from any aspect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Very friendly and professional staff everywhere! Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice. We were there just for one night to be close to the airport. Restaurant was very good (a bit formal) would recommend if you don't want to leave the property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, service on every part of the hotel was excellent. Restaurant was excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pricilla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed and sheets, attentive staff, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff. Beautiful property. Delicious restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Pleasanton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful character of building Friendly staff Restaurant food was wonderful too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
First time the hotel staff was not the best, slow and not attentive at the front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pricilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional! Staff was very helpful and always available. The property itself is beautiful. There is nothing here that is not worthy of five stars. Kevin at the front desk was extremely helpful. He went Far and Beyond to help us with different questions and needs. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pit Haa, Bayside

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, super friendly staff. Will hopefully be back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, La Jolla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there many times. An Oasis in a busy city. The restaurant and breakfast is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025