Hotel Bougainvillea San José

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Set within lush tropical gardens just a 20-minute drive from San José Airport, Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers a large outdoor pool, tennis courts and a gym. Rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens or city. The hotel’s beautiful gardens are home to a huge range of native Costa Rican trees and flowers. You can also spot wild hummingbirds and frogs. Each room at Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a ceiling fan and a coffee maker. Rooms are decorated with unique furniture made from local hardwoods. The Vitrales Restaurant & Bar serves international fusion cuisine in stylish surroundings. There are fantastic garden views from the lounge bar. The hotel’s staff can arrange airport transfers or tours of San José at an extra cost. You can buy handmade local products in the on-site gift shop.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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2 extra-large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gibson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely, well appointed hotel that's close enough to the airport for a stay before or after landing and the grounds are absolutely superb! Truly beautiful park like gardens with a plethora of birdlife.”
Carolyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. The staff,hotel, the gardens and the food.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is in a northern suburb of San Jose set in large, beautifully landscaped gardens rich in local bird life. Service was polite and professional. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet.”
Magdalena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing view from the room. Beautifully maintained garden full of birds.”
Theo
Isle of Man Isle of Man
“Enjoyed the restaurant space, the large windows allow light to enter. the variety of the food was good. Liked the breakfast juice and fruit selections. Steak at dinner was excellent. Staff were all friendly, courteous and helpful. Enjoyed the...”
Hilary
Italy Italy
“Exceptional gardens, wonderful staff and great food.”
Alex
Canada Canada
“Very nice location towards the edge of the city with amazing garden and beautiful facilites, very nice interior with art and rock displays”
Tommy
Italy Italy
“Put me in a garden view room, allow me to enjoy facilities after checkout, beautiful garden, nice staff”
Douglas
Canada Canada
“Delicious breakfast. The large natural area is amazing with many bird species. Dining staff were helpful. Grounds staff showed us an Owl and told us about a tree.”
Heaven
Italy Italy
“Absolutely beautiful gardens where I could work whilst listening to the birds. Delicious breakfast. Fantastic staff who just couldn’t help enough.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Los Vitrales
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Hotel Bougainvillea San José takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Bougainvillea San José in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.