You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

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 grounds or city. The hotel’s beautiful gardens are home to a huge range of native Costa Rican trees and flowers. Guests might 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 hardwood. 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 shuttle service or tours of San José for an extra fee. Guests can buy handmade local products in the on-site gift shop.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 king beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Donald
    United States United States
    The hotel is set in a beautiful garden. The restaurant and lobby display interestin paintings and there is a collection of geodes too. The dining room was lively with linen tablecloths and a well trained staff.
  • Colleen
    United States United States
    I was on a photography workshop and we met at the hotel
  • Kenneth
    United States United States
    Excellent breakfast buffet. Lovely garden/grounds in back. Comfortable rooms and beds. Helpful staff.
  • Kwan
    United States United States
    The garden, the staffs, the room has the balcony.T
  • Arlene
    United States United States
    The breakfast was exceptional, the garden is amazing. This is a must stay if traveling to San Jose. Very friendly staff and a beautiful place.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    I appreciated the gardens and birding. I also liked the gated parking lot.
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    The breakfast was adequate but more than made up for by the astonishingly lovely gardens
  • Richard
    United States United States
    We love this hotel and have stayed here several times. Breakfast is excellent and is included. Love walking thru the extensive and beautiful park-like lawns
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent and included. We love the large, beautiful gardens. Except for school next door, the location is in a quiet neighborhood.
  • David
    United States United States
    The gardens were exceptional, the room was very big and spacious. Breakfast was excellent.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Los Vitrales
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Hotel Bougainvillea San José takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Hotel Bougainvillea San José