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Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3.5 star property

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Fitness facility
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$121
$107 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21

Explore the area

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Km 3 Autopista General Cañas,, San José, 10107
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in San José (Uruca), Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from National Theater and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Amusement Park San Jose - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Estadio Nacional - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miyako - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Sabor de mi Cuchara - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at Denny's, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 2670 square feet (248 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Denny's - Onsite diner.
Chichi's Sport Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
The Best Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
Restaurante Principal - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 194 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 283 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan, Denver

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room definitely had a very musty smell. I'm traveling with my brother, specifically needed two beds. The reservation showed two beds but we had one king so my brother went to a different hotel unfortunately. Which was super inconvenient as we were getting in quite late.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

CHIRAGKUMAR

Poor air quality
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Leaking Doors, very noicy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

GEOFFREY

Great location in San Jose. I always like to stay where there is a fitness facility on site. They use Golds Gym right next door so I was very pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiene

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff all spoke English and were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario Perez Balladares

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

aslam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy , rooms are not sound proof , can hear everybody in the hallway and in the pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were professional and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Eyra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

James, MIRAMAR

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not so good as very unfriendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilliam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating. The pool and Jacuzzi was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025