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Alta Las Palomas Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Building design
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $188
$167 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6

Explore the area

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Alto de las Palomas, Santa Ana, San Jose, 10901
  • Place, Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite

  • Valley view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Valley View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Granada Suite, 1 King Bed, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Granada Suite, 1 King Bed, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Ana

Located in Santa Ana, Alta Las Palomas Hotel is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Business Center Forum 1 and Hospital Cima San José. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Business Center Forum 2 and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Refugio Animal de Costa Rica - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sabana Park - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 20 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 17 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bacchus Restaurante - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Cava Alta Fiori - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doris Metropolitan - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Maxi's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Alta Las Palomas Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at La Luz + Bar, a poolside fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Luz + Bar - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • La Luz + Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (41 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and 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
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Alta Las Palomas Costa Rica/Escazu
Hotel Alta Las Palomas Santa Ana
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Alta Las Palomas Hotel Hotel Santa Ana

Alta Las Palomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 551 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marinko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Staff pool and quaintness of the hotel. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was AMAZING FOOD WAS AMAZING VIEW WAS AMAZING AND MASSAGES WERE AWESOME!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well kept each day! The front desk staff was very helpful arranging transportation for tours and airport departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, Beautiful views, nice pool, and very cool architecture. I really enjoyed joyed the furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yasmyne

The architecture of the hotel is beautiful. It is not a cookie cutter building
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was just ok, I think the have a potential to be better and give a powerful experience even in a colonial hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Edwin

Food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel structure is very unique and wonderful, looks like a castle. All staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Kristina

Very friendly staff and great food! Elegant and stylish common rooms and restaurant with a «homey feel» to it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING was Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a wonderful stay, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Grounds need a little love. No extras for Expedia Was told late check out will be 67 dollars? Booking with you ment nothing. But love it would not have found it with out you. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on mountain overlooking San Jose Nice balcony Comfortable bed Great dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely. It didn’t feel like a hotel and sunsets from the balcony were gorgeous. The staff was great. Everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on site amenities, rooms were clean and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best boutique/independent hotel in San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amirhossein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Astonishingly architected building with a lovely restaurant and a serene pool. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the property are wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and the hotel is beautiful. The bar/restaurant is old-school cool, and the room is clean, quiet and authentic. We have loved our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a quiet hotel this is the place. It has charm but a little dated. The restaurant and pool is wonderful. Nice amenities when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025