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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Meeting facility
Buffet
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is $190
$168 nightly
$190 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6

Explore the area

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100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00
  • Place, INBio Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santo Tomas

With a stay at Hotel Bougainvillea San José in Santo Tomas, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Costa Rica Convention Center. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Sabana Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

What's nearby

  • INBio Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Pizzería y Gastropub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chumis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doña Tina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers 81 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers 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). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 81 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy international cuisine at Vitrales, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Santo Tomas? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Vitrales - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vitrales

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children

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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 467 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room; lovely staff; gorgeous grounds/gardens; they upgraded our room as I requested; delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel garden is an oasis of plants, birds and quiet within San Jose, CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property great garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location with world class gardens, superior, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Delicious food and great original art throughout hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and clean hotel. Good for needing to stay near that area, but nothing to do, see or much dining options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very positive . I three additonal stays planned there in future. My go to in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large gardens in the back and an excellent restaurant make this a very special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Najiah

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came because this place is famous in the birding community, and the gardens did not disappoint. Breakfast was excellent, but it would’ve been nice to have a light roast Coffee option, besides the dark roast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel but very disappointed that breakfast doesn’t start until 7am. Not good when you are in town on business.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful botanical retreat. Great breakfast and optional meals if you want to eat in. I would highly recommend this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel with beautiful botanical gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gardens!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing gardens, great room, all very clean, excellent food, friendly staff, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the botanical garden grounds and the general classy decor. A lovely place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the gardens! Beautiful artwork. Nice bar, restaurant, and breakfast. Comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens, outstanding dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities and gardens with lots of birds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a problem with the safe and after determining that it couldn’t be fixed, staff very graciously offered us another room: upgraded to a garden view. We were thrilled!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026