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Hotel Palma Real

Property class: 3.5

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A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a marble floor.
A hotel lobby with a dining area, a sofa, and a chandelier.
A covered outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of mountains and buildings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $112
$99 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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200 Mts. Norte del ICE, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 694-1005
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large orchid painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Master Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a marble floor.

Master Suite

  • 1130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room Standard

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large orchid painting.

Room Standard

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite Junior

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Suite Junior

  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Master

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathtub, and a bathroom with a vanity and mirror.

Suite Master

  • 1130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

You'll be centrally located in San José with a stay at Hotel Palma Real, within a 15-minute walk of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. .This casino hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from National Theater of Costa Rica and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 3 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ánfora - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Santo Pecado - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cloud - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miyako - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosti - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 12 per night)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 7 gaming tables
  • 90 slot machines
  • Bingo
  • Casino (538 square feet of space)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per night(131 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Palma Real San Jose

Palma Real Hotel

Palma Real San Jose

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is wonderful every day Staff were helpful Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Llubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the breakfast was very good, I have been going to Palma Real for about 20 years and have enjoyed every stay, keep up the good work.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jarell

Great stay. The onsite restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, courteous, and helpful. The room was as described. The hotel has a nice restaurant and bar area. The neighborhood is very quiet and it feels safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. All or most are also at least bilingual in Spanish and English, if that is important to you. The location is within the city of San Jose with lots of restaurants, shopping and a large sports complex within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good on hotel choice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent long stay hotel. Excellent from desk. Very helpful, pleasant, accommodating and professional. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Close to shops and restaurants. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

olman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay here is convenient and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the master suite and it was very spacious, great view especially at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

olman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy to stay at this Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Clean and comfortable accommodations and a staff that was super friendly and super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Was amazing! Cleaning service, breakfast and the bar was amazing. We booked our excursions through the hotel and we had an absolutely fantastic experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check-in, staff helpful, room great. Breakfast nt huge but lots of local and north American choices. Place out on an open terrace to eat with tropical plants and bird noises.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

milton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Delia

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was cold and not appealing. I loved the coffee and fruit. The bread and jam was also very good. We lunch menu was a little better. However, we bumped into an excellent Italian restaurant just steps from the casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FLORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always feel welcome and at home when I stay at Hotel Palma Real. Everyone at the hotel is always so nice and attentive. The food is great, and rooms are always clean. Plus, there are nearby buses to go anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well managed gem of a hotel. Helpful, friendly staff. A very reasonable price. Nice bar and sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Affordable and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, the room was nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

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