Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Costado Oeste Escuela Santo Tomas
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Large comfortable rooms well appointed”
“Good size rooms with 2 beds”
“Friendly, helpful professional staff”
“Staff friendly, restaurant was great”
“Breakfast good location ok”
“The taxi service from the airport to the hotel was excellent and it was great to…”
“Large rooms, clean, comfy beds, excellent shower”
“The beds were so comfortable & everything was really clean”
“Breakfast was very good”
“The gardens and pool were exceptional with lots of birds and beautiful flowers”
Overview
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 gardens or city. The hotel’s beautiful gardens are home to a huge range of native Costa Rican trees and flowers. You can also 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 hardwoods. 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 transfers or tours of San José at an extra cost. You can buy handmade local products in the on-site gift shop.
Traveller reviews
Melvyn
couple
May 21, 2026
“Comfortable well appointed facilities situated in spectacular gardens with abundant wildlife.”
Friendly, helpful professional staff. Large comfortable rooms well appointed. Spectacular grounds with wildlife.
Bradley
couple
March 21, 2026
“Great stop over in San José, comfortable with great gardens”
Large rooms, clean, comfy beds, excellent shower. Staff friendly, restaurant was great. Gardens exquisite, plenty of nice birds and flowers. A great one night stop after landing in San José
Anne
extended_group
March 7, 2026
“Bliss”
Amazing garden with beautiful plants and birdlife. Cozy hotel with seating areas, bar and a restaurant with gorgeous window views of the garden.
Chris
couple
March 5, 2026
“Hotel ground excellent grate for birds butterfly and flowers”
Breakfast good location ok
Simon
family_with_children
March 4, 2026
Beautiful gardens excellent food
Caroline
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
“overnight stay after arriving from UK in this beautiful peaceful location”
beautiful garden and position overlooking San Jose
John
couple
February 18, 2026
“Always a great start, middle or end to a trip to Costa Rica!”
Great garden lovely hotel and excellent food
Mary
couple
February 2, 2026
“Excellent location and a very clean & comfortable hotel. But we weren’t happy about the food.”
The taxi service from the airport to the hotel was excellent and it was great to be in a quiet area away from the hotel. The beds were so comfortable & everything was really clean.
Paul
couple
January 31, 2026
“Beautiful gardens good for 1/2 nights.”
30 mins drive from the airport overlooking San Jose. Beautiful botanical gardens. Good size rooms with 2 beds. Rooms overlooking the garden are best. Good place to stay on arrival before moving on.
Chris
couple
January 24, 2026
“Excellent”
Close proximity to airport. Lovely gardens with beautiful birds, butterflies and flowers
Renuka
couple
January 13, 2026
“Good hotel, great garden, convenient location”
As birders the garden was the main attraction for us
Kwanli
family_with_children
May 13, 2025
“The botanical garden was an amazing space to walk around, very relaxing place to be in awe of.”
gibson
family_with_children
April 13, 2025
A lovely, well appointed hotel that's close enough to the airport for a stay before or after landing and the grounds are absolutely superb! Truly beautiful park like gardens with a plethora of birdlife.
Lynne
couple
March 3, 2025
“Relaxing stay away from city”
Gardens, family run
Carolyn
couple
February 24, 2025
“Excellent.”
Everything. The staff,hotel, the gardens and the food.
Mark
solo_traveller
February 23, 2025
“Comfortable hotel set in magnificent gardens with great local birdlife”
The hotel is in a northern suburb of San Jose set in large, beautifully landscaped gardens rich in local bird life. Service was polite and professional. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet.
Rolands
couple
December 31, 2024
“The garden is fantastic, i have not seen anything like that in other place”
The garden
Katherine
couple
December 10, 2024
“Fantastic hotel with beautiful gardens!”
Fantastic hotel with beautiful gardens!
Magdalena
couple
November 30, 2024
“Great stay.”
Amazing view from the room. Beautifully maintained garden full of birds.
Shell
couple
November 24, 2024
The room was very comfortable and spacious with lots of small touches which made our stay enjoyable. The gardens and pool were exceptional with lots of birds and beautiful flowers. The staff were very professional and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Visual aids: Braille, Visual aids: Tactile signs, Auditory guidance
Activities
Tennis equipment, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Full body massage, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Tennis court
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Pool/beach towels
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Car hire, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Double Room with Mountain View
This spacious room has a balcony with views over the San José and the Central Valley. It offers free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a ceiling fan and a coffee maker. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
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