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 grounds or city. The hotel’s beautiful gardens are home to a huge range of native Costa Rican trees and flowers. Guests might 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 hardwood. 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 shuttle service or tours of San José for an extra fee. Guests can buy handmade local products in the on-site gift shop.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Verna
Canada Canada
Great location if you enjoy birding and wildlife as there are well kept grounds that have include a variety of habitats right on site. Good breakfasts and delicious ice-cream can be ordered at the bar.
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good room for one night (or more if you're staying in the area); great gardens for the birds; very decent breakfast; good car parking; very pleasant staff
Jane
United States United States
Beautiful garden setting, excellent food, spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff
John
United States United States
It was a spacious grand hotel with a great, large beautiful garden.
Adrianus
United States United States
Breakfast was wonderful, but the best part is the huge garden around the property with lots of cool birds. Very friendly staff.
Thea
Canada Canada
The hotel itself is beautifully appointed: lovely decor and furniture. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with huge balconies overlooking the sprawling, colorful gardens. The garden itself is by far the hotel's biggest highlight with its...
Jose
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Breakfast was nice! Not a huge buffet but the food was fresh and tasty. Nice coffee as any Costarican place really. Friendly staff even at late night.
Maynord
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The gardens at Hotel Bougainvillea were breathtaking. The place is wheelchair accessible. Breakfast was delicious, especially the typical Costa Rican options. The staff members were incredibly kind and helpful. We had a special request for an...
Donald
United States United States
The hotel is set in a beautiful garden. The restaurant and lobby display interestin paintings and there is a collection of geodes too. The dining room was lively with linen tablecloths and a well trained staff.
Colleen
United States United States
I was on a photography workshop and we met at the hotel

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Los Vitrales
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Bougainvillea San José takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Bougainvillea San José of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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