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Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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King Standard, City View with Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Exterior
Irazu Hotel & Studios, near Costa Rica's National Stadium and Theater, offers two breakfast spots, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning, car rentals, and free WiFi, with a consistently impressive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Standard Accessible City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Standard Accessible City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Standard, Pool View with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Standard, Pool View with Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Standard, Pool View with Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Standard, City View with Balcony

King Standard, City View with Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Standard, City View with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Standard, City View with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Standard

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Uruca, a neighborhood in San José, Irazu Hotel & Studios is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Irazu Volcano National Park, while Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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General Canas Hwy KM3, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sabana Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Estadio Nacional - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Theater - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Club Premium - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Hotel near Museum of Costa Rican Art
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and National Theater, Irazu Hotel & Studios provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Fusion cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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 roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,500 for adults and CRC 7,500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dennys
  • The Best Bar Food & Drink

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,315 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 27 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 7500 for adults and CRC 7500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 20250 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Irazu Hotel & Studios have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Irazu Hotel & Studios pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Irazu Hotel & Studios provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 20250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Irazu Hotel & Studios located?

Located in Uruca, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art, National Stadium of Costa Rica, and National Theater. Jade Museum and Our Lady of the Angels Basilica are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Irazu Hotel & Studios Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best experience I’ve ever had
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly and welcoming, the hotel is in OK condition. Well painted, towels and sheets are good quality. Bathroom in general and mattresses could definitely be in better conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay. Friendly staff Gym right in front of which you have access to. Recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a good option for a one-night stay due to its great location near the airport. However, the air conditioning didn’t cool well, and the beds were quite hard. It’s convenient, but not the most comfortable for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location very well appointed great staff. Will definitely stay there again if in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place. It’s just the inside. It’s not really up to par. The rooms are older, but that’s what it is. It’s all good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are all super nice and helpful. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast buffet was tasty and the perfect way to start my day. I highly recommend a stay at this hotel ✌️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rigoberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok it was
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zareh

Not worth it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There doing construction on the property. The rooms facing the back of the property have to deal with noise, very dirty construction area and local construction workers walking constantly back and forth past your window. Guests should be warned to not request the rooms with the city view. I had to switch rooms 3 times during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here many times the only complaint I have is a lack of any English speaking channels on the Flat Screen
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extreme friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place - had to ask for soap and towels. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as an airline crew for years. Property now divided into Hotel Irazu and Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time staying here. The staff was great and the food options within the hotel were delicious. The woman at the front desk when we checked in was so helpful and I'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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