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Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Sabana Park

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Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)
Located near Costa Rica's National Stadium, Holiday Inn - San Jose La Sabana offers a refreshing retreat. Travelers can relax in the spa tub or unwind by one of two pools with sun loungers. The hotel features two on-site restaurants and provides free WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Km 3 Autopista General Cañas,, San José, 10107

What's nearby

  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sabana Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • National Theater - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cookies n' Coffe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Sabana Park
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center, Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG provides a garden, 2 bars, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A water dispenser, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 9,500 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Chichi's Sport Bar
  • Denny's
  • Restaurante Principal
  • The Best Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,670 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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
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 9500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 16500 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Property is also known as

Jose La Sabana By Ihg Jose
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG San José
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 16500 per person applies.

Where is Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG located?

Located in Uruca, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sabana Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica. National Theater and Jade Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena estadia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La comida del restaurante en abundancia y de muy buen sabor. camas cómodas se descansa bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating. The pool and Jacuzzi was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay in the city of San Jose. Beautifully groomed gardens to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Césare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, really good beds and nice area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since our arrival the staff were really nice and attentive, the front desk girl was amazing I dont remember her name but she help us alot we , giving us a complementary early checking that was geat after a 6hr drive , the hotel is nice and clean , they have a casino , Dennys and a bar restaurant and the breakfast is a buffet really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente hotel

Excelente hotel, Ubicación, comida
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the highway - lots of traffic and exhaust that was overwhelming while dining at the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludwin Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelentes instalaciones, personal muy atento y serviciales
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente el servicio de sus empleados. Un lugar tranquilo y con fácil acceso a la ciudad. 100% recomendado
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying here for more than 15 years The hotel is great, the Casino is nice and the Bar ChiChis is a sports bar with great food. The pool area is nice. There is also a Dennys here and a Subway across the street. I've been here 3 times this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Corine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bel hôtel acceuillant Excellent rapport qualité prix Tres bon confort des chambres et surtout terrasse privée, ouverture sur l'extérieur Calme.malgré la proximité de la route
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lugar

Es un hotel lindo, limpio, conveniente, el desayuno muy bueno, la habitación cómoda y limpia. Las zonas humedad bonitas y en buen estado.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice.

Nice place. Great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hotel was a little sketchy, but the hotel itself was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the breakfast and the staff was nice. I would stay there again if I came back to San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Äffärsresa 2 v

Fint poolområde , några resturanger i närheten och även baren hade god mat . Välj rum mot poolen , väldigt störande trafik på framsidan , enformig frukost . Otät dörr till rummet
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tzvetelina N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, stuff very professional! Very happy with stay. You need to get Uber if you want to go out. Not too much around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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