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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property

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You can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vitrales, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Santo Tomas, Hotel Bougainvillea San José is near theme parks. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Walk of Flowers Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Santo Tomas travel guide
Map
100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00

What's nearby

  • Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica
    Sabana Park
    13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • INBio Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station
    6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Restaurante Chumis
    7 min walk
  • Soda La Parada
    17 min walk
  • Restaurante Doña Tina
    14 min walk
  • Riverside Pizzería y Gastropub
    19 min walk
  • Vitrales Restaurante y Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vitrales, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a computer station, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vitrales

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children

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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Bougainvillea San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Bougainvillea San José located?

Situated in Santo Tomas, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, Saprissa Stadium, and Walk of Flowers Mall. Universidad Nacional is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic grounds, a birders paradise. Staff friendly & helpful. Dinner options could be better. Room spacious vet comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent the night here after arriving from the US. The property is absolutely beautiful. We ate at the restaurant because we were wiped out after traveling all day. The food was good and pretty reasonably priced. The room was clean, staff was friendly. Breakfast had a lot of variety and was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrific, fresh and lots of choices, plus excellent coffee. Dinner, drinks and desserts were divine. This is an older hotel with a bit of that “funky” wet smell in some carpeted areas, but that was my only complaint. Pool and grounds were gorgeous and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property great garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location with world class gardens, superior, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Delicious food and great original art throughout hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding stay! We came for the gardens, and they did not disappoint. They were beautiful and extremely well maintained. The gardeners were great and helped us locate some birds. We were equally impressed with the hotel. It is a lovely building with comfortable rooms. The restaurant is fantastic and the complimentary breakfast is wonderful. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large gardens in the back and an excellent restaurant make this a very special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came because this place is famous in the birding community, and the gardens did not disappoint. Breakfast was excellent, but it would’ve been nice to have a light roast Coffee option, besides the dark roast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful botanical retreat. Great breakfast and optional meals if you want to eat in. I would highly recommend this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities and gardens with lots of birds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Garden and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Beautiful clean place with gardens that must be visited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast. Friendly professional staff. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful but the grounds are magnificent! Beautiful artwork throughout the hotel. Good bar and excellent restaurant. The hotel is away from the noise of the city but close enough for only a short drive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds for walking or sitting enjoying nature. The staff always friendly, courteous & very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay outside of the city but near enough to the airport that you can get there within half an hour. The garden was amazing (although not open at night sadly). We arrived after the restaurant was closed but the kitchen still did some room service for us which was kind. We didn't have any hot water but since travelling around Costa Rica, I think that was user error and its all to do with how much you turn the tap… We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Excellent hotel with wonderful gardens

This hotel is made by the wonderful gardens. I enjoyed just wandering around looking for birds. Garden staff good at pointing things out for you. Food good and breakfast plentyful. They gave us a kettle for pur morning tea. So good booked to stay at end of trip as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, efficient and accommodating. Beautifully decorated but not ostentatious. Comfortable. Extensive grounds beautifully landscaped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens are beautiful. The employees very friendly. One of the gardeners showed us some sleeping owls and where to see the frogs at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Bougainvillea has been here for decades and knows exactly what most of its patrons want. The rooms are clean and spacious, with fans rather than A/C (which is fine at this altitude), though the showers are getting a bit old fashioned. Probably the best garden you’ll see in a Costa Rican hotel, and a reliably good restaurant which is favoured by non-residents. I always stay here when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

A haven of peace and beauty with attentive staff

This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, from the artwork on the walls to the artefacts on shelves wherever you look. It’s also a geologist’s dream. The staff are really friendly and attentive, esp in the hotel restaurant. And the gorgeous gardens, the pool… we spent Christmas here and it was a perfect choice for peace and beauty. I can’t recommend the Bougainvillea enough .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel to get just a little out of San Jose but still be close enough in to get to the airport within 45 minutes. The gardens and birds are spectacular. For those who love birding, look for Eduardo in the gardens who knows where literally everything is. Parking here can be tight so be warned. Staff is wonderful, the beds are great and the shower has actual hot water and water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024