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KC Hotel San José

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Garden
Reception
Terrace/patio
KC Hotel San José sits just steps from Sabana Park, offering a vibrant atmosphere with practical perks. Guests start their day with a free breakfast buffet, enjoy afternoon manager's receptions, and unwind at the poolside bar, garden, or seasonal outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Standard

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Double Room Superior

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Suite Junior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
100m W, 100m S from La Contraloría, de la República, Calle Morenos, San José, San Jose, 10108

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Estadio Nacional - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Central Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moro Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pho Yummy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spoon To Go - ‬4 min walk

About this property

KC Hotel San José

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Sabana Park
Near National Stadium of Costa Rica, KC Hotel San José provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a water dispenser, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 3 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

  • 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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

KC Hotel José
KC Hotel San José
KC Hotel San Jose Costa Rica
KC José
KC Hotel San José San Jose
KC San José San Jose
KC Hotel San José Hotel
KC Hotel San José San José
KC Hotel San José Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does KC Hotel San José have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is KC Hotel San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at KC Hotel San José?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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 KC Hotel San José?

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

Where is KC Hotel San José located?

Located in La Sabana, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of La Salle Natural Science Museum and Sabana Park. National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Sabana Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

KC Hotel San José Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 759 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and Ambience. The breakfast was light and fulfilling. Only thing I would say is maybe adding an iron and board and fridge in the superior rooms. Other than that great stay and will be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

Very nice

After a long flight, it was a great 1 day stay to relax and get back to ourselves, recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. It is quiet and peaceful and we really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with pool and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aravind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Moises

Smell coming feom bathroom pipes
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CALEB, N. LAS VEGAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality place to stay wether beginning or ending your trip to C.R. They have upgraded many of the rooms and the property is very clean. It’s always a pleasure to stay here when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t get to the hotel until 2:00am and whoever was at the desk was so helpful. There isn’t an elevator so they helped us with bags while we carried our sleeping kids. The hotel was quiet and beautiful- the breakfast delicious- service was beyond- would absolutely recommend for nice retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good, breakfast was the same everyday. Only drawback is my room's wifi didn't work
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited KC hotel for my first trip to Costa Rica. Everyone I encountered in the staff happened to be so kind and offered excellent customer service. They seemed happy to be there and the hotel had a cozy atmosphere. The free breakfast was great and the lunch options were tasty. Overall I would stay there again great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room are spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldnt ask for a better boutique hotel. If i was to add anything it would be an in hour Spa.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They charged me for towels that I used to clean myself with. Said they could not wash the towels clean. $40 lost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Levon

Disliked: Staff & service
Very Limited Breakfast, Rooms are small and beds that mentioned as queen are actually twin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kartika

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This hotel was fine. The food was decent. The bed was comfortable. I was disappointed because this was nearly double the price of the other hotels I stayed in during my visit, but it was the lowest quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Special thank you to Nancy for welcoming us back after the new renovations! Congratulations to the new owners on a job well done! Karol checked us in, and was very efficient and kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At least the room that was assigned to us was not as modern or as pretty as we expected it to be, we noticed that near the pool area the rooms were prettier than our room, however breakfast was really good, the common areas are to die for!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Francisco Javier

Liked: Amenities
No deep cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was not conveinent for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Guillermo Aldana

Liked: Amenities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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