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Hotel Palma Real

3.5 star property
Hotel with a casino, near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Dine amidst lush greenery and a tropical waterfall backdrop.
Relax in this stylish living space with a sofa, coffee table, and large abstract art piece.
Kitchen features a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with comfortable seating and a large TV.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sitting area, and separate bathroom featuring a bathtub and vanity.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 105.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Mts. Norte del ICE, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 694-1005

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Theater - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Sabana Station - 20 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cloud - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Dorado - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
Located close to Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater, Hotel Palma Real provides free full breakfast, a casino, and a rooftop terrace. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 90 slot machines, bingo, and 7 casino gaming tables. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, 1, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a shopping mall on site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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 offsite parking (USD 12 per night)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 7 gaming tables
  • 90 slot machines
  • Bingo
  • Casino (538 square feet of space)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 28 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per night(131 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: USD 28 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Palma Real San Jose
Palma Real Hotel
Palma Real San Jose
Hotel Palma Real

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Palma Real pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 28 per stay and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palma Real?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Palma Real?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Palma Real provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Palma Real located?

Located in La Sabana, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. National Theater and National Center of Art and Culture are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Sabana Station is 20 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

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Hotel Palma Real Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

olman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy to stay at this Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, clean bed. Nice bathroom. Generally quiet. Breakfast is weak with limited selections.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay hotel, great staff I just wish the rooms had ac. I’m a little bougie about ac though bc I live in Houston and just get cranky when it’s humid with no ac😂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excelent! The only problem i had is that the A/C is not strong enough and can get a little hot. I was down at 2 am since i couldnt sleep and they gave me an electric fan and upgraded me to a suite that could regulate the temperature at will, still the A/C was a little lacking but it was enough for me to get comfortable. The hotel staff was great! Breakfast was delicious and the lunch/dinner options were very tasty. Overall I had a wonderful time at this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, clean and good service. The bartender Nelson was great. Only thing I didn't care for was being charged $12 extra for parking. I don't think there's a need to pay for parking at a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Clean and comfortable accommodations and a staff that was super friendly and super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were working during all day remodeling the hotel, very inconvenient!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, the room was nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeromey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to the Estacio National. Checkin is at 3pm but does have a luggage hold. Walking distance to the stadium with lots of dining options in the area. Walkable part. Breakfast which is included in the room rate was great. Made to order omelettes; beans and rice, potatoes and sausage along with fruit and breads. Good hearty breakfast and great staff. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice to me and very helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WISH I COULD HAVE STAYED LONGER
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Affordable and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location....the staff....food....room...everything was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second day with them, and I always enjoyed the time there. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Nice staff. It’s close to airport but if it’s rush hour….doesn't feel too close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all a good place but the first floor rooms near the road were noisy at night and pillows way too hard. The food was amazing spectacular breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Great hotel.

Great hotel. Good food! Nicest people work there!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay here in San Jose. I really enjoy the friendly staff and how accommodating they are.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

The service was excellent and the location of the hotel was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with very kind staff. The breakfast served was sumptuous
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and helpful, and I received the traditional Costa Rican hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

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