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Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Exterior
Escape to Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only in Carmen and indulge in a continental breakfast, unwind at Bambu Spa with a Swedish massage, or dance the night away at the on-site nightclub. With free WiFi, a library for downtime reading, and bike rentals to explore nearby attractions; this hotel is perfect for adults looking for relaxation and adventure. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - Courtyard Wing or Club House Wing

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - Courtyard Wing or Club House Wing

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Courtyard Wing

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Courtyard Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed - Modern Wing

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed - Modern Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed - Mansion Wing

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed - Mansion Wing

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Coffee/tea maker

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Oeste de la rampa del Hospital, Calderón Guardia, Calle 13 Ave 9 y 11, San José, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de los Deseos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel near Sabana Park
Free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure at Bambu Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Sportsmens Lodge Adults San Jose
Sportsmens Adults San Jose
Sportsmens Adults Only Jose
Sportsmens Lodge Adults Only
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only Hotel
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only San José
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only located?

Located in Carmen, this spa hotel is steps from Simon Bolivar Zoo and Casa Amarilla. Parque Espana and Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 347 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lively place, food was good as well. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and attentive staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, great people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay and I will be back. Fun place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great, friendly and responsive. Breakfast is awesome and has variety to it.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice adult hostiliery
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, room was very comfortable, and food was great. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All went perfect a great way to start my vacation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

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

Just an outstanding stay.

The staff was the best, and The Sportsmens Lodge was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic. Enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Love this place 😁. 😉

I had the best vacation at sportsman's lodge. It was a very fun experience something going on every day. The staff are good people. The service was good. The food is delicious. The ladies working at the bar Ana and Hazel es mi amigas. I will definitely stay here every time I am in san José.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sportsmens Lodge or Hookup place?

I have never seen so many ‘ladies of the evening’ in one location. Certainly a good location for men to have a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at the Sportsmen's lodge, Staff is great. Met us for late check in and hauled all our luggage in. Tasty breakfast in the morning. only problem was the jacuzzi/hot tub in our suit did not work. All in all I would strongly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

DUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exciting with a lot of dating opportunity and a large expat crowd.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and low cost were my main factors for staying here. I like staying here. It is for adults only.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the people there are great! I have been going there years! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

The facility was very clean and the staff very knowledgeable. The restaurant was much better than anticipated. Prices were similar or below other properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good stay. I looked on line and it was what I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

A Paradise in San Jose Costa Rica

!!! Incredible San Jose Costa Rica Man Cave !!! Sportsmen's Lodge is the Place to stay !! I came to San Jose for 6 days and the Sportsmen's Lodge fills any Man's needs. The Staff is amazing !! I will come back soon !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasurable stay

The stay was great except for couple of things: The shower head was simply terrible and the water adjustment was unpredictable as it would get hot with a slight turn. Also, the water pressure in the shower was very low.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are out dated. And can be cleaned better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Billy

Disliked: Staff & service
Bartenders were inattentive and slow. Not recommended for married men or traveling with wife
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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