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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel in San José with a full-service spa and a casino

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Front of property
Living area | Flat-screen TV
Casino
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Muro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a casino, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 6 casino gaming tables, 55 slot machines, and a casino VIP room. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a body scrub at Aman Massage, the onsite spa. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Eleven Avenue, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 3 bars and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, massage treatment rooms, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 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 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gioconda House
Gioconda House B&B
Gioconda House B&B San Jose
Gioconda House San Jose
La Gioconda House Hotel Costa Rica/San Jose
Taormina Hotel Casino San Jose
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Taormina Hotel and Casino Hotel
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Taormina Hotel and Casino Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Taormina Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taormina Hotel and Casino located?

Located in Carmen, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Morazan Park, Parque Espana, and Casa Amarilla. Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 15 minutes.

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 765 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like the hotel was upgraded in the past couple of years as it really needed it. Nice rooms good bed good AC convenient restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvester jabez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Staff & service
It was a great location to ships and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel but one that is designed for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osmar

Great hotel

It’s a great hotel for what it is would stay there again had lots of fun staff is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!! Staff was amazing!! Food was great!! Everything was perfect for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Front desk staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff, comfortable rooms, nice casino, secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great food and fun atmosphere!

Fun place great service. I really enjoyed the tours and the casino. The location is perfect and lot of activities and fun places to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient , rooms are insulated well from sounds from the bar / casino downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean and the staff was great. I plan on staying at this hotel again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time!!! The food was great and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel casino. The staff are amazing and they keep improving the facility. A very friendly place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

visiting friends

Nice stay for a weekend stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice and great for single guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people always helpful!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the security and guest service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff in this property was very helpful and friendly. Place is centrally located and hotel has three bars and two restaurants and casino if don’t feel like going away from hotel.

10/10 Excellent

SubbaRao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very good. Away from site seeing but overall very goof
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023