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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Reception
At Taormina Hotel and Casino, experience the vibrant energy of Carmen with a stay that includes a 24-hour gym, Italian cuisine at Il Gattopardo restaurant, and high-stakes fun at the casino. Enjoy luxurious relaxation with an onsite spa offering hot stone massages and body scrubs. Plus, take advantage of amenities like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, valet parking for your convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilbertas Pizza - ‬1 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, a casino VIP room, and 55 slot machines. Indulge in a sports massage, a manicure/pedicure, and aromatherapy 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), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Massage treatment rooms, a vending machine, 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Taormina Casino San Jose
Taormina Hotel Casino
Taormina And Casino San Jose
Taormina Hotel and Casino Hotel
Taormina Hotel and Casino San José
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. Templo de Música and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum 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. 465 out of 834 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 834 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 834 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 834 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 834 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

Sanil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, definitely should check it out
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit pricey in the bar, $8 for a beer, however it can be a fun place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

FaZe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awseome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing experience! Staff was great, restaurant is downstairs. Everything you need in one place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagaseshagiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

faisal

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside mural painting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Miteshkumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Great trip?

Amazing breakfast each morning. Attentive staff. Great parties in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Taormina several times, and I can't wait for my next trip. The staff is so friendly and they are always looking to improve the property and improve the guest experience. This was one of my best stays yet. *note: this is an adults only property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Tamonina Hotel Is The Place To Go!

A nice, clean modern hotel, with and amazing Casino. Restaurant has reasonable prices and good food, and people are friendly. No problem if you don't speak Spanish, most people who work here speak English.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very professional staff
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Met some friends in San Jose

I met up with some friends in the Taormina for a week and had a good time seeing them and the new jungle bar is a plus to the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The casino had a wide range of gambling options and the 24hr bar has a lot of "social butterflies" to engage with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spacious room. Clean. Staff was helpful. Only complaint is no face towels and not enough towels in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasurable experience until I seen an extra $20.55 charge to my bank account that was not approved by me and I have no idea what it is for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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