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Hotel El Portico

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Braulio Carrillo National Park

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Hotel El Portico, near Barva Volcano, offers a quiet retreat with scenic terrace views. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before exploring Braulio Carrillo National Park. After adventures, relax in the indoor pool and spa tub, or grab a pick-me-up at the coffee shop.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Km este del Cruce de Barva Birri, San Jose De La Montana, Heredia

What's nearby

  • Museo de Cultura Popular - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Cafe Britt Coffee Farm - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Palace of Sports - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Oxígeno Human Playground - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 14 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabaña Bar Bosque de la Hoja - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Herradura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bosque de la Hoja - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Canastos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chago's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Portico

Hotel near Braulio Carrillo National Park
Located close to Barva Volcano, Hotel El Portico provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private plunge pools and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, cribs/infant beds, 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel El Portico San Jose De La Montana
Hotel El Portico Hotel
El Portico Hotel San Jose De La Montana
El Portico San Jose De La Montana
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Hotel Portico
Portico Hotel
Hotel Portico Barva
Portico Barva
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Hotel El Portico Costa Rica/Barva
Hotel El Portico San Jose De La Montana
Hotel El Portico Hotel San Jose De La Montana

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Portico have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hotel El Portico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Portico?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Portico?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel El Portico located?

Situated in San Jose De La Montana, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Braulio Carrillo National Park, Barva Volcano, and Oxígeno Human Playground. Poás Volcano National Park is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) away.

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