100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00
What's nearby
National Theater - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Central Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Sabana Park - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive
Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min drive
San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 10 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Soda La Parada - 17 min walk
Pollo A La Leña #11 - 17 min walk
Bar Restaurante Chumis - 7 min walk
Restaurante Doña Tina - 14 min walk
About this property
Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Hotel Bougainvillea San José puts you within a 15-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy international cuisine at Vitrales, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Dutch, English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
81 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (1200 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1989
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Piano
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
2 outdoor tennis courts
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Vitrales - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Bougainvillea San José does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (8-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Bougainvillea San José and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Hotel Bougainvillea San José also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bougainvillea San José?
Yes, Vitrales offers international cuisine and garden views.
Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
July 29, 2024
The gardens are beautiful. The employees very friendly. One of the gardeners showed us some sleeping owls and where to see the frogs at night.
Janet
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 21, 2024
A very unique hotel with amazing garden paths and a nice pool.
Jacob
Jacob, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 28, 2024
Santiago
Santiago, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
June 3, 2024
Nice place, no AC in some rooms, ask first
essam
essam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
The huge botanical garden attached to the property was gorgeous and a lovely space to walk in. The lobby and dining room is beautifully decorated, with an incredible display of local rocks and minerals. The hotel ad implied our room would have handrails in the bathroom, but it did not.
Jill
Jill, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 18, 2024
Beautiful Garden and great food!
Rita
Rita, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 12, 2024
Beautiful gardens with a wide variety of birds. The lobby has a mineral museum. The front desk receptionist Brian was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. The breakfast was delicious. The room is spacious with views of the mountains and trees.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 7, 2024
We had excellent advice from the front desk after a medical incident that needed attention. They called the medical services, and an EMT group arrived within 20 minutes and attended to my injury. They were courteous, detailed, and thoroughly professional, and did not charge for the visit. We were thankful for the advice, and appreciate the medical system in Costa Rica.
Charles
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 3, 2024
AIDA
AIDA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 2, 2024
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Serena
Serena, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 12, 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 17, 2024
Beautiful clean place with gardens that must be visited
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 23, 2024
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 22, 2024
It’s an older hotel so it’s somewhat outdated. I see where some will find charm in that. It’s a nice property with a nice garden area for walking. I paid for a Mountain View and honestly it was a parking lot and a roof visible from in the room. If you went outside and leaned around the corner from the balcony you could see downtown. It was quite Misleading in my opinion.
James
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 17, 2024
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 2, 2024
Alejandro
Alejandro, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 26, 2023
A haven of peace and beauty with attentive staff
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, from the artwork on the walls to the artefacts on shelves wherever you look. It’s also a geologist’s dream. The staff are really friendly and attentive, esp in the hotel restaurant. And the gorgeous gardens, the pool… we spent Christmas here and it was a perfect choice for peace and beauty.
I can’t recommend the Bougainvillea enough .
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 24, 2023
Paul
Paul, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 7, 2023
Hotel Bougainvillea has been here for decades and knows exactly what most of its patrons want. The rooms are clean and spacious, with fans rather than A/C (which is fine at this altitude), though the showers are getting a bit old fashioned. Probably the best garden you’ll see in a Costa Rican hotel, and a reliably good restaurant which is favoured by non-residents. I always stay here when in the area.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 3, 2023
Rafael
Rafael, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
2/10 Poor
October 16, 2023
We had to pay for air-condition for the two bedroom. I would never stay there and I would not recommend this hotel
Martha Ann
Martha Ann, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 24, 2023
ida para mi cumpleaños
estoy muy feliz con el trato del hotel la comida todo estivo genial
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 3, 2023
Still my favorite hotel in Costa Rica for 15 years
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 13, 2023
Very nice hotel in the area and the staff was super friendly. The food that came included was also really good. The only issue I had was the difference in floor if you want to have AC or not. They gave me a second floor without AC and when I asked I was told that only the 3 floor has AC and it was extra if I wanted a room with AC. Going from Florida I don’t see why I have to pay extra to have AC. Hopefully they can fix that