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Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
AED 371
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a mirror.
Pool

2. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
  • Family-friendly hotel with complimentary airport shuttle and outdoor pool offers relaxing stays with numerous kid-approved amenities.
AED 434
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
  • Family fun awaits with kid-friendly pools, convenient free breakfast, and easy access to Sabana Park.
AED 311
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
AED 421
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, a black floor, and a white sink with a mirror.

6. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Presidente
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

7. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
  • Splash into family bliss with a children's pool, plus free kid-friendly activities and shuttles—just steps from Sabana Park.
AED 275
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Barceló San José
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A spacious lobby with a polished wood floor, a seating area with sofas and tables, and a modern ceiling design with exposed beams.

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
  • Adventure awaits at La Sabana, where your family can splash in the outdoor and children's pools, just steps from scenic Sabana Park.
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
An outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment, a pathway, and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

9. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 295
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A breakfast table with a glass of orange juice, a martini glass, a plate of food, and a cup, set against a poolside view with lounge chairs and plants.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
  • Experience delightful family adventures with a kids' swimming pool, babysitting services, and an outdoor pool near Sabana Park.
AED 298
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San José

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
Water park
4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San José

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 275
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Barceló San José
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Presidente
An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
AED 298
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.
A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
AED 225
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
AED 295
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
Exterior

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
AED 342
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
AED 449
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
AED 354
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and a visible sign for 'Four Points by Sheraton.'

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
AED 403
AED 455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
AED 275
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Barceló San José
An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
AED 298
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.
A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
AED 225
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
Exterior

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
AED 342
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and a visible sign for 'Four Points by Sheraton.'

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
AED 403
AED 455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.
A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched doorways.
A courtyard with a pool, columns, and a building with balconies.
A multi-level courtyard with a swimming pool, columns, and outdoor seating areas.

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
Catedral
AED 231
AED 262 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Colonial
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.
A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
AED 653
AED 737 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".
A buffet with various food options and a view of the garden.

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
Merced
AED 417
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Auténtico Hotel
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
AED 477
AED 540 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was a great addition to the morning."
Amanda 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Presidente
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

8/10 Good
"Staff très bien ! Clean room bien mais long séjour pourrait tout laver au moins une fois dans la semaine. (Douche, Draps)"
Francis 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location. Friendly staff"
Igor 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

8/10 Good
"This was a short stay that didn’t start well, we booked this hotel because we had a quick overnight before continuing , and it was disappointing that the airport shuttle service was not well coordinated. It was not easy to find the lick-up location but once there, we ended up having to call the hotel after waiting more than 20 minutes. Whoever answered basically blamed us for not being visible to the driver (we were standing right in front of the sign) so he left. Once we arrived at the hotel, all was as expected- clean, friendly staff and good breakfast"
Sheila 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent
"Todo muy bien! Gracias por la gentileza y atenciones."
FIDEL 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

What's San José like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, San José is a good choice. The entertainment, museums, and parks are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the center of San José.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in San José?
Barceló San José is a hotel with a children's pool and 3 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in San José?
Expedia has 46 hotels in San José that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in San José?
The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in San José?
While you are visiting San José, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as National Theater of Costa Rica and Mercado Central. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall.

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