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Hotel Palma Real

3.5 star property
Hotel with a casino, near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Bar (on property)
Master Suite | Living room
Master Suite
Master Suite | Private kitchenette
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Master Suite

Master Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1130.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
200 Mts. Norte del ICE, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 694-1005

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Theater - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Sabana Station - 20 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cloud - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Dorado - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
Located close to Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater, Hotel Palma Real provides free full breakfast, a casino, and a rooftop terrace. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 7 casino gaming tables, bingo, and 90 slot machines. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, 1, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a shopping mall on site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services, and wedding services
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 7 gaming tables
  • 90 slot machines
  • Bingo
  • Casino (538 square feet of space)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Palma Real San Jose
Palma Real Hotel
Palma Real San Jose
Hotel Palma Real

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Palma Real pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Palma Real?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Palma Real on Dec 1, 2024 start from CA $132.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palma Real?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Palma Real?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Palma Real provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Palma Real located?

Located in Mata Redonda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. National Theater and National Center of Art and Culture are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Sabana Station is 20 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

Hotel Palma Real Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1015 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. The staff was helpful and great with patrons who don't speak Spanish. Breakfast and other meals were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo, San Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Nice staff. It’s close to airport but if it’s rush hour….doesn't feel too close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Guilderland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second day with them, and I always enjoyed the time there. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milenne, Noord

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, the room was nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

olman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Construction. No notice just a rude Awaken early in the morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

olman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Horrible customer service front desk boss. Construction not acceptable had to move room inconvenient my mother is in a wheelchair downgraded because of the noise not apologetic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANETTE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location....the staff....food....room...everything was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Guilderland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay here in San Jose. I really enjoy the friendly staff and how accommodating they are.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and location. Free breakfast. Not a fancy breakfast but plenty of good food. Should add cinnamon rolls with raisins on top.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all a good place but the first floor rooms near the road were noisy at night and pillows way too hard. The food was amazing spectacular breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Guilderland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and helpful, and I received the traditional Costa Rican hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was made to believe this hotel was close to the airport but was not and that provided transportation , no, had to pay a taxi from and to the airport. The staff was wonderful and the hotel super comfortable and very clean but Hotels . Com led me there when I specifically asked for the above requirement s, I found out too late when I was left at the airport waiting for a shuttle, next time I’ll book directly with the hotels myself, no 3rd parties 😡
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
They were there to greet us and took our suitcases. Check in was easy and simple. Nice room. Food was very close. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have at this hotel many times and have gotten to know the people there. Enjoy seeing friends again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Staff & service
Very helpful staff at this hotel. Jave at the front was always available to make sure I had everything I needed. Tasty simple breakfast. Would like to see more local fruit choices. Other than that everything was just fine. This is the third stay at this hotel and I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
super friendly and helpful staff, the room had nice amenities but the lamps didn’t work and it was a little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap sheets on the bed, the lock on door was missing. No aircondicioning. Extremely noisy . Would not recomend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Great hotel. Good food! Nicest people work there!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ishwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quit place, surrounding safe,walk freely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Affordable and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5