Hotel Colonial

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8.0
/10
Very Good
195 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Felix

10.0
/ 10
Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.

Matthew

10.0
/ 10
Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.

holly

10.0
/ 10
Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
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Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, Catedral, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica, 4013

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Hotel Colonial is a hotel is located at Catedral. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, Catedral, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica, 4013
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General


In San José (Catedral)

Location


With a stay at Hotel Colonial, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Plaza de la Democracia.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Casino Fiesta - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jade Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Plaza de la Democracia - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Parque Espana - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Morazan Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Theater of Costa Rica - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
National Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
National Center of Art and Culture - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Casa Amarilla - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Asamblea Legislativa - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Colonial is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and ceiling fans.

All facilities in Hotel Colonial

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Lobby
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Others

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop

Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Food and Drinks

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast

General

  • Banquet
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel Colonial

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 18:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Parking height restrictions apply, Cashless transactions are available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night(492 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 18:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Hotel Colonial
16
Number of floors in Hotel Colonial
3
Another facilities in Hotel Colonial
Smoke-free area, Safety deposit box, Coffee shop, Outdoor pool, Garden

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Colonial

What are available facilities at Hotel Colonial?
There are top facilites at Hotel Colonial such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel Colonial?
The standard check-in time at Hotel Colonial is starting from 14:00 - 18:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Hotel Colonial provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel Colonial provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hotel Colonial?
Hotel Colonial has a 3.0-star rating.
How many floors does Hotel Colonial have?
Hotel Colonial has 3.
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Hotel Colonial reviews and ratings

8.0
Very Good
From 195 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Russell
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is a good solid little hotel in Downtown San Jose. The room is quite acceptable although the heat was necessary but we couldn't get it to come on. The window in the bathroom sitting in the frame is a jar with the outdoor light visible through the gap. The beds were acceptable the shower had good pressure and nice hot water the room was clean enough the grounds are well kept. The front desk clerk was very charming and animated when we arrived although I would comment that the two young ladies that were the waitress staff in the dining room both seemed to want to be anywhere but there and we're polite enough but we're quite aloof and distant. The food in the morning for the breakfast was fine and the little cinnamon pancakes were quite delicious. In Costa Rica I would caution any North American Travelers to make it clear when you order an appetizer you would like that first and then the main part of the meal afterwards because we have seen pretty consistently they will serve all of the food at the same time. Once again I would recommend this hotel it was cheap and cheerful as they say good location easy walk to all of the main sites of the downtown core of San Jose
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Janus
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel with great staff.
Felix
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.
Jose
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Business and Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This Hotel has a parking área close by. In front of this hôtel, they have an excellent Argentine restaurant. It lack an elevator so if you have leg issues ask in advance for a first floor room. The personnel is excellent and helpful.
Stephanie
4.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

El área donde se encuentra este hotel es un área donde hay mucho deambulante , me sentí un poco insegura en el área más que viajaba con mis hijos. Las paredes del cuarto se encontraban en mal estado y las camas ya están de cambiar. Había mucho olor a humedad en el cuarto. Entiendo el concepto vintage a la estructura pero deberían mejorar las condiciones de la habitación. El trato del personal fue amable.
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Gilbert
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Nice hotel
Hector
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Excelente y muy bien ubicado. El desayuno super bueno.
Bryan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Great
Bryan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and comfortable
Sarah
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Jose. Parking was easy enough in a secure lot around the corner. Breakfast was a highlight, with an array of fresh fruits, gallo pinto, and scrambled eggs. Our room (35) had an exceedingly small bathroom and had windows facing the street, though noise was not bad. Our television did not work, but the bed was comfortable enough.
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Matthew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our room’s bathroom’s ceiling had black mold. Other than that, it was good. Reception and staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant was very good as well.
Juan
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No idea how this place even has an 8 score on here. In costa rica for a week with 4 different hotels throughout the country and this one by far the bad one. Lobby was cute but room was filthy. Old furniture that is scratched and beat up from the tables to the shelves. Super thin pillows and toilet paper. Walls had huge stains all over them. Nothing like the photos. Also the room doesnt seem to have AC, i turned it down to 20 and it never got cool, woke up in the middle of the night sweaty. I stood on the bed to feel the smallest trickle of air come out of a single vent. We went to take a shower and no hot water. Called front desk and they said they would check on the boiler, then a callback 5 minutes later they tell us its broken and there wont be any hot water. The breakfast was above my expectstions and thats because the night before was so bad i expected it to be on par eith the room. Would not recommend this place, and I've stayed all over latin america in all different kinds of hotels and hostels. This one not worth it in my opinion.
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holly
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
sarah
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city.
Brenda
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff and restaurant was amazing. Very cute property. Only problem was no hot water. We stayed twice with 2 days in between and it did not get fixed.
Chris
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Comfortable and in an excellent location to explore San Jose. Friendly, efficient, comfortable bed and a good breakfast
Anneke
8.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The bed and the shower were very good. The breakfast was varied and the staff helpful. The pool was disappointing, it really is only for kids to play in. The location is good and the price is right!
Augusto
6.0
/10
Reviewed 83 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Parking was not available
Ranae
10.0
/10
Reviewed 83 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great
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8.0
Very Good
From 195 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveller Reviews Hotel Colonial

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Top reviews
Russell
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is a good solid little hotel in Downtown San Jose. The room is quite acceptable although the heat was necessary but we couldn't get it to come on. The window in the bathroom sitting in the frame is a jar with the outdoor light visible through the gap. The beds were acceptable the shower had good pressure and nice hot water the room was clean enough the grounds are well kept. The front desk clerk was very charming and animated when we arrived although I would comment that the two young ladies that were the waitress staff in the dining room both seemed to want to be anywhere but there and we're polite enough but we're quite aloof and distant. The food in the morning for the breakfast was fine and the little cinnamon pancakes were quite delicious. In Costa Rica I would caution any North American Travelers to make it clear when you order an appetizer you would like that first and then the main part of the meal afterwards because we have seen pretty consistently they will serve all of the food at the same time. Once again I would recommend this hotel it was cheap and cheerful as they say good location easy walk to all of the main sites of the downtown core of San Jose
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Janus
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel with great staff.
Felix
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.
Jose
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This Hotel has a parking área close by. In front of this hôtel, they have an excellent Argentine restaurant. It lack an elevator so if you have leg issues ask in advance for a first floor room. The personnel is excellent and helpful.
Stephanie
4.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

El área donde se encuentra este hotel es un área donde hay mucho deambulante , me sentí un poco insegura en el área más que viajaba con mis hijos. Las paredes del cuarto se encontraban en mal estado y las camas ya están de cambiar. Había mucho olor a humedad en el cuarto. Entiendo el concepto vintage a la estructura pero deberían mejorar las condiciones de la habitación. El trato del personal fue amable.
Read More
Gilbert
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel
Hector
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excelente y muy bien ubicado. El desayuno super bueno.
Bryan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great
Bryan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and comfortable
Sarah
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Jose. Parking was easy enough in a secure lot around the corner. Breakfast was a highlight, with an array of fresh fruits, gallo pinto, and scrambled eggs. Our room (35) had an exceedingly small bathroom and had windows facing the street, though noise was not bad. Our television did not work, but the bed was comfortable enough.
Read More
Matthew
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our room’s bathroom’s ceiling had black mold. Other than that, it was good. Reception and staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant was very good as well.
Juan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No idea how this place even has an 8 score on here. In costa rica for a week with 4 different hotels throughout the country and this one by far the bad one. Lobby was cute but room was filthy. Old furniture that is scratched and beat up from the tables to the shelves. Super thin pillows and toilet paper. Walls had huge stains all over them. Nothing like the photos. Also the room doesnt seem to have AC, i turned it down to 20 and it never got cool, woke up in the middle of the night sweaty. I stood on the bed to feel the smallest trickle of air come out of a single vent. We went to take a shower and no hot water. Called front desk and they said they would check on the boiler, then a callback 5 minutes later they tell us its broken and there wont be any hot water. The breakfast was above my expectstions and thats because the night before was so bad i expected it to be on par eith the room. Would not recommend this place, and I've stayed all over latin america in all different kinds of hotels and hostels. This one not worth it in my opinion.
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holly
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
sarah
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city.
Brenda
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff and restaurant was amazing. Very cute property. Only problem was no hot water. We stayed twice with 2 days in between and it did not get fixed.
Chris
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Comfortable and in an excellent location to explore San Jose. Friendly, efficient, comfortable bed and a good breakfast
Anneke
8.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The bed and the shower were very good. The breakfast was varied and the staff helpful. The pool was disappointing, it really is only for kids to play in. The location is good and the price is right!
Augusto
6.0
/10
Reviewed 83 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Parking was not available
Ranae
10.0
/10
Reviewed 83 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great
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