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San José

Grano de Oro Hotel

Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Hotel in San Jose City Centre

  • Gourmet Restaurant and Rooftop Garden

    Indulge in exquisite dining at the fusion restaurant offering Costa Rican and European cuisine. Relax in the rooftop garden and enjoy a wide selection of wines and spirits at the bar.

  • Elegant Rooms with Premium Amenities

    Experience luxury in every detail with air-conditioned rooms featuring beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings, and flat-screen TVs. Enjoy complimentary toiletries, plush linens, and a coffee maker for your convenience.

  • Convenient Location and Tour Services

    Explore San Jose's main attractions just a short walk away. Let the hotel's tour desk organize visits to museums, theatres, and coffee plantations.

Book your stay now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Hotel Grano de Oro.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Charming colonial style

  • Excellent service

  • Beautiful dining area

At the hotel

Popular amenities

74 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Bike tours
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

661 reviews
10/ 10
The historical vibe, colonial experience, great food and super service.
David · couple · 2026-10-07

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
661 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Charming colonial style
  • Excellent service
  • Beautiful dining area

Worth knowing — High prices for amenities · Limited breakfast options

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.

  • Overall Experience9.7

    Overall a worthwhile experience at Hotel Grano de Oro.

  • Cleanliness9.6

    Very clean and comfortable rooms as mentioned in several reviews.

  • Room Quality9.5

    Spacious and comfortable rooms, though some amenities could be improved.

  • Amenities9.0

    Amenities are adequate, but could offer more value for the high prices.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Prices are considered high compared to the quality provided.

  • Location8.6

    Convenient location, but noted that it’s a bit far from the city center.

  • Food and Beverage8.6

    Breakfast options limited and perceived as lacking value.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

80% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

9.2661 reviews
  • I feel like I was transported back in time … simply fabulous

    10/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-07

    “The historical vibe, colonial experience, great food and super service.”

  • Uma noite inesquecível

    10/10

    Oliveira Pereira Lenz · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Acomodação confortável, limpa e muito agradável.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Anthony · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Location and attention to detail”

  • Fantastisk 5 stjerner herfra 😊

    10/10

    Carsten · couple · 2026-09-09

    “God beliggenhed, rene og rummelige værelser. Hjælpsom og smilende personale. Sublim morgenmad og en fantastisk restaurant hvor man spiser godt. Positivt hele vejen igennem.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Breyda · couple · 2026-09-05

    “Sus instalaciones y el sabor muy rico en el restaurante”

  • We would definatly stay there again. Well worth the stay, even if only for a night!

    10/10

    Robyn · extended group · 2026-08-26

    “The staff were friendly and helpful, the building is beautiful in a great location. Rooms are comfortable (as are the beds)”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Stephanie · family with children · 2026-08-24

    “Emplacement, personnel”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Reuven · solo traveller · 2026-08-21

    “Everything”

  • Incrível.

    10/10

    Luciano · family with children · 2026-08-15

    “Hotel sofisticado e agradável.”

  • Very convenient location and hotel for one or two nights in San Jose

    8/10

    Christian · couple · 2026-08-15

    “Location Dining room very beautiful”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    David · family with children · 2026-08-13

    “El edificio”

  • Bel hôtel mais un rapport qualité/prix plutôt décevant

    7/10

    Alexandre · couple · 2026-08-09

    “La décoration intérieure et l'histoire de l'hôtel”

  • Amazing hotel

    9/10

    Karyn · extended group · 2026-08-09

    “Most everything”

  • Very nice city hotel with great restaurant

    10/10

    GlobetrotterGrl8952 · Solo travel · 2026-07-29

    “I spent 2 nights in this hotel before and after my trip to Tortuguero. I have stayed in this hotel before and returned as I remembered it as a nice, small colonial type hotel. I was not disappointed on this visit. The staff is really nice and helpful. The rooms are clean, the bathroom bright, the bed comfortable and they store your suitcase for you if you go on 2-Day excursion and come back. They also prepared a nice breakfast box for me as I left before the normal breakfast hours. They also have a great restaurant in house which is worth a visit.”

  • Me gusto el lugar, las instalaciones hermosas, no obstante, la opción de restaurante muy limitado

    8/10

    Quesada · couple · 2026-07-20

    “La habitación y las instalaciones”

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