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San José

Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica

Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio, San José, 40703

7.9 Very good1510 guest reviews

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Check-in
Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Facilities and Outdoor Pool

    Enjoy a lavish stay at Doubletree with its outdoor pool surrounded by a beautiful garden. The 5-star lobby with a stunning chandelier and marble floors sets the tone for a luxurious experience.

  • Dining and Entertainment Options

    Indulge in a variety of dining options at the hotel. From poolside breakfast areas to gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas, there's something for everyone. Unwind with drinks at Bar Chiquiri or catch sports on TV.

  • Convenience and Comfort

    With amenities like a fitness centre, on-site gift shop, and free Wi-Fi, DoubleTree ensures a comfortable stay. Rooms with dark wood furniture, flat-screen TVs, and exclusive lounge access provide the ultimate relaxation.

Book your stay at Doubletree for a memorable experience in Costa Rica!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Close to the airport

  • Friendly, helpful staff

  • Good/excellent breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

84 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
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Pools & wellness

  • Hair Salon Services
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Kids' pool
  • Manicure
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Casino
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,510 reviews
7/ 10
Top für die Nacht nach / vor dem Abflug.
Daniel · family with children · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

7.9out of 10
1510 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Close to the airport
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Good/excellent breakfast
  • Nice pool and tropical atmosphere
  • Convenient location near restaurants/cafes
  • Shuttle service provided

Worth knowing — Beds often small (double instead of queen) · Rooms dated or bathrooms need renovation · Occasional odd smell or dark rooms · Some facilities not working or missing (fridge, kids area) · Extra charges / billing issues (water, breakfast) · Intermittent wifi or internet issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.9

    Very consistently praised for proximity to the airport and nearby restaurants/cafes and convention center; location is a major positive for short stays.

  • Service8.3

    Repeated praise for friendly, helpful staff, excellent attention and assistance (e.g., accepting packages, attentive mozos); shuttle service also noted — overall service is a clear strength.

  • Amenities8.2

    Strong amenities cited often — pool, lounges, shuttle, good breakfast, poolside cafés and tropical decor — though a few guests noted missing or non-functioning facilities and lack of a kids' area.

  • Cleanliness8.0

    Multiple reviews explicitly call the hotel 'muy limpio' and well maintained, though a few mention a slightly odd smell or darker rooms, so overall cleanliness is good but not perfect.

  • Food and Beverage7.8

    Breakfast is frequently praised as very good or exceptional, though there are minor complaints (no cappuccino included, occasional mediocre meal quality).

  • Overall Experience7.8

    Overall impressions are positive with many guests recommending or returning for convenience and atmosphere, tempered by room-quality issues and occasional service/charge annoyances.

  • Value for Money7.4

    Several guests say the hotel is worth the price with a good price/quality ratio, but reports of extra charges (water, breakfast billing issues) and some mediocre food impact perceived value.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

67% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

7.91510 reviews

  • Top für die Nacht nach / vor dem Abflug.

    7/10

    Daniel · family with children · 2026-10-23

  • Top choice! Convenient to restaurants. Shuttle to airport

    8/10

    Kathryn · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Well maintained and lovely, with art and plants everywhere. Convenient to tasty restaurants and grocery.”

  • Great for an overnight stay when you’re travelling.

    7/10

    Stephen · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Great location for the airport. Complimentary bus service to the airport. Great breakfast buffet. Nice pool area.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Lisa · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Clean, quiet safe neighborhood but near good places to eat with a variety of foods and $.”

  • EXELENTE

    9/10

    Oscar · solo traveller · 2026-10-11

    “ENTORNO”

  • Great overnight stay and very good breakfast.

    8/10

    Stephen · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Nice rooms and great staff”

  • Stressful start: We were given someone else’s room & a room with no working toilet. The bed was comfortable & go

    6/10

    Danielle · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Great tv, the bed was super comfortable and the room service & the buffet in the morning had an amazing selection.”

  • Tolle Unterkunft am Rande von San José

    9/10

    Patrick · solo traveller · 2026-09-16

    “Ich hatte ein neu renoviertes Zimmer mit hohen Komfort. Alles war stilvoll und hochwertig eingerichtet. Das Essen war fantastisch.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Dominique · family with children · 2026-09-15

    “El hotel es muy lindo y el personal amable y dispuesto a ayudar. Buen restaurante y desayuno buffet. Agradable piscina. Nos encantó todo y seguramente volveremos.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Marco · solo traveller · 2026-09-11

    “Spacious. Nice pool.”

  • A slice of joy in San Jose CR

    9/10

    Halladeb1 · solo traveller · 2026-09-01

    “The location is in a great place. They're a nice big rooms. The restaurant is excellent. The swimming pools and swim a bar are really quite nice. Great family location, food excellent for breakfast buffet, best one so far.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Chris.Genève · family with children · 2026-08-27

    “Le confort, le petit déjeuner, la proximité de l'aéroport et la navette gratuite.”

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