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Hotel El Portico

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary near Barva Volcano where mountain views complement the terrace experience and on-site dining showcases local cuisine

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Hotel El Portico, near Barva Volcano, offers a quiet retreat with scenic terrace views. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before exploring Braulio Carrillo National Park. After adventures, relax in the indoor pool and spa tub, or grab a pick-me-up at the coffee shop.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥8,449
￥9,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Jose De La Montana is home to Hotel El Portico. Shoppers can check out Oxígeno Human Playground, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Barva Volcano. Poás Volcano National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our San Jose De La Montana travel guide
Map
Heredia, San Jose De La Montana, 4 Km este del Cruce de Barva Birri

What's nearby

  • Along the main trails in this park you can find massive trees to inspire you, and maybe to climb.
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Museo de Cultura Popular
    14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm
    15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cafe Britt Coffee Farm
    17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Oxígeno Human Playground
    21 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station
    14 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabaña Bar Bosque de la Hoja
    10 min drive
  • Bosque de la Hoja
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante La Reina
    15 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante Herradura
    9 min drive
  • Restaurante Los Canastos
    10 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Portico

Hotel near Braulio Carrillo National Park
Located close to Barva Volcano, Hotel El Portico provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private plunge pools and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, cribs/infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel El Portico San Jose De La Montana
Hotel El Portico Hotel
El Portico Hotel San Jose De La Montana
El Portico San Jose De La Montana
Hotel El Portico
Hotel Portico
Portico Hotel
Hotel Portico Barva
Portico Barva
Hotel El Portico Barva
El Portico Barva
Hotel El Portico Costa Rica/Barva
Hotel El Portico San Jose De La Montana
Hotel El Portico Hotel San Jose De La Montana

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Portico have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Portico?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Portico on Mar 17, 2026 start from ￥8,449, 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.

Is Hotel El Portico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Portico?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Portico?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel El Portico located?

Situated in San Jose De La Montana, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Braulio Carrillo National Park, Barva Volcano, and Oxígeno Human Playground. Poás Volcano National Park is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel El Portico Reviews

6.4

5.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great. Friendly staff and great decorations. Getting there was a little hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohandris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place..!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy servicial habitacion comoda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

lydiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El personal muy atento, la habitación en buenas condiciones y limpia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

ROMAN JESUS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Falta de mantenimiento y limpieza
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel se ve muy descuidado, muy diferente las fotografías que muestran como realmente se encuentra el hotel. En conclusión la relación precio calidad el hotel es muy caro para las condiciones en que se encuentra.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hermoso Lugar

Hermosa naturaleza, el hotel es viejo y descuidado Una lástima
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zona preciosa, hotel agradable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito Challet. SILENCIO Y PAZ. Buen clima . Volveremos . Limpio. Personal muy atento
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar fue muy bonito, nada más que no había agua caliente y nunca logramos conectarnos a la red de wifi entonces no tuvimos internet. La comida del desayuno estuvo bien pero tampoco fue increíble. El salchichón estaba feo. Pero lo demás estuvo bien.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

MARCO

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

BELLO LUGAR CON FALTA DE AMOR POR SU PROPIETARIO

El lugar está falta de mantenimiento, sucio hasta debajo de la cama, es muy lindo, falta de amor departe del propietario ya que se presta porque es muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy mala experiencia

Muy mala experiencia, ademas de carisimo. Pagamos $107, esperando una habitación "exclusiva", como la anuncian, y lo que encontramos fue una habitación prácticamente en estado de abandono. Telas de arañas por todo lado, una caja usada de preservativos debajo de la cama, ropa de cama con olor a humedad, y como si fuera poco, no nos pudimos bañar porque no llega casi nada de agua a la ducha ni al inodoro. Muy mala experiencia, ademas de cara
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Limpieza instalaciones

La limpieza en general era mala, telas de araña en la paredes y en las ventanas, la chimenea no encendió, el agua caliente no funcionó, la ropa de cama no era la mejor, cosas positivas el desayuno estaba rico
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pesimo

Pesimo el peor hotel en que me he hospedado. Mal servicio. Nunca volveria ni lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel en decadencia, habitación muy sucia, llena de telas de araña, cortina de la ducha llenas de hongos. Comida de mala calidad excepto el desayuno, que fue lo único rescatable del hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Donde se encuentra ubicado en hotel es increíble, el ambiente rústico es genial y el contacto con la naturaleza. Por otro lado, es importante que las habitaciones estén bien limpias, incluyendo la ropa de cama, debido a que sentimos mucho polvo y olores de humedad en las sábanas. Pero en general la estadía estuvo bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es decepcionante que las fotografias muestren lo que ya no es el hotel la piscina no tiene mantenimiento super sucia y con una nata y la limpieza de la habitaciones con telas de araña por todo lado aparte de arañas muertas. Duran una eternidad para servir la comida. No hay agua caliente xq es de gas el calentador y ni funcionaba.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Eric Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En abandono total

El hotel está en estado caótico, la piscina está abandonada, el área común se ve sucio, desordenado, la habitación mal iluminada, fugas de agua, ducha en mal estado, pocos y en mal estado los Tomás corriente...En fin, en abandono total.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent the worse night at this hotel!!!! A romantic night end up with allergies in a dirty room. Bedding was horrible and I’m not sure it was clean. The mattress was very old and worn out. The bathroom wasn’t any better, flushing handle was broken, I had to remove the lid of the tank to pull the chain to flush it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service
De inicio quisieron cambiar las condiciones, no lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Nice and spacious cabins, hot shower, good breakfast. Very quiet, shops half an hour walk, easy access to National Park and volcano if open. Safety protocols strictly enforced including temperature check at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Yerling

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

estadia

El exterior es lindo pero esta muy descuidado, el sácate muy alto, la piscina esta en des uso y el área en general esta descuidada y tiene mal olor, la habitación tenia no estaba en perfectas condiciones, pero era funcional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bernardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pesima experiencia

un lugar para no volver...de hecho no nos quedamos
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilidad paz armonia con la naturaleza exelente para estar con tu pareja
Stayed 1 night in May 2020