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Q: What are some of the best vacation home rentals that San Rafael has to offer?

4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna! : Visitors like this San Rafael vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in San Rafael .

Q: What are the top places to visit in San Rafael?

Places to visit in the wider area include San Pedro Mall , National Museum of Costa Rica , and Plaza de la Cultura . You'll also find National Theater of Costa Rica and Central Park in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's San Rafael guide .

Q: Where is the best place for a stay in San Rafael?

Barceló San José , located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the heart of San Rafael, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica . See all available top hotels , or vacation rentals in San Rafael .

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A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

1. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Engel

￥23,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Joseph

￥15,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Shelly

￥21,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

4. Barceló San José

Uruca

Carollyn

￥16,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A hotel entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "eLoft" and the tagline "A vision of W Hotels".

5. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Pozos

Phil

￥17,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.

6. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Jason

￥19,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

￥15,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.

8. Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

Woody

￥20,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

marilen

￥23,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a wall-mounted display of decorative items.

10. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hospital

Briana

￥14,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.

11. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Uruca

Jose roberto

￥18,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.

12. Hotel Palma Real

La Sabana

Kenneth

￥14,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana

Igor

￥20,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.

14. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Grevin Rodolfo

￥15,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious indoor atrium with high ceilings, wooden beams, and numerous tables and chairs arranged for dining.

15. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Jesus R

￥17,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

Kemal

￥20,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options.

17. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

San Rafael

Melissa

￥23,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A multi-level interior with a staircase, seating areas, and ambient lighting.

18. Isla Verde Hotel

Pavas

Tej

￥14,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.

19. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Sergio

￥12,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

20. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

MARCIA

￥12,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden furniture, and a view of the mountains.

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Ulloa

10/10 Excellent

Jenson

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

Isla Verde Hotel

Pavas

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Pozos

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Barceló San José

Uruca

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

An outdoor bar area with seating and a view of a modern building.

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

10/10 Excellent

Panya

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is charming and beautiful--it was once a coffee magnate's villa. The floors have beautiful tiles and the ceilings are high. There are several lovely furnished terraces to enjoy and a blue tiled hot tub and pool area, with a slide or stairs from one to the other. There is also a workout room. We could not stay for the free breakfast due to our early departure. There is parking at the hotel for a reasonable fee, which we took advantage of as we had a rental car. The front desk folks...

Carol

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase with a wrought iron railing.

Hotel Casa Roland San José

Pavas

10/10 Excellent

Had a hard time finding this place because the online directions were wrong. However, the difficulty finding it was more than outweighed by our experience with the hotel itself. Definitely not your average American sterile, all-look-the-same hotel: the hotel was full of paintings purchased by the owner along with other art work. Polished wood, tile floors, multiple seating areas, extremely helpful staff, beautiful room with seating area, clean, comfortable. Everything was perfect. An...

Helen

An infinity pool with a thatched roof, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Picked up @ the Airport by Anthony - a dignified - well dressed well spoken - chauffer looking gent - with excellent English - on time 20 minutes to what is actually called the Villas del Rio Suites - promptly checked in to the 800 s/f ( I measured) living room/well equipped kitchen - another large room set up for reading with convertible couch - large bed room - queen size bed - large flat screen TV (parquet floor) with ensuite bath - another 3 fixture bath room w/shower - Huge built-in...

Bob & Sonja

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a colorful mural, a seating area, and lush green plants.

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that San Rafael has to offer?

4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna!: Visitors like this San Rafael vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in San Rafael.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Rafael, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San Rafael.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to San Rafael?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to San Rafael, click here.

What's it like staying in San Rafael?

Travelers to San Rafael will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 1435 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about San Rafael.

What are the top places to visit in San Rafael?

Places to visit in the wider area include San Pedro Mall, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Plaza de la Cultura. You'll also find National Theater of Costa Rica and Central Park in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's San Rafael guide.

What's the weather like in San Rafael?

The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San Rafael are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.

Where is the best place for a stay in San Rafael?

Barceló San José, located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the heart of San Rafael, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Rafael.

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1. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

4. Barceló San José

5. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

6. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

10. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

11. Irazu Hotel & Studios

12. Hotel Palma Real

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

14. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

15. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

17. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

18. Isla Verde Hotel

19. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

20. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

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Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that San Rafael has to offer?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Rafael, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to San Rafael?

What's it like staying in San Rafael?

What are the top places to visit in San Rafael?

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Where is the best place for a stay in San Rafael?

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