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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property
Hotel in Santo Tomas with a fitness center and outdoor tennis courts

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You can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vitrales, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥30,503
￥34,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nov-00, Heredia, Santo Tomas, 100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas

What's nearby

  • INBio Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Central Park - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chumis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's (Sto. Domingo) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Berlin Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vitrales Restaurante y Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vitrales, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vitrales

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children

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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bougainvillea San José on Dec 29, 2025 start from ￥30,503, 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 Bougainvillea San José 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 Bougainvillea San José?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Bougainvillea San José located?

Situated in Santo Tomas, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, Saprissa Stadium, and Walk of Flowers Mall. Universidad Nacional is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 422 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large gardens in the back and an excellent restaurant make this a very special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the gardens! Beautiful artwork. Nice bar, restaurant, and breakfast. Comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gardens!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful botanical retreat. Great breakfast and optional meals if you want to eat in. I would highly recommend this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities and gardens with lots of birds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast. Friendly professional staff. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Wonderful.

Wonderful stay near Heredia. I can't say enough great things. The food, the staff, the beds...the garden 😱. Will be back to stay at Bougainvillea again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful but the grounds are magnificent! Beautiful artwork throughout the hotel. Good bar and excellent restaurant. The hotel is away from the noise of the city but close enough for only a short drive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel with beautiful botanical gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds for walking or sitting enjoying nature. The staff always friendly, courteous & very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying.there. I wish they had mini frigerators in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing gardens, great room, all very clean, excellent food, friendly staff, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the botanical garden grounds and the general classy decor. A lovely place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens, outstanding dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Garden and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Beautiful clean place with gardens that must be visited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Excellent hotel with wonderful gardens

This hotel is made by the wonderful gardens. I enjoyed just wandering around looking for birds. Garden staff good at pointing things out for you. Food good and breakfast plentyful. They gave us a kettle for pur morning tea. So good booked to stay at end of trip as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel with amazing garden paths and a nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still my favorite hotel in Costa Rica for 15 years
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David McKinney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens alone are worth the stay. The staff is exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025