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Set within lush tropical gardens just a 20-minute drive from San José Airport, Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers a large outdoor pool, tennis courts and a gym. Rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens or city. The hotel’s beautiful gardens are home to a huge range of native Costa Rican trees and flowers. You can also spot wild hummingbirds and frogs. Each room at Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a ceiling fan and a coffee maker. Rooms are decorated with unique furniture made from local hardwoods. The Vitrales Restaurant & Bar serves international fusion cuisine in stylish surroundings. There are fantastic garden views from the lounge bar. The hotel’s staff can arrange airport transfers or tours of San José at an extra cost. You can buy handmade local products in the on-site gift shop.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Santo Domingo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing view from the room. Beautifully maintained garden full of birds.
  • Theo
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    Enjoyed the restaurant space, the large windows allow light to enter. the variety of the food was good. Liked the breakfast juice and fruit selections. Steak at dinner was excellent. Staff were all friendly, courteous and helpful. Enjoyed the...
  • Hilary
    Italy Italy
    Exceptional gardens, wonderful staff and great food.
  • Alex
    Canada Canada
    Very nice location towards the edge of the city with amazing garden and beautiful facilites, very nice interior with art and rock displays
  • Tommy
    Italy Italy
    Put me in a garden view room, allow me to enjoy facilities after checkout, beautiful garden, nice staff
  • Douglas
    Canada Canada
    Delicious breakfast. The large natural area is amazing with many bird species. Dining staff were helpful. Grounds staff showed us an Owl and told us about a tree.
  • Heaven
    Italy Italy
    Absolutely beautiful gardens where I could work whilst listening to the birds. Delicious breakfast. Fantastic staff who just couldn’t help enough.
  • Ivascu
    Romania Romania
    The room and the hotel are very nice, the gardens are gorgeous and an attraction in itself. The location is very convenient, close to shops, restaurants and San Jose (by car).
  • Broken-winged
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. We spent the morning birdwatching. There is a nice pool and well maintained tennis courts. After spending 2 weeks staying in simple accommodation across Costa Rica, this was a nice luxurious way end...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The gardens were stunning with a lovely pool. Had an excellent massage from Tiffany to relax us after an exhausting journey and Leti on reception was amazing both friendly and helpful, even spending time to show us the fascinating local currency!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Los Vitrales
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Mountain view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Business facilities

    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Lift
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Auditory guidance
    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Hotel Bougainvillea San José takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Hotel Bougainvillea San José in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Hotel Bougainvillea San José

    • Check-in at Hotel Bougainvillea San José is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Hotel Bougainvillea San José may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Hotel Bougainvillea San José is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Tennis court
      • Tennis equipment
      • Neck massage
      • Full body massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Foot massage
      • Back massage

    • Room options at Hotel Bougainvillea San José include:

      • Double

    • Hotel Bougainvillea San José has 1 restaurant:

      • Los Vitrales

    • Hotel Bougainvillea San José is 0.8 miles from the centre of Santo Domingo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.