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Hotel Castillo

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only hotel near Sabana Park

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Lounge
Panoramic Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony | View from room
Front of property
Interior
Food and drink
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 9 y Calle 9 y 11 Detras del ins, San José, 10104
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica9 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Park12 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

Heart of San José.With a stay at this Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Casa Amarilla and Parque Espana. Morazan Park and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 4 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min walk
  • National Theater - 9 min walk
  • Central Park - 12 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 9 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Silvestre - 5 min walk
  • Saboreaté y Cafe - 5 min walk
  • ChuBBs Bar - 5 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita - 2 min walk
  • Orvieto by la 22 - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Castillo

3-star adults-only hotel near Sabana Park
Hotel Castillo is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Castillo also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Castillo offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Castillo

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Castillo San Jose
Castillo San Jose
Hotel Castillo Hotel
Hotel Castillo San José
Hotel Castillo Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Castillo to the airport?

Hotel Castillo is 7.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Castillo?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Castillo on May 24, 2024 start from $144.15, 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.

Does Hotel Castillo have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Castillo offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle.

Does Hotel Castillo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Castillo, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Castillo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (8-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Castillo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Castillo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Castillo have a pool?

Hotel Castillo does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Castillo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Castillo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Castillo to downtown San José?

Hotel Castillo is 0.5 mi away from San José.

Hotel Castillo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for fun!
Very close to downtown, shops, restaurants. Very clean and the staff is very helpful. I have stayed here 2 years in a row.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Castillo en San Jose
Great location. Staff work with you on any requests. Breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Hotel was very nice. The all inclusive is well worth the money! They also have a sister hotel a few blocks away you can use your all inclusive at.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay
Good location. Nice and quiet hotel felt like I had the whole place to myself. It’s an old building that has some character, I will definitely stay here again. The only bad thing about this place is that there is no daily maid service to clean the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent independent hotel
I love this hotel, it is my 4th stay here, and the facility and all inclusive service are always superb, in my view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Castillo May 2018
Fortunately, the torture only lasted one night: 1. There was no hot water in the room. According to the front desk, there was no hot water in other rooms as well. 2. The front door and window faced the bar area, approximately 15 feet away. If the drapes were open, the bar patrons would peer into your room. 3. Due to the unpopularity of the Hotel, there was only one patron in the bar on this weekend night. Most of the guests were heading to other hotel bars in the area. This was actually good since it was quiet. Bar closed at 1130 p.m. 4. The “All Inclusive Food and Drink” deal is unsatisfactory. Unless you have problems with mobility, there are much better restaurants and bars within walking distance. The lunch and dinner provided by this special is mediocre, you can get much better elsewhere. Unless you speak Spanish, you will have to have the waiter translate your order to the cook who only understands Spanish. The exceptional waiter is the only employee that speaks English. The menu is also in Spanish. The free breakfast is tasty but they provide a fixed quantity. Other hotels in the area also provide as good or better breakfast in a buffet fashion. 5. If you pay your hotel bill with a credit card, the hotel will charge you an extra 6%. This is not a foreign transaction fee, but a scam. No other hotel, restaurant, or store that I know of charges this type of fee. 6. Bottom Line: No Hot Water, Subpar Food and Drink special, Credit Card Scam
Stayed 1 night in May 2018