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Hotel Zima

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Junior Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

Explore the area

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200 mts norte 100 este de MacDonalds, Perez Zeledon, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, 11901
  • Place, Quesos Canaan
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, The Secret Gardens
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San Isidro de El General

Hotel Zima puts you in the centre of San Isidro de El General, 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from Quebradas Biological Center and 13.4 km (8.4 mi) from Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The restaurant, Steak y Pasta, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 1292 square feet (120 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class San Isidro de El General hotel, you'll be 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from Eco Chontales Waterfall and 35.2 km (21.9 mi) from Playa Dominical.

What's nearby

  • Quesos Canaan - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Mariposario Casa Alegría - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory - 27 min drive - 22.2 km
  • The Secret Gardens - 27 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Quebradas Biological Center - 34 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gasolinera Coopeagri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reina del Valle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway PZ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Reina Del Valle - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zima

Hotel Zima offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Zima. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Isidro de El General hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Local cuisine
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Zima offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free newspapers and designer toiletries. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This San Isidro de El General hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Steak y Pasta

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Zima

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General
Best Western Hotel Zima
Best Western Zima San Isidro de El General
Best Western Zima
BEST WESTERN Hotel Zima Costa Rica/San Isidro De El General
Hotel Zima Hotel
Best Western Hotel Zima
Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General
Hotel Zima Hotel San Isidro de El General

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Zima?

Hotel Zima offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zima?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zima on 10 June 2026 start from AU$176, including 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 parking available at Hotel Zima?

Yep, Hotel Zima has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Zima?

The closest beach to Hotel Zima is Manuel Antonio Beach (48.6 km).

Does Hotel Zima have a pool?

Hotel Zima has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Hotel Zima a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Zima.

Does Hotel Zima serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Zima?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Zima?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Zima?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Zima?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Zima Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 151 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic facility and wonderful staff. Food in the restaurant was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Konne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful. The room was great. The view of the river was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angiemar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire stay was amazing from the room, room service, onsite restaurant! It was all spectacular!
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very attentive and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel and the staff help make it outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, with friendly staff and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Panya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful local hotel! We loved staying there!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Zima is a great place to stay in the center of San Isidro. Staff is very good and we will definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Dinner and Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotell.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, central Perez Zeledon, newly updated rooms, reasonable prices, great staff. Will book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, they always give great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was great! The staff were even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I like from this hotel is the nearest from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

WILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is nice and comfortable, although a little bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy for tired travelers. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, nice bathroom. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fast and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Selene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Loved the food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Positives: (1) convenient central location and (2) excellent staff & service. Negatives: (1) we reserved & paid for a superior room with 2 double beds but reception said they didn’t have any available at check in and put us in a standard room with 1 double bed. (2) hot water in shower runs out very quickly. (3) internet in room is very weak & unreliable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marvin Alfaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and installations great! Only request is to have a small fridge in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I return to Zima for the garden beauty, kind service and fresh mountain air. The restaurant is outstanding and please enjoy some Zima pizza with a glass of red wine. Pura Vida
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nothing short of stunning, clean, friendly and accommodating staff and dinner was terrific. Took a minute to find late at night but it was worth the effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victory

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

Wonderful experience!

I loved my time at Hotel Zima! The staff was fantastic. They are pricey, especially for the area, but I left there very happy. The bed was comfortable and much better than most beds I’ve stayed in, in Costa Rica. The coconut flan at service at the restaurant was wonderful. I’d suggest they put a mini fridge and coffee/tea maker in each room, or have that available for guest use for free. If it was less expensive I’d definitely spend more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021