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Hotel Grano de Oro

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

A family-friendly stay in the heart of San José awaits you at Hotel Grano de Oro. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Restaurante Grano de Oro, 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 access to 2 hot tubs along with a gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Hospital hotel include National Theater of Costa Rica and Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Momo Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Grano de Oro. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1991
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Grano de Oro offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Grano de Oro San Jose
Grano Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Grano de Oro?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grano de Oro?

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grano de Oro on 14 June 2026 start from AU$272, 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 Grano de Oro?

Yep, Hotel Grano de Oro has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Grano de Oro?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

What makes Hotel Grano de Oro a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Grano de Oro.

Is Hotel Grano de Oro family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Grano de Oro is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Grano de Oro serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available weekdays between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Grano de Oro?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Grano de Oro?

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 Grano de Oro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Grano de Oro?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 822 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant was outstanding for lunch and dinner. Rooms were generous in size and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was historic and beautiful, and our room was very nice. Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unique and wonderful hotel with an amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
I stay here every trip to Costa Rica! Excellent service, beautiful hotel, great food. What’s not to like!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matteo Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very nice personnel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff and the restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful building, a special atmosphere in the restaurant and safe location of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed hotel. Courteous staff, old world class.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to stay at Grano de Oro. Room was great, dinner and staff great too. Thank you, see you next year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff. A tranquil retreat for our brief 24 hour stop in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stopover and thoroughly recommend. We had dinner in the courtyard and the food was delicious.
View of the courtyard whilst eating dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay at Grano de Oro. From the moment we arrived until we left, the staff were attentive and kind. Our room was clean and well appointed with a comfortable bed. Every detail had been attended to to ensure our comfort. We especially enjoyed the restaurant. It is beautifully decorated with a central open air courtyard. The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful character of building Friendly staff Restaurant food was wonderful too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was charming, service fantastic, and food was delicious. From the reservation on, the staff was responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Very friendly and professional staff everywhere! Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed and sheets, attentive staff, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was perfect. Room was perfect. Hotel was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, service on every part of the hotel was excellent. Restaurant was excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Cozy, quaint & great food!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Grano de Oro. The staff was friendly and professional. The rooms were spotless and the windows opened up for fresh air. We would stay there again plus there is a restaurant attached with fine dinning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, traditionall & well maintained surroundings. Service was good however quite slow in the restaurant for breakfast with few guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should be a salad as option for breakfast but overall perfect Hotel from any aspect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Colonial style hotel, with tons of charme (if you appreciate older things!). Every detail is impeccable, we loved the rooftop terrace with jacuzzi. The hotel restaurant is very elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great botique hotel in a beatifully restored mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025