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La Catalina Hotel and Suites

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Beside Cedal Convention Center, Jesús, Heredia, 40401
  • Popular LocationPlaza Real Cariari14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCity Mall15 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Mall Escazu26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Jesús

At La Catalina Hotel and Suites, you'll be 27.6 km (17.1 mi) from Poás Volcano National Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Desire Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The fine-dining restaurant, Temptations Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court and Hot tub as well as access to yoga classes. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Jesús hotel, attractions include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 14 min drive
  • City Mall - 15 min drive
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 17 min drive
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 20 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 13 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Banco de los Mariscos - 6 min drive
  • La Lluna de Valencia - 5 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante Herradura - 8 min drive
  • Soda El Parque - 6 min drive
  • Casa Roble - 7 min drive

About this property

La Catalina Hotel and Suites

Adults-only hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
La Catalina Hotel and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, spa services, and a library are also featured at La Catalina Hotel and Suites. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jesús hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
La Catalina Hotel and Suites offers 24 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Desire Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: CRC 3 to 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Temptations Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Catalina Hotel and Suites

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.

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.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately CRC 3 to 3.5 per person

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. <

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

La Catalina
La Catalina Hotel
La Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia
La Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina ta Barbara Heredia
La Catalina Hotel Suites
La Catalina And Suites Jesus
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Jesús
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel Jesús

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

La Catalina Hotel and Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

Yep, La Catalina Hotel and Suites has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

Yep, Desire Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does La Catalina Hotel and Suites have a pool?

La Catalina Hotel and Suites has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes La Catalina Hotel and Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and garden-view dining, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Catalina Hotel and Suites.

Is La Catalina Hotel and Suites family-friendly?

No, La Catalina Hotel and Suites is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at La Catalina Hotel and Suites?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

La Catalina Hotel and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 63 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

esteban, costa rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good for going with couple or very close friends
We met nice people and had a good time as couple.... Hotel people are not very friendly but they help when you ask them for. The pool was nice but it could be better cleaned.... The food was ok.... The fun is always in your hands and the rest is up to you! Don't go alone by yourself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Traveler1

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nude Hotel
Expedia did not mention to us that this was a nude hotel. You could imagine our shock upon check- in. Apparently the hotel goes by another name too, "Desire". Be ware of this, I'd hate someone to be put in an awkward situation like this in a foreign country.
Nude poolside and beds

2/10 Terrible

Scott C , Miami

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
web site needs updating left early won't be back
booked presidential suite with balcony . no balcony ?? wi fi non existent. manager even gave me a code but said you can try this but it will not work. Ownership needs to fix this place or close it. employees did their best with what they have . paid for two night, left after one ,

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Jen, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service in excellent kept grounds
Was more relaxing and beautiful than expected. Extremely clean throughout. The entire facility is kept immaculate; from the rooms to the gardens, trees and pools. The views are amazing especially at night. The service from the staff was incredible and very much appreciated. Very good food, cold drinks, and prompt service with a smile. Being in a very remote area forced us to stay within the resort during our stay and relax while being pampered by the attentive staff. I know there are options to explore outside of the resort, but we chose to stay put during our stay. We enjoyed a very much needed romantic vacation with nothing to worry about. We really enjoyed the freedom and quietness as well as the opportunity to enjoy nature nude when we felt like it. Thank you to Laura, Angela, Luis, and the rest of the staff for making this vacation an unforgettable one.

6/10 Okay

mauricio, costa rica

adult hotel
my experience was nice , but you have to tell the people that the hotel is for swingers couples because the real name of the hotel is hotel desiere, and people are walking in bathsrope, and the presidential suite that we buy, the carpet smells, the courtain did not work and it was a little disapointment. We ask for a room change and it was very nice near tennis court.

6/10 Okay

cece, seattle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would say a 3 1/2 star....
So me and my husband had a one night stay here and upon reading reviews it seemed like a nice place. It's an adult only hotel in a secluded location. Two pool, a jacuzzi, the landscape was beautiful, the mansion had lovely ornate woodworkings. But the downside to the stay that made it super uncomfortable was that I felt like I was in a horror movie. We went on a weekday, and we're the only guests on the property. Mind you we were at a very secluded location so that didn't help to the uneasiness of this place. The guy who showed us the grounds said that people usually come on the weekends, I hope so because it was just weird. The room was a little musty but pretty. No English channels on TV. And I pretty much stayed up all night thinking I was gonna be sold to traffickers. Lol. I have a wild imagination. If there were more guests I strongly believe I would have had a better time that is why I would recommend this place because of its beauty and charm. But I wouldn't recommend going on a weekday unless your into that kind of secluded, different country, creepy shanangins lol.

6/10 Okay

bart, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
hard to get to and find
with our rented car and directions that were supposed to be their in 30 minuted from the airport....took us 5 hours. We finally found someone whe lived there and we followed them. I never get lost while driving, but in Costa Rica the streets do not have names and sometimes come to dead end . We were going so much in circles that I seen the same person selling lottery ticket by the street. The place is like a guarded palace on the side of the mountain. The place does not have heat in the rooms. food excellent. grounds excellent. It overlooks San Jose at night and view is great. The Hot tub had a malfunction .... and the pool was shallow and cool. We got there at night and it was cool. We really could have used a blanket. Oh by the way the road to this place was really bad.. Would I go back... no.

10/10 Excellent

meme, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the mountains over looking the city
First time at this hotel and was a great surprise. There are two swimming pools and one is clothing optional. We had a great room in front of the pool, the room also had a full kitchen,living area, comfortable bed, and the property is located in a quiet area with plenty of nature. Also the nightly concert performed by the frogs in the pools by the main building.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Questionable near San Jose
This hotel was so creepy we had to leave and find another hotel. Staff couldn't get our "room" unlocked after our efforts. Had a hard time getting anyone to let us in through the gate at dark. Expected an Adam's family member to appear. I was actually shocked that this hotel was offered through Expedia. Charge was non-refundable. Now I know why.

2/10 Terrible

Nancy Williams, Roseville CA USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as represented!
The pictures on hotels.com did NOT represent the room we stayed in. We arrived at the beautiful place (apparently called the "Desire" Hotel), checked in, and then had to drove down a road to a completely different building that looked like a run-down house that had been converted to rooms. This is the Catalina. No wifi, no a/c, handle of hair dryer all taped up, one small soap at sink (none in shower), one shampoo, no coffee for coffee-maker, and generally in very poor condition. It was clean and the view was beautiful. It's not right, however, that we were mislead by pictures and description on hotels.com website.