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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel in San José with full-service spa and casino

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101
  • Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San José

Taormina Hotel and Casino puts you in the heart of San José, within just a 10-minute stroll of Morazan Park and Parque Espana. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a casino. .A day of pampering at Aman Massage can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and facials along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Eleven Avenue, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 5:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Carmen hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saboreo Restaurante - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel in San José with full-service spa and casino
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A casino, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Taormina Hotel and Casino . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers 87 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Aman Massage has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$216.45, 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 Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yep, Taormina Hotel and Casino has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

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

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is available daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Taormina Hotel and Casino 's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

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

Are pets allowed at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 811 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasurable experience until I seen an extra $20.55 charge to my bank account that was not approved by me and I have no idea what it is for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dotun

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Greenwich

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great I decided to stay another week
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like the hotel was upgraded in the past couple of years as it really needed it. Nice rooms good bed good AC convenient restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ed

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Amenities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Amenities
I like it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience was worth its cost.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people always helpful!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel but one that is designed for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It was a great location to ships and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient , rooms are insulated well from sounds from the bar / casino downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Travelled with group

Terrible

Booked and paid for 2 rooms with Hotel.com and when we got there they only showed 1 room booked and made me pay for a 2 nd room that I am going to stop payment on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the security and guest service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsi

Travelled with group
I was not happy with my stay at this hotel. The lobby was filled with prostitutes, once I got to my room, the air conditioning didn’t work, the AC unit wouldn’t even turn on. The glass door for the closet wouldn’t stay in its track and fell into the closet when we tried to use it. It was very hot but we couldn’t open the windows because it was so loud outside our window until 4am. There was constant music, people yelling and car alarms. The hallways were also very noisy with clientele. On our second night, the neighbor was smoking and our room was so full of smoke it was causing us to cough, even though smoking in the hotel rooms is not allowed. We checked out after 2 nights and found another hotel. The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable but this hotel felt like a brothel and changing rooms would not have made me any more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Conyers

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The casino had a wide range of gambling options and the 24hr bar has a lot of "social butterflies" to engage with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024