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Taormina Hotel and Casino

Property class: 3.5

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mercado Central - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Palma Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Muro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taormina Hotel 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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 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 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on 25 Apr 2026 start from AU$226, 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 sports 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. 530 out of 929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 929 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was 🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Govindaraj

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

lamont

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I had an issue, it was addressed promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean añd strangely quiet. Breakfast was on point Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Md

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property/resort is a one-stop-shop. It had all the amenities you need on-site. You did not even have to go anywhere for food, entertainment, or lodging...it was already there. Outstanding Hotel!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Thought my wife was a prostitute and almost wouldnt let her in building when she was having a cigarette out front
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mayank

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Overall a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The service was great. Very professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Arafat

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel L Ozioli, Kirkwood

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelo, Wheeling

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time in CR with my mom, this place is loaded with ladies off the street. I get it’s legal here; it is a good hotel if you’re a single man looking for some action. But if you’re a 20 something girl here it isn’t what you may expect. I seen no reviews about what kind of place it is- i tried to get a picture of me for my Birthday before i knew what kind of place and security didn’t let me. Constantly they asked me and my mom ‘what we were doing’ like ‘are you guests’ I’m assuming because we’re just ladies and the other ladies are out there working. The casino is so fake they had tables but roulette and psi gao open… felt like a cover or something it was so odd. We got a taxi after a concert and they asked where we were staying, we told him and he told us it is unsafe for us there ! I noticed later all the reviews were from guys but it says nothing about this!! Please be mindful- ALSO!! they charged me on my card more than they were supposed to
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and kind staff! Good price and location to walk everywhere. I’m a single woman and there was definitely some… “adult” only activity going on here. However, no one bothered me and the hotel was a good stay nonetheless despite the activity lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025