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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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, Casa Amarilla
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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
  • Casa Amarilla - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mercado Central - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Muro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilbertas Pizza - ‬1 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 2 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on 3 Mar 2026 start from 270.95, 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 deep-tissue 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. 517 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 908 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahid

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gustavo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of noise from the street, you'll hear clearly in your room. people with noise motorcycle just go in from of the hotel lobby and start all this noise and impossible to sleep, also you can hear clearly the other people besides your room. The spa massage is terrible. Not a good place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh… there are better adults only hotels. Breakfast was mediocre. Elevator was out of order for a couple days. Seemed angry that I arrived early, through they weren’t sold out. Casino got rid of video poker machines. Half the floor has roulette with bad odds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, excellent rooms, fine location, nice amenities. Great to have an on-site restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yusef

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

German Augusto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tuve front desk service was excellent,specially Monica was great!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avinoam

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

dana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Something was wrong at the front desk. May be computer issue. I had to wait 20 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manjunath P

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025