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Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

1. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
  • Family-friendly hotel with complimentary airport shuttle and outdoor pool offers relaxing stays with numerous kid-approved amenities.
₩157,264
₩177,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

2. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
₩139,760
₩157,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
₩134,436
₩151,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
  • Family fun awaits with kid-friendly pools, convenient free breakfast, and easy access to Sabana Park.
₩112,856
₩127,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

5. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
  • Splash into family bliss with a children's pool, plus free kid-friendly activities and shuttles—just steps from Sabana Park.
₩99,161
₩112,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Barceló San José
An outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment, a pathway, and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
₩112,673
₩127,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

7. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
₩141,424
₩159,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel Presidente
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a polished wood floor, a seating area with sofas and tables, and a modern ceiling design with exposed beams.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
  • Adventure awaits at La Sabana, where your family can splash in the outdoor and children's pools, just steps from scenic Sabana Park.
₩169,665
₩191,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern indoor space with a foosball table, a pool table, and a table with board games.
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
₩145,950
₩164,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

10. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
₩235,697
₩266,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San José

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
Water park
4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San José

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
₩169,665
₩191,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
₩112,673
₩127,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
₩141,424
₩159,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel Presidente
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
₩235,697
₩266,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
₩99,161
₩112,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Barceló San José
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
₩162,628
₩183,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
₩177,030
₩200,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
₩134,997
₩152,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
₩145,478
₩164,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
₩177,785
₩200,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
₩169,665
₩191,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
₩235,697
₩266,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
₩99,161
₩112,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Barceló San José
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.
A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.
Exterior

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
₩153,367
₩173,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
₩177,030
₩200,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
₩145,478
₩164,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
₩177,785
₩200,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and lush greenery.
A gym with various exercise equipment, a stretching area, and large windows providing natural light.
A woman sitting by a pool with a building in the background.
A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners.

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Uruca
₩151,250
₩170,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".
A buffet with various food options and a view of the garden.

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
Merced
₩150,941
₩170,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Auténtico Hotel
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
₩137,319
₩155,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Irazu Hotel & Studios
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Property was very nice, with clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast options. Close proximity to the airport as well. Overall a very good hotel"
Shaharyar 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic all around"
Matthew 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Muy bueno tranquilo para dormir la picina buena el desayuno super ek cafecito riquisimo 👍☕️"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Presidente

Frequently asked questions

What's San José like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, San José is a good choice. The entertainment, museums, and parks are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the center of San José.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in San José?
Barceló San José is a hotel with a children's pool and 3 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in San José?
Expedia has 46 hotels in San José that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in San José?
The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in San José?
While you are visiting San José, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as National Theater of Costa Rica and Mercado Central. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall.