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Hotel Portal Colonial

3.0 star property
Hotel in San Rafael with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Step into Hotel Portal Colonial, where colonial charm meets modern comfort. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, sip a drink at the bar or unwind on the picturesque garden and terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩72,237
₩81,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Separate dining area
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael is home to Hotel Portal Colonial. Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Salle Natural Science Museum and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva.
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200 Oeste y 200 Sur de Rostipollos, San Rafael, San José

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sencha Tetería Atlantis Plaza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Portal Colonial

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Portal Colonial and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Portal Colonial offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Escazu
Portal Colonial Escazu
Hotel Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel
Hotel Portal Colonial San Rafael
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Portal Colonial have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Portal Colonial?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Portal Colonial on Aug 24, 2025 start from ₩72,237, excluding 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 Hotel Portal Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Portal Colonial located?

Situated in San Rafael, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Escazú Village, Iglesia Escazú, and U.S. Embassy San José. La Salle Natural Science Museum and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Jacks Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Portal Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

It is a nice, clean, family- run hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,the stay and cleanliness.There was no air conditioning.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, accommodated us when we came in on a late flight. Convenient location in a nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is family run and simple clean quiet place. They are friendly and helpful. For the price I’d be there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Wonderful helpful staff. I mention that I was leaving today at 6am , 90 mins before breakfast. At 6 am the staff were there in the kitchen with my breakfast and coffee waiting Perry and quiet property in the safest and very exclusive areas of San Jose
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

There was no air conditioning. The jalousie windows wouldn’t close, so there was always outside noise. The TV didn’t have many channels and no instructions. I had to buy my own soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

The hotel portal colonial is a very nice, family run hotel. The rooms are spacious with air conditioning and a free breakfast. The property is safe, secure and quiet with a pool. It is walking distance to many stores and restaurants. It is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Amenities
Muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place. The rooms are small, but excellent cost- benefit. In the very affordable price breakfast is included!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivanhoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dean

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , safe , friendly staff , Highly recommend hotel close to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast my only complaint was the toilet seat had a broken pin that held the seat together and they claimed i broke it even though i didn't and they charged me 20 us dollars to have it fixed but never fixed it..so it stayed broken for the rest of my stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget place to stay

Great budget hotel in a really good location, easy walking distance to Avenida Escazu mall. The owner is lovely, and The free breakfast in the morning was great. Coffee, orange juice, fruit, and a choice of eggs or pancakes. The pancakes were excellent. Great shower. Bed comfy but slightly firmer than I like. The only negative was that the AC was a bit noisy. When I’m back in San Jose, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krissia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi habitación era pequeña, sin aire acondicionado (había un ventilador) ni refrigerador; pero las atenciones de Lucrecia y Vicente, el ambiente familiar, la limpieza y la exquisitez del desayuno me hicieron sentir como en casa. Por eso mi valoración general es EXCELENTE.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is absolutely incredible! Close to everything. The staff is very friendly & kind! There is great breakfast. Perfect place! Small Hotel ... not huge & overwhelming! 5 stars!! Will definitely be going back to this Hotel! 👌
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021