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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Santo Tomas hotel

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View
Meeting facility
Buffet
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00
  • Place, INBio Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santo Tomas

In Santo Tomas .You'll find INBio Park and Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Parque Canino San Pablo and Saprissa Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • INBio Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sabana Park - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Pizzería y Gastropub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chumis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doña Tina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chachafa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Santo Tomas hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers its guests an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Santo Tomas hotel.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers 81 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Bougainvillea San José to the airport?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José is 9.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bougainvillea San José on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $235, 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.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Bougainvillea San José, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of CRC 9875 for adults and CRC 9875 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a pool?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a restaurant?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José is home to Vitrales, which features international cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Bougainvillea San José to downtown Santo Tomas?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José is 0.2 mi away from Santo Tomas.

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 470 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room; lovely staff; gorgeous grounds/gardens; they upgraded our room as I requested; delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel garden is an oasis of plants, birds and quiet within San Jose, CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faride

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the gardens and birds were beautiful. Breakfast was very complete, lots of choices, delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property great garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location with world class gardens, superior, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Delicious food and great original art throughout hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and clean hotel. Good for needing to stay near that area, but nothing to do, see or much dining options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very positive . I three additonal stays planned there in future. My go to in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large gardens in the back and an excellent restaurant make this a very special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding stay! We came for the gardens, and they did not disappoint. They were beautiful and extremely well maintained. The gardeners were great and helped us locate some birds. We were equally impressed with the hotel. It is a lovely building with comfortable rooms. The restaurant is fantastic and the complimentary breakfast is wonderful. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Najiah

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came because this place is famous in the birding community, and the gardens did not disappoint. Breakfast was excellent, but it would’ve been nice to have a light roast Coffee option, besides the dark roast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel but very disappointed that breakfast doesn’t start until 7am. Not good when you are in town on business.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful botanical retreat. Great breakfast and optional meals if you want to eat in. I would highly recommend this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel with beautiful botanical gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing gardens, great room, all very clean, excellent food, friendly staff, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the botanical garden grounds and the general classy decor. A lovely place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gardens!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens, outstanding dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023