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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel near Sabana Park

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
View from room
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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, National Theater
    ‪9 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

8.6 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

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

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About the area

San José

Carmen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carmen hotel, you'll find Morazan Park and Parque Espana. Casa Amarilla and Templo de Música are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mercado Central - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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

3.5-star spa hotel near Sabana Park
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers 87 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa

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
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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 each 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Taormina Hotel and Casino to the airport?

Taormina Hotel and Casino is 7.2 mi (22-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 Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on Mar 24, 2026 start from CA $179, 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 Taormina Hotel and Casino have an airport shuttle?

Taormina Hotel and Casino offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino offer free breakfast?

Taormina Hotel and Casino offers free buffet breakfast every day from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

During your stay you can enjoy the 1292 square-foot casino on site, featuring 55 slot machines and 6 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino have a pool?

Taormina Hotel and Casino does not have a pool.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino have a restaurant?

Taormina Hotel and Casino is home to Eleven Avenue, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Aman Massage, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, deep-tissue massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Taormina Hotel and Casino to downtown San José?

Taormina Hotel and Casino is 0.5 mi away from San José.

Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 919 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
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

8/10 Good

David

Best 24 hour restaurant in San Jose for late night dining. Good poker room. Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

masahiro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

dana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

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