Hotels
Hotel Vesuvio
Hotel Quality Centro Colón
Hotel Irazú
Taylor's Inn Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hampton Inn
Las Cabañitas Resort (La Fortuna, San Carlos)
El Gavilán Lodge - Sarapiquí (Birdwatching)
El Ocotal Beach Resort (Fishing and Diving)
Villas Playa Sámara (Fishing and Diving)
Tortuguero National Park
Pachira Jungle Lodge
Vesuvio Hotel
The hotel is within walking distance from the most important points
of interest of the city, such as the National Theater, the Cultural
Plaza, the National Library, Museums, Shops, Restaurants, Banks, Night
Clubs and beautiful exotic parks.
Hotel services and facilities:
20 fully carpeted rooms with private bath
Breakfast included
Central and quiet location
5 minute walking distance from downtown San José
Cable TV with remote control
Phone, Saftey Deposit Box and Ceiling Fans
Restaurant, Bar and Terrace
Managed by owners
Personalized Service
Private Parking
Rates
Single Double Triple Deluxe (4 persons)
Breakfast included in room rate. All rates quoted in US Dollars. Taxes
are not included, subject to change
Address Ave 11, 13-15St, No.1333, Barrio Otoya, San José, Costa Rica
Mailing / Postal P.O. Box 477-1000, San José, Costa Rica
Telephones and fax (506) 221-7586 (506) 221-8325 (506) 256-1616
Quality Hotel Centro Colón
Quality Hotel Centro Colón located only 8 blocks away from downtown
San José, 15 minutes from the international airport and right next to
the Centro Colón shopping & business center. With exceptional location,
Quality Hotel is convenient to all kinds of facilities. On premises
you will find banks, embassies, travel agencies, boutiques, plenty of
entertainment. Quiet and convertible facilities for a businessperson,
and at the same time the center point for many tourists and commercial
activities.
The Quality Hotel Centro Colón appears in Costa Rica as a new alternative
in the tourism market on June 1994. Affiliated to Worldwide Choice Hotel
International, which has more than 3.200 hotels : Quality, Choice, Clarion,
Comfort, Sleep, Rodeway, Econolodge and Frienship Brands. The new Quality
Hotel counts with all of the advantages a big hotel chain offers, such
as toll free reservations numbers. Quality Hotel Centro Colón offers
great value & full service, convenience as well as first class attention
that you deserve. Also large rooms, with beautiful mountain view, easy
access to airport and main attractions.
On premises you will find international cuisine Cafeteria KWIKIE, cocktail
lounge BLA-BLA, Casino PREMIER, gift shop and a Tour & Information desk
where you can be assisted in making any kind of reservations. At the
Centro Colón Shopping & Business Center you find 5 restaurants, movie
theaters, discotheque, shops, banks, car rentals, travel agencies and
candy shop. Besides, there are about 20 restaurants close by, movie
theaters, supermarkets, "La Sabana Metropolitan Park, museums, roller
skating, boutiques, shopping centers, beauty shops, travel agencies
and car rentals within walking distance from the hotel.
Telephone (506) 257-2580
Fax (506) 257-2582
Toll free USA 1-800-221-2222
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 433-1007
Costado Norte Centro Colón
San José, Costa Rica.
Hotel Irazú
Only 10 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport and two miles
from downtown San José, is located Irazú Hotel, the most complete in
Costa Rica, with all the facilities you need during your stay. It is
also strategically placed to start your adventure across Costa Rica.
Recent remodeling has been made to meet your needs; now you can choose
one of our 327 bedrooms. Furnished with a twin and a full bed or a queen
size bed, most of them have a balcony in front of the swimming pool
or the gardens. All the bedrooms have a complete bathroom, telephone
and cable television from the United States. We also offer you fax and
internet service.
Irazú offers room service, laundry , restaurant, cafeteria, and a bar
with view to the swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, massage and sauna
services, car rental, travel agencies, real estate offices and a gift
shop.
Located only 10 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport and
two miles from downtown San José General Cañas Highway, next to San
José 2000 Shopping Center.
Reservations Toll free from USA 1-800-272-6654, from Canada 1-800-463-6654,
Telephone: (506) 232-4811 - Fax: (506) 232-4549
Sales fax: (506) 231-6485
Taylor's Inn Bed and Breakfast Hotel
Taylor's Inn, an intimate Bed and Breakfast Hotel, offers ten non-smoking
rooms each with private bath, hot water, cable TV and a special tropical
breakfast.
Located in Barrio Amón "considered a part of our National Patrimony
because of the cultural value of its architecture." Taylor's Inn is
just 7 blocks north of the National Theatre and within walking distance
of the Pueblo Shopping Center. Ideal to enjoy the best of San José without
the city noise.
Museums, theaters, craft markets and many other attractions are just
a few minutes away from Taylor's Inn, an art gallery itself.
P.O. Box 531-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica
Telephone (506) 257-4333 Fax (506) 221-1475
Hotel Bouganvillea
Step back from the downtown hustle and bustle to that quiet place between
the mountains where country roads and villages, fresh breezes, and never
ending spring seasons invigorate and renew. Set among 10 acres of lush
gardens, the unique and comfortable Hotel Bouganvillea is a place where
guests can truly experience the world famous beauty of Costa Rica, just
ten minutes from San José. Add to this a free, hourly shuttle service
into San José and you have a perfect combination.
Heliconias, air plants, birds of paradise, bromelias and shrimp plants
are among exotic species adorning the grounds of Hotel Bougainvillea
where, in abscense of any sense of urgency, you can enjoy an old fashioned
gentle stroll and take the time you promised to stop and smell the flowers.
A secluded pool setting, sauna, tennis courts and jogging trail provide
ample opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the area.
Naturally, the beauty of the garden finds its way indoors with fresh
cut flowers placed everywhere throughout the hotel, but most notably
in the gourmet restaurant which has an established reputation for international
cuisine. Massive wooden beam ceilings, wood paneling and fireplace give
the bar the intimate atmosphere of a countryhouse hotel. Paintings and
sculptures by leading local artists feature throughout the property
and butterfly exhibits prompt conversation and a closer look.
Rooms are large with two full size beds, a sitting area and the full
range of facilities. Each has a balcony offering marvelous views of
the mountains one one side and the San José skyline on the other.
Hotel Bouganvillea has the charm of a family owned and operated hotel.
Every detail of the hotel and restaurant is personally supervised by
owner Hans van der Wielen, who brought his experience and style when
he came to Costa Rica in 1961.
Telephone: (506) 244-1414
Fax: (506) 244-1313
Hampton Inn Hotel
At the Hampton Inn Hotel, located only two minutes from the International
Airport of San Jose, Costa Rica, you'll be satisfied. We Guarantee It!!!
Our unconditional hotel Guarantee ensures your complete satisfaction
whenever you stay with us. And there is much more you'll be satisfied
with besides our Guarantee.
When making your reservation, please let us know the time of your arrival,
airline, and flight number and we will coordinate your transportation
to the Hotel at no cost.
Our competitive rates make your travel dollar go further. So next time
business or pleasure brings you to San Jose, Costa Rica be sure to stay
with us. By the way, if you are 50 years of age or over, we offer you
a special discount of a single room rate for double occupancy. So look
for us, we are certainly looking forward to serving you.
The Hampton Inn at San Jose, Costa Rica constantly provides the kind
of comfort, service and hospitality you expect in a hotel.
Seventy-five percent of our rooms are designated non-smoking rooms for
your health and comfort. Also, special accommodations and services for
the physically disabled are offered.
Las Cabañitas Resort
The hotel is located in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica, with an excellent
location; 700mts from La Fortuna; surrounded by a breathtaking scenario
of lush nature, crowned by the Arenal Volcano, at only 20 minutes away,
Las Cabañitas Resort is the right place to stay at if you wish to appreciate
one of Costa Rica's most outstanding jewels of nature.
The hotel offers thirty spacious cottages fully equipped with ceiling
fan, private bath with hot water and balcony. Delight your palate at
the international restaurant "Arara", specialized in Costa Rican food;
or enjoy our pool-side snack bar.
Colored flower gardens surrounding an adult and children's swimming
pool; a souvenir shop.
La Fortuna
From lush rain forests and majestic Arenal Volcano, to emerald green
hills and huge lakes and rivers, hundreds of birds and butterflies,
tranquil and rustic towns, La Fortuna offers an incredible diversity
of beautiful sights and places that will capture your senses. So, get
ready to have fun and make your own schedule with the following variety
of tours we offer from Las Cabañitas Resort.
Majestic Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs
Suggested for those travelers coming to La Fortuna to visit one of Costa
Rica's main attractions.
After a short and easy 20 minute drive from the hotel, visitors can
see the impressive fireworks that the volcano displays, while hearing
and feeling its angry roar and the earth rumbling.
Then, located on the lower slopes of the volcano, a relaxing natural
Tabacon hot springs dip awaits you.
The Venado Caves
For those who do not mind getting wet and muddy, this fascinating underground
adventure will take you into a labyrinth of narrow and dark passages
where bats, stalactites and stalagmites will surely astonish the true
explorer.
Fishing
Even though the rainiest time of the year is October and November, the
temperatures are nearly the same, so our town is lovely in any season.
You can find in La Fortuna an incredible diversity of things to see
and do, This natural environment allows you to enjoy outdoor activities
and many kinds of sports and fishing in the Lake Arenal is the ideal
place to go; the most common fish is the rainbow bass also known as
"guapote".
Horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfalls.
This is the best combination of horseback riding and hiking. From Las
Cabañitas Resort, well trained horses will take you to the top of the
hill, surrounded by a charming forest, where you have to hike down through
some trails to get one of the most beautiful sites in town. At the base
of the waterfalls, there's a fantastic swimming hole, and the huge rocks
are ideal for sitting and relaxing before hiking back up.
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Only 86kms away from Las Cabañitas Resort, Ca�o Negro is one of the
Costa Rica's richest protected areas.
Lush vegetation, numerous species of wildlife and birds abound in this
splendorous reserve, and they are easy to spot. A safe river boat will
take you on the calm waters of Rio Frio to reach this wildlife paradise.
Telephone: (506) 479-9400 / 479-9343
Fax: (506) 479-9408
El Gavilán Lodge
El Gavilán Lodge is located 90 kms from San José, at the North Atlantic
zone of the country, by the edge of Sarapiquí River, the ideal region
for ecological tourism.
The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful 25 acres of garden of exotic
vegetation, and with paths along the river. You can enjoy an outdoors
jacuzzi surrounded by palm trees and beautiful orchids.
El Gavilán Lodge is a real paradise for birdwatchers, who have enlarged
their bird register in this garden or at the private reserve as well
as during river trips.
El Gavilán Lodge has twelve double rooms with private bath and hot water,
to a maximum of 45 persons, because our rooms can accommodate 2, 3 or
4 persons.
Food is abundant, served at our open air dining room with our native
savor, and fresh appetizing fruits and salads. Always we are willing
to serve any meal of your preference or convenience.
We serve tropical fruit refreshments. Normally we do not offer alcoholic
beverages. However, we have no objection if our clients bring any beverage
they prefer.
From the El Gavilán Lodge you can organize different interesting
activities like:
La Selva Biological Station
Sarapiquí River Boat Tour / Horseback Riding
San Juan River Adventure
Boat Safari to Tortuguero National Park
The Aerial Tram
One day tour to Arenal Volcano
Tabacón Hot Springs
Braulio Carrillo National Park
White Water Rafting Sarapiquí River
Bosque de Paz Cloud Forest
One day tour to Poás Volcano National Park
But remember our specialty..... birdwatching
Phone: (506) 234-9507
Fax: (506) 253-6556
P.O. Box 445-2010
San José, Costa Rica
Hotel El Ocotal
El Ocotal offers round trip transfers from San Jose. Reservations must
be made in advance. Many guest choose to drive via the Pan American
Highway. This is a scenic 3 1/2 hour trip travels through the picturesque
Central Valley and the agricultural and cattle lands of Guanacaste province.
Roads are paved to Playa del Coco, 2 miles from El Ocotal.
Liberia's International Airport serves scheduled airlines service, as
well as charters from San Jose and private jet arrivals. El Ocotal can
arrange for the 20 minute transfer from the airport.
Scuba Diving
El Ocotal has Costa Rica's most renowned professional Scuba Diving operation.
With a complete dive shop to meet all divers needs for equipment rental,
instruction and specialty dive courses. Dive trips depart daily with
qualified divemasters and Padi instructor.
Dive Shop
El Ocotal Diving Safaris dive shop on the beach can hadle al the divers
needs. The shop is stocked with 100 aluminum 80 tanks, and 40 dive set
ups. All equipment including masks, fins, BC's, regulators and Shorty
wetsuits can be rented at reasonable rates. Daily two tank dive trips
leave at 9:00am and 1:30pm. Night dives arranged upon request. PADI
instructors provide certifications, referrals, specialties, and resort
dive courses. A person can complete the full certification in as little
as 4 days and those taking a resort course can be in the water the same
day.
Sportfishing
Three twin diesel engine 32ft sportfishing boats make up what is Costa
Rica's most experienced and professional fleet. Boats are outfitted
with light to heavy rods and reels for novice or the most experienced
fishermen. Crews are specially trained for the saltwater fly fisherman.
The Gulf of Papagayo offers outstanding fishing year round for sailfish,
marlin, roosterfish, tuna, dolphin and over 25 other varieties of sportfish.
Full and half day charters can be arranged at the hotel or in advance.
Surfing
Surfing some of Costa Rica�s best waves in isolated areas only accessible
by boat is a special treat for surfers at El Ocotal. Surf trips are
arranged on a day to day basis to spots like Potrero Grande and Witches
Rock.
Tennis
El Ocotal's tennis court is a fully enclosed hard surface court with
professional quality lighting for night play. Rackets and balls can
be rented at front desk.
Swimming
Ocotal beach sits within a well protected bay making ideal calm conditions
for swimming along the 1/3 mile long beach. The all sand beach and warm
75 to 80F water is perfect for snorkeling or just wading. The hotel
also has 3 freshwater swimming pools located throughout the complex.
The Father Rooster Bar
Located at the opposite end of Ocotal beach from the hotel this renovated
turn of the century ranch house provides a relaxed bathing suit and
bare foot atmosphere for spirits and informal dinning. A place for dancing
and just having a good time.
Playas del Coco
Just 2 miles from Ocotal is the fishing village of Coco Beach where
hotel guest can find various alternatives for dining, bars, a discotheque
and some souvenir shopping. Taxi service is available to and from the
hotel at reasonable rates.
Islands and beach excursions
El Ocotal's boats take guests on scheduled or private tours to surrounding
isolated beaches and islands. No visit to Ocotal is complete without
seeing first hand the beautiful beaches of this coastline. See porpoises,
turtles and sea birds, as the tour boat cruises along virgin beaches
and coastal islands.
Sightseeing / Naturalist Tours
El Ocotal's on site tour operator arranges daily trips and tours to
National Parks, wildlife reserves and other points of interest. Once
in a life time night trips to see nesting sea turtles are operated most
of the year. Arrangements are made are made at the tour desk.
Rent a car
Also available are rent a cars through one of Costa Rica's finest "Elegante
Rent a Car" at their desk in the hotel lobby. Cars can be rented for
local exploring or for drop off at other locations in Costa Rica.
Ocean View Building Lots
Visitors who fall in love with the tropical paradise can become part
of the resort life. El Ocotal has a limited number of ocenview 1/3 to
1 acre residential building lots for sale. All utilities are installed
and ready for a dream villa. Ideal for retirement, vacation or investment.
Costa Rica's law allows for clear property title to locals and foreigners
alike.
Come and see it for yourself
San Jose Office:
Fax: (506) 223-8483
Phone: (506) 222-4259
Hotel:
Fax: (506) 670-0083
Phone: (506) 670-0321
Hotel Villas Playa Sámara
Imagine your own private paradise, on a beach so secluded that you will
feel you are the first person to set foot on its pristine white sands.
Imagine yourself surrounded by exotic vegetation, dazzling birds, monkeys,
colorful flowers and fruit trees, or simply basking in the glow of an
incredible Pacific sunset.
Playa Samara's climate is renowned as one of the sunniest and driest
in the country.
Here in this tropical paradise, on four miles of beach-lined bay, we
have built for your pleasure a "Tourist Village" community.
Playa Samara
A long coral reef circles the bay, making these the safest waters in
Costa Rica for all types of water sports.
Lovers of nature and the sea will be awestruck by the sight of the giant
turtles and will love watching the dolphins frolicking on the horizon.
Night owls will enjoy the Latin rhythms and tropical sounds at the local
bars and restaurants of Samara village and will dance the night away
at its fantastic discotheque, The Isla Chora.
Facilities and Services
You can stay in one of our 57 fully equipped air conditioned villas
of one, two or three bedrooms. The large door and windows, tropical
decorations (sunny prints and rattan furniture, ceramic and mosaic,
wooden trunks, plants and flowers) will assure you of an unforgettable
vacation.
All villas are furnished and equipped to meet your every need, with
a large living room, dining room, spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms,
wide closets and safety deposit box. Air condition is located inside
of every bedroom. Telephone and fax service available at the front desk.
For your ultimate comfort, request one of our different VIP services
. We also have a conference room (60 people), restaurant, bar, swimming
pool with jacuzzi, kiddy pool and wet bar, boutique, casino (during
high season) and much more . . .
Your playground on the Pacific
Dino's team of entertainers can arrange a wide variety of activities
and excursions, from short trips to full-day tours to the famous turtle
beaches of Ostional and Camaronal.
You can also spend the afternoon shopping and sightseeing on a tour
of the historic colonial towns of Nicoya and Santa Cruz. Sportfishing,
scuba diving, horseback riding and a Tempisque River boat trip are just
a few of the other activities we offer.
Pachira Lodge
The lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary
Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main "canal" facing the
town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this
is considered one of the most exotic regions and also very rich in flora
and fauna. To date, 11 different habitats have been identified as well
as 2.000 species of plants, 400 species of trees, 309 species of birds,
60 different mammals, 57 amphibians and 30 species of fresh water fish,
including the "GAR" considered a living fosile. Important: from July
to September, only a few minutes from the hotel, you can enjoy an unforgettable
experience, the arrivadas of the Green Turtle.
Tel. (506) 256-7080 / 257-2242
Fax.(506) 223-1119
P.O.Box 1818-1002
San José, Costa Rica