Located near the National Stadium of Costa Rica, Hotel Palma Real offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and international cuisine at 1. Try your luck at the on-site casino or unwind on the rooftop terrace. With in-room WiFi, shopping mall, and dry cleaning services, this hotel has everything you need.
200 Mts. Norte del ICE, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 694-1005
What's nearby
Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Museum of Costa Rican Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
National Theater - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive
San Jose Sabana Station - 20 min walk
San Jose Contraloria Station - 20 min walk
San Jose Cemetery Station - 29 min walk
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
The Cloud - 10 min walk
Restaurante El Dorado - 14 min walk
El Bosque Bar - 4 min drive
RostiPollos - 5 min walk
Flor de Loto - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Palma Real
Hotel Palma Real is just 3.4 mi (5.6 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at 1, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a casino, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Onsite garage
24-hour offsite parking within 131 ft (USD 12 per night)
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Transfers
Airport pickup (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bingo
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
Shopping mall on site
Casino
7 casino gaming tables
90 casino slot machines
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
1 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per person
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 5 and 12 costs USD 40
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 28 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 12 per night (131 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel Palma Real San Jose
Palma Real Hotel
Palma Real San Jose
Hotel Palma Real
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Palma Real offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Palma Real does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Palma Real?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 28 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Palma Real?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 40 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Palma Real?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Palma Real?
Yes, the 538 square-foot casino features 90 slot machines and 7 gaming tables. Bingo is offered.
What is there to do at Hotel Palma Real and nearby?
Hotel Palma Real has a casino and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Palma Real?
Yes, 1 offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Palma Real like?
Hotel Palma Real is in La Sabana, a short 7-minute walk from Sabana Park and 11 minutes' walk from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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Hotel Palma Real Reviews
Reviews
8.2
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, amazing, and sumptuous with a variety of options including made-to-order omelettes. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2025
Always enjoy to stay at this Hotel
olman
olman, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Comfy, clean bed. Nice bathroom. Generally quiet. Breakfast is weak with limited selections.
sheryl
sheryl, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 7, 2025
Okay hotel, great staff
I just wish the rooms had ac. I’m a little bougie about ac though bc I live in Houston and just get cranky when it’s humid with no ac😂
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 18, 2025
Quite
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Staff was excelent! The only problem i had is that the A/C is not strong enough and can get a little hot. I was down at 2 am since i couldnt sleep and they gave me an electric fan and upgraded me to a suite that could regulate the temperature at will, still the A/C was a little lacking but it was enough for me to get comfortable.
The hotel staff was great! Breakfast was delicious and the lunch/dinner options were very tasty. Overall I had a wonderful time at this hotel!
Gerardo
Gerardo, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 12, 2024
Great place to stay!
Clean and comfortable accommodations and a staff that was super friendly and super helpful!
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 23, 2025
Place was nice, clean and good service. The bartender Nelson was great. Only thing I didn't care for was being charged $12 extra for parking. I don't think there's a need to pay for parking at a hotel.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 16, 2025
They were working during all day remodeling the hotel, very inconvenient!
Alfredo
Alfredo, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 23, 2024
I love the location, the room was nice and clean
Milenne
Milenne, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 14, 2024
Very helpful and friendly staff
Jeromey
Jeromey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 27, 2025
Great property close to the Estacio National. Checkin is at 3pm but does have a luggage hold. Walking distance to the stadium with lots of dining options in the area. Walkable part. Breakfast which is included in the room rate was great. Made to order omelettes; beans and rice, potatoes and sausage along with fruit and breads. Good hearty breakfast and great staff. Recommend
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 20, 2025
Everyone was very nice to me and very helpful
Halina
Halina, 9-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 21, 2024
WISH I COULD HAVE STAYED LONGER
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 15, 2024
Affordable and comfortable hotel.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 22, 2024
Good location....the staff....food....room...everything was excellent.
DANETTE
DANETTE, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 23, 2024
It was my second day with them, and I always enjoyed the time there. The staff is wonderful.
Marc
Marc, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 26, 2023
Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent.
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 27, 2024
Over all a good place but the first floor rooms near the road were noisy at night and pillows way too hard.
The food was amazing spectacular breakfast
Juliana
Juliana, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 20, 2024
Nice staff. It’s close to airport but if it’s rush hour….doesn't feel too close to airport.
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2024
Great hotel.
Great hotel. Good food! Nicest people work there!
Marc
Marc, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 7, 2024
This is my second stay here in San Jose. I really enjoy the friendly staff and how accommodating they are.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 22, 2023
The service was excellent and the location of the hotel was very convenient.
Max
Max, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 5, 2024
Excellent hotel with very kind staff. The breakfast served was sumptuous
Bharath
Bharath, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 12, 2024
Great property
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2024
The staff was courteous and helpful, and I received the traditional Costa Rican hospitality.