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A poolside area with a table and chairs, a view of a lush landscape, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a bar counter with a TV.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a cash register.

1. Hotel Eclipse

San Jose

Mike

CA $100

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A sunlit outdoor area with a table and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of trees and hills in the background.

A two-story building with a thatched-roof structure, a balcony, and a parked car.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains.

A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a mural on the wall.

2. San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos

Lastenia

CA $39

CA $44 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a property with a large building, a patio area with tables and chairs, and surrounding greenery.

A two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

A person standing in the ocean with arms raised, wearing a black top and denim shorts.

Two people dining at a table with a variety of dishes, a bottle, and a string of lights in the background.

3. Manglar Lodge

San Carlos

Hilary

CA $84

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit at the center, overlooking the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and red pan. There is a dining area with a table set for two, a blue sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A beach with rows of sun loungers and wooden cabanas with white curtains.

4. Radisson Riviera Panama

Punta Chame

Juan

CA $152

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a sink, a potted plant, and a wooden cutting board.

5. Gorgona Beach Hotel

Nueva Gorgona

Sergei

CA $44

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, thatched roof, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

6. Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

Rio Hato

Petr

CA $269

CA $296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a sink and countertop, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a glass coffee table.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Las Uvas

Peter

CA $98

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a residential area with two swimming pools, surrounded by houses with sloped roofs.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a pool area with outdoor furniture.

A residential complex with multiple two-story houses, a central swimming pool, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Punta Chame

Tayna

CA $123

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wall, ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with a swing set, a wall-mounted TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A beach with a clear sky, sunlight reflecting on the water, and mountains in the background.

A clear swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

9. Casa Swell Coronado

Las Lajas

Carissa

CA $123

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A two-story house with a covered patio, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery through large sliding doors.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a small table, offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

10. The Golden Frog Inn

El Valle de Anton

Sergio Alberto

CA $129

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the beach.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a wicker pendant light, and a view of the ocean through a glass door.

A balcony with a view of a beach, lounge chairs, and a table.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and sun loungers.

11. Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Punta Chame

Saro

CA $107

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, wooden ceiling, and a kitchen area with a stone backsplash.

Two small, single-story buildings with stone foundations and red roofs, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flowering plants.

A buffet table with various food items and a wooden crate.

12. Hotel Campestre

El Valle de Anton

Patricia

CA $142

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A beach scene with palm trees and thatched huts, a sunset in the background, and a concrete structure to the right.

An outdoor restaurant with a bar area, white plastic chairs, and tables.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A staircase leading to a terrace with a view of the sunset over the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched structures.

13. San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Costa Esmeralda

derick

CA $112

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a white building with multiple doors.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and two wall art pieces.

A sunlit room with wicker furniture and blue cushions, featuring a tiled floor and white walls.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor swimming pool and surrounding buildings.

14. Hotel Coronado Inn

Las Lajas

DAVID

CA $114

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A beach view with a playground, palm trees, and beach chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A modern living room with a large TV, seating area, and a view of the ocean.

15. Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts

Punta Chame

Rogue

CA $97

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a double sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

A pathway leading to a building with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern black building with a glass balcony, surrounded by a garden with plants and a paved area with chairs.

16. Nomada Republic Hotel El Valle

El Valle de Anton

Anne-Marie

CA $121

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A cozy indoor garden with stone flooring, wooden furniture, and various potted plants.

A swimming pool with red chairs and a pergola with a patterned wall.

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance with a traditional archway, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a stone facade and a central entrance.

17. Casa Madre Tierra

Los Llanitos

Michael

CA $264

CA $291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

A beachside resort with a thatched-roof building, palm trees, and a beach with lounge chairs.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach area with sun loungers, and lush greenery.

18. Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark Resort

Rio Hato

Diego

CA $216

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

19. Twin room in Coronado Luxury Club & Suites

Las Lajas

"First this the Coronado golf club per the sign at the front gate. When security was questioned about if this was the same place he did not know. So my driver followed the map you furnished which took us to the beach. No "hotel". Then called the number furnished by you only to be told Coronado golf club had my reservation. On arrival was immediately told if there is any problem with the building I would have to take it up with the owner, the management was only responsible for front desk and...

JoAnn

CA $139

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A kitchen with a large island, hanging wicker pendant lights, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A garden with various plants and a pathway.

A beach with a curved shoreline and waves.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, pillows with floral designs, and a rolled towel on a tray.

20. El litoral

Las Lajas

Marie

CA $163

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Debería tener un espacio para hacer actividades como un sendero"

Hotel La Compania Del Valle

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

The Golden Frog Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"The staff were absolutely amazing and friendly. They were always willing to help and after the first day remembered little details about what we liked to prepare it for us before we could even ask. There was some structural damages, very minimal but I'll assume thats from the recent earthquake a couple of weeks ago otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, staff very accommodating, Air condition was good, pool was good."

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everthing were amazing. I will comeback every time I could. Just one thing to say. I know the bookings in USA and Europe are in a different way. But here in Panama we use WhatsApp a lot so just improve that. But the site is wonderful. A 💎."

Gorgona Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay close to the beach. very nice big pool. Management is super friendly."

Apartamento en Playa Blanca Town Center

10/10 Excellent

"Best stay"

Hotel Eclipse

8/10 Good

"Yummy food, great hosts and very flexible!"

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CA $98

CA $108 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

Casa Swell Coronado

Calle Oceano Esquina Avenida las Acacias Las Lajas

CA $123

CA $135 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)

Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca

Town Center Building Rio Hato Cocle

CA $130

CA $143 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

includes taxes & fees

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste

CA $112

CA $155 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in San Jose that travellers recommend?

For an excellent hotel in San Jose that travellers recommend, consider Hotel Eclipse.The 3-star Hotel Eclipse, with an 8.6 rating, is highly regarded by guests. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant with both alfresco and garden views, as well as poolside dining options. Guests frequently mention the beautiful and quiet pool, and the free breakfast is also a popular feature.

What are the best family hotels in San Jose?

For families looking for a hotel in San Jose, Hotel Eclipse is an excellent choice.This 3-star hotel, with an 8.6 rating, is highly regarded by families for its impressive range of kid-friendly amenities. It features a dedicated children's pool and offers a variety of toys, including beach toys, toys for babies, and general toys for children, ensuring there is always something to keep the little ones entertained. The hotel also provides highchairs for convenience and a kids' meal option at its restaurant. Guests frequently praise the beautiful and quiet pool area, and the complimentary breakfast is a welcome bonus for families.

What are the best spa hotels in San Jose?

For a relaxing stay with excellent spa facilities in San Jose, Hotel Eclipse is a superb option.This 3-star hotel, rated 8.6, offers a range of spa treatments including deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, sports massage, and Swedish massage. Guests can also enjoy Thai massage and other treatments in the dedicated treatment rooms, though advance notice for massage appointments is recommended. The hotel is also praised by customers for its beautiful and quiet pool area, and a complimentary breakfast is available.

What hotels in San Jose offer free breakfast?

For hotels in San Jose that offer complimentary breakfast, Hotel Eclipse is a highly-rated option.The 3-star Hotel Eclipse, with an 8.6 rating, is much-loved by guests for its free breakfast, which includes a cooked option. Guests often mention the quiet and beautiful pool area as a highlight.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in San Jose?

For a top pet-friendly hotel in San Jose, consider the Hotel Eclipse.The 3-star Hotel Eclipse, with an 8.6 rating, is a great choice as it warmly welcomes both dogs and cats, even providing food and water bowls for your pets. The hotel also features a dedicated dog exercise area, making it very convenient for pet owners. Guests frequently mention the beautiful and quiet pool area, and a complimentary breakfast is also available.

What are the best budget hotels in San Jose?

For a highly-rated budget hotel in San Jose, consider Hotel Eclipse.The 3-star Hotel Eclipse, with a rating of 8.6, offers excellent value and is frequently praised by guests for its beautiful and quiet pool area. Travellers also appreciate the complimentary cooked breakfast, which adds to the convenience. Other helpful amenities include free WiFi, free toiletries, and various free parking options, including extended duration, RV, bus, truck, and self-parking.

What are the most romantic hotels in San Jose for couples?

For a romantic stay in San Jose, Hotel Eclipse is an excellent choice for couples.The 3-star Hotel Eclipse, with an 8.6 rating, offers a beautiful and quiet pool, superb for relaxing together. Guests frequently mention the free cooked breakfast, and the hotel provides couples dining options. It also features ocean views and hot tubs, adding to the romantic experience.

When is the best time to go to San Jose?

The best time to go to San Jose, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama is during the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny days and lower humidity, making it ideal for exploring the region's natural beauty and outdoor activities. The weather is great for visiting the nearby beaches, like those along the Pacific coast, or venturing into the rainforests without the interruption of daily downpours. This period is also popular for whale watching tours, as humpback whales migrate through the Gulf of Panama.For those looking to avoid the peak tourist crowds and still enjoy good weather, the shoulder months of May and November can also be a good option. While you might encounter occasional rain showers, they are usually brief, and the landscape is particularly lush and green.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Jose.

How much is the nightly rate at a San Jose hotel?

Prices for hotels in San Jose often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $44 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for San Jose hotels

1. Hotel Eclipse

2. San Carlos Beach Inn

3. Manglar Lodge

4. Radisson Riviera Panama

5. Gorgona Beach Hotel

6. Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

7. Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

8. Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

9. Casa Swell Coronado

10. The Golden Frog Inn

11. Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

12. Hotel Campestre

13. San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

14. Hotel Coronado Inn

15. Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts

16. Nomada Republic Hotel El Valle

17. Casa Madre Tierra

18. Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark Resort

19. Twin room in Coronado Luxury Club & Suites

20. El litoral

Stay near popular San Jose attractions

Teta Beach

Learn more about San Jose

Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

Hotel La Compania Del Valle

The Golden Frog Inn

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Gorgona Beach Hotel

Apartamento en Playa Blanca Town Center

Hotel Eclipse

More cheap stays in San Jose

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Casa Swell Coronado

Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Cabaña Villa Victoria

Kooteja Anton Valley ËRA

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