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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premier Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview of Irazu Hotel & Studios

VIP Access

Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property

8.0/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
Map
General Canas Hwy KM3, San José, San Jose

Guests rated this location 8.0/10 - Very good

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSabana Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Stadium of Costa Rica4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Costa Rican Art4 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)19 min drive

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About this area

San José

Irazu Hotel & Studios is located in Uruca, a neighborhood in San José, and is in a shopping district and near the airport. Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater are cultural highlights, while Our Lady of the Angels Basilica is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive
  • Central Park - 6 min drive
  • Mercado Central - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 5 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Denny's - 1 min walk
  • Subway - 1 min walk
  • PARC Nunciatura - 3 min drive
  • Cookies n' Coffe - 12 min walk
  • Ninos Cafe - 6 min walk

About this property

Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5-star family-friendly hotel located in Uruca
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art, Irazu Hotel & Studios provides a roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy fusion cuisine and brunch at the two onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 194 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
On-site PCR COVID-19 testing is available for a fee; reservations required for on-site testing
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 5,000–7,000 for adults and CRC 5,000–7,000 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dennys
  • The Best Bar Food & Drink

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,315 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 5000–7000 for adults, and CRC 5000–7000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 20250 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Irazu Hotel & Studios have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

As of Mar 20, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irazu Hotel & Studios on Apr 2, 2023 start from CA $119.87, 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.

Is Irazu Hotel & Studios pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Irazu Hotel & Studios?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Irazu Hotel & Studios provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 20250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Irazu Hotel & Studios located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica. National Theater and Jade Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Irazu Hotel & Studios Reviews

Irazu Hotel & Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 36%
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 39%
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 15%
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 4%

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for us for a quick overnight before further travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Willy, Spring

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC unit not working, not really a lobby have to walk far using emergency exits, no vip benefits, bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a great large open pool area to just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel, safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

martin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not get room as requested,completely disorganized
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kay T

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property now divided into Holiday Inn and Irazu, not informed about the change. Not room we booked and no hot water. They are in transition.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Buffet breakfast was lovely Rooms were clean and ideal for our stay The pool, sun beds and grounds were well maintained with lovely plants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The facility is older and undergoing a major renovation. Carpets were stained, dirty and needed to be vacuumed. The welcome gift was a cheap sweet wine and was never offered. Pool is not heated. The buffet breakfast was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worse experience in time. Dated, dirty room. Carpet with cracked tiles underneath. Hotel need’s overhauling urgent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023