Title: Auténtico Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Auténtico Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Sabana Park ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/809d948f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/8e6e6c4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 9 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/52a7e07a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/bed567b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/68d658e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Auténtico Hotel offers a peaceful escape in central Merced with a breakfast buffet, garden setting, outdoor pool with free cabanas, and Mastico restaurant with terrace views. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, on-site laundry, and attentive service from the staff. 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Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=564772&PinnedHotelID=564772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=564772&PinnedHotelID=564772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=564772&PinnedHotelID=564772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=564772&PinnedHotelID=564772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/af606ebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 549 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Deluxe Double Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/1199715b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning LED TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Hair dryer Private bathroom - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/68d658e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning LED TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Hair dryer Private bathroom - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ## You may also like Ad ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/hotels/7000000/6400000/6393100/6393044/fe05e0a8_b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=357&ra=fit) #### Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica San Rafael - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Autentico-Hotel.h564772.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Autentico-Hotel.h564772.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93871%2C-84.09672&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4e0ji_BBzoqoY7KM7w7Dum94L6c=) Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 0 #### What's nearby - Sabana Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Museum of Costa Rican Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - National Stadium of Costa Rica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Estadio Nacional - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Central Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - San Jose Contraloria Station - 15 min walk - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway Paseo Colon - ‬5 min walk - ‪London Room - ‬4 min walk - ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬7 min walk - ‪Fuji - ‬7 min walk - ‪Restaurante Mastico - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Auténtico Hotel Hotel near Sabana Park Near National Stadium of Costa Rica, Auténtico Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Mastico, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - Concierge services, a banquet hall, and laundry services - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 81 individually decorated rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels - Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48100/48087/dec19573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica San Francisco - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 1,076 reviews CA $118 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=48087&PinnedHotelID=48087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1130000/1127000/1126992/364e9fcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Presidente Catedral - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews CA $169 CA $191 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=1126992&PinnedHotelID=1126992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/85eda134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barceló San José Uruca - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Kids pool 9.0 Wonderful 1,738 reviews CA $98 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina La Sabana - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 706 reviews CA $128 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Oct 3 - Oct 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=9426098&PinnedHotelID=9426098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4154400/4154379/1582b213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KC Hotel San José La Sabana - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 752 reviews CA $132 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Oct 2 - Oct 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=4154379&PinnedHotelID=4154379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Ciudad Cariari - Pool - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Kids pool 8.4 Very good 2,707 reviews CA $113 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90001500/90001425/18d91893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Uruca - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 225 reviews CA $124 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=90001425&PinnedHotelID=90001425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/14ee8261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Carmen - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews CA $118 CA $134 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17700 per person (one-way) - An in-room safe is available for an additional fee 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, 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision ### Property is also known as Auténtico Hotel Auténtico Hotel San Jose Auténtico San Jose Autentico Hotel Costa Rica/San Jose Auténtico Hotel Hotel Auténtico Hotel San José Auténtico Hotel Hotel San José ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Auténtico Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–9 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Auténtico Hotel? > As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Auténtico Hotel on Oct 8, 2025 start from CA $137.82, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Autentico-Hotel.h564772.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Auténtico Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Auténtico Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Auténtico Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Auténtico Hotel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Auténtico Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 17700 per person applies. ### Where is Auténtico Hotel located? > Located in Merced, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Estadio Nacional are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Cemetery Station is 20 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Auténtico Hotel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 304 8 - Good 219 6 - Okay 82 4 - Poor 22 2 - Terrible 17 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 8.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jill Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was a nice, simple, clean hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great with lots of choices. ##### Jill Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Estefania May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, quiet and the restaurant has a very diverse menu. , quiet and the restaurant is very nice and has an very diverse menu. ##### Estefania Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casimir Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay ##### Casimir Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Salvador Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice comfortable hotel w excellent service Very nice, clean and spacious room and excellent service from the Capitan of the restaurant. ##### Salvador Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice room, reasonably priced. Very nice bar, restaurant and pool area. Very friendly staff. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location closer to the airport. Great food for buffet breakfast and for dinner. ##### Robert Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent customer service ##### Tommy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff here are helpful and nice. The pool area is great and the rooms are nice. This hotel is convenient to the airport and walkable to downtown San Jose. ##### Andrea Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Pool was very cold ##### Terry Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Quite clean and functional. Good supply of hot water in the shower. Staff was friendly and professional, and quite accommodating as I had an early morning flight so they ordered for me a bag breakfast to eat at checkout. ##### Louis Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Convenient location near to downtown ##### Patricia Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard T Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice place to stay if you get in late to the airpo Great quiet hotel close to Sabana ##### Richard T Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Don Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable hotel. Rooms and beds are comfortable Street noise. ##### Don Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It was nice ##### Mary Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel and restaurant staff delivered excellent customer services. Room was nicely appointed, facing the pool, so quiet and safe. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location. Easy access to airport and downtown and grocery store. Graffiti on the area outside my window. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Sep 8, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really liked the cleanliness ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Alvaro Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice, convenient location, friendly staff. The only think that I didn’t like was that I found a big cockroach in our room ##### Alvaro Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wolfgang Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Thank you Joseph We only stayed for a night but enjoyed the friendliness of all the staff. Breakfast was very good! Most importantly, Joseph at the reception helped us out of a pickle, big time. ##### Wolfgang Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great stay- very pleasant people. Helpful, despite late check-in. Clean. Wonderful to be here. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen Jan 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Helpful staff. Nice atmosphere. Reliable support ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard, Beverley Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good price and friendly service. Less than $5 to get to the centre by taxi. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda Dec 6, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities We liked the property, just very noisy with large groups of kids staying at the same time. ##### Linda ### 8/10 Good #### Isabella Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property itself if very nice - fresh, light, airy, organized around a charming swimming pool; restaurants pleasant, food quite tasty and reliable. Only drawback - in the middle of a semi deserted area of abandoned apartment buildings, commercial buildings. Safe enough during the day - just slightly depressing and no place to walk ##### Isabella Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### DEBORAH Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Hotel Autentico was fine, The staff are very friendly and helpful. My room was very noisy and I asked to be moved which was taken care of nicely. The hotel is a little dated and I didn’t enjoy my dinner in the restaurant. It was overpriced and not very good. Overall, the hotel was ok for the price. ##### DEBORAH Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cariari-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.h118803.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-San-Jose-La-Sabana.h10579877.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxhigh Hotel San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Del-Rey-Casino.h13333495.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-San-Jose-Corobici.h441323.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Jose-Airport.h921872.Hotel-Information) > > [Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Vernon-Hotels-Sparkling-Hill-Wellness-Resort-And-Spa-Adult-Only-Resort.h3489503.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Backpackers-Hostel.h9411196.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Conde Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Casa-Conde-Hotel-Suites.h1219064.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Wyndham-San-Jose-Herradura-Hotel-Convention-Center.h1377921.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mango](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Mango.h29702434.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Presidente](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Presidente.h1126992.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h15745.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-San-Jose-Costa-Rica-Airport.h2303711.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello](https://www.expedia.ca/Montebello-Hotels-Fairmont-Le-Chateau-Montebello.h10354.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1039787.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Trastevere](https://www.expedia.ca/Trastevere-Rome-Hotels.0-n6046256-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Grano de Oro](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Grano-De-Oro.h994383.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Barcelo-San-Jose.h788912.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Abbotsford (YXX) to Seattle (SEA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxx/sea/abbotsford-to-seattle) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lagos (LOS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/los/toronto-to-lagos) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sjo/toronto-to-san-jose) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa (YOW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yow/vancouver-to-ottawa) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Copenhagen (CPH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cph/toronto-to-copenhagen) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/auh/toronto-to-abu-dhabi) > > [Flights from Sidney (YYJ) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyj/yyz/victoria-to-toronto) ### Packages > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations)