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A rustic restaurant interior with stone walls, wooden benches, and hanging onions.

A pathway leading to a building with a tiled floor, green metal railings, and flower beds with red and pink flowers.

A room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and mountains. There are two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Hotel Las Brumas

San Rafael

Guiselle

CA $125

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table set for a meal, overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a potted plant. The kitchen has a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A rural area with modern dome-shaped buildings, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.

2. Tocuma Glamping

San Rafael

CA $235

CA $265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

3. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Jorge Andres

CA $231

CA $261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, covered by a canopy, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and ornate ceiling patterns, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A round dining table set for a formal event, surrounded by chairs with white and brown sashes, in an outdoor setting with potted plants and a building in the background.

4. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

El Tejar

Rick

CA $152

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of mountains and a valley.

A paved pathway flanked by wooden railings and lush greenery, leading into a forested area.

A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a covered outdoor area with chairs and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and two windows with green curtains.

5. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Paraiso

Jane

CA $119

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

An outdoor covered dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water.

A bedroom with a large bed, a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a fireplace.

A house with a red-tiled roof, brick walls, and a garden with pink flowers and palm trees.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

6. La Casona del Cafetal

Cachi

Susana Cristal

CA $157

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden building with a sign reading "SECRET GARDEN." It has a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A wooden room with large windows offering a view of a rural landscape, including fields and a distant building.

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a vineyard.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

7. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

Potrero Cerrado

Craig

CA $126

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with lush greenery in the background.

An arched doorway leading into a building with a tiled floor and a view of a hallway with a ceiling light.

A wooden bridge over a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An arched hallway with tiled flooring, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

8. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

"The front desk did not have our reservation and we waited outside a locked gate in a rainstorm for about 10 min. The reception was not warm. We felt like an inconvenience. Even though they have a restaurant it was closed until breakfast. They offered to drive us to town (far away) for dinner. They did not have enough seats in the vehicle for our group so we stayed in and skipped dinner. I think for young locals it’s a great place for family with thermal pools, lake, river and nature. For older...

Susan

CA $161

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool with a rock centerpiece, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with arched windows.

A lush garden with a waterfall, dense foliage, and a building with a balcony.

A bar area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a ship's wheel decoration.

A serene outdoor area with a pond, a wooden dock, and lush greenery.

9. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Jairo

CA $133

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a table, and a bar area with stools.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

A building with a blue exterior and a palm tree in the foreground.

A narrow brick pathway leading to a stone wall with a small waterfall, surrounded by dense bamboo and tropical plants.

10. Hotel Quelitales

Cachi

Adrianus

CA $192

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A garden pathway with stone walls and various flowers, leading to a view of a green landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, a kitchen, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and large windows.

11. Guayabo Lodge

Santa Cruz de Turrialba

Jose

CA $152

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden interior with a view of a garden through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a signboard, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.

A view through a window with a stone pathway leading to a garden with a stone bench and various plants.

A house with a front porch, a stone pathway, and a garden with benches.

12. Hotel Villa Zurqui

San Jeronimo

Peter

CA $53

CA $60 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

A nighttime garden with a paved walkway, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by lush greenery and a red bench.

A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

13. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Henry

CA $238

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A covered corridor with tiled flooring, benches, and large windows.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, white chairs, and orange tablecloths.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a tiled floor, wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

14. Hotel Wagelia Turrialba

Turrialba

Paul

CA $113

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a sign that reads "HOTEL."

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and several framed artworks on the walls.

A spacious hall with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a central stage and multiple tables and chairs arranged for events.

A spacious hall with a high ceiling, large windows, and a polished floor.

15. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

Mercedes

Mila Monica

CA $123

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush garden with palm trees and a pathway.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Hotel Casa Turire

La Suiza

Alexander

CA $134

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A staircase with white balustrades leading to a building with arched windows.

17. Posada El Quijote

San Rafael

Angel

CA $91

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a patio with outdoor furniture, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and mountains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a brick fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, brick walls, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

18. Hotel Villa Florencia

Turrialba

Francisco

CA $221

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a fenced garden area with hydrangea bushes.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with a view of trees.

19. Curuba Lodge

Jardín

Esteban

CA $108

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool with a stone waterfall feature surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A covered outdoor pathway with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and a metal roof structure.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed, a chair, and a desk with a chair.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with floral centerpieces and green napkins.

20. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

Santiago

scott

CA $85

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel en una ubicación muy conveniente."

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms was beautiful, large and clean. The pool, gym and sauna are top notch. Staff is friendly and professional."

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

8/10 Good

"El lugar nos encanta, esta en una ubicación perfecta, lo único que sería genial que modifiquen es la variedad del desayuno, ya que es muy limitada y en comparación a los ortos hoteles al rededor en ese aspecto si están bastante limitados. Sin duda regresaremos."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bello el hotel, como clásico, con el bar azotea 7 con una vista espectacular. El personal se pasa de amable. Maravilla stadia."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property- love the quiet natural beauty"

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was nice. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel is conveniently located."

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"All excellent thanks for your help"

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"Cute hotel and great restaurant."

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

CA $12

CA $31 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

includes taxes & fees

Hotel el Descanso

Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304 San José San José

CA $36

CA $41 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (55 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

CA $51

CA $58 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

calle 33 intensa frente San José San José

CA $62

CA $70 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (42 reviews)

Hotel Casa 69

69 Calle 25 bis 80 mts de embajada San José San Jose

CA $78

CA $88 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (327 reviews)

The Victorian Hotel CR

Paseo Colon, 28 y 30 Street San José San jose

CA $113

CA $127 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Rafael?

The best area to stay in San Rafael is typically in and around the town centre, particularly for access to amenities and local culture.The town centre of San Rafael is a pleasant area, providing a good mix of local life and convenience. You'll find the main church, the Parque Central, and a selection of shops and eateries. It's a comfortable spot to base yourself, with most services within easy reach.For couples looking for a relaxed and authentic experience, staying near the town centre is ideal. You can enjoy strolls through the park, sample local food, and experience the day-to-day rhythms of a Costa Rican town, away from more tourist-heavy areas.Travellers who appreciate good value and easy access to local transport will also find the town centre appealing.

What are the best family hotels in San Rafael?

For a family hotel in San Rafael, Hotel Las Brumas is a fantastic choice, offering a comfortable stay for all.This 3-star hotel, with an 8.4 rating, provides complimentary Wi-Fi and free self-parking, adding convenience to your stay. Families will particularly appreciate the free cribs available, making travel with little ones much easier. Additionally, the hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a smooth and straightforward visit.

What are the best budget hotels in San Rafael?

For budget-friendly accommodation in San Rafael, Hotel Las Brumas is a highly rated option.This 3-star hotel, with a very good rating of 8.4, provides excellent value. Guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and free self-parking, adding to the convenience and affordability. The hotel also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service and free toiletries, making it a practical choice for travellers. For those travelling with young children, free cribs are available. Hotel Las Brumas is located just 1.9 kilometres from the Our Lady of the Angels Basilica.

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

For a romantic stay in San Rafael, consider Hotel Las Brumas.This 3-star hotel, with a rating of 8.4, offers a lovely setting for couples. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and complimentary toiletries, adding to a comfortable stay. The hotel also provides free self-parking and a free crib if needed. Conveniently, it is located only 1.9 km from Our Lady of the Angels Basilica.

When is the best time to go to San Rafael?

The best time to go to San Rafael, Cartago Province, is during the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience consistently pleasant weather with less rainfall, making it ideal for exploring the region's natural beauty and outdoor activities. The days are generally sunny, and the temperatures are comfortable, creating superb conditions for hiking, visiting coffee plantations, or simply enjoying the scenic landscapes around San Rafael.For travellers looking to combine their visit with local festivities, consider late March or early April when Easter (Semana Santa) celebrations take place.

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 Rafael.

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

Prices for hotels in San Rafael often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $31 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 Rafael hotels

1. Hotel Las Brumas

2. Tocuma Glamping

3. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

4. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

5. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

6. La Casona del Cafetal

7. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

8. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

9. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

10. Hotel Quelitales

11. Guayabo Lodge

12. Hotel Villa Zurqui

13. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

14. Hotel Wagelia Turrialba

15. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

16. Hotel Casa Turire

17. Posada El Quijote

18. Hotel Villa Florencia

19. Curuba Lodge

20. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Hotel Presidente

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Hotel Grano de Oro

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hotel el Descanso

Viajero San José Hostel

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Hotel Casa 69

The Victorian Hotel CR

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