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Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3.5 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)
Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor spa tub
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Km 3 Autopista General Cañas,, San José, 10107
  • Sabana Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San José

Located in San José (Uruca), Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from National Theater and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Theater - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cookies n' Coffe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Furca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ánfora - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Sabana Park
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at Denny's, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 2670 square feet (248 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Denny's - Onsite diner.
Chichi's Sport Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
The Best Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
Restaurante Principal - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 9,500 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Chichi's Sport Bar
  • Denny's
  • Restaurante Principal
  • The Best Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,670 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 9500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 16500 per person (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Property is also known as

Jose La Sabana By Ihg Jose
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG San José
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Hotel San José

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 196 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, PANAMA

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hotel was a little sketchy, but the hotel itself was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the breakfast and the staff was nice. I would stay there again if I came back to San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esdras

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many times

I have stayed at this hotel for 15 years It has a great bar/restaurant and a wonderful pool area with a jacuzzi. It also has a Mega Super right next door and a wonderful Casino that also has excellent Food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oasis in the middle of a busy city. Beautiful pool area. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

søren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It took 20 minutes at the reception to check out and get my receipt even though there was no queue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente hotel

Excelente hotel, Ubicación, comida
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carpet in the room needs cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the Price!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Panya, Lincoln

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel yet among Holiday Inn including USA Their breakfast (all local food) was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great hotel! Great service! Nice rooms! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamding

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice short stay in San Jose.

Checked in 10pm and checked out 6:30am. The property looked great with ample parking. Located in a relatively quiet but well lit area. The balcony overlooking the pool was an added bonus for us. The bathroom looks a little outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok but could be improved

It was an excellent experience, not very near from downtwon but an ok distance. The breakfast buffet was small and not interesting. The pool was cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

lucia velia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time to CR

Clean room with comfortable beds and good breakfast. Service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaurang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn La Sabana CR

Excellent Stay at Holiday Inn La Sabana.. The staff was extremely helpful. Breakfast was great. Overall we felt comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024