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La Catalina Hotel and Suites

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Fountain
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool

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Beside Cedal Convention Center, Jesús, Heredia, 40401
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Alsacia
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Jesús

Located in Jesús, La Catalina Hotel and Suites is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm and Cafe Britt Coffee Farm. .This spa hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sabana Park - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 23 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 24 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 13 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Naked Grill Dark Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Banco de los Mariscos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taquería Raquel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Herradura - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cosechas Santa Bárbara - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Catalina Hotel and Suites

Adults-only hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
La Catalina Hotel and Suites offers 24 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Desire Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at Temptations Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Temptations Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: CRC 3 to 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Temptations Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately CRC 3 to 3.5 per person

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub

Property is also known as

La Catalina
La Catalina Hotel
La Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia
La Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia
Catalina ta Barbara Heredia
La Catalina Hotel Suites
La Catalina And Suites Jesus
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Jesús
La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel Jesús

La Catalina Hotel and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 63 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

esteban, costa rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for going with couple or very close friends

We met nice people and had a good time as couple.... Hotel people are not very friendly but they help when you ask them for. The pool was nice but it could be better cleaned.... The food was ok.... The fun is always in your hands and the rest is up to you! Don't go alone by yourself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Traveler1

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nude Hotel

Expedia did not mention to us that this was a nude hotel. You could imagine our shock upon check- in. Apparently the hotel goes by another name too, "Desire". Be ware of this, I'd hate someone to be put in an awkward situation like this in a foreign country.

2/10 Terrible

Scott C , Miami

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

web site needs updating left early won't be back

booked presidential suite with balcony . no balcony ?? wi fi non existent. manager even gave me a code but said you can try this but it will not work. Ownership needs to fix this place or close it. employees did their best with what they have . paid for two night, left after one ,

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Jen, New Jersey

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

Great service in excellent kept grounds

Was more relaxing and beautiful than expected. Extremely clean throughout. The entire facility is kept immaculate; from the rooms to the gardens, trees and pools. The views are amazing especially at night. The service from the staff was incredible and very much appreciated. Very good food, cold drinks, and prompt service with a smile. Being in a very remote area forced us to stay within the resort during our stay and relax while being pampered by the attentive staff. I know there are options to explore outside of the resort, but we chose to stay put during our stay. We enjoyed a very much needed romantic vacation with nothing to worry about. We really enjoyed the freedom and quietness as well as the opportunity to enjoy nature nude when we felt like it. Thank you to Laura, Angela, Luis, and the rest of the staff for making this vacation an unforgettable one.

6/10 Okay

mauricio, costa rica

adult hotel

my experience was nice , but you have to tell the people that the hotel is for swingers couples because the real name of the hotel is hotel desiere, and people are walking in bathsrope, and the presidential suite that we buy, the carpet smells, the courtain did not work and it was a little disapointment. We ask for a room change and it was very nice near tennis court.

6/10 Okay

cece, seattle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would say a 3 1/2 star....

So me and my husband had a one night stay here and upon reading reviews it seemed like a nice place. It's an adult only hotel in a secluded location. Two pool, a jacuzzi, the landscape was beautiful, the mansion had lovely ornate woodworkings. But the downside to the stay that made it super uncomfortable was that I felt like I was in a horror movie. We went on a weekday, and we're the only guests on the property. Mind you we were at a very secluded location so that didn't help to the uneasiness of this place. The guy who showed us the grounds said that people usually come on the weekends, I hope so because it was just weird. The room was a little musty but pretty. No English channels on TV. And I pretty much stayed up all night thinking I was gonna be sold to traffickers. Lol. I have a wild imagination. If there were more guests I strongly believe I would have had a better time that is why I would recommend this place because of its beauty and charm. But I wouldn't recommend going on a weekday unless your into that kind of secluded, different country, creepy shanangins lol.

6/10 Okay

bart, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

hard to get to and find

with our rented car and directions that were supposed to be their in 30 minuted from the airport....took us 5 hours. We finally found someone whe lived there and we followed them. I never get lost while driving, but in Costa Rica the streets do not have names and sometimes come to dead end . We were going so much in circles that I seen the same person selling lottery ticket by the street. The place is like a guarded palace on the side of the mountain. The place does not have heat in the rooms. food excellent. grounds excellent. It overlooks San Jose at night and view is great. The Hot tub had a malfunction .... and the pool was shallow and cool. We got there at night and it was cool. We really could have used a blanket. Oh by the way the road to this place was really bad.. Would I go back... no.

10/10 Excellent

meme, texas

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

Great hotel in the mountains over looking the city

First time at this hotel and was a great surprise. There are two swimming pools and one is clothing optional. We had a great room in front of the pool, the room also had a full kitchen,living area, comfortable bed, and the property is located in a quiet area with plenty of nature. Also the nightly concert performed by the frogs in the pools by the main building.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Questionable near San Jose

This hotel was so creepy we had to leave and find another hotel. Staff couldn't get our "room" unlocked after our efforts. Had a hard time getting anyone to let us in through the gate at dark. Expected an Adam's family member to appear. I was actually shocked that this hotel was offered through Expedia. Charge was non-refundable. Now I know why.

2/10 Terrible

Nancy Williams, Roseville CA USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as represented!

The pictures on hotels.com did NOT represent the room we stayed in. We arrived at the beautiful place (apparently called the "Desire" Hotel), checked in, and then had to drove down a road to a completely different building that looked like a run-down house that had been converted to rooms. This is the Catalina. No wifi, no a/c, handle of hair dryer all taped up, one small soap at sink (none in shower), one shampoo, no coffee for coffee-maker, and generally in very poor condition. It was clean and the view was beautiful. It's not right, however, that we were mislead by pictures and description on hotels.com website.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful staff, helpful; very positive experience

Very nice hotel, wonderful location: flowers, pool, jacuzzi- not in town, about 20 mn from Heredia. Very nice staff (especially Angela :), good food.

6/10 Okay

dave, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
date feb 2013 sun night - friu morning. if you want a get away from it all for a couple of days this could be it. very quiet location and peaceful but be aware it is remote and you will nee transport otherwise. nice friendly staff. dinner is available and is edible but not adventurous. we did a 20 minute walkdown the dirt road to the el tigre restaurant one night - pleasant surroundings, better food but a lot more expensive. we stayed for five nights inc arrival late sunday and despite its well worn chalet rooms it was clean and quiet but i had hired a car for the days. beware state of roads (except a few toll roads) - typical average speeds i estimate at 15-20mph over a distance of say 60 miles to fortuna town thats 4 hrs !!!!!!!!!!! each way. back to hotel i had no complaints but it is not european standard even b&b but very nice grounds. hotel arrange taxi airport to hotel late sun night fo $25 dollars paid to driver. we are couple late fifties and easy going. we also stayed at the hotel europa after and then hotel luisiana

8/10 Good

Pablo, San Jose, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for couples

Great for couples, privacy and no restrictions. Really clean, nice staff. Good location with amazing views of Central Valley

6/10 Okay

Dan and Lois, Northern Canada

a quiet romantic getaway

Great view of San Jose. Lots of open space and gardens/flowers. A little off the beaten path and you need good directions and a gps to get there on your own but we did it with little problems and it was dark. A taxi might be better. Good food, included breakfast and basic kitchenettes available. Great for relaxed clothing optional vacation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

jmst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful staff in a beautiful setting

We are a couple who were first time guests at La Catalina Hotel. The hotel is set on 5 acres of gardens with scattered buildings housing 3-6 apartments each. Some rooms are newly remodeled, but we found the older rooms had more charm. The main building has a cafe and bar with a long porch overlooking the lights of San Jose in the valley below. We sat on the porch at night drinking frozen marguaritas and enjoying the view. In the morning we strolled the grounds before taking a day trip. The hotel has the feel of a 5-star resort that hasn't quite been maintained to 5-star standards. We rented a car and had difficulty finding the hotel from the airport until we realized we could enter the hotel name into our iPhone map app and it took us right there. The car rental company was out of GPS devices. Without a GPS map device we would have been lost during our trip. Hotel staff was outstanding--very friendly and accommodating. We love this hotel. It has tons of character.

8/10 Good

RAYCH1982

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Secluded, great getaway!

We stayed at the La Catalina (Adults Only) during their down-season and we were some of the only guests during our 5 day stay. Upon checking in, they gave us a free upgrade to their King jaccuzzi suite! A full breakfast was included in our rate, which was always delicious. Our favorite breakfast was their Costa Rican rice & beans with eggs and tortillas and a fruit plate of pineapples, mangos, watermelon & bananas. Delicious! We had room 106, which was right off the main dining area. The room was very large and roomy, adequate towels, king bed. The mattress was quite hard, but I think that is normal over there. We still slept ok. The room and bathroom was always spotless every day. The adult pool was open and clean. I loved the sunning beds and the privacy. During the day we would go explore and in the evenings we would read in the lounge while drinking tropical drinks Henry served us at the bar. The service was great and friendly. My husband is a farmer and our host offered to escort him one day on a farm tour. He didnt even want to be paid for his time, he was so delighted to be of service. The down side to this place was that it seemed like its peak performance may have been 5 years ago. Even considering that we visited during down time, there were signs of neglect and deterioration. The gym looked like it hadn't been used in years, as well as the tennis courts and bird aviary. One other negative experience was one day in particular there was a strong sewer smell in our room, which I think was coming in the windows. It may have just been the way the wind was blowing that morning. Besides that, we REALLY loved this place and would go back again. The best thing we did on this trip was a rent a car and explore on our own. Within 20 minutes, Heredia, Alajuela, Barva, & Santa Barbara are all surrounding towns where we enjoyed their markets, town squares, sidewalk restaurants and warm culture. GREAT experience!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not as in the pictures

I saw the pictures online and some of others reviews, and I was specting something totally diferent, the thing is the room the gave us was totally diferent from pictures they put on expedia. The bed had roller, not a good thing for an hotel that advertise themselves as an adult only hotel. Overall I think I would have gave them a better rating if they were honest on the pictures of that specific room, cuz I thing they just they pics of the expensive and nice rooms on all of the other lower price rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Gale

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

Perfect Secluded Getaway

I loved my time away for a personal getaway at La Catalina; so quiet and peaceful. I was able to take a look into many of the rooms, and they were all meticulously kept and quaint. There aren't too many rooms that enjoy a view of the Central Valley, but I got to enjoy two of them - room 105 was the best! They treated me wonderfully! The only down side of my stay was that the music in the common/shared area was always blasting away. Yes, they did turn it down when I asked, and I thanked them for that; but in my opinion, I shouldn't have to ask.

10/10 Excellent

Tee, Canada

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

Enjoyable Experience and I Would Go Back

This is a really nice boutique hotel - it's like old world charm with a mix of latin culture! It's located on the side of the valley looking into the city of San Jose, peaceful and yet close enough to enjoy the culture and sights of the metropolis. Onsite there's a beautifully ornate restaurant set in what I found out was once the mansion of a private estate, with a wide selection of food and drink and an intimate ambiance setting within a library. Amenities were good including two pools, tennis court, fitness centre ... but what I enjoyed most were the diverse range of flowers that literally enveloped the property and its walks. The staff were kind and helpful, and made me feel welcome as at a private inn. It's a good place to stay that's close to San Jose and it's airport, and as well centrally located to some great Costa Rica tours including the volcanoes.

4/10 Poor

Pauly, Florida, USA

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

I will never chose this hotel again, NO phone, Wi

GPS will take you by unfinish roads, un safe, dangerous. no Phones. no Internet as they promise, no hot water. No recommended

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not near anything

marketed as san jose and it's not. it is a $25 cab ride to the airport. it is not near anything. it is old and in disrepair. AC leaked into room. would not stay here again or recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

good stay

nice hotel for having fun up in the mountains will recommend renting a car

6/10 Okay

Solomon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an hotel that is quite removed from the center of San Jose, and difficult to get to. My GPS directed us to an almost impassible road although we found another better road later. Our room was sadly in need of updating, as was the rest of the hotel. We were virtually the only guests there. In the dining room there were hand carved wood railings, etc. attesting to another time when this was a fine hotel. It seemed strangely without a manager.

6/10 Okay

John, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good with your own car

We stayed 2 nights at the La Catalina Hotel. The view is nice and its fairly close to a volcano. The hotel accomodates to adults only. We recieved a free upgrade with a jacuzzi! This made the overall stay nice. We recommend this place if you have your own transportation or would like to get away from the city.