Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas. The lobby features an impressive chandelier and marble floors in full 5-star fashion. There is also a fitness center, an on-site gift shop with local crafts and souvenirs and a handy on-site ATM. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the many poolside shaded areas. Guests can enjoy sports on TV, cocktails and other drinks at Bar Chiquiri or gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas. At DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, rooms have dark wood furniture, flat-screens with cable TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature access to the exclusive lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'ouvres. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown San José and a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Doubletree by Hilton
Hotel chain/brand
Doubletree by Hilton

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 full beds
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2 full beds
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Sustainability
This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
8.5
Low score for San José

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Beautiful vegetation inside and out. Excellent Thanksgiving buffet and breakfast buffet. Nice pool and jacuzzi area. Nicely maintained hotel.
  • Marie
    United States United States
    We always stay here before we leave Costa Rica. It's the best hotel in the area! The best beds ever! I always have the best sleep here.
  • Austin
    United States United States
    Kind and accommodating staff. Clean hotel!Great bed and comfy pillows! Great gym, clean, and spacious! Breakfast buffet seemed pricey but wide variety of options to choose from. I even took some back to my room to snack later.
  • Anna
    Mexico Mexico
    It’s close to the airport, and they offer a free transfer to the airport. The beds are comfortable, and the furniture is nice. The room is quite large. The restaurant has good food options for breakfast, which is served as a buffet.
  • Stephan
    United States United States
    Room was nice and spacious, hotel was decent and seemed very secure with friendly staff Pool was nice, but probably need a 2nd hot tub. Location was decent, a block from souvenir shop, and bunch of restaurants in plaza on other side of pool.
  • Todd
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful setting with the walkways and trees! Breakfast was great, too. The place felt really magical. We'd stay here again.
  • Makeet
    United States United States
    Staff was very helpful. Each day I wanted to go out and explore I was given suggested places to eat in the area I wanted to see and they had no problem showing me on google maps and just making me feel welcomed as a solo traveler. I would...
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Super convenient location to stay to get to airport with amazing outdoor pools. It’s not a good location the explore el centro of San Jose. There is a cute little complex a few minutes walk away with several restaurants to have casual or fancy...
  • Kent
    United States United States
    Breakfast was outstanding, staff was great—and we really enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi
  • Natalie
    United States United States
    Airport shuttle was convenient, rooms are uber clean and spacious, pool and hot tub a nice amenity. For those who like to gamble, a casino is on premises. Staff is friendly.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Las Tejas
    • Cuisine
      American • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Casino
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica

  • Guests staying at Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica has 1 restaurant:

    • Las Tejas
  • The prices at Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Casino
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Beauty services
    • Happy hour
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Fitness
  • Check-in at Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica on this page.

  • Room options at Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica is 5.6 miles from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.