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KC Hotel San José

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Reception
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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100m W, 100m S from La Contraloría, de la República, Calle Morenos, San José, San Jose, 10108
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room - King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Superior

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Suite Junior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Superior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room - King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite - 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite - 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Suite Junior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

2-Bedroom Apartment

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

With a stay at KC Hotel San José, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parque Municipal Canino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rincón Pollero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moro Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho Yummy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

KC Hotel San José

KC Hotel San José offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
KC Hotel San José has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

KC Hotel José

KC Hotel San José

KC Hotel San Jose Costa Rica

KC José

KC Hotel San José San Jose

KC San José San Jose

KC Hotel San José Hotel

KC Hotel San José San José

KC Hotel San José Hotel San José

KC Hotel San José Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 827 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. Clean, friendly and great restaurant and pool area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Maria Paola

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Leigha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sadly this was a funky, dirty and loud place. I had planned to lay by the pool. It was one family in there and they were screaming loud. The TV is very old with nothing to watch in English. (I had hoped for charming). Not much for suggestions or ideas on things to do or where to eat. I was disappointed in the breakfast. I moved to the Hilton and was very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean large room, excellent healthy breakfast. Helpful staff, Ideal location for parks, trips and sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were great again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Señora Irene was outstanding. And all of her staff. My family and I had a great time at her establishment. The swimming pool was great/warm water. The best coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, PANAMA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tuvimos una muy buena experiencia, especialmente por la excelente ubicación y la amabilidad del personal. Algunas pequeñas sugerencias para mejorar: • Sería genial variar un poco más el desayuno buffet. • Podrían considerar asociarse con una empresa de transporte privado o de turismo para facilitar los traslados. • Las habitaciones 321 y las que están más al fondo perciben algo de ruido de las casas cercanas. English: We had a very good experience, particularly due to the great location and the friendly staff. A few small suggestions for improvement: • It would be nice to have a bit more variety in the buffet breakfast. • They could consider partnering with a private transport or tour company to make transfers easier. • Rooms 321 and further back experience some noise from nearby houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I absolutely loved KC Hotel San José! It is just like an oasis in the middle of the city. Nice atmosphere, with natural plants everywhere. People can enjoy a delicious food at the Baraka restaurant with a relaxing view to the swimming pool, which is also warm! The hotel has a Gym and offers spa services. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Amazing, friendly and helpful staff! I would stay again in my next visit to Costa Rica and recommend it 100%!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, just sad since the main reason for booking the hotel was the pool and the heather wasn’t working so it was too cold for the little ones. Everything else was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zulema

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpieza pésima , todo muy sucio , ácaros en la cama , el desayuno feo . Es una lástima porque tiene buena ubicación necesita mejor mantenimiento.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
considering I paid only $60, this hotel is an amazing value. It's actually a unique boutique style hotel with an open air pool surrounded by restaurant which is a cool setup. The hotel has nice lighting, public seating areas, nicely decorated with plants and art - way above normal for this price. The rooms were really nicely appointed with lamps, carpet, and modern furnishings with lots of great pillows and sheets, very nice towels/soaps etc. There are lots of restaurants and bars to walk to. It took over 1 hour to reach the airport at 7am due to bad traffic though - beware. Uber ($15-25) is far cheaper than the taxi option ($35) to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está perfecto, la habitación bien equipada, piscina muy agradable y el staff es muy servicial. El desayuno es muy completo. 100% recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025