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Hotel Portal Colonial

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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200 Oeste y 200 Sur de Rostipollos, San Rafael, San José
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 174 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

In San Rafael .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael hotel, you'll find Escazú Village and Iglesia Escazú. U.S. Embassy San José and La Salle Natural Science Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hospital Cima San José - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 5 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sencha Tetería Atlantis Plaza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Portal Colonial

3-star hotel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
As a guest of Hotel Portal Colonial, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hotel Portal Colonial also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star San Rafael hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Portal Colonial offers 15 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hotel Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú Escazu
Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Escazu
Portal Colonial Escazu
Hotel Colonial en Escazú
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel
Hotel Portal Colonial San Rafael
Hotel Portal Colonial Hotel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Portal Colonial to the airport?

Hotel Portal Colonial is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Portal Colonial?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Portal Colonial on Sep 27, 2025 start from $52.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Portal Colonial offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial offer free breakfast?

Hotel Portal Colonial does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Portal Colonial?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (10-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Portal Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Portal Colonial?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial have a pool?

Hotel Portal Colonial features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Portal Colonial have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Portal Colonial to downtown San Rafael?

Hotel Portal Colonial is 0.8 mi away from San Rafael.

Reviews

Hotel Portal Colonial Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Excellent stay

The hotel portal colonial is a very nice, family run hotel. The rooms are spacious with air conditioning and a free breakfast. The property is safe, secure and quiet with a pool. It is walking distance to many stores and restaurants. It is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great Stay

It is a nice, clean, family- run hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

There was no air conditioning. The jalousie windows wouldn’t close, so there was always outside noise. The TV didn’t have many channels and no instructions. I had to buy my own soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, accommodated us when we came in on a late flight. Convenient location in a nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is family run and simple clean quiet place. They are friendly and helpful. For the price I’d be there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dean

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , safe , friendly staff , Highly recommend hotel close to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast my only complaint was the toilet seat had a broken pin that held the seat together and they claimed i broke it even though i didn't and they charged me 20 us dollars to have it fixed but never fixed it..so it stayed broken for the rest of my stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

Great budget place to stay

Great budget hotel in a really good location, easy walking distance to Avenida Escazu mall. The owner is lovely, and The free breakfast in the morning was great. Coffee, orange juice, fruit, and a choice of eggs or pancakes. The pancakes were excellent. Great shower. Bed comfy but slightly firmer than I like. The only negative was that the AC was a bit noisy. When I’m back in San Jose, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is absolutely incredible! Close to everything. The staff is very friendly & kind! There is great breakfast. Perfect place! Small Hotel ... not huge & overwhelming! 5 stars!! Will definitely be going back to this Hotel! 👌
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel portal colonial Is an excellent B&B at a reasonable price. It is very clean and in an excellent neighborhood. It is only a few blocks from fast food restaurants and some reasonably nice restaurants. Just in case you forgot anything with your trip it’s only a few blocks from Walmart and a nice mall. Lucrecia and her staff are extremely helpful with Anything you need, from getting you day trips around the area to Getting your laundry done or most anything else you need. They are always smiling and happy. You couldn’t ask for a better place or better people.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for the price - not fancy.

Staff was very helpful and the room and common areas are clean. Curtains could be replaced with blackouts and ceiling could replace the floor fan which much too powerful for the size of this small room. No protector on the mattress or on the pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. All shopping and restaurants when walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan Arturo

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

Nice place!

It was great, quiet and very private
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
No TP n bathroom. Was not there for long. Got there late after 11:00 pm and the hotel was shut down. The desk clerk did let me in and got me checked in. Was not expecting much but toilet paper in the room is a given.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Location of the property, is a secure area, the prices and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price you pay, the place is great. Quiet, clean and very low cost
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019