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Balmoral Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Morazan Park

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Suite Belford | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jade Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Gales | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite Gales

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite Belford

  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite 514

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

San José

City center stay.A stay at this Catedral hotel places you steps from National Theater and within a 5-minute walk of Morazan Park. Jade Museum and National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jade Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Suites

3.5-star hotel near Morazan Park
A winery is on site. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Balmoral Suites. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Balmoral Suites was completed in November 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star San José hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balmoral Suites offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping mall
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Premium Rooms Hotel San Jose
Balmoral Premium Rooms Hotel
Balmoral Premium Rooms San Jose
Balmoral Suites Hotel
Balmoral Premium Rooms
Balmoral Suites San José
Balmoral Suites Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balmoral Suites to the airport?

Balmoral Suites is 7.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balmoral Suites have an airport shuttle?

Balmoral Suites offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Balmoral Suites offer free breakfast?

Balmoral Suites offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Balmoral Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Suites?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Balmoral Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Balmoral Suites have a pool?

Balmoral Suites does not have a pool.

Does Balmoral Suites have a restaurant?

Balmoral Suites is home to EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Balmoral Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balmoral Suites to downtown San José?

Balmoral Suites is 0.3 mi away from San José.

Balmoral Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the atrium restaurant. The building is beautiful and a perfect place to relax after an airport travel journey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is physically located in the historical district, easy walking distance to key tourist hot spots. Issues with hotel room, each day was an adventure to get in the room, sometimes 2 or 3 visits was needed to get in my room, every time I took a shower, the fire alarm was being activated, loose hinge screws on primary room closet door, issue with toilet flushing water level, it needed me to add 2-3 liters of water in order not to get the sewer smell in the bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meenal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Traveled with family
Rooomd are clean, but the breakfast sucked
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast, we preferred this, better than the omelettes and the pancakes😋
All the greenery in the background love this so much
The view from one of our rooms, loved it
Lunch at the hotel, chicken white rice, shrimp she had the works
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhoomika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

yana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not prepared properly. Took multiple calls to fix issues. The two-room suite did not have coffee maker not mini fridge. WiFi signal was not reachable in the room we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and Breakfast wonderful

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

Comfy stay

Great spot in the heart of San Jose . Good Valet who took care of the car and luggage. The room was clean and we had a good meal in the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gargi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night and it was clean , location was perfect to walk around the city and staff were nice.

4/10 Poor

James Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had called tthe hotel to confirm my 8 day reservation in the Presidential Suite 2 days prior, and the hotel front desk confirmed it. Also told them that my flight did not arrive until 8: 40 p.m. and confirmed a late check in. On arrival at the hotel, I was told the Suite was occupied, and they gave me a lame excuse that someone else had booked it through Expedia two days after I did, and had arrived earlier. Truth is they re-sold it for more money and gave me a smaller room no refund.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Anand

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The toilet had black spots under the rim. The coffee pot was not clean either
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
would have given a better rating, but the covid test that I scheduled ahead of time was somehow lost in the shuffle, as well as my pre-booked ride to the airport. Other than that, I would stay again. Great location and the Belford Suite was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took over an hour to check in because they had no record of my reservation from expedia. After talking directly with expedia they were able to check me in and gave me a room upgrade. The room itself was very clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rondalynne

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

Great place to go.

Very nice rooms, good food. Off a long road to get there. We did ut in a little car, lots of bumps. Good activities on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Roonak

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pena

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

Recommended

The hotel is located in the heart of the city where everything is at your door. The room was extremely big with a king bed. It was very clean and comfortable. The only thing that was not was the shower head. The water pressure was strong but the shower head was terrible and with the pressure, the water pinched my skin. Not comfortable. Besides that, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Humberto, Belize

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say they have a really friendly staff. As far as I can recall I didn’t dislike anything..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, great hotel, very impressed! Super clean, great staff and right in the middle of the city!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

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

Very disappointing experience

I have stayed here before but will not do so again 1. I had booked a 2 bedroom junior suite but got 2 bedrooms and one bathroom - I did not complain because my travel companion was unable to complete the trip. 2. Having left my credit card the hotell authorised US100 on my card. I tried to charge lunch($30 Approx) to my room I was to,d I had to pay in cash or credit card - attemptsto reverse this decision by contacting the front desk proved negative, though when I complained to the front desk I was told I could charge to my room. 3. Hotel have any number of tour brochures and at the front desk I booked an afternoon tour for the following day- after waiting 45 minutes the transport had not arrived - the front desk phoned the travel company who I was told said that they had no reservation, but if I wanted I could get a taxi to the departure point and they would knock $10 off the cost - I didn’t bother. 4. I had a 5.40AM departure flight and was told I needed to book a taxi at least 24 hours in advance - and this I did - the NEXT morning I was woken abruptly at 2.30 AM to be told my airport taxi was waiting for me - this was 24 hours before my flight There were other minor issues, but clearly at this hotel the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing-no one at the front desk was prepared to take responsibility and the stock answer was that it would have to be referred to his or her supervisor, who I suspect did not exist
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019