$69 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jul 12, 2013 Check-out: Jul 13, 2013

Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

3 stars
CUIDAD CARIARI, San Jose,
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
15 reviews
good deal

Hotel was a bit hard to find but it is close to food and a store See full review

  • PJNLM on the road
  • Jun 3, 2013
hard to find but good

hard to find but it is located by a few good resturants are close See full review

  • PJNLM on the road
  • May 29, 2013
Newly renovated Ciudad Cariari hotel with free buffet breakfast

Located in the Cariari section of San Jose, the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson San Jose sits close to the international airport and just minutes from downtown San Jose. Recently renovated, the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson San Jose offers guests a complimentary breakfast each morning, as well as free wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas. Business services include a business center and flexible meeting spaces for event groups.

Highlights
  • Two outdoor swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Complimentary buffet breakfast
  • Free fitness center
Rooms

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson San Jose features 92 guest rooms and suites redesigned with new furniture, carpets, mattresses, bedding and curtains. Guest rooms feature either king-size beds or two twins, while suites have king-size beds, kitchenettes and spacious living rooms. All accommodations include complimentary hot breakfast and weekday morning newspapers. In-room amenities include a microwave, coffee-makers, mini bar, safe, and hair-dryer. Wireless Internet access is free. Room service is available.

Features

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson San Jose offers simple motel-style accommodations and amenities in a suburban area of San Jose. Guests can find two outdoor swimming pools on the property. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast each morning, and the on-site restaurant also serves lunch and dinner. Business travelers can find free high-speed Internet access, a business center and flexible meeting spaces for up to 120 people.

Transportation
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (4.8 mi/7.8 km)
  • Coca Cola Bus Station (6.6 mi/10.7 km)
  • Airport shuttle service
Attractions
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art (6.5 mi/10.5 km)
  • Central Market (7 mi/11.2 km)
  • Simon Bolivar Zoo (7.3 mi/11.7 km)
  • National Theater (7.4 mi/12 km)
  • National Museum (7.8 mi/12.6 km)
  • Multiplaza Shopping Center (8.6 mi/13.8 km)
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens (24.2 mi/38.9 km)
Business
  • Flexible meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Free wireless Internet access
  • Currency exchange

Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose Rooms

Standard Room
Totally remodeled rooms, guests will discover many amenities at Country Inns & Suites San Jose that you might only expect to find at higher-priced hotels. The rooms are equipped with microwave, Cable TV, wireless Internet access, phone, Air conditioning coffee maker, in-room hairdryer, safe in-room for laptops, mini bar, iron and ironing board, some rooms has balcony.
Junior Suite
Totally remodeled rooms, these comfortable suites separate living and sleeping areas and all the amenities of our standard guest rooms.
Presidential Suite
Totally remodeled room, this lovely suite features a full living area with sleeper sofa, kitchenette, separate living and sleeping and balcony area and all the amenities of our standard guest rooms.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Spa services
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Doctor on call
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle

Hotel Map

9.9746 -84.1405
Area served
San Jose, Costa Rica.
Nearby airports
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Area description
Hotel Country Inn & Suites San Jose is located in Ciudad Cariari, Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica just 10 minutes away from Juan Santamaria International Airport and just 15 minutes from San Jose; centrally located for business, medical tourism and leisure activities.

We're located close to restaurants, Mall Real Cariari; coming soon we will have another Mall "Plaza Cariari" to walking distance (100 meters).

Nearby points of interest

  • Pueblo Antiguo (Parque Nacional de Diversiones): 1 mi
  • Correos de Costa Rica: 1.9 mi
  • Museo de Arte Costarricense: 3.9 mi
  • Museo de los Ninos: 4.7 mi
  • El Pueblo: 5 mi
  • Central Park (Parque Central): 5 mi
  • Jade Museum (Museo Nacional del Jade): 5.1 mi
  • Plaza de la Cultura: 5.2 mi
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden: 5.2 mi
  • Precolumbian Gold Museum: 5.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art and Design: 5.2 mi
  • National Theater: 5.2 mi
  • Parque Zoologico Nacional Simon Bolivar: 5.2 mi
  • Parque Espana: 5.3 mi
  • National Museum (Museo Nacional): 5.5 mi
  • Pueblo Antiguo (Parque Nacional de Diversiones): 1 mi
  • Correos de Costa Rica: 1.9 mi
  • Museo de Arte Costarricense: 3.9 mi
  • Museo de los Ninos: 4.7 mi
  • El Pueblo: 5 mi
  • Central Park (Parque Central): 5 mi
  • Jade Museum (Museo Nacional del Jade): 5.1 mi
  • Plaza de la Cultura: 5.2 mi
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden: 5.2 mi
  • Precolumbian Gold Museum: 5.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art and Design: 5.2 mi
  • National Theater: 5.2 mi
  • Parque Zoologico Nacional Simon Bolivar: 5.2 mi
  • Parque Espana: 5.3 mi
  • National Museum (Museo Nacional): 5.5 mi
  • Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo: 17.8 mi
  • Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi ): 20 mi
  • Chirripo National Park: 55.8 mi

Dining

Mambi Restaurant
Our lovely restaurant overlooks lush gardens and our tranquil pool. Mambi offers an informal atmosphere, an extensive breakfast buffet and Costa Rican, International or light dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day from 6am to 11 pm, this restaurant features only the freshest and finest ingredients. For the convenience of our San Jose Heredia hotel guests, room service is available from 6am to 11pm.

There are more restaurants options at Plaza Gourmet in Mall Real Cariari like Persa Mex (Persa and Mexican Food) / RostiPollos (Chicken Food) / Ichiban (Japan Food) / Pane e Vino (Italian Food) / Baranf (Bar & American Food).

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1300

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (15)

Ratings and reviews for Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Overall score

3.8 / 5
15 out of 15
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
3.6
Value:
3.8

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
los angeles, ca
Jan 18, 2011

What a beauty this is!!!

First of all [...]is the way to go when traveling so far away from home. We booked this hotel sitting in the lobby of another. The price does not do this place justice. Full daily breakfast, nice staff, beautiful clean pool, very nice gardens, rooms nicely decorated with all ammenities, clean work out area. We will surely go back to this place next year.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
ron and annie
Alberta, Canada
Mar 3, 2009

great location for price

We only had the evening to spend and had an early flight out the next day so relaxed in the evening. We were able to use the shuttle to/from the airport as we booked ahead but others were not, if not booked ahead of time; that should be offered to everyone without booking as part of the included price. It would have been nice to have information as to getting breakfast early since we had to leave at 430am to catch a 730am flight-some things that could be left out, like coffee, juice, bread for toast, fruit, cream cheese etc to eat or to go. That was also a perk in the price so they should try to accomodate those of us leaving early. Thank you, R & A

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

get directions before you go

Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Frequent San Jose guest
Chicago, IL>
May 23, 2009

Very good experience!

We ate twice in their restaurant and found the staff absolutely great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
LINDA ON THE COAST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Oct 8, 2009

An oasis amongst the city

Lots of room in the suites. Dining area was pleasing and relaxing. We stayed only one night as it was close to the airport for our departure. A nice way to end our trip to Costa Rica. Thank you!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

I would recommend this hotel.

Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Tucson, AZ
Dec 26, 2009

One Night at the San Jose Country Inn

Couple from U.S. traveling with two adult children for Christmas Week stay in Costa Rica. Eleven p.m. arrival and staff were ready for us and we received excellent service. Rooms are not all in a single building which could be a problem if it had been raining.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Young traveler with indiscriminate taste
NJ
Jan 10, 2010

Good location to head off on excursions

This is a great hotel because it is close to the airport and is easy to set off on excursions from here, but don't spend your vacation here, it is right next to the highway (though you don't really hear it from the hotel). The staff is very helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Park Ranger Brian
Colorado
Feb 21, 2011

Great Stayover from Airport

Clean rooms. Great continental breakfast. Not the prettiest area of city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
2
Value:
5
Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 27, 2011

Pretty good

Pros: - Staff was very courteous and friendly - The rooms were clean and the complementary wireless was a lifesaver - The complementary shuttle was great although I would recommend extending the services beyond 9 pm - The overall offering is good with a pretty big pool and on-site restaurant and all of the above Cons- - Far away from the city - Reception forgot my 5.30 am wake up call. It was my backup so didnt affect me but this qualifies as unprofessional

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
PJNLM on the road
Canterbury CT
Feb 18, 2013

Hard to find

San Jose Costa Rica is not known for its easy driving but for a hotel so close to the main road it had no signs directing you how to get there. Many other hotels had signs off the highway but not the country inn...very frustrating. Besided that once we drove in circles twice and finaaly found it the hotel was great!. Walking distance to resturants a mall and a market. Nice rooms nice pool and nice amenities. A great place to stay once you find it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dont drive from Hotel just walk.

Review of Country Inn and Suites by Carlson San Jose

Reviewer score

4
Bobby James
New York
Apr 1, 2013

Good stuff

Hotel was clean, pool was nice and breakfast was good. Hotel just needs a jacuzzi

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
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