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Hotel Kekoldi Garden

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Avenida 9 entre calle 5 y 7, near INVU, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Carmen, Hotel Kekoldi Garden is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Morazan Park and Parque Espana. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercado Central - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 11 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Orvieto by la 22 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Palma Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kekoldi Garden

A local mainstay since 1930, Hotel Kekoldi Garden offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is USD 7 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Ceiling fans and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 7 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1930

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 7 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Kekoldi San Jose
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Kekoldi Hotel Costa Rica/San Jose
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Hotel Kekoldi Garden San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

Hotel Kekoldi Garden provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

This hotel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Morazan Park and Casa Amarilla, and within a short walk of National Theater of Costa Rica. You'll also find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 7 per day.

Does Hotel Kekoldi Garden include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Kekoldi Garden doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast, concierge services, and a terrace at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Kekoldi Garden have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Kekoldi Garden offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Kekoldi Garden allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Hotel Kekoldi Garden.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

The closest major airport to Hotel Kekoldi Garden is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 5.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 12.5 mi away (29-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Kekoldi Garden?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Kekoldi Garden.

Hotel Kekoldi Garden Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 87 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No water for the 24 hours we were there. They said it was city wide but stores, restaurants, and nicer hotels had water. We assumed no cistern
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you stay here you would want a room that overlooks the patio rather than the noisy street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Nitu

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had an alright stay. Lots of noise but that seems to be the case everywhere we’ve been in San Jose. WIFI was horrible. Good breakfast. Staff was nice. Not bad for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Nice Staff

The staff very friendly, helpful in making tour reservations, and giving us advice on catching busses, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great little hotel

A clean and friendly hotel. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Cozy, comfortable, friendly B&B centrally located

We, a family of three, very much enjoyed our short stay at Hotel Kekoldi and wished we could have stayed longer. Kekoldi is a small boutique hotel with very friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts and service. Our room (#1) was pretty basic (BYO bathroom amenities) but very spacious and clean, which was all we needed. When I was able to catch a peak in room #2 though, I saw that that one has very lovely design/stucco. Although it is very centrally located in inner San Jose, close to major bus terminals (e.g. Gran Caribe Terminal for going to Tortuguero is in walking distance), museums and parks, it is nice and quiet. It has a cute courtyard and garden, and an artsy breakfast nook, where we enjoyed a very yummy complimentary breakfast with made to order eggs, homemade jam and toast, fresh fruits, fruit juice, cereals, coffee/tea. Some people remarked they had a hard time finding it...yes, at night the hotel sign is hard to see (half-covered by a plant), but google maps has no problem to lead you to the address. Then it's up a staircase to ring the night bell at the wrought-iron gate, which is locked at night - as it should be in any major city center. When we rang the bell, someone immediately came to let us in and welcome us. There is a great selection of restaurants in walking distance (such as Cafe Mundo and Cafe Rojo), and we felt safe enough in the area to walk back from a restaurant at 10 pm. Absolutely great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dan

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

Good Hotel, Great Value.

This hotel was well worth the expense. The room was large and the breakfast good. The location was also good. I would stay there again and may do so when I return to San Jose later in July.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Off the main streets hotel

Lots of room with an extra bed in a separate area. The breakfast was fruit, toast, homemade jams and cooked to order eggs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were comfortable and the staff folks were friendly and helpful. Area is a bit sketchy but close to city core. The hotel is hard to find (sign is difficult to see from the street) so your cab/shuttle driver should be forewarned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service

Decent Hotel for Leaving from Terminal 7-10

The hotel is decent. The front desk manager was helpful with all of our questions of the area. The area is not the nicest, but better than the area around Bus Terminal 7-10 (where we were leaving the next morning).
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Robert, Atlanta, Georgia USA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel Kekoldi Garden is in the midst of being sold, so it's hard to know if the current proprietor had just given up on it, anticipating the transfer to a new owner or if it's always been like this. However, it provides extremely basic accommodations, which is disappointing because it has so much potential. Perhaps the new owners will turn it into something great, but right not it isn't anything special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Only problems were water pressure in bathroom would sometimes trickle to nothing and there was a very bad smell in the bathroom almost always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Center city; clean, comfortable, low price

A one night layover in San Jose, before heading to La Fortuna. Looking for a comfortable, but low cost, hotel in downtown. This hotel was the perfect fit. Not fancy, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was really friendly, charming, very helpful, polite and knowledgeable. He went out of his way for us. We had to leave at 6am but he gave us coffee and fruit before we left. It is in a very good location. The only thing we didn’t like was that we could only spend one night there as we had booked trips around Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff. Beautiful garden to relax and enjoy breakfast in. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

VICTOR

A great little hotel

A very small hotel but a joy to stay at. Vincent the owner plus the staff could not be faulted - they were excellent. The breakfast was good but it would have been nice to have some yogurt.I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.Good location, close to the town centre and near the bus station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Atlanta, Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent deal for the money. Great location with excellent service. Everything is very clean and there was a very nice breakfast included in the price. Just around the corner to some beautiful parks and museums.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

great hotel, breakfast, good rate

Great hotel converted from large house. Great breakfast with made to order eggs. Room did not have ac but this was not needed in May. Area is central but quiet at night, recommend use taxi at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Nice place

Owner/manager was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Charming Art Deco Hotel in City Center

Charming garden for breakfast; good value and location

8/10 Good

Katie

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

Cozy in San Jose

Good option for staying in San Jose. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

An oasis in the city

This little city hotel is an oasis in the bustle of San Jose. It has great charm and the staff is so over the top helpful. I love the artful decor and the bright colors. The garden is a bird watching haven. My mattress was the great. The bathrooms are updated with good hot water for a shower and a real hair dryer! Yes it is an older building, but the remodel has kept its charm while making it very comfortable.