Alta Las Palomas Hotel - San Jose (San Jose)

$$$$||View on mapSan Jose (San Jose), Costa RicaAlto De Las Palomas, Sobre Carretera Vieja, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 1260|
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Alta Las Palomas Hotel - San Jose (San Jose)
Alto De Las Palomas, Sobre Carretera Vieja, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 1260·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.7
Location8.7
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families22%
Solo16%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.7
Location8.7
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families22%
Solo16%
Groups9%

Boutique hilltop hotel in San Jose with valley views and farm-to-table dining

Amenities & Facilities

Hotel Alta Las Palomas offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens and sun loungers with pool towels. The property includes a steam room, sauna, and spa facilities with packages for massage, yoga classes, and full body treatments. Guests access a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and airport shuttle service from Juan Santamaria International Airport (12 miles away).

Rooms & Suites

Each of the 24 rooms at Alta Las Palomas Hotel includes a private balcony with views of the San Jose valley. Deluxe Queen Rooms, Master Suites, and Grand Suites offer allergy-free room options and air conditioning. The architectural design by renowned architect Rolf Ruge creates unique floor plans with high ceilings and key-access wooden doors.

Dining

The on-site La Luz Restaurant & Bar is rated among the best in San Jose, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 06:30 to 22:00 hours. The kitchen sources ingredients from local organic farmers, offering special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine/champagne. Guests can enjoy private dining in outdoor settings or coffee from the owner's nearby farm.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Hotel Alta Las Palomas provides couples massage, full body massage, foot massage, and head massage treatments. Spa/wellness packages include access to the steam room, sauna, and outdoor swimming pool with sun umbrellas. Yoga classes are available on-site for guests seeking relaxation and fitness.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Alta Las Palomas Hotel sits in Santa Ana, 12 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 27 miles from Poás Volcano National Park. An animal rescue center is within walking distance, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a short drive away. The hotel offers tour desk assistance, car hire, and shuttle service to explore San Jose city tours and the surrounding volcanoes.

  • Location: Hilltop in Santa Ana, 12 miles from SJO airport, near Poás Volcano
  • Rooms: 24 suites with private balconies and valley views
  • Dining: La Luz Restaurant & Bar - rated among best in San Jose
  • Wellness: Spa with steam room, sauna, and yoga classes
  • Architecture: Designed by renowned architect Rolf Ruge
  • Sustainability: Ingredients from local organic farmers
  • Nearby: Animal rescue center and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 06:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 14.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:28
Former name
Alta Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Master King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Honeymoon King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Honeymoon Two Room King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Steam room

Sports & Fitness

  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Alta Las Palomas Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 169 US$
📏 Distance to center 6.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 6.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International, SYQ

Location

Alto De Las Palomas, Sobre Carretera Vieja, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 1260
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Alto De Las Palomas, Sobre Carretera Vieja, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 1260
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Zoo
Herpetological Refuge Costa Rica
100 yd
Ceramica Las Palomas
100 yd
Restaurant
La Luz Restaurant & bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante Cebolla Verde
100 yd
Restaurant
Siwo
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante La Adelita
100 yd

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