The Best Beach Hotels in San José

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in San José

San José can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in San José, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in San José for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of San José's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in San José for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in San José.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel & Spa La Posada De Paco Only Adults

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San José
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Avenida San Jose 12, San José, Hotel & Spa La Posada De Paco Only Adults has great rooms from $125 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this beach hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Cortijo El Sotillo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Cortijo El Sotillo which has nice rooms starting at $120. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera Entrada San José s/n, San José. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, free parking, a pool table, and kids meals which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned


Pension Aloha

Guest House with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Pension Aloha to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $88. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Cala Higuera, s/n. You'll also find hiking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


Hostal El Dorado Cabo de Gata

Hostel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $126, Hostal El Dorado Cabo de Gata, at Cmno de Aguamarina s/n, San José provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hostal Las Gaviotas San Jose

Inn with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Hostal Las Gaviotas San Jose has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $97 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Entrada 8, San José. Furthermore, it also offers a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Hotel MC San Jose

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Hotel MC San Jose is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $128, and it's located at Calle El Faro nº 2, San José. We also love the child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Santuario San Jose

Guest House with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Santuario San Jose because it has great rooms that start at $125. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and a game room, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Camino de Calahiguera s/n, San José. Only 0.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Adults only


Dona Pakyta

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in San José

Dona Pakyta offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $171 (before taxes). It's located at Crta Entrada a San Jose s/n and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers kids meals, horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hostal Puerto Genoves

Guest House with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Balandro, 15, Hostal Puerto Genoves has great rooms from $77 (before taxes). It offers room service, scuba diving, hiking, free parking, and table tennis. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a playground, and diving which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Table tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Hotel-Apartamento Carolina y Vanessa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel-Apartamento Carolina y Vanessa which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avda de San José, 18. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0.1 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Mojacar, Carboneras, Roquetas de Mar, and Águilas.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San José, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San José or Best Hotels for One Night in San José.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in San José?

San José Average Beach Hotel Price
$108

Travelers to San José will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 13 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $108. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San José.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $140
  • 2-star hotels: $98


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