Alta Las Palomas Hotel - San Jose (San Jose)
9.933053, -84.16746Overview
Boutique hotel with Tuscany-inspired architecture and San José valley views
Architecture & Design
Alta Las Palomas Hotel was designed by renowned architect Rolf Ruge, drawing inspiration from Tuscany and Provence. The hotel features high ceilings, arch-shaped wooden doors, and a layout that takes advantage of the valley views. Common areas include a garden with a giant guanacaste tree and a terrace overlooking San José.
Dining
La Luz Restaurant & Bar is rated among the best in San José and emphasizes local and organic ingredients sourced from the owner's farm. Guests can enjoy private dining in serene outdoor settings or in the main dining room with white tablecloths. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with offerings such as fresh fruit smoothies and specialty coffee.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers 24 rooms, including deluxe rooms with balconies and master suites with jacuzzi tubs. Each room has cable TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with two shower heads. Room 52 provides a valley view, while garden-view rooms open to the pool area.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Alta Las Palomas Hotel is 20 km from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 43 km from Poás Volcano National Park. A 1 km walk leads to an animal rehabilitation center with guided tours, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a short drive away. The hotel is in Santa Ana, a quiet suburb 10 minutes from Escazu and 20 minutes from central San José.
Wellness & Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical gardens. On-site spa treatments include full body massage, couples massage, and sauna and steam room access. Yoga classes and live music performances are scheduled regularly.
- Architecture: Tuscany-inspired design by architect Rolf Ruge
- Dining: La Luz Restaurant & Bar, rated among best in San José
- Rooms: 24 rooms with balconies and valley views
- Location: 20 km from airport, near Poás Volcano and animal rescue
- Wellness: Outdoor pool, spa, sauna, and yoga classes
- Sustainability: Organic ingredients from owner's farm
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Mountain view
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Shower
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Plunge pool
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Steam room
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- 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 centre
- 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 centre
- 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
Essential information about Alta Las Palomas Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 125 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 9.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tobias Bolanos International, SYQ |
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