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Hotel El Portico

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Braulio Carrillo National Park

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Exterior
Point of interest
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
4 Km este del Cruce de Barva Birri, San Jose De La Montana, Heredia
  • Oxígeno Human Playground
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Barva Volcano
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Romantic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Jose De La Montana

At Hotel El Portico, you'll be 9.6 km (5.9 mi) from Braulio Carrillo National Park and 10.7 km (6.7 mi) from Barva Volcano. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a hot tub and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class San Jose De La Montana hotel, you'll be 12.7 km (7.9 mi) from Oxígeno Human Playground and 31.4 km (19.5 mi) from Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 18 min drive
  • Barva Volcano - 21 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 27 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 30 min drive
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 14 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Reina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tipico La Pollera - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cabaña Bar Bosque de la Hoja - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Herradura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Lluna de Valencia - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Portico

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Braulio Carrillo National Park
Hotel El Portico offers its guests an indoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Hotel El Portico also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San Jose De La Montana hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Portico offers 15 accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This San Jose De La Montana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Portico

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Portico San Jose De La Montana
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel El Portico?

Yep, Hotel El Portico has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Portico?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Portico on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$125.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel El Portico have a pool?

Hotel El Portico has an indoor pool.

What makes Hotel El Portico a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private plunge pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Portico.

Is Hotel El Portico family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area and an indoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel El Portico is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel El Portico?

No, but there are private pools and private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel El Portico serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Portico?

No, Hotel El Portico does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Portico?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel El Portico's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Portico?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Portico?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Portico Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 47 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heiner Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yohandris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place..!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito Challet. SILENCIO Y PAZ. Buen clima . Volveremos . Limpio. Personal muy atento
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent the worse night at this hotel!!!! A romantic night end up with allergies in a dirty room. Bedding was horrible and I’m not sure it was clean. The mattress was very old and worn out. The bathroom wasn’t any better, flushing handle was broken, I had to remove the lid of the tank to pull the chain to flush it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dusty and dirty. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
JUNGLE STAY
This hotel is in the Jungle and high in the Mountains by a non active volcano. Far away from alot of activities and resturants. They have a resturant in Hotel but if you want some fast food, have to go into town which is far to get it. relaxation and quite you will find here, no ocean is near. A MUST IS TO RENT A CAR WITH A GPS.

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Family staff, great food & location
Owned & run by a family; very personalized & caring; food was delicious; very close to rain forests and volcanos; had path, on property, to waterfall, and saw sloths and orchids; fantastic view from upper level; rooms basic but clean. Hotel was away from the bustle of San Jose, so in quiet area, yet close enough to grocery stores and gas stations. We would definitely return there; very reasonable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Had a great trip! Thank you
We went as a couple for a relaxing and yet exciting vacation and that's exactly what we got! The rooms were great, the view was awesome, and the friendly staff was amazing. I would definitely go back and stay! The hotel was very clean and staff was so helpful in finding things to visit and transportation to get there. Any where you want to go they can set it up. Had a blast and couldn't have wanted a better place to stay! Thanks again!

8/10 Good

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zona preciosa, hotel agradable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar fue muy bonito, nada más que no había agua caliente y nunca logramos conectarnos a la red de wifi entonces no tuvimos internet. La comida del desayuno estuvo bien pero tampoco fue increíble. El salchichón estaba feo. Pero lo demás estuvo bien.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

MARCO

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
BELLO LUGAR CON FALTA DE AMOR POR SU PROPIETARIO
El lugar está falta de mantenimiento, sucio hasta debajo de la cama, es muy lindo, falta de amor departe del propietario ya que se presta porque es muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy mala experiencia
Muy mala experiencia, ademas de carisimo. Pagamos $107, esperando una habitación "exclusiva", como la anuncian, y lo que encontramos fue una habitación prácticamente en estado de abandono. Telas de arañas por todo lado, una caja usada de preservativos debajo de la cama, ropa de cama con olor a humedad, y como si fuera poco, no nos pudimos bañar porque no llega casi nada de agua a la ducha ni al inodoro. Muy mala experiencia, ademas de cara
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limpieza instalaciones
La limpieza en general era mala, telas de araña en la paredes y en las ventanas, la chimenea no encendió, el agua caliente no funcionó, la ropa de cama no era la mejor, cosas positivas el desayuno estaba rico
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pesimo
Pesimo el peor hotel en que me he hospedado. Mal servicio. Nunca volveria ni lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel en decadencia, habitación muy sucia, llena de telas de araña, cortina de la ducha llenas de hongos. Comida de mala calidad excepto el desayuno, que fue lo único rescatable del hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Donde se encuentra ubicado en hotel es increíble, el ambiente rústico es genial y el contacto con la naturaleza. Por otro lado, es importante que las habitaciones estén bien limpias, incluyendo la ropa de cama, debido a que sentimos mucho polvo y olores de humedad en las sábanas. Pero en general la estadía estuvo bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es decepcionante que las fotografias muestren lo que ya no es el hotel la piscina no tiene mantenimiento super sucia y con una nata y la limpieza de la habitaciones con telas de araña por todo lado aparte de arañas muertas. Duran una eternidad para servir la comida. No hay agua caliente xq es de gas el calentador y ni funcionaba.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Eric Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En abandono total
El hotel está en estado caótico, la piscina está abandonada, el área común se ve sucio, desordenado, la habitación mal iluminada, fugas de agua, ducha en mal estado, pocos y en mal estado los Tomás corriente...En fin, en abandono total.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service
De inicio quisieron cambiar las condiciones, no lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Nice and spacious cabins, hot shower, good breakfast. Very quiet, shops half an hour walk, easy access to National Park and volcano if open. Safety protocols strictly enforced including temperature check at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Yerling

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
estadia
El exterior es lindo pero esta muy descuidado, el sácate muy alto, la piscina esta en des uso y el área en general esta descuidada y tiene mal olor, la habitación tenia no estaba en perfectas condiciones, pero era funcional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020