Hotel La Amistad, San Jose (San Jose)
About the Hotel
Rooms and Rates
Hotel La Amistad, a renovated 1920's era mansion, offers rooms with a bed and breakfast feel. Each air-conditioned room features free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, and amenities including free toiletries, an AM/FM alarm clock, and a flat-screen TV. Room options include: Queen Rooms ($39 per night) come with queen-size or larger beds with memory foam mattresses, a mini-refrigerator, free local calls, and free cable TV; King Rooms ($59 per night) provide similar amenities; Suites ($79 per night) offer king-sized beds with memory foam mattresses, a 30-inch flat-screen television, and a two-person, 28-jet Jacuzzi spa; Penthouses ($119 per night) include options with 2-person, 28-jet Jacuzzi spas and a personal dry sauna. One penthouse features a private loft with a large living room. Another penthouse (311) includes a full kitchen, bar, and living room. The top floor penthouse has a spacious balcony with views of San Jose and the Central Valley.
Dining Options
Hotel La Amistad provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. An American breakfast is available daily. Drinks include beer, wine, well drinks, and a 50 percent discount on top-shelf liquor at the bar.
Leisure Activities
Guests can enjoy a one-day boat tour to Isla Tortuga or Punta Coral, known as the Pacific Island Cruise or the Calypso Island Cruise, departing daily from Puntarenas. The tour includes cruising the Gulf of Nicoya, with possible sightings of porpoises, dolphins, sea turtles, and aquatic birds. Activities include sunbathing, volleyball, kayaking, and bird watching. Other tours include: ATV tours on 60,000 acres of private property, a day trip to Volcan Arenal La Fortuna to experience hot springs, sport fishing at Herradura Beach, and a tour of the Coffee House, Poas Volcano, and La Paz Gardens. Additional activities include canopy tours at Jaco Beach and visits to the Orosi Valley and Volcan Irazu.
Location and Transportation
Hotel La Amistad is 15 km from Tobías Bolaños International Airport (9 km from the hotel). Nearby landmarks include Plaza de la Libertad Electoral (0.5 km), National Theatre of Costa Rica (1.5 km), Central Park (1.5 km), Plaza de La Cultura (1.5 km), Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose (1.5 km), Parque Nacional (1 km), Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture (1 km), Church of Our Lady of La Soledad (1 km), and Jade Museum (1 km).
Hotel Services
Hotel La Amistad provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a laundry service and business facilities, such as fax and photocopying. All hotel guests receive free laundry service. Tropical Bungee offers bungee jumping with transportation from San Jose. ATV tours are conducted on private property with bilingual guides. Additionally, Hotel La Amistad, bar and restaurant will close on April 12th for the Easter break in Costa Rica.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock