Best hotels in San José, ranked by corrected score

Best hotels in San José, ranked by corrected scoreThe best-scored hotel in San José is The Retreat Costa Rica: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms) on our corrected 0-5 score, from $555 a night. Next are Nayara Springs (4.4) and Crocs Resort And Casino (4.2). We score 88 hotels in San José, Costa Rica. Their platform ratings (normalised to 0-5) average 3.8; after correction the average is 3.4, and 7 rest on solid evidence. Best at or under the typical price here ($226 a night): Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares, 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $169.Best hotels in San José, ranked

The Retreat Costa Rica, San José: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $555 a night. The Retreat Costa Rica is an adults-only wellness retreat located in the hills of Atenas on a 50-acre quartz mountain.

Nayara Springs, San José: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Nayara Springs is an adults-only resort located in the rainforest foothills near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Crocs Resort And Casino, San José: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $225 a night. Crocs Resort And Casino is a 17-storey oceanfront hotel situated on the quieter side of Jacó Beach in Costa Rica.

Peace Lodge, San José: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $845 a night. Peace Lodge is an 18-room boutique hotel situated within the La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park in Vara Blanca, Costa Rica.

The Springs Resort And Spa At Arenal, San José: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $1,017 a night. The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is a luxury hotel situated in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica.

Pacuare Lodge by Boena, San José: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $705 a night. Pacuare Lodge by Boena is an eco-hotel located in the Bajo Tigre area of Limon Province, near Siquirres.

Nayara Gardens, San José: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $958 a night. Nayara Gardens is a luxury resort situated in the Arenal region near Arenal Volcano National Park.

Gaia Hotel And Reserve, San José: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $365 a night. Gaia Hotel And Reserve is a five-star boutique property situated on a hilltop in Manuel Antonio.

Hotel Belmar, San José: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $386 a night. Hotel Belmar is a family-owned boutique property situated in the Monteverde cloud forest within the Tilaran Mountains.

Villa Blanca Cloud Frst Hotel & Ntre Rsrv, San José: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Located near San Ramón within the Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Retreat sits on 75 acres of cultivated land.

Tortuga Lodge, San José: 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $439 a night. Tortuga Lodge is a riverside eco-lodge situated on the banks of the Tortuguero River within the Tortuguero National Park region.

Quelitales Quelitales Parasiso S.A, San José: 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Quelitales is an upscale boutique hotel situated in the mountains near Cachi within the Orosi Valley.

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites And Spa, San José: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $386 a night. Located in La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano National Park, Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites And Spa occupies 27 acres of hilly terrain featuring streams and gardens.

Oxygen Jungle Villas And Spa, San José: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $469 a night. Oxygen Jungle Villas And Spa is an adults-only boutique hotel located in the Uvita rainforest near Playa Hermosa Beach.

Hotel Lia, San José: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $255 a night. Hotel Lia is an adults-only boutique hotel situated on the black-sand shores of Jaco Beach in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belen, San José: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $369 a night. Located on a former 30-acre coffee plantation, this resort sits near Central Park and the Museum of Costa Rican Art in San José.

Residence Inn Escazu Marriott, San José: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $292 a night. Residence Inn Escazu Marriott is a contemporary hotel situated in the Avenida Escazu commercial district of San Rafael.

Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares, San José: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $169 a night. Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares is a modern, smoke-free hotel situated within the Momentum Shopping Center in the Curridabat district.

Apartotel La Sabana, San José: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Apartotel La Sabana is a four-star property located in the Mata Redonda neighbourhood of San José.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cariari Sjo, San José: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $190 a night. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cariari Sjo is a three-star hotel situated on the Pan American Highway in San José.

Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda Costa Rica, San José: 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $296 a night. Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda is a luxury hotel situated on the banks of the Tárcoles River.

Ac Hotel San Jose Airport Belen, San José: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Located in Belén, Heredia, this design-led hotel sits near Juan Santamaría International Airport and Multiplaza Mall Escazu.

Intercontinental Costa Rica, San José: 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). The Intercontinental Costa Rica is a five-story luxury hotel situated in the Escazú district.

Courtyard Escazu Marriott, San José: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $177 a night. Courtyard Escazu Marriott is a modern hotel located in the Escazú district of San José.