Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José's main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a beautifully converted Victorian mansion.
The 35 rooms are furnished in an old fashioned style with wrought-iron beds and rich damask fabrics in three jeweled color schemes — navy, burgundy and forest-green. The art and furnishings are handcrafted by Costa Rican artists and no two rooms are alike.
The Grano de Oro restaurant serves excellent Costa Rican and European cuisine though is on the more expensive side for Costa Rica and can seem quite formal. There are several good cheaper options within a five-minute walk away. Please ask at reception for details.
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Grano de Oro, San Jose
Tour ideas in San José & Central Valley
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hotel Grano de Oro as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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![Chayote Lodge, Llano Bonito]()
Chayote Lodge
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![Junior suite, Finca Rosa Blanca]()
Finca Rosa Blanca
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![Standard room, Hotel Presidente, San Jose]()
Hotel Presidente
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![The Alta Hotel, San José]()
The Alta Hotel
San José & Central Valley
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Café Britt Coffee Excursion ![Cafe Britt Coffee Show]()
Café Britt Coffee Excursion
Café Britt Coffee Excursion
Traditionally dressed guides will take you on an interactive tour around the six acres of coffee fields, tropical gardens and coffee processing facilities. The volcanic views from the plantation are spectacular along with those of the Central Valley.
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Pacuare River Rafting ![River-rafting, Costa RIca]()
Pacuare River Rafting
Pacuare River Rafting
This heart-thumping trip takes you along the Pacuare River's grade III and IV rapids, which wind their way through stunning virgin rainforest where a huge diversity of animals, birds and butterflies can be seen along the river's edge.
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Rain Forest Aerial Tram ![Howler monkey]()
Rain Forest Aerial Tram
Rain Forest Aerial Tram
The 2.6 km long ride lasts about 90 minutes and takes you on a fascinating journey through the canopy which is one of the most biologically diverse rainforests in Costa Rica.
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San José & Central Valley and nearby places
- El Silencio Lodge 25 miles away
- Turrialba 28 miles away
- San Ramón 28 miles away
- San Gerardo de Dota 33 miles away
- Central Pacific Coast 35 miles away
- Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 37 miles away
- Manuel Antonio 39 miles away
- Esterillos 40 miles away
- Dominical 50 miles away
- Monteverde Cloud Forest 52 miles away