Hotel Bougainvillea is our “go to” lodge when we’re staying in San José. Why do our travellers simply love this place? It was a combination of features there that provide great benefits:
In a Quieter Nook
Located some seven kilometres from the city centre, Hotel Bougainvillea is in the Santo Tomas suburb nestled in the hills, a sufficient distance from the busier historic core. It’s quieter and one immediately feels one is in something of a retreat.
Located some seven kilometres from the city centre, Hotel Bougainvillea is in the Santo Tomas suburb nestled in the hills, a sufficient distance from the busier historic core. It’s quieter and one immediately feels one is in something of a retreat.
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Hotel Bougainvillea exterior
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Garden view room with a double bed
The Views
From the right vantage at the front of the lodge, you can see down towards the bottom of the Central Valley where San José proper lies and across to the valley’s south rim. It’s possible to have this view in from the rooms rightly designated ‘mountain view’ for that inspirational view. On the other hand, we also have access to the ‘garden view’ rooms, which have their own benefit…
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View from of Hotel Bougainvillea
The Gardens
The hotel has its own 10-acre botanical gardens with a variety of tropical plants interesting in and of themselves, and collectively creating a lush atmosphere. Among the many plants represented are seven colours of the namesake plant Bougainvillea.
The hotel received an award for best garden in Costa Rica by the country’s National Gardening Association!
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The Bird Life
Inviting as it is for human visitors, the lush atmosphere is also a haven for a variety of wonderful Costa Rican birds! In fact, this is the place where many of our first-time travellers to Costa Rica will see their “firsts” of many different birds. The proximity of birds also makes for fantastic photographic opportunities.
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The Lesson’s Motmot is among those birds seen on Hotel Bougainvillea’s beautiful grounds (Photo by Charles Sharp)
Testimonials from clients and leaders
"Hotel Bougainvillea’s 10-acre property is full of gardens and greenery, which attract lots of wildlife, including some Central Valley species that are difficult to see elsewhere on the trip."
"Pleased that we had extra days at the Bougainvillea Hotel to explore the gardens and check out San Jose."
"Love Costa Rican cuisine. Enjoyed excellent meals at Bougainvillea Hotel."
"Love Costa Rican cuisine. Enjoyed excellent meals at Bougainvillea Hotel."
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