Boutique Hotel in San José, Costa Rica — Rent the Entire Hotel
A fully restored 120-year-old hotel in Barrio Amón, downtown San José. 12 rooms, up to 20 guests, available as an entire-hotel rental — your own private boutique hotel in Costa Rica, 25 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO).
A Historic Boutique Hotel, Rented Entirely to Your Group
Hotel Majestad is a 12-room boutique hotel in Barrio Amón, San José’s historic downtown district. What makes us different is simple: we don’t split the hotel. When you book, the entire property becomes yours.
Think of it as having your own boutique hotel in Costa Rica for a few days. Every room. Every courtyard. Every garden, lounge, and terrace. A full hotel staff — not a housekeeper who drops by. No other guests arriving at check-in, sharing your breakfast, or walking past your family in the hallway.
This model works for travelers who want privacy and space without giving up hotel service. Families with enough people to fill the rooms. Groups of friends traveling together. Companies on a retreat. Couples planning a small wedding. And travelers who simply prefer not to share a hotel with strangers.
The Hotel Boutique
Twelve individually designed bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Configurations include king suites, queen rooms, and family setups that sleep three or four.
Accommodations at a glance:
- 12 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 20 guests comfortably
- Inner courtyard with garden
- Formal dining room (seats 20)
- Lounge with original fireplace
- Rooftop terrace with San José views
- Breakfast space with custom menus
- Two private on-site parking spots plus secure adjacent lots
Wi-Fi throughout, in-room safes, blackout curtains, and the calm that comes from meter-thick colonial walls.
Barrio Amón — Where the Hotel Sits
Barrio Amón is San José’s most protected historic district, designated as cultural heritage since the 1990s. The streets are tree-lined and safe, the blocks are walkable, and the neighborhood is full of early-1900s mansions converted into cafés, galleries, and embassies.
Walking from the hotel:
- 5 min to Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
- 5 min to Parque Morazán
- 7 min to Mercado Central
- 8 min to the Jade Museum and Gold Museum
- 10 min to Barrio Escalante’s restaurant district
Driving:
- 25 min to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- 45 min to Poás Volcano and the Central Valley cloud forests
- 2 hours to Jacó and Pacific coast beaches
- 3 hours to La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
The location works whether you want to stay put and enjoy downtown, or use the hotel as your San José anchor for day trips and excursions.
Who Books the Hotel
Because the whole hotel becomes yours, it tends to attract guests who value privacy and space over the standard hotel experience:
- Multi-generational family trips — grandparents, parents, kids, and in-laws each get their own room, with common spaces to gather
- Groups of friends traveling together — ski-trip-style logistics, hotel-level comfort
- Small corporate retreats — private meeting spaces, fiber Wi-Fi, group meals handled
- Couples planning small weddings — 10 to 20 guests, full hotel as venue and accommodation
- Wellness and yoga retreats — private courtyards, zero crossover with other guests
- Travelers who simply don’t want to share — honeymooners, privacy-minded guests, or anyone who wants a hotel to themselves
Hotel Majestad Rooms
12 Rooms, Up to 20 Guests — Total Privacy
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate retreat, a family reunion, or a yoga and wellness escape, Hotel Majestad provides the intimacy and exclusivity that shared hotels simply cannot offer.
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The entire hotel, just for you.
12 rooms, up to 20 guests. No shared spaces, no strangers. Book Hotel Majestad exclusively for your group in the heart of Barrio Amón, San José.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotel Majestad really a hotel?
Yes — a fully operational 12-room boutique hotel with on-site staff, daily breakfast, concierge, and all the services you’d expect. The difference is we rent it as a single unit to one group at a time, rather than room by room to strangers.
How many people can stay?
Up to 20 guests across 12 rooms, all with private bathrooms.
How far is the hotel from San José Airport?
25 minutes by car from SJO.
Can we host a wedding or retreat at the hotel?
Yes. Because the hotel is entirely yours when you book it, common areas can be used for ceremonies, meetings, receptions, yoga sessions, or group dinners.
Do you accept US dollars and international credit cards?
Yes — Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Costa Rica widely accepts US dollars.
Is Barrio Amón safe?
Yes. It’s a protected historic district and one of the safest neighborhoods in downtown San José, with 24/7 hotel security.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Quotes & Reservations
An entire boutique hotel, just for your group.
Hotel Majestad fits up to 20 guests across 12 rooms. When you book, you book the whole property — no strangers, no shared spaces, no compromises. Your private mansion in Barrio Amón, San José, for as long as you need it.