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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel in San José with full-service spa and casino

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is Rp2.235.465
Rp3.180.984 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 3.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Muro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a casino and dry cleaning/laundry services. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 6 casino gaming tables, 55 slot machines and a casino VIP room. Indulge in a body scrub, a sports massage and reflexology at Aman Massage, the on-site spa. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Eleven Avenue, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as 3 bars and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, a ballroom and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

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Rp3.632.879 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Gioconda House B&B
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Frequently asked questions

Is Taormina Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taormina Hotel and Casino on 14 Apr 2025 start from Rp2.235.465, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taormina Hotel and Casino located?

Located in Carmen, this spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Morazan Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sabana Park. Parque Espana and Casa Amarilla are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 15 minutes.

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 749 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Duane

It was a great location to ships and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

A nice hotel but one that is designed for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Front desk staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osmar

Great hotel
It’s a great hotel for what it is would stay there again had lots of fun staff is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Great place!!! Staff was amazing!! Food was great!! Everything was perfect for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Convenient , rooms are insulated well from sounds from the bar / casino downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

faisal

Nice place will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

I like the hotel and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Had a great time!!! The food was great and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted

It's a beautiful hotel casino. The staff are amazing and they keep improving the facility. A very friendly place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great food and fun atmosphere!
Fun place great service. I really enjoyed the tours and the casino. The location is perfect and lot of activities and fun places to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

courteous staff, comfortable rooms, nice casino, secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

The hotel was clean and the staff was great. I plan on staying at this hotel again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Nice people always helpful!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

I like the security and guest service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

The experience was worth its cost.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Breakfast was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

visiting friends
Nice stay for a weekend stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Place was nice and great for single guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willy

All staff in this property was very helpful and friendly. Place is centrally located and hotel has three bars and two restaurants and casino if don’t feel like going away from hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

I have stayed at Taormina several times, and I can't wait for my next trip. The staff is so friendly and they are always looking to improve the property and improve the guest experience. This was one of my best stays yet. *note: this is an adults only property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SubbaRao

Place was very good. Away from site seeing but overall very goof
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Great service. Nice property. Good in restaurant on property was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Restaurant was good and available late night too. Made the stay so much better. Service overall was great. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023