The best hotel pools in San José.

One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.

Checked: 2026-11-04

Best pool in the city: Studio Hotel Boutique. Rooftop pool with a bar, next to a gym, at a 5-star boutique hotel.

LuxuryBest pool in the city
Studio Hotel Boutique, San JoséCity photo

Studio Hotel Boutique

★★★★★ · San José

Rooftop pool beside the Sky Bar, with a gym in the hotel. The hotel is rated 5 stars.

Pool
Rooftop · Outdoor
Extras
Sky Bar · Gym
Mid-range
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica, San JoséCity photo

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

★★★★ · San José

Rooftop swimming pool at a 4-star hotel in San José.

Pool
Rooftop

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: trivago.com
Budget
Hotel Colonial, San JoséCity photo

Hotel Colonial

★★★ · San José

Courtyard swimming pool at a 3-star hotel near the National Museum.

Pool
Outdoor

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: trivago.com
How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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