Hotel Alta las Palomas

Hotel Alta Las Palomas, on the hills between Escazú and Santa Ana

Alta Las Palomas sits on the hills between Escazú and Santa Ana, looking out over the Santa Ana valley. It is a boutique hotel in hilltop gardens, close to the city but high enough to feel the breeze, with sunsets over the valley and the lights of San José at night.

It is one of our team's favourites near San José, for couples and anyone who wants their first or last night in Costa Rica to feel like part of the holiday.

Why we choose it

• The view over the valley. The Deluxe Valley View rooms have a balcony facing the sunset, and the Granada Suite looks over the valley too.
• Romance near the city. The Romantic Suite has its own jacuzzi, a good choice for a honeymoon's first night.
• A real hotel, not a block. Each room type has its own character, from the Fountain Room to the Grand Suite, set among landscaped gardens.

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Rooms and views

The rooms run from the Fountain Room, with a king bed and a view of the fountain, and the Deluxe Garden View with a terrace, to the Deluxe Valley View with a balcony, a king or two queens, and the sunset. The Granada Suite, styled after Al Andaluz, looks over the valley, and the Romantic Suite with Jacuzzi and the Grand Suite add more space.

Rooms have a TV, wifi, a phone, a safe and a hair dryer, and some have a private jacuzzi.

On the property

La Luz Restaurant serves meals with the valley in front of you, and the bar and lounge are there for an evening drink. There is a tiled pool for lounging under the palms, a sauna, and gardens to walk in. The hotel can also arrange cultural experiences and a visit to a local farm about 10 minutes away.

Location and getting there

Escazú and Santa Ana are a short drive away, with plenty of restaurants and shops, and San José is close for a city day. The airport and the highway to the Pacific are easy to reach, which makes Alta a smooth start or end to a trip. Read more about Escazú.

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