Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 bars/lounges, near Sabana Park

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Living area | Flat-screen TV
At Taormina Hotel and Casino, experience the vibrant energy of Carmen with a stay that includes a 24-hour gym, Italian cuisine at Il Gattopardo restaurant, and high-stakes fun at the casino. Enjoy luxurious relaxation with an onsite spa offering hot stone massages and body scrubs. Plus, take advantage of amenities like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, valet parking for your convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Casino
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$126 nightly
The total price is $143
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 28 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 26 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 15 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 15 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Taormina Hotel and Casino features a casino and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology, and Italian cuisine is served at Eleven Avenue, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • 6 casino gaming tables
  • 55 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 45
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Aman Massage has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Eleven Avenue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Taormina Hotel and Casino offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Taormina Hotel and Casino does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yes, the 1292 square-foot casino features 55 slot machines and 6 gaming tables.

What is there to do at Taormina Hotel and Casino and nearby?

Taormina Hotel and Casino has 3 bars and a casino, as well as a spa and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Taormina Hotel and Casino ?

Yes, Eleven Avenue offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Taormina Hotel and Casino like?

Taormina Hotel and Casino is in Carmen, a short 4-minute walk from Morazan Park and 8 minutes' walk from Plaza de la Cultura.

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Fresh and abundant breakfast with attentive staff was a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

4/10

It was a pleasurable experience until I seen an extra $20.55 charge to my bank account that was not approved by me and I have no idea what it is for.
1-night trip

8/10

It was a great location to ships and restaurants.
2-night trip

8/10

A nice hotel but one that is designed for children
1-night trip

10/10

Nice stay
4-night trip

10/10

It’s a great hotel for what it is would stay there again had lots of fun staff is great
3-night trip

10/10

Nice place will come again
1-night trip

10/10

Front desk staff are excellent.
5-night trip

10/10

Great place!!! Staff was amazing!! Food was great!! Everything was perfect for my stay
1-night trip

10/10

I like the hotel and friendly staff

10/10

courteous staff, comfortable rooms, nice casino, secure.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
5-night trip

10/10

Convenient , rooms are insulated well from sounds from the bar / casino downstairs
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel was clean and the staff was great. I plan on staying at this hotel again in the near future.
7-night trip

10/10

Had a great time!!! The food was great and the staff was very friendly
1-night trip

10/10

It's a beautiful hotel casino. The staff are amazing and they keep improving the facility. A very friendly place to go.
2-night trip

8/10

Nice stay for a weekend stay
3-night trip

10/10

Breakfast was very good
4-night trip

10/10

Place was nice and great for single guys.
3-night trip

10/10

Nice people always helpful!
13-night trip

10/10

I like the security and guest service
3-night trip

10/10

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

Place was very good. Away from site seeing but overall very goof
2-night trip

8/10

The experience was worth its cost.
5-night trip

10/10

Great service. Nice property. Good in restaurant on property was very good.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip