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Want to play your luck in Costa Rica? Casinos, horse racing and dog racing are popular for travelers and locals alike to bet their odds and have a great time. Casinos are most popular in large cities and regions that are most frequently visited, and many are located within hotels or major resorts. There are about 40 different venues in 18 cities throughout the country, with the largest concentration near San Jose, where there are a whopping 18 casinos to play your cards right.

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What to expect at a casino

Casino gambling is legal in Costa Rica, but there are not too many located throughout the country. And casinos are much different than one may find in places like Las Vegas. Generally, a casino will have about six table games and 50 slot machines. The atmosphere is pretty quiet so people can focus on their games throughout the night, and sometimes background music is played softly, but not always. Casinos here are not jam-packed, so it is easy to walk around and explore the place. Additionally, many table games will be unmanned, and those that are will may not have many players.

Popular games

One of the most popular games at casinos in Costa Rica is 21, otherwise known as Rummy. This game is very similar to blackjack with a Tico twist on the rules you may be familiar with:

Similar to blackjack, your goal is to get to 21, or as close to 21 as possible without going over. Players first get two cards with face cards worth 10 and aces 11, and players may ask the dealer to increase their card count based on what is in front of them. Now, the Tico twist: If the first three cards are the same suit, three of a kind or a straight, the player has a rummy (similar to the popular game in America) and gets paid out double, unless the three cards add up to 21 then it usually pays 5 times your bet! The other rule is if a player gets 21 on deal and the dealer gets 21 with any amount of cards then it is a push.

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You'll find slot machines, table games and other traditional gambling options that you typically find in casinos, but you'll also find a couple of games that are native, including Caribbean stud poker or Tute as it is called in Costa Rica, pai gow poker, and rummy blackjack. Roulette is also popular, except in Costa Rica, numbers are pulled from a lottery tumbler instead of a roulette wheel.

If you'd like to make a weekend of slot machines and card tables, then you should probably have a home base in San Jose to make the most out of it. While the bright lights and vibrant casinos here are thrilling, they are much more laid back than those found in places like Las Vegas. No need to get dressed to the nine to have a great time here. Plus if you win it big, San Jose is home to outstanding nightlife that makes it easy to party well into the wee hours.

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Overview

The Hotel Palma Real is in San José, a quarter mile from La Sabana Park, home to the Costa Rica National Stadium. The hotel features a gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The modern, air-conditioned rooms feature hardwood floors, a TV and iPod docking station. There is a safe, minibar and coffee maker. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and slippers.

A free buffet breakfast is served in the Hotel Palma Real's restaurant. There is also a bar.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange is available. An airport shuttle service is available for an extra fee. San José Airport is 13.7 km away.

Rooms: 4

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Facilities of Palma Real Hotel and Casino

General

  • WiFi in all areas

Activities

  • Happy hour

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Snack bar
  • Kids' meals

Pool and Spa

  • Fitness center

Transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (free)

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  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Front Desk Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Newspapers
  • Express check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Tour desk
  • ATM on site
  • Concierge
  • Invoice provided

Common Areas

  • Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Casino
  • Kids' TV channels

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Business center
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  • Fax/Photocopying

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Designated smoking area

Safety & security

  • Safe
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers

Safety features

  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
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Cleanliness & disinfection

  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Food & drink safety

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Palma Real Hotel and Casino

These are general hotel policies for Palma Real Hotel and Casino. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

14:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

00:00 - 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!Up to three children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Up to three children from 6 to 13 year are charged USD 17 per night when using existing beds.

Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 5.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Accepted credit cards

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • American Express

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The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

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