Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

Set in the traditional Barrio Amon neighbourhood of San Jose, Hotel Santo Tomas offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by colourful flowers all year round. Free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast are provided. Rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have classic décor, with wooden floors, hanging plants and flowered bedding. All have free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with cable channels, and some have private balconies. An authentic Costa Rican breakfast is provided, and includes traditional Gallo Pinto, seasonal fruits, juices, toast and eggs cooked to order. A variety of restaurants can be found within a short walk of the hotel. Other facilities at the Santo Tomas include a gym, currency exchange and tour desk. Guests can visit the Jade Museum, Gold Museum and National Theatre, all within 4 blocks of the hotel. Hotel Santo Tomas is 9 km from Tobias Bolanos International Airport. Pacifico Central Beach is a 2-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in San José, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carol
Switzerland Switzerland
“Good, clean reasonably priced hotel in center. Coffee machine in lobby with espresso and cortado was a pleasant surprise.”
Lyndy65
France France
“I liked the style of the hotel, friendly staff, nice internal courtyard”
Isabelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything: location, comfort, staff. It was an oasis in SJ!!”
Tania
Denmark Denmark
“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is beautifully located in a charming historic building right in the heart of the city. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a room with a balcony, which was a lovely touch. The staff were...”
Rhiannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff, in a historic and characterful building. We were upgraded to a larger room with a balcony, which was great. Lovely breakfast”
Anthony
Canada Canada
“The rooms are fabulous. The breakfast experience was also pleasant.”
Aaron
Canada Canada
“The staff are friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable, breakfast was yummy and we enjoyed the proximity to parks and a grocery store. We'd stay here again.”
Nicole
Germany Germany
“Great location, everything is within walking distance. The hotel is beautifully designed and the breakfast is delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Marco. 😊”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An old hotel with original features but up to date facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location for centre of city but nice and quiet.”
Jim
Canada Canada
“location was great to downtown. restaraunt just down the street pool and hot tub are great. lots of places to sit and enjoy the place and our company”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$0.10 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Eggs • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
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House rules

Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For reservations of 4 room nights or more, a full prepayment is required and is non-refundable. The Credit Card will be charged at the time of booking, no refunds or changes accepted

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.