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Hotel de La Cuesta

3.0 star property
San José hotel in Carmen with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Living room
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property

Hotel San José

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Room service
6.8 out of 10, (6)
The price is AED 112
AED 127 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 January 2025
Hotel San José

About the neighborhood

Map
Ave 1, Calles 11 y 15, 50m oeste del costado sur de TSE, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 6 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Miel Garage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maza Bistró - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel de La Cuesta

Hotel near Sabana Park
An airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel de La Cuesta. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel de La Cuesta have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 6 per night)
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 12 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 6 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 12 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta
Hotel de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel Cuesta San Jose
Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel
Hotel de La Cuesta San José
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel de La Cuesta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Self parking is available for USD 6 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel de La Cuesta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel de La Cuesta located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Parque Espana, and Casa Amarilla. National Park and Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 8 minutes.

Hotel de La Cuesta Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 49 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I made a mistake in an earlier review that was meant for Hotel de la Cuesta and not Casa Makiki. My stays at Makiki all were good and I was sad to see the hotel close in Alejuela. My earlier review is about my stay at La Cuesta where I was charged additionally because I had a service animal (unlawful), and then I was not provided proper bedding and had to use my clothing from my suitcase to stay warm at night. Hotel de La Cuesta, despite the very friendly staff was a very uncomfortable stay after they charged me extra to clean a blanket because of my short-haired service dog, and also provided thread-bare sheets and no blanket afterward despite wanting to charge me to clean the blanket due to my ESA. My dog and I have stayed in multiple countries and in upscale hotels and not once has there every been a complaint about his shedding, or a response to "take away" bedding.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
5 nights -1 Person The Hotel is Very inexpensive $10-$20 a night You get Exactly what you Pay for. I had the Deluxe room, Private Shower / Toilet They did not change the bed sheets When I requested, The Pillow covers looked clean, (They were Blue in Color) The Pillows looked very Old and Yellow, There are 3-4 Receptionists, all Men They are all Very Friendly and Helpful I had a King size bed that took up the whole room, No where to put things anywhere, The King Bed Frame was very well built and solid but it looked like it was falling apart, shower head Water is Cold With no Hot water There is no A/C in the Room I slept ok with out it 1 towel per person
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for central area. Friendly helpful staff. Large, furnished
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wasn't what I booked, there was a problem with my room and they gave me other different than what I was paying for, it was a cheaper room and they only give back (in money) about 1/4 of what I paid even when I never got to sleep in the room I booked
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warning for no hot water would have been helpful
The location was very handy, and the staff helpful. No power point in the room was an inconvenience, but it was possible to plug in in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't expect anything fancy
This was about as barebones as it could be, even more so than I was led to believe on Expedia. We arrived later than expected and San Jose is dangerous at night, which is a major problem considering the addresses Expedia provides are inconsistent and inaccurate. If we didn't have a competent Uber driver, we wouldn't have found the place; beyond that, the reception was almost closed for the night, which would've left us stranded in the streets. Luckily, we got a bed. Which is about all there is to this place. There isn't even really breakfast, just bread and cereal (if everyone else hasn't eaten it first). I don't ever plan to go back, unless this place can be turned around to reach its potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good if you need to sleep in the pure center
I choose because i need stay in the center in pure mourning. I dont care that the room are not ready and the change me the room only important to write that its a hostel all irganize and looks like a hostel and they need to sell this like that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Erin, Costa Rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse hotel I have been in in all of Costa Rica.
After a 14 hour bus trip, we arrived in San Jose to stay for 2 days prior to returning to our home in Jaco Costa Rica and at 8pm, when check in is at 3, the room was dirty and bed was unmaid and smelled like sex. We had to wait for another room by the man that was working who was very rude also. He failed to show us where the bathroom was located or give us keys. The new room had a broken fan, dead bugs on the bed and dirty sheets. In the middle of the night, the slats on the bed broke and I fell to the floor and hurt my back We decided to stay because I had an appointment with the US Embassy at 11 am the next and my 8 year old was tired. The next day we were offered a better room with private bathroom so we packed our bags then were told nope that room was not available but were moved to another room. The new room was smaller, no fan, no tv and again no keys were given to us. There was no hot water in either shower and one bathroom was out of order. I was offered a discount and refund and have yet to receive either and spent the entire day in bed with a hurt back. There are 3 of us but we were offered only 2 plates of lunch. The staff is rude and the owner is rude also. I do not like to complain and would not if he would have addressed the issues but instead he has done absolutely nothig to rectify the issue he honestly only insulted my intelligence and made the situation worse by moving us to a different room that was worse than the first 2. I am requesting a full refund!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ryan , Turks and Caicos Islands

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location.
Excellent location and price for those on a budget. When I made the booking it said the place was a hotel and in fact it was a hostel...if I had known it was a hostel I would not have booked. However, the place is in an excellent location, a lot of restaurants, museums etc. Perfect for the budget traveller or student.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super noisy and not cleanliness and thin walls so you dont feel any privacy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Pension De La Cuesta Review
The room was dirty, had bugs. I almost had to leave most of my clothes there due to the insects getting to them. The toilet did not work most of the time. I thought I was getting a room with a private bathroom and when I got there that was not the case. The bathrooms were very dirty. The staff was cool and helpful, just about everyone spoke good English. The walls were thin so it was a problem when I tried to pack and some woman with a baby knocked on my door and complained that she could not get any sleep because she could hear me walking back and forth and the sound of the T.V. Booking said that it was free breakfast however on the second day they gave us bread and jam and told us to make our own breakfast. Most of the dishes and silverware were not properly cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Carlos, Panama City, Panama

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Description did not match what we got
Most of the hotels or hostels in San Jose clearly describe whether you're getting a bad in a dorm room or a room. This is not the case with La Cuesta. I was looking for a last minute room for 3 people, and thought this was a private room with no bathroom ensuite, which we were fine with. Once we got there, we were told we were only getting enough beds for the 3 of us in a dorm room. If I had known this, I'd have probably looked for another option. This is what I booked. Notice that I didn't ask for two double beds, it was the option that I was offered when I searched for a room for 3 adults, and it doesn't say anywhere that these are just beds or a dorm room, which was clearly marked in other lodging options. Guests 3 adults Room Room - Breakfast included Share Bathroom Included amenities Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet Room requests 2 double beds Non-smoking room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.
We booked the hotel as a couple but had to stay in bunk beds. The lobby smelled cigarettes. Towels looked like rags. We had to sleep dressed. Breakfast was a joke. Camomile tea and piece of bread? I would rate it as 2/5 if I booked it alone as a hostel. As a hotel, it's 0.5 out of 5. Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far the worst hostel I stayed in Costa Rica. The guy in charge of the establishment was not helpful in answering our questions and seemed unaware about the city. Our double room was small and had only a very small window looking at the corridor. The bed, which was extremely old and uncomfortable, broke in the middle of the night.

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Hi Flutin but sufficient.
Its kinda outdated and janky. Everything is old .. but its cheap. And tho its old stuff. Its clean. Not like NEW STUFF Clean ... Like grandmas clean. If your high flu tin its not for you. But it served its purpose. Service was great.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was fine, nothing spectacular. The hot water didn't work in the shower. The common space was utilized by many guests so this could be good if your looking to meet people. I was in a room with three beds so it could work if your traveling as a group. Other than the hot water I don't have any complaints. It's not a luxury hotel but it's comfortable.

2/10 Terrible

WILHELMINA, PONGOLA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3RD CLASS HOSTEL NOT A HOTEL!!!!!!!!!
It is not my first time that I made a booking through you but the first time I MUST complain. IT IS NOT A HOTEL IT IS A HOSTEL!!!! TAKE IT OF YOUR HOTEL.COM LIST!!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME SO THAT I CAN SHOW YOU PICTURES WHAT OUR DELUXE PRIVATE BEDROOM BREAKFAST INCLUDED LOOKED LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Lori, Northern California

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not stay at this hotel again.
We arrived close to midnight at the hotel after our plane arrived in Costa Rica. No soap or shampoo is provided by the hotel for shower. Eight people were in our party. Some of the sheets did not seem clean; most of us slept in our street clothes. Bathroom sink did not have hot water, only cold. We did not partake of the continental breakfast as we saw some ants on the table with the food.

2/10 Terrible

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

carlos gerardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caro para lo que ofrece
Lo único bueno es la ubicación, los colchones feos, toallas feas y rotas, nunca hacen la limpieza, creo es el peor hotel donde me he hospedado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

mayra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general no me gusto no tienen estacionamiento cuarto sin baño y que lastima que no se me ocurrió tomar fotos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mi estancia
El hotel está cerca del centro, es lindo es lugar cito pero no se si sea frecuente la falta de agua caliente, estuve 4 días y nunca hubo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018