Hotel Vesuvio

3.5 star property
Family-friendly San José hotel in Carmen with free breakfast

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Porch
Garden
Property amenity
Down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Porch

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue 11, Street 13-15, Barrio Otoya, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 7 min walk
  • National Theater - 10 min walk
  • Central Park - 11 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 16 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 16 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elvis Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panaderia Colombiana Jary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza OK - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vesuvio

Family-friendly hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Vesuvio and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 parking

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

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
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Vesuvio
Hotel Vesuvio San Jose
Vesuvio Hotel
Vesuvio San Jose
Hotel Vesuvio Hotel
Hotel Vesuvio San José
Hotel Vesuvio Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Vesuvio pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel Vesuvio?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vesuvio?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Hotel Vesuvio?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Vesuvio provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Vesuvio located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Children's Museum, Mercado Central, and Morazan Park. Parque Espana and Templo de Música are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 16 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 18 minutes.

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Hotel Vesuvio Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nincy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in San José. Gallo pinto, fruir, and coffee for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Afordable and quiet option.
Quite area of San Jose. Everything within walking distance from Hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet-- plenty of hot water= dislike-- could not get over easy eggs on regular basis--fried not over easy. no AC-- ceiling fan only- good location walk-able-- 1900 C for 3 strips of bacon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

AG

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smell in the room was like dusty and old. Main gate closed at night so not easy to go out and going in. Breakfast is terrible, no fresh fruit. Internet connection was good, the room furniture was old but space ok The price was according to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just right
This place was awesome. We stayed in the end room, it had a patio that overlooked the kitchen. Loved the atmosphere and location. Breakfast was a nice bonus. Beds were a bit on the firm side and the building is older, but adequate. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a night!
It’s was good.....the breakfast was amazing....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff they were helpful when ever i needed something ,food was good..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DON'T TAKE THIS HOTEL! TOO UGLY TO TAKE PIC'S

8/10 Good

CLAUDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel bon rapport qualité/prix et bien situe
Arrivee tardive et très bon accueil. Hôtel bien situé avec parking fermé. Le centre ville est accessible à pied sans problème. Le confort de la chambre est moyen mais bon rapport qualité prix. Le petit dejeuner est correct avec à la demande œufs, riz, haricots rouges....fruits disponibles (banane, pastèque) pain, beurre, confiture et bien sûr café.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice Place. I would recommend.
First of all. Hotel staff is really nice. Front desk staff and the restaurant folks are great. Juan Carlos has been there a long time and very nice to talk to. He will call you to wake you up to remember breakfast. Breakfast is a nice typical Costa Rican breakfast. Juice / Coffee / Tea along with Rice and eggs. Does the trick. Room's are basic, but kept clean as you can for an older hotel. It is a smaller place and rooms are on two floors down two long hallways. So if you are sensitive to noise, make sure you have ear plugs. Pricing is very fair. I was traveling alone, but when I was there, most of the the other guests were traveling together from Europe. Great value for money. If you are not super sensitive to thin walls, all good. I would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien et economique pour la famille
Tres accueillant comme beaucoup des costa-ricains . toujours pret à rendre service sans etre interressé . Sympas avec les enfants. Les couleurs sont chouettes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

ann, montreal, Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé
La localisation de l'hôtel est très bien. Nous sommes partis à pied pour visiter la ville. Le personnel de l'hôtel était tres gentil et nous a aidé à Planifier notre trajet pour visiter ce que nous voulions voir. L'hôtel est vieux et notre chambre était vraiment laide sans charme.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodating friendly staff in a safe environment . Juan Carlos prepared fine meals both for Breakfast and specifically dinner
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable Basic Hotel
Basic hotel room , good for a economical stay in San Jose
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good little hotel
The staff is great. The restaurant is very good, chef is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
cheap and comforts.
We chose this hotel because we needed a cheap hotel for 1 night before we drove to our vacation house. Our expectations were low due to the price( $70 for a family of 5). I was pleasantly surprised with the room and the friendly staff. The breakfast was decent and also included cooked to order eggs. This is not a Marriott but it is a decent hotel for the price if your stick in San Jose for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall pretty good! The $40 deposit for the TV remote was strange and unsettling. If I was going to steal a TV remote, why not just steal the flatscreen TV that went with it and wasn't even bolted down to anything?
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Utmärk service av personalen, frukost ok ,nära till stan för shopping, nära till restauranger/barer
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

suec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe hotel near Central San Jose
Reception was amazing- thoughtful and helpful. It was welcoming and safe. Hotel was about a 20 minute walk to anything and everything of interest in San Jose. And we felt safe doing it (single mom with 3 kids aged 9, 7 and 5). Lots of food choices nearby. Hotel also has restaurant, but it was pricey and limited in its Costa Rican food. Definitely recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cocinero SIN VERGUENZA
empecemos porque el cocinero/mesero del restaurante me robo el celular, digo me robo porque el era el único limpiando mesas y nosotros fuimos los únicos en bajar a desayunar a esa hora. Salimos del restaurante y el cerro la puerta pues ya no había nadie para desayunar. caminé hacia el zoologico 6 cuadras y al querer tomar la 1ra foto (no traia el celular) regresamos y continuaba cerrado, se comunicaron con el y de una vez dijo el traia el telefono con el y se lo llevó al salir jajajaj si que se fijo bien,ademas que le deje propina y todo se quedo con mi celular (lo que mas me pesa son los contactos que aun no tenia respaldados) un celular se repone pero conseguir los contactos es difícil. El hotel es un poco incomodo desde su ubicación hasta la molestia de escuchar los pasos de las personas al caminar por el tambo, pero que puede pedir uno por el precio que cobran (en el momento crei que era la mejor opción por el precio, pero al perder mi celular de esa manera tan absurda (cosas de minutos) ya me salio como si hubiese comprado una habitación en Hilton. De ahi el dicho que LO BARATO SALE CARO. Si se quedan ahí cuiden sus pertenecías, sobre todo en el restaurante.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and Spacious
Very helpful and pleasant staff. Very safe hotel. Rooms are quite spacious for location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable shuttle service from the airport. Cheaper than a cab I think. Wifi connection was good. Could hear trains early in the morning but overall not too bad