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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in San José

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Waterslide
Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Room amenity
37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Property amenity
Waterslide

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is AED 274
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

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Original 1908 Economy Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original 1908 Economy Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs | Room amenity

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
Located close to National Center of Art and Culture and National Theater, Santo Tomas Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1908
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel Tomas
Santo Tomas Hotel
Tomas Hotel
Tomas Santo
Santo Tomas
Hotel Santo Tomas Costa Rica/San Jose

Frequently asked questions

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Santo Tomas Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Santo Tomas Hotel located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de la Cultura, National Center of Art and Culture, and National Theater. National Park and Jade Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 13 minutes.

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Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming old style Costa Rican hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, owner and his daughter gives a very nice welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful-the hotel, breakfast area, rooms and pool are so Clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a full week here and look forward to returning. Definitely 5 stars! Also conveniently located close to the mall and central market.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy and the gentleman checking us in was very pleasant and helpful. The rooms (we rented 3) had everything we needed and were very clean. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The outdoor facilities were beautiful and had a nice dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shabnam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice staff, very helpful .very clean rooms. Very central location, walking at night is not that safe. Towels were bit old. We will definitely stay there again if we go there. breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was private off the street . Marco ar reception was super helpful . Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel friendly helpfull staff Excellent location all the gems of San Jose In easy walking distance. Great stop on the way in or out of the country. Also a good base for day trips...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great spot, wish I could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

manton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the hotel's interesting atmosphere and the friendly staff. Its location was ideal, being close to both shopping and key landmarks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yarrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with a hot shower. Jacuzzi was so nice. Breakfast was wonderful. Staff is very nice. Definitely a great place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the features of this gorgeous hotel. The owner was super helpful and friendly. We were very pleased with our room amenities and the pool/spa area. Breakfast is a basic, but nourishing bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

It was pretty good for the price, jacuzzi was nice, room was clean. Location is close to down town area. Owner is very welcoming and nice. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Anything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the architecture of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking, kind and pleasant staff. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained hotel. Convenient to most attractions in San Jose. Extremely friendly and helpful owner and staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Overall, definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bfast at the pool area; helpful staff. Interesting and comfortable accommodations, although our room was on an air shaft. Area is dead at night and we were told to take a taxi anywhere. Cafe Rojo down the street great Vietnamese. Only uber eats if you arrive after 8:30.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel I've stayed a few times. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has light bright spacious rooms perfect for couples and solo travellers. Located in the middle of every place worth seeing in San Jose by foot. Good value too. Will be returning there before I leave Costa rica
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and well maintained plus a jacuzzi hot tub on site. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if needing a San Jose central location. Had to stay near Clinica Biblica Hospital so price was good and Staff and owner were beyond great. The particular area is conveniently close to SJ Centro and all that goes with that, the only negative is the issues that come with big Cities everywhere in the world. Sketchy at night, great in the daytime. Hotel had secure parking and great amenities for a comfortable stay. If coming from the warm beach areas, don't forget to pack warm clothes. 28c lows in Guancaste, 17c in San Jose. But the cool hot tub fixed that nicely!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. It's a hidden germ in the historic district. Staff is very accommodating specially the owner Tomas who is always around breakfast time to make sure everyone is okay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024