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Super Mercado Mas por Menos, 350 mts. Este, 25 mts. Sur y 250 mts. Este., 10901 San José, Costa Rica

#15 of 116 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay in San José.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night

    Compared to the standard of Costa Rica, San José is much cheaper and better value for money. This was a comfortable place, clean and with friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A wonderful place to stay, I come every year, the rooms are luxurious and spacious and the staff is kind and wonderful. Lua

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    9.0
    Happy with our stay. Would visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area looked like it had been neglected for a while (i.e. chairs) & water could have been a just little cleaner

    - lovely receptionist & restaurant staff - great food - very comfortable bed - very quiet a/c - shower with good water pressure&hot water

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel- convenient and a great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a little difficult to find late at night.

    We had to check in very late, and reception was very accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic! It was so nice to have a choice of meals and the service was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable and clean. Quality staff and breakfast for our quick night stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Take the luggage upstairs

    Diner and Breakfast service

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    10
    finally found my «home» in San José
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location doesn't have many restaurants or cafes at walking distance, but if you have a car it's not really a thing

    The beds, pillows, were so comfortable. Nice room, nice shower. No humid or bad smells. Good wifi. Great breakfast. They have a restaurant for dinner as well. Staff was super kind and helpful. Even arranged a breakfast to go because I had a surgery that day. Place is beautiful and quiet. I've been in around 5 different «nice»hotels in San Jose. Finally found the one ill be coming back to.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    10
    Great stay for the value!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely backyard area for lounging. We brought our dog and baby! There is a dog park right across the street that was super great and they offered a crib for our 4 month old.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small breakfast portions.

    Staff were fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    8.0
    close to airport for overnight stay for late arrival flight to San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pool was not very hot & was smaller then expected.

    not far from airport.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing and comfortable stay in a beautiful spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool wasn't very clean. Breakfast was great but something seemed to be missing each day, usually toast. The room could have had a place to hang nice clothes.

    The staff was very helpful in giving directions on where to go and what to see. Arranged transport to the places we needed to get to, including to and from the airport.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent, clean, small, modern, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was a little pricey and less choice than we’d hoped for. But what we did have was really lovely. (We were too tired to eat out and breakfast was included though was tricky to understand what was on offer. If you choose granola, yogurt and fruit- the granola is a garnish - not the main event)

    Staff couldn’t have been more helpful or accommodating. Place was quiet, clean, modern but attractive and the gardens though tiny were lovely (with pool and seating area). Not a big hotel or impersonal. If we wanted something (taxi) we asked for it but otherwise they left us alone to enjoy. If you’re there in rainy season - the restaurant is a block, the rooms are in blocks, reception is a block, with external pathways to connect to. Could get wet.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location near the airport and hacienda la chimba cute and well maintained boutique hotel staff was great very peaceful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Blow-dryer should be replaced as it is not properly working, but apart from this, everything perfect!

    Very nice and clean rooms, very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, peaceful and eco-friendly hotel in Santa Ana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about. It is away from the centre, and we didn't really explore the local area that much.

    Loved this place. A peaceful setting, with spacious and eco-friendly rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. A tasty omelette breakfast choice. Also turns into a nice restaurant in the evening. It was about a 20-minute taxi ride into San Jose. But at the end of the day of seeing the city, it was nice to come back somewhere a bit more relaxing.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    9.0
    Good place for first night in San Jose area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dinner at the restaurant on our arrival night seemed a bit overpriced. Our room was on the first floor, so we had to carry our bags up the stairs.

    Great stop for the first night in Costa Rica. Close to the Airport, away from busy San Jose. Santa Ana is a nice place with lots of local flair. Quiet surrounding. Large room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2022

    8.0
    Decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room wasn’t huge.

    Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Highly recommend! Clean, spacious with little kitchenette, couch and terrace. Brought our doggies and they were happy too. There is also a dog park adjacent. Restaurant lovely and all staff excellent. Easy location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2022

    10
    Great Hotel and Restaurant, close to Escazu but tucked away on a quiet street!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was very nice and helpful, especially receptionists Celeste and Jonathan. The room and bathroom were immaculate and the bed was very comfortable. The restaurant was very good as well!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pool is a little bigger than a fish pond (very clean though)

    very clean, nice location in a nice suburb of SJ, happy we stayed here rather than in SJ!!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    10
    beautiful decor, accommodating staff and lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    lovely beds and rooms, decor was really nice.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes had to stand outside the always-locked front entrance because there was nobody to let me in.

    Excellent location, comfy bed, delicious and varied breakfast options.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2022

    10
    Best pet friendly hotel ever.
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Deluxe
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was super helpful. The grounds were adorable. The place had a homey feel. They made my pet feel welcome and special. Loved it!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    10
    Cute little hotel in quiet Santa Ana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about really. Just be aware this hotel is in Santa Ana, not San Jose city and it is a $10 taxi or so to San Jose city. But we knew this, we went for the weekend to Santa Ana to get out of San Jose to check out many of the good restaurants and breweries with mountain view.

    This is a cute little hotel a little outside downtown Santa Ana. You can easily walk from there in about 10-15 min to all the restaurants etc in Santa Ana. With the free upgrade from a regular room to a suite, the price was fine. The restaurant and breakfast is also very nice. The pancake that comes with the American breakfast is great!

    Stayed in June 2022

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