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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ester`s Place in San Rafael offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a kitchen, walk-in shower, TV, sofa, and wardrobe. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy garden views, and utilize the outdoor seating area. Balconies provide additional space for relaxation. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a coffee shop, menus for special diets, housekeeping service, room service, and luggage storage. Free private parking is available on-site. Nearby Attractions: Located 9.9 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Ester`s Place is close to Poas National Park (31 mi) and La Sabana Metropolitan Park (3.7 mi). Other attractions include Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2.7 mi) and Parque Viva (11 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dean
Costa Rica
“The location was great for our appointment in the city and we could walk 2 blocks to restaurants.” - Ester
United States
“Ester was very helpful and accommodating. House was big enough for our group.” - Robin
United States
“Ester's Place is an elegant home in the very upscale neighborhood of Escazu, just maybe 15 minutes to downtown San Jose, should you ever desire to go there! Not as nice as it used to be :( We felt very safe there. Our room was huge and the...” - Linda
United States
“Ester is a delightful host. She warmly welcomed us, and made it clear that we could consider her our place our home for as long as we stayed. The location is excellent, near good restaurants and shops, the room was very quiet and comfortable,...” - Bevans
United States
“I stay in San Jose lots traveling through, and this is the first time I have stayed at Ester's place. The place was a breath of fresh air from what I am used to. The staff, which is a husband and wife, and a delightful maid were extraordinary...” - O123p
United States
“Ester was a great host, she did the extra effort to accommodate our late night arrival, the rooms were clean and the house was very comfortable. I would strongly recommend Ester's place.” - Allan
Costa Rica
“Conveniently close to Escazu shopping, extremely nice and safe neighborhood,” - Daniel
United States
“clean and safe neighborhood. working distance to the mall and restaurant. easy to communicate with host staff. large room space with large closet.” - Staples
United States
“It was in a perfect location for what I needed, and Ester was very nice and made me feel very comfortable. I will definitely be staying there on my next trip” - Paul
United States
“Clean Safe . Owners are very diligent on maintaining the property.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Please inform Ester`s Place of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.