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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 utilise 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 16 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Ester`s Place is close to Poas National Park (50 km) and La Sabana Metropolitan Park (6 km). Other attractions include Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (4.3 km) and Parque Viva (18 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • FREE private parking!


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  • 1 large double bed
280 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • TV
  • Fan
  • Cable channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2
US$79 per night
Price US$237
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$73 per night
Price US$220
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Esther gave me a warm and welcoming introduction to Costa Rica, in a nice area of the capital. I particularly loved being able to sit out on the veranda.
  • Christine
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Very comfortable; excellent location. We were allowed full use of the kitchen.
  • Brian
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    My stay at Ester's Place was just great! The host was VERY friendly and accommodating. I picked the location because of its proximity to CIMA where I was scheduled to have some dental work. The medical complex is a short, enjoyable walk through a...
  • Saskia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location was wonderful. Very close to everything you like to see in San José! Very nice and quiet neigborhood though!
  • Antonie
    Australia Australia
    Clean, convienient Esther was very helpfull to park my car in garage
  • Franz
    Austria Austria
    Excellent communication and service. Great neighborhood Will stay again
  • Rainer
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Nice quiet spot....super clean.....little fridge for your use in room....full kitchen available....secure...close to everything....I will return.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ester's place should be called Ester's Palace! It is a gorgeous home with loads of space, beautifully arranged. The host family is lovely and they looked after us superbly. The location is very good and easy to find. The nearby Avenida is gorgeous...
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for us because we were visiting friends a couple of doors down. Nice area, patrolled by a security guard so felt safe and there was a lovely restaurant area nearby with some good food and bars on offer. Room is as simple but...
  • Courtney
    United States United States
    I came to San Jose for my prenatal appointment at CIMA Hospital and stayed at Ester's. It was walking distance from the hospital- even for a 7 months pregnant woman. Communication with the property was very fast. Ester was a saint and helped me...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:30 to 17:30
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Check-out
From 10:30 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ester`s Place in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.