Set in the traditional Barrio Amon neighbourhood of San Jose, Hotel Santo Tomas offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by colourful flowers all year round. Free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast are provided.
Rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have classic décor, with wooden floors, hanging plants and flowered bedding. All have free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with cable channels, and some have private balconies.
An authentic Costa Rican breakfast is provided, and includes traditional Gallo Pinto, seasonal fruits, juices, toast and eggs cooked to order. A variety of restaurants can be found within a short walk of the hotel.
Other facilities at the Santo Tomas include a gym, currency exchange and tour desk. Guests can visit the Jade Museum, Gold Museum and National Theatre, all within 4 blocks of the hotel.
Hotel Santo Tomas is 9 km from Tobias Bolanos International Airport. Pacifico Central Beach is a 2-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the best rated area in San José, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Rooms with:
Terrace
City view
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Isabelle
United Kingdom
“Everything: location, comfort, staff. It was an oasis in SJ!!”
Tania
Denmark
“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is beautifully located in a charming historic building right in the heart of the city. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a room with a balcony, which was a lovely touch. The staff were...”
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Rhiannon
United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff, in a historic and characterful building. We were upgraded to a larger room with a balcony, which was great. Lovely breakfast”
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Anthony
Canada
“The rooms are fabulous. The breakfast experience was also pleasant.”
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Aaron
Canada
“The staff are friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable, breakfast was yummy and we enjoyed the proximity to parks and a grocery store. We'd stay here again.”
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Nicole
Germany
“Great location, everything is within walking distance. The hotel is beautifully designed and the breakfast is delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Marco. 😊”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“An old hotel with original features but up to date facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location for centre of city but nice and quiet.”
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Tim
United Kingdom
“A nice place to stay in the heart of San Jose with many of the capital's attractions within easy reach. It's a fantastic old townhouse that has been extended with good facilities and welcoming staff. Good to stop here at the beginning/end of your...”
Carol
Canada
“Great location for museums, parks, art galleries and restaurants. Room was exceptionally clean and staff were welcoming and helpful - lovely people.”
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Layne
Costa Rica
“Tomas, has created a fantastic place. Historical and charming.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
For reservations of 5 room nights or more, a 50% prepayment is required
and is non-refundable. Please contact the hotel for further details, using the contact information on the Booking Confirmation.
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United Kingdom“Everything: location, comfort, staff. It was an oasis in SJ!!”
Denmark“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is beautifully located in a charming historic building right in the heart of the city. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a room with a balcony, which was a lovely touch. The staff were...”
Canada“The rooms are fabulous. The breakfast experience was also pleasant.”
Germany“Great location, everything is within walking distance. The hotel is beautifully designed and the breakfast is delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Marco. 😊”
Carol
Costa Rica“Tomas, has created a fantastic place. Historical and charming.”
