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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star family-friendly hotel near National Center of Art and Culture, connected to a shopping center

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Waterslide
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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Popular LocationNational Theater6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMercado Central10 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica11 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Original 1908 Economy Room

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor | View from room

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

7.7/10 Good
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10/10 Exceptional
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Satellite/Cable Tv

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room Standard With Satellite/Cable Tv

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room Standard

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

San José

Carmen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carmen hotel, you'll find National Center of Art and Culture and National Theater. National Park and Jade Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 9 min walk
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden - 10 min walk
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Silvestre - 2 min walk
  • Saboreaté y Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita - 2 min walk
  • El Social - 4 min walk
  • Café Rojo - 1 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

3-star family-friendly hotel near National Center of Art and Culture, connected to a shopping center
Santo Tomas Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A spa tub, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Santo Tomas Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Santo Tomas Hotel offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Santo Tomas Hotel to the airport?

Santo Tomas Hotel is 7.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santo Tomas Hotel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santo Tomas Hotel on Jun 22, 2024 start from $61.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santo Tomas Hotel.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel offer free breakfast?

Santo Tomas Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (6-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Santo Tomas Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Santo Tomas Hotel features an outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 8 AM.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, hydrotherapy, and body wraps.

How close is Santo Tomas Hotel to downtown San José?

Santo Tomas Hotel is 0.4 mi away from San José.

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 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

Marian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary L, Oliver

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
we only stayed one night as the area around the hotel was not safe. There was a prostitute bar right across the street
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, convenient to explore downtown. Service was spot on. It was reasonably priced and the breakfast had choices and was nice and hot - cooked for you not a buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachelle

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As tourists, we felt this hotel was in a very bad part of downtown. It wasn't a very nice area, we didn't feel very safe, and there was a prostitute outside the hotel in the early morning when we had to check out. There is a locked gate to get in & out, and barbed wire along the top perimeter, but we still didn't feel safe coming & going after dark. Parking also wasn't easy. The front desk employee said she would open the gate for us to bring our vehicle in, but she didn't, so it was a huge hassle to to get parked. Staff weren't overly friendly or very helpful. The hotel itself is very old, so therefore just not very nice all around. Our floor looked very old & dirty, room was very tiny. There is a gym and pool though!!! Wouldnt recommended for the money we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always, this was our fourth time here. Jeremy on the front desk is a star. We had a great room on the first floor, much larger than the last time (which was nice). The pool is a wonderful bonus. Breakfast is always great. Not the most upscale of neighhoods but great location just a 10 minute walk to the 7-10 or Peme bus stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient , historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kartika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Teyam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel as the shuttle service i was using stated they could only pick me up from this location. Communication was great prior to check in, I was told since I was staying a short period I would be put in a quiet room downstairs but the front desk staff put me in a room upstairs and the street noise was quite loud. I got zero sleep before a 7 hour commute. The hotel itself is outdated and not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024