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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
Discover your perfect blend of relaxation and fun in this family-friendly haven. Unwind in style on sun-kissed loungers or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments.

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Room amenity
37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €83
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs | Room amenity

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk
  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • National Park - 8 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.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
Located close to National Center of Art and Culture and National Theater, Santo Tomas Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a body wrap and a facial at the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santo Tomas Hotel on 22 Feb 2025 start from €82.97, including 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.

Is Santo Tomas Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santo Tomas Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Santo Tomas Hotel located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de la Cultura, National Center of Art and Culture and National Theater. National Park and Jade Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 13 minutes.

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if needing a San Jose central location. Had to stay near Clinica Biblica Hospital so price was good and Staff and owner were beyond great. The particular area is conveniently close to SJ Centro and all that goes with that, the only negative is the issues that come with big Cities everywhere in the world. Sketchy at night, great in the daytime. Hotel had secure parking and great amenities for a comfortable stay. If coming from the warm beach areas, don't forget to pack warm clothes. 28c lows in Guancaste, 17c in San Jose. But the cool hot tub fixed that nicely!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

manton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel friendly helpfull staff Excellent location all the gems of San Jose In easy walking distance. Great stop on the way in or out of the country. Also a good base for day trips...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the features of this gorgeous hotel. The owner was super helpful and friendly. We were very pleased with our room amenities and the pool/spa area. Breakfast is a basic, but nourishing bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is average and near a shady side of town. I would of given the property a better review if they would of given me an extra 15-20 minutes to check out but they wanted to charge an extra $70 for the two rooms. If I would received the extra 15-20 minutes I would of considered that good service but they get average at best. There is also only a bar of soap for hygiene. No shampoo or conditioner like most above average lodges. Check in is easy though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bfast at the pool area; helpful staff. Interesting and comfortable accommodations, although our room was on an air shaft. Area is dead at night and we were told to take a taxi anywhere. Cafe Rojo down the street great Vietnamese. Only uber eats if you arrive after 8:30.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

It was pretty good for the price, jacuzzi was nice, room was clean. Location is close to down town area. Owner is very welcoming and nice. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yarrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with a hot shower. Jacuzzi was so nice. Breakfast was wonderful. Staff is very nice. Definitely a great place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayvan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the hotel's interesting atmosphere and the friendly staff. Its location was ideal, being close to both shopping and key landmarks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great spot, wish I could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BobbieJo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little sketch from the street, but gorgeous inside. Beautiful grounds and a really cool swimming pool plus whirlpool. Ample parking. Within walking distance of everything you want to see in downtown San Jose. Free tasty breakfast, which catered well for a gluten free person like myself. Met the owner, Thomas an xpat from the USA who was very helpful and genuine. A real delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking, kind and pleasant staff. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has light bright spacious rooms perfect for couples and solo travellers. Located in the middle of every place worth seeing in San Jose by foot. Good value too. Will be returning there before I leave Costa rica
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This part of San Jose is now considered unsafe and is rather desolate looking. The owner is a sweetheart and very helpful. The room was rudimentary, not all that clean and ran out of hot water for the second morning shower (we were two of us). Breakfast is good, the pool area and the pool itself are pretty. What makes this place is the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. It's a hidden germ in the historic district. Staff is very accommodating specially the owner Tomas who is always around breakfast time to make sure everyone is okay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, FENTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the architecture of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel I've stayed a few times. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property - truly a hidden gem in the historic district. Reminded me so much of New Orleans. All the rooms are different and unique with such beautiful furniture and decor. The floor tile and ceilings are stunning. Staff and owner are very accomodating and gracious. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
The breakfast definitely needs improving i would even pay a little more for better breakfast and lastly bed bugs were in our bed we have bites around our body at first we thought it was something else until we got a second opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie Lea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santo Tomas Hotel is an OASIS in the city and is beautiful and well-kept and the staff is so kind! The city around is walkable with many small shops in every direction. The parks downtown are lovely and have beautiful flowers and San Jose is filled with public art.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sui

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and well maintained plus a jacuzzi hot tub on site. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024