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Apartotel Don Francisco

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Apartotel Don Francisco offers a tranquil retreat in Escazu's heart. Guests enjoy daily manager's receptions in the garden, in-room WiFi, and convenient dry cleaning services. The welcoming atmosphere and proximity to Multiplaza Mall consistently earn praise from travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Housekeeping

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Business Studio | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Business Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartamento Duplex | Private kitchen

Apartamento Duplex

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in San Rafael, Apartotel Don Francisco is in the business district and in a state park. Valle del Sol and Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Plaza Itskazú. Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and La Salle Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Guachipelin travel guide
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400 Meters SW de Distrito Cuatro, Escazú, San Rafael, San Jose, 10203

What's nearby

  • Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Plaza Itskazú
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Plaza Tempo
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Sabana Station
    13 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matsuri
    8 min walk
  • Taj Mahal
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Tsunami Sushi
    10 min walk
  • La Alacena
    8 min walk

About this property

Apartotel Don Francisco

Along with dry cleaning, this aparthotel has laundry facilities and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Each apartment features free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus a rainfall shower and free international calls. Free local calls, a ceiling fan, and a safe are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Apartotel Don Francisco offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This San Rafael aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free daily manager's reception

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per day

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In a state park
  • In the suburbs

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartotel Don Francisco pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Apartotel Don Francisco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Apartotel Don Francisco located?

Situated in a state park, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Plaza Itskazú and Plaza Tempo are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Apartotel Don Francisco Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, quite, very complete kitchen and private parking. Excellent price for Escazu. Very happy with my stay, i wil stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love this small hotel, quiet clean centrally located in the heart of escazu, CR. We have stayed here many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
clean room, courteous staff. The hotel had issue with the water system and was fixed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean, attractive room, comfortable beds, good price, close to downtown friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The two bedroom apartment was excellent for a family group and considered a good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
People are very friendly and the place was very welcoming & there are no dislikes at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for one night. The unit was large and offered plenty of space. Parking was convenient and dining options were within walking distance. The staff was very helpful; there was a slight mixup with the room, but they were able to come up with a solution we were happy with. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very Good for the price. Quiet area but walking distance to restaurants. A little cold on February night and no heater, but that is the norm in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

great basic, no frills older &super service

Excellent basic, a little older, no frills accommodation. Very friendly stay...and they go out of their way to be over the top helpful on any issue. In terms of service despite the fact I don't speak Spanish...they could teach fine hotels what service means. Breakfast to room $8! Again, not fancy but lower price is a great tradeoff. A side street in Escazu but short Uber ride to Multi Plaza and restaurants in neighborhood. A terrific value considering all. If your wife wants fancy and a resort pool go somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr. Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant Find!

This was a wonderful little find near the center of San Jose. The apartment was fully finished with all that a traveler would need for either a short of longer stay. We were leaving the next morning so we were not able to enjoy much of what the property had to offer. The breakfast was excellent and was delivered to our room at the requested time. Our only minor observation was that as this property was located in the downtown area, the local traffic and pets did prevent us from having a completely restful night. Other than that, this was an amazing deal for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

The staff is very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was good! Special thanks for ladys in front desk for being responded over all needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Nice place. Very affordable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

levi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, affordable, safe and quiet hotel! Staff is super nice and helpful, finishings could be updated but everything else, including location is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Yes it was as expected all perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quiet place to stay in a safe neighborhood with friendly and helpful staff. The furniture could be upgraded, but other than that, no complaints. Would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Convenient & comfortable

We are happy we found this aparthotel. We come to San Jose frequently & this is place is convenient & well-equipped. We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All of the above and the location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The aparthotel was a great stay. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was great, well-stocked, very spacious, and the staff were excellent. The only annoying thing was that there was a humidifier that no one told me about that I had to empty myself every day. Apart from that, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good place

Clean,safe within walk distance of food And very friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, I enjoy Costa Rica. San Jose is a nice place. There are lots of places just a short Uber ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a nice, useful description describing all of this, but Expedia's trash AI scanning for rule violations kept rejecting it for no actual discernable reason, so you get this useless blurb instead... since it's required... Good place; will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large area, clean rooms as well as surroundings. Friendly and helpful staff especially Jenny. Her directions to places was great. Accommodating kitchen utensils and cutlery point of view. It would have been nice if basic like oil and salt & pepper was provided. Entertainment wise it was a bit lacking. It did not allow to login to my netflix account or youtube. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025