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Hotel Dream House Escazu

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Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Dream House Escazu. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

San Rafael is home to Hotel Dream House Escazu. Children's Museum and Cariari Bowling Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. La Salle Natural Science Museum and Refugio Animal de Costa Rica are also worth visiting. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
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From Los Anonos bridge, 100 West, 575 South, San Rafael de Escazu, San Rafael, 1000

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • A large, modern stadium with a distinctive roof structure.
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Escazú Village
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    9 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Jacks Station
    6 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ChuBBs Bar
    14 min walk
  • La Cascada
    15 min walk
  • SURA Restaurante Coreano
    16 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    14 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Dream House Escazu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Dream House Escazu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dream House Escazu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Dream House Escazu?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Dream House Escazu located?

Situated in San Rafael, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Escazú Village and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Iglesia Escazú and U.S. Embassy San José are also within 2 mi (3 km). Jacks Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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

Hotel Dream House Escazu Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bathroom needs improvement!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small perfect for a couple. Very cozy the parking is inside the gate. Breakfast was delicious. Clean and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is a great alternative to local hotels.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incómodo

La experiencia fue bastante sin gracia. El rótulo del hotel es muy difícil de ver, no aceptan tarjeta de crédito, ninguna tarjeta solo efectivo, en la página dice que tiene piscina y cuando fui, no tenía ni agua, y es demasiado demasiado pequeña, el desayuno estuvo normal, nada espectacular pero no ofrecían más bebidas que no fueran café o té, la habitación estaba bien, relativamente cerca de otros lugares para ir a comer, pero el paqueo es super incómodo (ya que no hay).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Nice place, and close of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The reserved room was delivered to another guest, the hotel needs to take care of details of maintenance and amenities. They do not accept payment by credit card and do not deliver receipt of payment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

Pros: -Very clean -Helpful staff -Quiet at night -comfortable bed -Good homemade complimentary breakfast -Google maps will get you there by hotel name -friendly beagles Cons: -expensive -slow WiFi -Inconvenient location -not every room has a fridge -shower was terrible in my standard single room. The curtain was not water proof. It was extremely small. Nozzle position was not adjustable, and was falling off the wall (sprayed me face and all over the room the first time I turned it on). The drain barely worked. -The listing didn’t mention its many (and sometimes silly) rules, including no alcohol on the premise. -listing didn’t mention that they only accept cash or paypal -no access to kitchen -not a friendly or communal vibe -while its in a nice neighborhood, the streets were pretty busy and often lacked sidewalks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No room at the Inn

We traveled 2 . 5 hours to get there, only to be told that one of the two rooms we had rented was NOT available anymore. What good does it do to make reservations if the hotel gives your room away to someone else?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love the Bassett hounds!

Nice, clean, secure place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un poco difícil para llegar ya que no hay una rotulación adecuada, es muy pequeño el rótulo que tienen. Por todo lo demás el excelente, muy limpio, la habitación muy cómoda, tranquilo, el personal amable. Lástima que no andaba con mucho tiempo para haberme quedado más y disfrutar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

They take no credit/debit cards

I arrived at the hotel, and although this app says that it accepts cards, the hotel only accept cash. I had to pay in cash, now I am scared I might get double charged (card stored in this app + the cash I paid)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No puede ser que sólo se pueda pagar en efectivo

No es posible que en estas fechas reciban sólo el pago en efectivo y en especial si no lo indican a la hora de hacer la reservación, deben corregirlo porque pueden hacer que alguna persona la pase muy mal si no tiene el efectivo a la mano. Muy mal. La atención de las personas fue muy amable, es una casa grande a la que ya se le ve el deterioro de los años en especial en las zonas externas, el lugar es agradable por dentro y la habitación espaciosa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never staying again!!!

By far the worst hotel experience of my life, as I arrived to check in with my boyfriend we tried to pay with a credit card and found out this to be the only hotel nowadays that doesn't take credit cards. We had to go out in the rain to find the nearest ATM...came back pay the room, the hotel owner didn't have change(how is it possible for a hotel that only charges in cash, to not have change???) So we told the owner to give us the change in the morning. A friend of mine had to come to the hotel, the we will go out, we asked the owner if there was an the extra charge and advise him that she was not staying... He responded there is no extra charge if she is not staying, cool. At 22:45 someone knocked on my door... Again the owner, just to tell me that we need to turn off the TV(the TV was at the normal volume) it's fine we turn the TV off. At 23:30 the owner knocked again to say that my friend had to leave, my friend left... But what's funny is that while doing the check out, the owner charged us for an extra person that he personally kicked out of the hotel...I'm speechless, I will never go back there or will recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I'am returning again on my next trip!

Good for a two day stay. Family run business. Full breakfast included. Fine menu choice. The room was very clean and neat. Room Wi- Fi was available. Good security for car (locked area) . Residential street with some traffic noise. Great price.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst customer service experience ever

It all started when I arrived to the hotel and it was CLOSED I arrived shortly after the check-in time, I had to wait outside for a really long time until I finally was able to contact them and they said someone would arrive in about 20 min! The hotel is located on a steep hill within a residential area and although restaurants are relatively close, they are not precisely at a walking distance and not easily found in the maze like location. I went to for a coffee and when I finally came back the woman at the front desk, the owner, was just appallingly disrespectful, because I said she could be more empathetic for the whole closed hotel situation. That is really the least one could expect. She had an overall condescending attitude and even suggested I should leave! (I was not even requesting any sort of economic compensation, not that this would have mattered). Unfortunately I was so exhausted and had no way to communicate with my boyfriend who was coming later that night so I had to stay. Overall the rooms were ok, but I truly wouldn't recommend this place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful house converted in a Hotel

The Deam House is beautiful and well located close to the biggest shopping mall in San Jose, and very close to the city center. The room was beautifully decorated and furnished, the lobby is amazing and very welcoming, the owners are nice and pleasant people, the breakfast was very good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden jewel.

A little tough to find (small sign at the driveway) but ring the bell and the gate slides open to reveal a charming, breezy, clean and pretty hotel. Our room had a huge balcony with several lounge chairs and small table. Inside, we had a spacious room with a refrigerator, wardrobe, desk, side table and very comfortable bed.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

el desayuno es rico, los dueños son muy buenas per

Fueron 3 dias de trabajo, en el hotel solo estube en las noches para dormir.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Enjoy the good, tolerate the isolation.

Despite a mandatory, rush hour cab rate from the airport ($39), Dream House has its positive's, the least of which is Renzo's helpfulness. Renzo is a new owner (August) intent on making improvements, (bathroom mirrors were installed during my stay.) The site, a relatively quiet, upscale neighborhood of San Jose. Unfortunately, an $8-$10 cab ride to and from Centro. There are two good restaurants within walking distance. Breakfast is a treat, upscale with good choices and a pleasant, outdoor eating area. The ambiance and architecture of the place is attractive, a kind of art-deco touch. Extremely good value.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, will not regret!

The hotel met all the requirements I was looking for. It's quite, nice building, the room was clean, hot water, the staff was pretty kind, free internet, free parking and the breakfast was great, a lot of tasty food! Things to improve: -Need to put a better sign in the entrance and more light, because during the night if it's your first time it's bit hard to find it. -There is no air conditioning, just a fan and a small window... so it would be a nice to have, but not indispensable.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too noise and boring

We took two hours for location nobody know this Hotel, terrible!!!!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would do it again for comfort and security

It was my first time in Costa Rica and someone reccommended this location. It is a nice quaint home family owned by a nice family. They were very nice and helpful and each morning provided a tasty breakfast. It was very very quiet as I was used to some noise, however I felt safe and secure each night. It is close to some bars and restaurants, I stayed two nights before going to Jaco beach which is two hours away. I had a nice stay the only issue was the internet connection was a little inconsistent here and there and was mostly stronger on the bottom floor. I would reccommend this spot if you need a nice affordable room to sleep and you will be out during the day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dream House is a dream

Dream House is run by a loving couple who go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. Breakfast is delicious and the ambience is cozy and welcoming. Beautiful view off the terrace is a treat. I enjoyed my stay very much.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and quiet hotel in upscale neibhorhood

A quite hotel in upscale neighborhood of Escazu close to supermarkets, Walmart and restaurants. A well suited hotel especially for families.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes kleines ruhiges Hotel mit gutem Frühstück.

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