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Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in San José with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Business center
Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Located in Carmen's heart, Dunn Inn combines warm hospitality with modern comforts. Guests start their day with cooked-to-order breakfast, stay connected with WiFi, and unwind at the on-site restaurant or bar. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Living room
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Living room
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue 11 Calle 5 Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose Province, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amón Solar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilbertas Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dunn Inn

Hotel near Sabana Park
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Dunn Inn. The on-site restaurant, Dunn Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dunn Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dunn Inn

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dunn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn
Hotel Dunn Inn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Dunn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Dunn Inn Hotel
Hotel Dunn Inn
Dunn Inn San José
Dunn Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunn Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Dunn Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dunn Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dunn Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dunn Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dunn Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 35 per room applies.

Where is Dunn Inn located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Morazan Park and Parque Espana. Templo de Música and Casa Amarilla are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Dunn Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 612 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Restaurant Equipment

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great place to party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff quiet property very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Restaurant Equipment

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Replace to Steve. We’re gonna party hard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from a casino, had some food options near.. the bed was comfy however the room was small not enough space for 3 people but I made it happen. I recommend the hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. We could park the car in a gated carport and were just a few blocks away from tge city center with shops, restaurants, and all the museums and tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aviva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice heritage building, pleasant staff, good breakfast options included
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and rooms, clean and comfortable. Front desk helped us book a taxi to the airport. Unfortunately a bit loud outside, but otherwise it's a reasonably priced stay in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very accommodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overall fine but in need of a refresh

Overall stay was fine, location is pretty good close to the central area. The best thing was the friendly and helpful staff. The room had a safe which was great, but generally the room and bathroom was very dated, definitely in need of a refresh
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying for years at the Dunn Inn when I am in San Jose. It's a great location with a lot of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arantza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Dunn Inn is at a very good location near the city center but still on a quiet street. The rooms are comfortable and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Long Weekend Trip to San Jose

A quick stay in San Jose to visit some friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Dunn Inn was great about helping us with airport transportation and communication. Everyone there was friendly and our room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy

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

Go dunn inn !

Great service will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

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

Not recommend it. Lots of noise

Noise. We couldn’t sleep due to an engine running all night on top of the hotel ceiling. It was like a generator. There is not restaurant available at the hotel. When asking for dinners options they recommended places outside the hotel. There is a Casino in front of the hotel 24/7 open with lots of nighttime. Parking is 2 blocks away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ajay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in downtown area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

José Antonio Delgado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In front there is a noisy casino and it is noisy until 5.00 am! Cars, scandal… Very sad as the hotel was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Restaurant Equipment

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel stuff is totally amazing. Excellent guys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

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

--- Wonderful Stay at Dunn Inn in San José!

My wife and I spent three delightful days at Dunn Inn in San José downtown, Costa Rica. The location was perfect, just a short walk to a lively casino and several museums. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the delicious free breakfast each morning and the meals at the on-site restaurant. Overall, we highly recommend Dunn Inn for its comfort, convenience, and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent and the staff really helpful. Most of them speak english with ease. I had to sort a few things out before the trip and they also responded to the messaging on the expedia app very quickly. We had a spacious room and the whole hotel had a feeling of airiness and light with wide, tall hallways. It's a converted 1929 mansion and has a great traditional feel, but also modern conveniences. Just be aware that the hotel is about a 900m walk from the centre of the city and it's in a safe area. There are, I think 2, restaurants close by and the one in the hotel is good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming, and helpful, especially Fabian. There is. security guard all night who is also friendly. The breakfast was delicious and served in a beautiful central area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

4/10 Poor

Elizabth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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