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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in San José

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Santo Tomas Hotel sits near Plaza de la Cultura, creating an inviting retreat for families. Guests start their day with a local breakfast before heading to the pool with its waterslide or visiting the spa for hydrotherapy treatments.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Room options

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

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original 1908 Economy Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original 1908 Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪Gilbertas Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬2 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 a facial, a body treatment, and a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1908
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 11:00 AM
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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
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 elevators
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–9:00 PM.

Is Santo Tomas Hotel 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 Santo Tomas Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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.

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Reviews

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, check in, location, pool and spa was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very interesting hotel with history, charm and uniqueness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

joshua

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was actuality the worst food i had in costa rica or any other hotels ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for my daughter and grand-daughter. The whole staff was kind, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. The room was clean and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, owner and his daughter gives a very nice welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people there are super nice and they helped me print some information I needed. The only downside was the hot water was warm and not really exceptionally hot. I'll stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy and the gentleman checking us in was very pleasant and helpful. The rooms (we rented 3) had everything we needed and were very clean. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The outdoor facilities were beautiful and had a nice dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayvan

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

8/10 Good

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

manton

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Perfect quick overnight stay

Easy and quick check in and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay close to everything and great people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

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

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

Don Carlson

Spacious room’s Helpful staff good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

Staff members

The hotel is different and cosy, I am really want to say the hotel was lovely because the staff Olga, Rosa, Claudia, Francine make our Holidays so much more special they cook my breakfast with Lots love I think the best thing about this place:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Historical sights, museums and bus stations are all within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 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

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful old arquitectura. The staff is outstanding. We feel very confortable staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 2 days. The property was nice and staff was friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olabowale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well kept property with polite staff. The place is very secure with a garage always on locked down. Serene environment for a peefect vacation getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, beautiful building! Lots of steps, though, and no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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