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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Explore the area

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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • National Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mercado Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

  • 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

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

  • 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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

  • 40.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (357)
The price is NZ$132
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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About the area

San José

With a stay at Santo Tomas Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de la Cultura and National Center of Art and Culture. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Jade Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

Victorian hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in San José
Santo Tomas Hotel offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At Santo Tomas Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Santo Tomas Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 cribs are available on request at the 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
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

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

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

Nigeil

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

Good location, large room, pretty hotel

Very nice large room with a balcony, the pool was nice to relax in, the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, the inclusive breakfast was simple but enjoyable. The hotel is a very interesting building. We had a very pleasant stay here. The location was good for us, we could walk around San Jose from here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Back street oasis!

Lovely small back street hotel which feels like an oasis in the bustling city. Easy walking distance to all the main sights. Helpful staff on reception. cafe and bars on the doorstep and a handy store for the essentials around the corner.
Stayed 3 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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained hotel. Convenient to most attractions in San Jose. Extremely friendly and helpful owner and staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Overall, definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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