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Santo Tomas Hotel

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

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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

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Original 1908 Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Center of Art and Culture - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪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 National Theater
Located close to Plaza de la Cultura and National Center of Art and Culture, Santo Tomas Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a facial and a body treatment at the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with a waterslide and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station and outdoor furniture
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 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 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
  • In-room 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1908
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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 Santo Tomas Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Santo Tomas
Santo Tomas Hotel Hotel
Santo Tomas Hotel San José
Santo Tomas Hotel Hotel San José
Hotel Santo Tomas Historical Property

Frequently asked questions

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Santo Tomas Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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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