In the traditional Barrio Amon neighborhood of San Jose, Hotel Santo Tomas offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by colorful flowers all year round. Free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast are provided. Rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel have classic décor, with hardwood floors, hanging plants and flowered bedding. All have free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with cable channels, and some have private balconies. An authentic Costa Rican breakfast is provided, and includes traditional Gallo Pinto, seasonal fruit, juices, toast and eggs cooked to order. A variety of restaurants can be found within a short walk of the hotel. Other facilities at the Santo Tomas include a gym, currency exchange and tour desk. Guests can visit the Jade Museum, Gold Museum and National Theatre, all within 4 blocks of the hotel. Hotel Santo Tomas is 5.5 miles from Tobias Bolanos International Airport. Pacifico Central Beach is a 2-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in San José, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Shirley
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was friendly and breakfast tasty. Location is convenient for walking to several must go places - Central Mercado and National Cathedral --- and a nice restaurant a couple doors down - Cafe Rojo.
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel managed to preserve old world charms in a very central location. Staff were great!!
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was nice, clean and comfortable. I liked the location of this hotel. It was convienient to walk to city center or take an uber. There was a market nearby to stock up on snacks, wine, etc. The breakfast area was nice and the food they...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For reservations of 5 room nights or more, a 50% prepayment is required and is non-refundable. Please contact the hotel for further details, using the contact information in the Booking Confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property

  • The prices at Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Solarium
    • Spa facilities
    • Body treatments
    • Couples' massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Beauty services
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Body wrap
    • Hand massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Foot massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Back massage

  • Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property is 0.7 miles from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Santo Tomas / Historical Property on this page.