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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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Waterslide
Concierge desk
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room Standard with Satellite/Cable TV

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Suite Superior

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Quadruple Room Superior

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Double Room Standard

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Deluxe

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Carmen neighborhood, Santo Tomas Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mercado Central. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as rafting.
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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 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 massage, and a facial 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 with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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 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 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?

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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Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Kayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect and the staff was truly incredible. The rooms were spacious and the location was perfect for us. Restaurants were nearby and downtown was a short walk. But, the most amazing part was the staff. My mom had left her phone in the room after check out. Keyling, the front desk attendant, immediately called me letting me know and found a quick solution to get my mom’s phone back to us at the airport! Yes the hotel was great but having a staff look out for you and care is priceless. Thank you again Keyling! And next time we are in San Jose, we will be here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in central San Jose that offers a great breakfast and is located within walking distance of several parks and the Plaza de la Cultura
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to a nice area of San Jose. The property itself is nice and room wax clean and quiet. Kiddo loved the pool and the small waterslide that connected the hot tub on top to the pool below.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room that was spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Characterful place in city

Convenient for city and museums. Excellent restaurant just along the road Cafe Rojo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Small and cute hotel. Owners were very friendly. Breakfast was a nice touch. The property itself could use updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Thomas came up and introduced himself the first day. The hotel had a charming appeal and the staff went above and beyond to make sure your needs were met. If you're looking for a cockie cutter IKEA hotel this is not it. The hotel has character and would stay 10/10 times again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 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

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

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

Paula

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

Pleasant stay while passing through San Jose sever

Very pleasant historical building. Clean and comfortable. Great helpful staff. Location is convenient for walking to museums and interesting old neighborhoods. Severalvery good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the architecture of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was private off the street . Marco ar reception was super helpful . Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Agnella

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

Nice friendly team.

Nice stay in this facility. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was good. Lovely old building. Room was clean. Location was ok for downtown SJ but extra care needed in area very close by. Wouldn't want to stray too far in the wrong direction after dark ( or early Sunday morning as we did !) would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shabnam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice staff, very helpful .very clean rooms. Very central location, walking at night is not that safe. Towels were bit old. We will definitely stay there again if we go there. breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jean-Yves

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