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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center in San Rafael

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Full Suite
Classic Penthouse
Full Suite | Private kitchen
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Mall Escazu4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAvenida Escazú Shopping Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSabana Park6 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)29 min drive

Room options

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Full Suite | Living room

Full Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Penthouse

Classic Penthouse

  • 136 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exterior
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (661)
The price is CA $220
per night
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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About the area

San Rafael

In shopping district.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael aparthotel, you'll find Iglesia Escazú and Escazú Village. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Refugio Animal de Costa Rica are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 4 min drive
  • Hospital Cima San José - 5 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Filippo - 6 min drive
  • Caffe Negroni - 11 min walk
  • Río De Janeiro - 11 min walk
  • Spoon - 7 min walk
  • Burger King - 14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center in San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael aparthotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 30000 per week)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Toys
  • Baby bath

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • 1 meeting room
  • Desk
  • Conference center

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Deposit: CRC 58000 per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping center
  • Near the airport
  • In the business district
  • In the shopping district
  • In the entertainment district

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system
  • Window guards

General

  • 64 rooms
  • 6 buildings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: CRC 30000 per week
  • Pet deposit: CRC 58000 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Apartotel Villas Rio
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel Escazu
Apartotel Villas Rio Escazu
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Del Rafael
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel San Rafael

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 705 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find. Good quality apartment with extras like 2 pools, hot tub, gym, playground and wonderful free breakfast, all of which we greatly enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice extended suite Hotel 32-best SJ neighborhood
In Escazu. Upscale. I stayed for 3 weeks while doing some dental/vacationing. Breakfast is excellent with fruit, cheese, pastries, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, juice, eggs made to order. Self laundry on site. Struct Entry guard/gate. Staff works hard to please. Reasonable price.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all friendly and we always enjoy taking our pups to Escazú and staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Loved my experience there and would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places I ve stayed at here in Costa Rica. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. There are two pools and one of them is heated, which was so nice! The room are spacious and very clean. The location is great walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ms

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome stay in San Jose
Very clean, extremely friendly, polite. Took care of needs quickly. Room clean, spacious. Breakfast 5/10. Customer service 10/10. Larry was amazing!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there a few times and it’s always been good. Staff are pleasant security is pleasant no hassle. They upgraded my room to a big suite for the same price. Wonderful place to stay and safe would recommend anybody visiting Costa Rica to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024