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).
Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Hospital Cima San José - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Jacks Station - 9 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Caffe Negroni - 11 min walk
Filippo - 6 min drive
El Ceibo - 4 min walk
Río de Janeiro - 11 min walk
Moringa Gym Bar - 6 min walk
About this property
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel near Multiplaza Mall Escazu, connected to a shopping center
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.
This 3.5-star San Rafael aparthotel is smoke free.
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
No smoking on site
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. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with 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.
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Extended parking on site (CRC 30,000 per week)
Limited onsite parking
Family friendly
Baby bath
Baby toys
Childcare (surcharge)
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Dining
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Room service (limited hours)
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
Smart TV with premium digital channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
24-hour business center
Conference center
Desk
Meeting room
Climate control
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Pets
Pet friendly
Fee: CRC 6,000 per pet per day
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
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Blackout drapes
Concierge services
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Housekeeping (daily)
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Phone
Safe
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Vending machine
Location highlights
Connected to a shopping center
In a business district
In a shopping district
In an entertainment district
Near the airport
Things to do
24-hour gym
Shopping
Ecotours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Mosquito nets
Security system
Window guards
Fire extinguisher
General
6 buildings
64 units
Banquet hall
Garden
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 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 at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: CRC 6000 per pet, per day
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 fee: CRC 6000 per pet, per day
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
9.2
Wonderful
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I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien!
The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room.
I highly recommend this place.
This hotel has a beautiful site with two heated and unheated pools. The hotel is in a good area, the staffs are very friendly, the breakfast is excellent, and the hotel is in a beautiful setting. It would be great if the hotel could do some renovation and new sheets and towels.
We spent one night here before returning home and found the hotel to be very safe and clean. The staff was friendly. It has a nice pool and breakfast included. It was an easy 30 minute drive to the airport.
Spacious suites, nice pool, great breakfast, and helpful staff. Located on a busy main street, but the entire complex is located behind a gate with full time security.
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin
Travelled with family
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Thanks for a good memory/experience!
Love this place! Apartment was a bit dated but clean and large! Great bath/shower. (But, I'd rather have it not updated and the price cheaper, so that was a win for us). The property was very nice, clean and beautifully appointed/laid out. The gym, pool and breakfast were excellent. Hot tub was hot, pool was comfy cool...Yay!! Customer service easy and clear and we felt very safe with the gated entrance. Area was nice. Would like to return again!!
Robin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Johny
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, friendly and helpful staff.
Sitting on a road with heavy traffic.
Old gloomy buildings.
buildings are separate and it rains a lot in CR. Need to walk in the rain to access them. (The front desk & breakfast are in one bldg, my apt in another bldg, pool & jacuzzi in another bldg.)
The breakfast is extremely basic, extra cost for eggs, pancakes, waffles etc
Inaccurate/misleading listing (many things missing)
No heating. It feels colder with the rain.
Not worth the high rate.
We only stay for 1 night but I wish we had more time, nice staff, convenience location, clean and spacious apartment, close to restaurants and shopping, and the breakfast was delicious