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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star family-friendly hotel near Plaza de la Cultura, connected to a shopping center

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Terrace/patio
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Original 1908 Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Standard with Satellite/Cable TV

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Standard

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Double Suite Superior

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Deluxe

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room Superior

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San José

Carmen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carmen hotel, you'll find Plaza de la Cultura and National Center of Art and Culture. National Theater of Costa Rica and National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 12 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Palma Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

3-star family-friendly hotel near Plaza de la Cultura, connected to a shopping center
Santo Tomas Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A hot tub, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Santo Tomas Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Santo Tomas Hotel offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

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 self 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • One child 10 years old or younger stays 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Santo Tomas Hotel to the airport?

Santo Tomas Hotel is 5.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santo Tomas Hotel?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santo Tomas Hotel on May 16, 2026 start from CA $98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santo Tomas Hotel.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel offer free breakfast?

Santo Tomas Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (7-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Santo Tomas Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Santo Tomas Hotel to downtown San José?

Santo Tomas Hotel is 0.4 mi away from San José.

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate, a little musty. The place felt a little rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Glenn, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is clean , staff was great and helpful. Breakfast was not great. Juice was horrible taste might as well don't offer otherwise just go to waste ...water is fine . Location is great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Very lovely tile on the floors and nice art on the walls. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Plamen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional old, colonial feeling with high ceilings and interesting lay out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Mercer Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent!!! Very nice stay, great room, and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure Parking, Nice hot jacuzzi, large clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nohemias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like it I asked to check in early as possible because I was earlier they let me get into the room before the time check in they were curious the program at the room . Room was room was good breakfast was was good also they have some choices and a staff was nice .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Airport shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great staff. Historic building well maintained . A very good looking facility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sergiy

Very friendly hotel, its manager, and the staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice older hotel had a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It was so quiet, the rooms were very spacious and comfortable. The towels were so soft. The decor was beautiful. The breakfast was a delicious bonus. We will always stay here when we go to San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant large rooms with a nice balcony. Great value central to town hotel with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A wonderful, family owned hotel with a warm romantic feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel very much. My only complaints: the hotel did not supply complimentary shampoo and body lotion and the towels were a not-very-absorbent cotton blend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff and host. It’s centrally located within the capital. It’s walking distance to the capital Main Street and shopping areas. The room was well equipped and spacious. The WiFi was also flawless and strong signal but within the room, gym, pool and dining areas. I personally enjoy having breakfast in the garden area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiquity and hospitality at its finest. Tomas is a most gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PoHsien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025