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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel connected to a shopping centre in San José with a full-service spa

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Room amenity
Property amenity
Waterslide

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original 1908 Economy Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Highlights

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

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Highlights

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

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Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Highlights

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

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Highlights

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

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Hotel Cultura Plaza

Free WiFi
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (307)
The price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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About the area

Map
7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk
  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 9 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive

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
  • ‪El Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 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 a facial, a body treatment and a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, ATM/banking services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1908
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 any lifts
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 to 9:00 PM.

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

As of 18 Dec,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santo Tomas Hotel on 30 Dec,2024 start from S$112.75, including 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

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.

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

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

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great spot, wish I could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BobbieJo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little sketch from the street, but gorgeous inside. Beautiful grounds and a really cool swimming pool plus whirlpool. Ample parking. Within walking distance of everything you want to see in downtown San Jose. Free tasty breakfast, which catered well for a gluten free person like myself. Met the owner, Thomas an xpat from the USA who was very helpful and genuine. A real delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking, kind and pleasant staff. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has light bright spacious rooms perfect for couples and solo travellers. Located in the middle of every place worth seeing in San Jose by foot. Good value too. Will be returning there before I leave Costa rica
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This part of San Jose is now considered unsafe and is rather desolate looking. The owner is a sweetheart and very helpful. The room was rudimentary, not all that clean and ran out of hot water for the second morning shower (we were two of us). Breakfast is good, the pool area and the pool itself are pretty. What makes this place is the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. It's a hidden germ in the historic district. Staff is very accommodating specially the owner Tomas who is always around breakfast time to make sure everyone is okay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, FENTON

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

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel I've stayed a few times. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property - truly a hidden gem in the historic district. Reminded me so much of New Orleans. All the rooms are different and unique with such beautiful furniture and decor. The floor tile and ceilings are stunning. Staff and owner are very accomodating and gracious. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sui

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and well maintained plus a jacuzzi hot tub on site. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property & amenities are wonderful. I have stayed at several hotels in San Jose and Santo Tomas is by far my favorite. I will be returning here each time I visit San Jose in the future. The rooms were well maintained and very clean. The complimentary breakfast was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and pool. But by far the best part of Santo Tomas is the staff! All staff members were exceptionally kind and responsive. Special thanks to Jeremy and the hotel’s owner, Thomas, for being so attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend a stay at Santo Tomas!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is amazing too
I have stayed here a couple times before The owner and staff are amazing. It’s a great location close to everything downtown. I recommend this Hotel to anyone traveling to San Jose
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bland corporate hotel, 12 ft ceilings, antique style
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margot

Liked: Staff & service
It was a good hotel, however my room was next to the main hallway and I was woken up often by people walking up and down
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santo Tomas is a lovely historic hotel. The owner was so helpful and upgraded us to a balcony room free of charge when we arrived. I would definitely recommend staying here it's a very central location and it has a great Vietnamese restaurant across the street called Cafe Rosa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and well cared for
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A slice of tranquility in a very busy city
It is a safehaven of beautiful tranquility inside a large sketchy city. The complimentary breakfast puts expensive American hotel breakfasts to shame ... try some lizano salsa on your eggs and rice. Only two blocks away from the casino which has a very nice, safe, delicious restaurant on the corner. Great for couples. Great for being solo and having a respectful guest over ... security is very good. I love the jacuzzi with the slide into the pool. It is my second visit there and I look forward to the next.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming small hotel. Staff were attentive and friendly. I wouldn't want to walk the street alone at night, but i felt safe (with reasonable precautions) walking alone during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Naila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Eastleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent start to our Costa Rican adventure. Room 35 was at the top,back of the hotel, so nice and quiet. Room was large, clean and the bed was comfortable. Lots of areas to relax. Shared fridges and microwaves if required. Safe car parking. Excellent breakfast. Just round the corner from a free guided walking tour and many nearby things to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024