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Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center, near Plaza de la Cultura

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Santo Tomas Hotel, nestled near Plaza de la Cultura, offers an inviting atmosphere where families can unwind. Enjoy a delicious local breakfast and spend the day lounging by the pool with a waterslide or relaxing at the spa with hydrotherapy treatments.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $72
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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 Room Standard

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Suite Superior

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Deluxe

  • 21 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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Original 1908 Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 11 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 13 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gilbertas Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Waterslide
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1908
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santo Tomas Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (6-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Santo Tomas Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as rafting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Santo Tomas Hotel also has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Santo Tomas Hotel like?

Santo Tomas Hotel is in Carmen, a short 2-minute walk from Morazan Park and 5 minutes' walk from Plaza de la Cultura. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, and made to order with a nice touch. (31 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a great bonus, enjoyed by many guests for relaxation. (11 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were a wonderful bonus, providing a great experience for guests. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful
PoHsien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rigel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff, check in, location, pool and spa was excellent.
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very interesting hotel with history, charm and uniqueness.
Mirza, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place !!
Vladimir, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Felt like coming home at the end of a ling day, except the cleaning is done for you
Lily, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Nice Hotel Near the Center

Very nice hotel near the center of San José with friendly and helpful staff. This is an older house very nicely done up and with furniture to match its period. There's also a small pool and a small outside area off the street.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming old style Costa Rican hotel
Brent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marlene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central location, owner and his daughter gives a very nice welcome.
pascale, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The people there are super nice and they helped me print some information I needed. The only downside was the hot water was warm and not really exceptionally hot. I'll stay there again for sure.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great spot, wish I could stay longer
Herbert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Characterful place in city

Convenient for city and museums. Excellent restaurant just along the road Cafe Rojo
Diane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for us! We wanted a boutique, unique hotel experience in the heart of San Jose, and the hotel Santo Thomas delivered! The place is beautiful, quiet, and very welcoming. The staff was exceptional, and went out of their way to make sure our stay was as pleasant as possible. We plan to return to San Jose in a few months, and will definitely stay here again!
Erica, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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...
Ralph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the architecture of the hotel
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great small hotel!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small room that was spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast
Theresa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is cute. Great location. Breakfast was okay. The disappointment was the cleanliness. There was a ton of hair in the bed, and stains all over the comforter and pillows.
Rebbekka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful-the hotel, breakfast area, rooms and pool are so Clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a full week here and look forward to returning. Definitely 5 stars! Also conveniently located close to the mall and central market.
Sheree, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kayley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I appreciated the hotel's interesting atmosphere and the friendly staff. Its location was ideal, being close to both shopping and key landmarks.
Kayvan, 1-night trip