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Apartotel Don Francisco

3.0 star property
Suburban aparthotel in San Rafael with free parking

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Garden view
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Courtyard

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
400 Meters SW de Distrito Cuatro, Escazú, San Rafael, San Jose, 10203
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hospital Cima San José
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Business Studio

Business Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartamento Duplex | Private kitchen

Apartamento Duplex

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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At Apartotel Don Francisco you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Refugio Animal de Costa Rica. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .Each apartment is individually furnished and features free international calls, free local calls and a ceiling fan. A rainfall showerhead, a safe and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class San Rafael aparthotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sabana Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Sabana Station - 13 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eremita - Cervecería Ermitaña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartotel Don Francisco

Suburban aparthotel in San Rafael with free parking
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Apartotel Don Francisco also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Water dispenser
Apartotel Don Francisco offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This San Rafael aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free daily manager's reception

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per day

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In a state park
  • In the suburbs

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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: USD 15000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Apartotel Don Francisco.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Apartotel Don Francisco offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Yep, Apartotel Don Francisco has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Apartotel Don Francisco?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Apartotel Don Francisco?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Apartotel Don Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooster at 4:30 A.M. that thought we all should be up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. The unit was large and offered plenty of space. Parking was convenient and dining options were within walking distance. The staff was very helpful; there was a slight mixup with the room, but they were able to come up with a solution we were happy with. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

levi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

great basic, no frills older &super service

Excellent basic, a little older, no frills accommodation. Very friendly stay...and they go out of their way to be over the top helpful on any issue. In terms of service despite the fact I don't speak Spanish...they could teach fine hotels what service means. Breakfast to room $8! Again, not fancy but lower price is a great tradeoff. A side street in Escazu but short Uber ride to Multi Plaza and restaurants in neighborhood. A terrific value considering all. If your wife wants fancy and a resort pool go somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our flight landed at midnight, I messaged that would arrive later because of customs and finding transportation. They had everything ready , we signed in showed our passport and done, great service, always stay there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr. Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant Find!

This was a wonderful little find near the center of San Jose. The apartment was fully finished with all that a traveler would need for either a short of longer stay. We were leaving the next morning so we were not able to enjoy much of what the property had to offer. The breakfast was excellent and was delivered to our room at the requested time. Our only minor observation was that as this property was located in the downtown area, the local traffic and pets did prevent us from having a completely restful night. Other than that, this was an amazing deal for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The aparthotel was a great stay. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are very friendly and the place was very welcoming & there are no dislikes at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gran valor para el precio. Definitivamente nos hospedaremos nuevamente cuando estemos en SJ. Ubicación súper conveniente en el corazón de Escazú y san rafael. Viaje en Uber de 3 a 5 minutos a cualquier lugar al que desee ir.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Good for the price. Quiet area but walking distance to restaurants. A little cold on February night and no heater, but that is the norm in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The two bedroom apartment was excellent for a family group and considered a good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean, attractive room, comfortable beds, good price, close to downtown friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This was out second stay and it continues to be a great value. My only concern was that I was unable to get a warm shower which I really needed. Other that that, the staff is very helpful and the rooms are nice and a great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, I enjoy Costa Rica. San Jose is a nice place. There are lots of places just a short Uber ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice, useful description describing all of this, but Expedia's trash AI scanning for rule violations kept rejecting it for no actual discernable reason, so you get this useless blurb instead... since it's required... Good place; will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

john Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good place

Clean,safe within walk distance of food And very friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Staff were most gracious...veronica and yolanda...excellent..excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Apartohotel Don Francisco many times on visits to San Jose. The location is fantastic, in a beautiful neighbourhood, and close to many stores and restaurants. The rooms are huge, and have a kitchen, which is great if you don't feel like eating out. It is much more like a private apartment than a hotel, at an affordable price. Automercado is located close by, for all of you grocery needs. It is quiet and comfortable, and the staff are fantastic and friendly. I would highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021