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Hotel Arrecifes

3.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room
Standard Double or Twin Room | Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Barrio Luján, San José, San José
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San José

Hotel Arrecifes puts you in the heart of San José, within a 20-minute stroll of National Park and Morazan Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Catedral hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Plaza de la Cultura and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from San Pedro Mall.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Viquez Square Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delfines con Amor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Huraches - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cuchara Oriental - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buchón - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arrecifes

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arrecifes offers 17 accommodations with portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CRC 5000

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 17500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 8500 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 5000 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Arrecifes Hotel
Hotel Arrecifes San José
Hotel Arrecifes Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arrecifes?

Hotel Arrecifes offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Arrecifes?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arrecifes?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Arrecifes?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arrecifes?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arrecifes?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Arrecifes Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 25 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was nice and friendly. however i felt like i got catfished by the pictures. the walls needs painting, the bathroom. dirty beds, i would not recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel doesn’t look like the photos. There are cockroaches and dirty. There is a whole night club downstairs and you will not be able to sleep with how loud it is in this hotels. Loud people loud cars everywhere. The bathroom smelled of sewage. Your in a prison where you have to ask them to open the door to leave and come back in. Horrible experience don’t waste your money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pues la verdad estuvo bonita mi estadía en el hotel el único inconveniente que tuve fue que no tenia shampoo para lavarme el pelo. Pero por todo lo demás muy bueno.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención del personal, la limpieza, la excelente ubicación del hotel y la cama muy confortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, spacious, functional, great staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ranferi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En si el hotel está muy abandonado huele mal . Esta muy viejo y huele ha húmedo con hilos a perro mojado .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La mejor opción para hospedarse en San José. Habitación confortable, la ubicación es genial y el personal muy servicial y encantador.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would Like to swim every day ,but where? Where is the Swimmingpool near from hotel?
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Blandine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour quelques heures

Chambre sans fenêtre. Mais avec clim (heureusement). Quartier ghetto. Propreté moyenne. Ils font des travaux actuellement. Très économique, si vous arrivez tard et partez tôt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan Ignacio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bueno!

Muy lindo hotel. Muy bueno el trato. Nos ayudaron a recuperar una maleta que la aerolinea nos habia extraviado. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness
Ils n'avaient pas notre reseversation a notre arrivée. Il y a une sonnette qui sonne jusqu'a minuit et a partir 7h du matin lorsque les gens veulent entrer dans l'Hotel. La chambre sent la boule a mites. Chambres propres et on peut se rendre au musée National et au Marché d'artisanat à pied
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel de bajo costo con servicios adecuados. Limpieza en habitaciones
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019