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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Waterslide
Property amenity
Concierge desk
Terrace/patio
Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room Standard with Satellite/Cable TV

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Suite Superior

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Original 1908 Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

San José

Santo Tomas Hotel puts you in the heart of San José, connected to a shopping centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Plaza de la Cultura and National Center of Art and Culture. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and hydrotherapy. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, waterslide and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and microwave in a common area. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Carmen hotel include National Theater and National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Victorian hotel connected to a shopping centre in San José with a full-service spa
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 centre, 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 available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are 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 a hairdryer. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

The on-site 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

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room 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 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Santo Tomas Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yep, Santo Tomas Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Santo Tomas Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Santo Tomas Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes Santo Tomas Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Santo Tomas Hotel.

Is Santo Tomas Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a waterslide and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Santo Tomas Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Santo Tomas Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests love the free local cuisine brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, Santo Tomas Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Santo Tomas Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.