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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Original 1908 Economy Room

Original 1908 Economy Room

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

View all photos for Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

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

View all photos for Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

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

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

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

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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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs | Room amenity

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

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

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

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

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

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

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Thomas came up and introduced himself the first day. The hotel had a charming appeal and the staff went above and beyond to make sure your needs were met. If you're looking for a cockie cutter IKEA hotel this is not it. The hotel has character and would stay 10/10 times again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANCISCO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

It was lovely to eat breakfast outdoors by the lush pool area. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice with a very comfortable bed. It would have been wonderful to have ice for drinks. The only real issue we had was that there are no grab bars in the shower. This makes it very difficult to shower safely - especially since the shower floor is slippery.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Agnella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice friendly team.

Nice stay in this facility. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was good. Lovely old building. Room was clean. Location was ok for downtown SJ but extra care needed in area very close by. Wouldn't want to stray too far in the wrong direction after dark ( or early Sunday morning as we did !) would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santo Tomas Hotel was a very nice stay for my family. The hotel is in downtown and is nicely gated. The desk is well manned and the gate opened almost immediately upon our arrival, even after we went out and came back very late. Comfortable beds and nice hot showers. We had our own toiletries but good to mention there was only small bar soap in the bathroom. There is a fridge and microwave in a common area. No ac but the room had a great air flow including ceiling fan. Breakfast was amazing and made to order right in front of you. Friendly staff. Would visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room that was spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Charming Historic Gem in the Heart of San José I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. Built in 1908, the property has been impressively maintained and carries a charismatic, old-world charm that makes it truly unique. Though located in a slightly shady part of downtown San José (known for its legal escort scene), I felt completely safe during my stay.The front desk staff were attentive, ensuring monitored secure access to both the front door and parking garage at all times. The hotel is central and convenient for exploring the city, and what really elevated the experience for us was the opportunity to chat with the owner, Tomas. Breakfast was small but fresh, and Thomas—an expat who moved from the U.S. and has lived in Costa Rica for over 30 years—was an absolute delight. He’s full of local insights and stories, and I could have easily spent the whole day talking with him. He even offered to let us leave our car parked at the hotel after checkout, knowing we had a bit more time to explore. There are a few minor drawbacks—like the lack of complimentary coffee or water in the room,and some of the red towels and bedding could use an update. Having said that we did not ask for new towels and if we did, I feel the staff would have happily obliged. Still, those issues didn’t take away from the experience for me. While they might be noticeable to others, they were small trade-offs for such a charming and welcoming stay. I’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Rochester

Small and cute hotel. Owners were very friendly. Breakfast was a nice touch. The property itself could use updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming old style Costa Rican hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shabnam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice staff, very helpful .very clean rooms. Very central location, walking at night is not that safe. Towels were bit old. We will definitely stay there again if we go there. breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, irvine

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Anything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025