Santo Tomas Hotel

Property class: 3

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Property grounds
Concierge desk
Gym
Hallway
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 4

Original 1908 Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a rooftop terrace and a hot tub are on-site.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
The free breakfast at Santo Tomas Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Morazan Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, facials or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de la Cultura and National Center of Art and Culture
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.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Santo Tomas Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Asher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional old, colonial feeling with high ceilings and interesting lay out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Mercer Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent!!! Very nice stay, great room, and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price. Was one a grand colonial style hotel. A historical property, Has the feel of old colonial San Jose. A bit rundown, but a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure Parking, Nice hot jacuzzi, large clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nohemias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like it I asked to check in early as possible because I was earlier they let me get into the room before the time check in they were curious the program at the room . Room was room was good breakfast was was good also they have some choices and a staff was nice .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Airport shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great staff. Historic building well maintained . A very good looking facility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sergiy

Very friendly hotel, its manager, and the staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice older hotel had a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It was so quiet, the rooms were very spacious and comfortable. The towels were so soft. The decor was beautiful. The breakfast was a delicious bonus. We will always stay here when we go to San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant large rooms with a nice balcony. Great value central to town hotel with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A wonderful, family owned hotel with a warm romantic feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel very much. My only complaints: the hotel did not supply complimentary shampoo and body lotion and the towels were a not-very-absorbent cotton blend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiquity and hospitality at its finest. Tomas is a most gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PoHsien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute charming historic hotel. No issues. Owner chatted with us during bf. All interesting San jose locations in walking distance. Nice little pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025