Santo Tomas Hotel

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | View from room

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original 1908 Economy Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,019 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Victorian hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in San José
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 center, a rooftop terrace, and a spa tub are onsite.
Santo Tomas Hotel offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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

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

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.2 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.2 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.5 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.7 mi

Available Rooms

Original 1908 Economy Room

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

2 Queen • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

2 Queen • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

1 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Santo Tomas Hotel

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8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,019 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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

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

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.2 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.2 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.5 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.7 mi

Available Rooms

Original 1908 Economy Room

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

2 Queen • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

2 Queen • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

1 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,019 Ratings)

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The breakfast definitely needs improving i would even pay a little more for better breakfast and lastly bed bugs were in our bed we have bites around our body at first we thought it was something else until we got a second opinion.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Santo Tomas Hotel is an OASIS in the city and is beautiful and well-kept and the staff is so kind! The city around is walkable with many small shops in every direction. The parks downtown are lovely and have beautiful flowers and San Jose is filled with public art.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great hotel and well maintained plus a jacuzzi hot tub on site. Breakfast was very good

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The property & amenities are wonderful. I have stayed at several hotels in San Jose and Santo Tomas is by far my favorite. I will be returning here each time I visit San Jose in the future. The rooms were well maintained and very clean. The complimentary breakfast was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and pool. But by far the best part of Santo Tomas is the staff! All staff members were exceptionally kind and responsive. Special thanks to Jeremy and the hotel’s owner, Thomas, for being so attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend a stay at Santo Tomas!

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

I have stayed here a couple times before The owner and staff are amazing. It’s a great location close to everything downtown. I recommend this Hotel to anyone traveling to San Jose

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Not a bland corporate hotel, 12 ft ceilings, antique style

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

It was a good hotel, however my room was next to the main hallway and I was woken up often by people walking up and down

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Lovely hotel.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Santo Tomas is a lovely historic hotel. The owner was so helpful and upgraded us to a balcony room free of charge when we arrived. I would definitely recommend staying here it's a very central location and it has a great Vietnamese restaurant across the street called Cafe Rosa.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and well cared for

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

It is a safehaven of beautiful tranquility inside a large sketchy city. The complimentary breakfast puts expensive American hotel breakfasts to shame ... try some lizano salsa on your eggs and rice. Only two blocks away from the casino which has a very nice, safe, delicious restaurant on the corner. Great for couples. Great for being solo and having a respectful guest over ... security is very good. I love the jacuzzi with the slide into the pool. It is my second visit there and I look forward to the next.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very charming small hotel. Staff were attentive and friendly. I wouldn't want to walk the street alone at night, but i felt safe (with reasonable precautions) walking alone during the day.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Excellent start to our Costa Rican adventure. Room 35 was at the top,back of the hotel, so nice and quiet. Room was large, clean and the bed was comfortable. Lots of areas to relax. Shared fridges and microwaves if required. Safe car parking. Excellent breakfast. Just round the corner from a free guided walking tour and many nearby things to visit.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Beautiful hotel with many great amenities. The staff and ower are fabtastic too. Would stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Great hotel, found by chance nearby the bus station. It's an old style house converted so has a very cozy feeling and actual rooms, made of brick and cement, etc. The surrounding area is great during the day but is shady at night, though relatively safe.

6.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Vintage style. Great staff (except for one grumpy one), Area felt a little sketchy tho mostly just urban. Convenient location and parking (which otherwise is an issue in the city center). No a/c. Windows didn't open.....fire safety issue? Nice pool/hot tube/courtyard.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Quiet, rustic.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

In a very central location, just a few blocks from Central Avenue I am told by others it is not the safest area at night, but I had no issues as a single male gringo during my stay The room is quite basic, but it is quiet, so you can get a good night’s rest There is a gym and a pool you can use. Also there are a number of parking spots available. Best get in touch with the hotel to secure a spot! Thomas is a good host

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Easy and quick check in and great staff!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The hotel is interesting with period details. Room was clean and spacious. Staff were helpful. Breakfast although basic has freshly cooked eggs. I would recommend as a good stopover in San Jose.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Very nice property. Very secure. Private parking area. Felt comfortable walking around the area.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Affordable, clean and amazing location. The typical breakfast was excellent. We also enjoyed cafecito on the rooftop terrace. While some reviews stated that the location was sketchy, we never felt unsafe. On the contrary, we felt very secure and comfortable when walking around the area. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

My stay at Santo Tomas was very enjoyable. The staff were so kind and helpful. I really enjoyed the small gym and my daughter really loved the pool/hot tub. I would definitely stay again!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

A quiet oasis in the bustle of San Jose. Walking distance to major attractions and restaurants. Lovely helpful staff, good breakfast and loved the pool to cool off

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

The property is Ok, it was just a couple things that was of concern the room I was given in the back of the property the hallway light didn't work making it difficult at night with my 🗝️, also telephone in the room was for display.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Really close to city center and yet it’s all enclosed with locked parking and pool. There’s lots of cool sitting areas.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

The hotel is well located since it is within a walking distance from central SJO. Atmosphere in the hotel is excellent as well as service. Yes - the breakfast could be larger or the pool bigger, but I always assess locations from a price/quality perspective and stress cleanliness and security. And from these points of view, Santo Tomas is a first rate choice. Highly recommended. I would go again.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Good hotel for short stay. Wouldn't stay more than 2 nights. Not sure about area, as we didnt feel very safe there. Staff very nice, place super clean. The only thing I really didnt like was missing ceiling on the bathroom. It felt like toilet is in the room,no privacy. Very basic, only 2 water glasses available in the room. Good breakfast in the price you pay

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great small hotel!

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Decent clean hotel

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

The hotel is ok, but its on a sketchy street. The walk to the central street is ok in the daylight but limit. Need to use Uber for all deplacements. No air conditionning and the window dosent open so it smells musty. Only 2 chairs in the pool area so very limited. The staff was nice but I would’nt go back.

3.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

We arrived exhausted in the middle of the night and ended up lugging our 100lbs of luggage up two flights of stairs to get to our room without assistance being offered. Accommodations are adequate, breakfast is cooked to order kinda (2 options), I ordered option 1, the traditional Costa Rican with eggs (fried), rice & beans as I remember…I received scrambled eggs and toast. The neighborhood left us feeling a little nervous, particularly after the Uber driver told us not to walk the street. The structure has a cute courtyard with pool and eating area, secluded from the street.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Great location in a period building, this is notable as there don’t seem to be many! Only stayed one night but would have been happy to stay longer.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Excellent!

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Staff and owner were very hospitable. Everything was as described and expected. We were able to check in early without a problem. Due to the location, it is quite noisy because of traffic. Parking was difficult because it is behind a garage door on a busy street. However, once we figured out how to get in, parking was secure and we could walk anywhere from the hotel. Great place for a city stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Very nice and friendly owner and staff!

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

we only stayed one night as the area around the hotel was not safe. There was a prostitute bar right across the street

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

As tourists, we felt this hotel was in a very bad part of downtown. It wasn't a very nice area, we didn't feel very safe, and there was a prostitute outside the hotel in the early morning when we had to check out. There is a locked gate to get in & out, and barbed wire along the top perimeter, but we still didn't feel safe coming & going after dark. Parking also wasn't easy. The front desk employee said she would open the gate for us to bring our vehicle in, but she didn't, so it was a huge hassle to to get parked. Staff weren't overly friendly or very helpful. The hotel itself is very old, so therefore just not very nice all around. Our floor looked very old & dirty, room was very tiny. There is a gym and pool though!!! Wouldnt recommended for the money we paid.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Lovely stay, convenient to explore downtown. Service was spot on. It was reasonably priced and the breakfast had choices and was nice and hot - cooked for you not a buffet.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Great stay as always, this was our fourth time here. Jeremy on the front desk is a star. We had a great room on the first floor, much larger than the last time (which was nice). The pool is a wonderful bonus. Breakfast is always great. Not the most upscale of neighhoods but great location just a 10 minute walk to the 7-10 or Peme bus stations.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $117 per night. This rental is $16 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Santo Tomas Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Santo Tomas Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Santo Tomas Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Santo Tomas Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Santo Tomas Hotel

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Original 1908 Economy Room

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Santo Tomas Hotel

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Original 1908 Economy Room

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Santo Tomas Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Santo Tomas Hotel?

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