Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose (San Jose)

$$$$||View on mapSan Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica7Th Avenue Between Street 3 And 5., San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000|
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Hotel Santo Tomas - San Jose (San Jose)
7Th Avenue Between Street 3 And 5., San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 649 reviews
8.2Great
Staff9.1
Free WiFi8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Location8.6
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families35%
Solo14%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 649 reviews
8.2Great
Staff9.1
Free WiFi8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Location8.6
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families35%
Solo14%
Groups9%

Boutique historical hotel in San Jose since 1908

Amenities & Wellness

Hotel Santo Tomas San Jose has an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a water slide set within lush tropical gardens. The on-site wellness center includes a full-time doctor, lab work, and beauty services such as body wraps and facial treatments. Guests also have access to a fitness center, a solarium, and an open-air bath for year-round relaxation.

Rooms & Property

Built in 1908, Hotel Santo Tomas Costa Rica offers rooms with classic décor, wooden floors, and flat-screen cable TVs. Select rooms include private balconies, and the hotel exclusively offers certain room types not available on other booking platforms. The property also provides free private parking and a tour desk for guest convenience.

Dining & Breakfast

A free hot cooked breakfast is served daily, including Gallo Pinto, seasonal fruits, juices, toast, and eggs cooked to order. Guests can also use a vending machine and a shared lounge area with microwave and fridge. Numerous restaurants, such as Café Rojo across the street, are within a short walk.

Location & Neighborhood

Hotel Santo Tomas is set in the historic Barrio Amon neighborhood, within 4 blocks of the Jade Museum, Gold Museum, and National Theatre. The Children's Museum Costa Rica is also within walking distance, and the Atlantic train station is a few minutes away. Tobias Bolanos International Airport is 9 km from the hotel.

Family & Children

Families staying at Santo Tomas Hotel San Jose benefit from spacious rooms with two double beds and a fence around the pool for safety. The water slide and hot tub are popular with children, and the property offers a picnic area and sun terrace. Staff provide 24-hour front desk assistance and can arrange car hire for day trips.

  • Wellness: On-site doctor, lab work, and beauty treatments
  • History: Built in 1908 in Barrio Amon
  • Exclusivity: Room types not on other booking platforms
  • Location: Walking distance to 3 museums
  • Family: Water slide and fenced pool
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:25
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Rooms and availability

Economy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Shower
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Facial

Body wraps

Beauty treatment

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Water slides

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa lounge
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hotel Santo Tomas

💵 Lowest room price 41 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 9.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International, SYQ

Location

7Th Avenue Between Street 3 And 5., San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
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7Th Avenue Between Street 3 And 5., San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
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7Th Avenue Between Street 3 And 5., San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
470 m
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
580 m
Zoo
Simon Bolivar Zoo
510 m
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
480 m
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
220 m
Gallery
Galeria Namu
120 m
Avenidas 3 y 5
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
550 m
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
180 m
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
180 m
Square
Plaza de las Artes
350 m
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
450 m
Square
Plaza de la Libertad Electoral
550 m
Park
Gral Francisco Morazan
1.1 km
Church
Metropolitan Church
370 m
Restaurant
Cafe Rojo
70 m
Restaurant
Poas Bar and restaurant
10 m
Restaurant
Pops
460 m
Restaurant
De Aca
160 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Criollita Amon
160 m
Restaurant
Changuiche
290 m
Restaurant
Kashe Cafe Gourmet
400 m
Restaurant
Pan y Cafe Granier
370 m
Restaurant
Cafe More
500 m
Restaurant
Don Juanito
540 m
Restaurant
La Tortilleria
550 m
Restaurant
La Oliva Verde
530 m

Reviews of Hotel Santo Tomas

8.2 /10
Great
649 reviews
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