Santo Tomas Hotel

Victorian hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center, near Plaza de la Cultura

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Santo Tomas Hotel, nestled near Plaza de la Cultura, offers an inviting atmosphere where families can unwind. Enjoy a delicious local breakfast and spend the day lounging by the pool with a waterslide or relaxing at the spa with hydrotherapy treatments.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
Hot tub
Waterslide
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Car rentals on site

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Living room
Premium TV channels
Garden

$66 nightly

$75 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

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Room options

All rooms2 beds1 bed

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Wonderful

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Select Comfort bed

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

377 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Wonderful

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Select Comfort bed

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Ceiling fan

Select Comfort bed

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Mountain view
431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Double Room Standard with Satellite/Cable TV

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2

Double Suite Superior

290 sq ft
Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe

226 sq ft
Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Superior

226 sq ft
Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room Deluxe

290 sq ft
Sleeps 4

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

Original 1908 Economy Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original 1908 Economy Room

Excellent

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Select Comfort bed

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Wonderful

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Select Comfort bed

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Excellent

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Clothes dryer

Select Comfort bed

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

377 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
National Center of Art and Culture - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive
San Jose Atlantic Station - 12 min walk
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 14 min walk
San Jose Fercori Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬3 min walk
‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬3 min walk
‪El Muro - ‬3 min walk
‪Café Rojo - ‬1 min walk
‪Saboreaté y Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 30 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

- Free secured, covered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited
- Onsite garage

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Shared microwave

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Waterslide
Pool gate
Fence around the pool

What to do

Rafting nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1908
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Waterslide
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Outdoor furniture
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

37-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Ceiling fan
Dryer

Sleep well

Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Santo Tomas Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santo Tomas Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Santo Tomas Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (7-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Santo Tomas Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as rafting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Santo Tomas Hotel also has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Santo Tomas Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Santo Tomas Hotel like?

Santo Tomas Hotel is in Carmen, a short 2-minute walk from Morazan Park and 7 minutes' walk from National Theater. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and made to order with a variety of choices. (37 reviews)
The pool and hot tub were a wonderful bonus, providing a great experience for guests. (12 reviews)
The hot tub was a great bonus, enjoyed by many guests for relaxation. (11 reviews)

Jul 28, 2025

The staff, check in, location, pool and spa was excellent.

Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 14, 2025

Mar 12, 2024

Great small hotel!

Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 12, 2025

It is a very good deal but you have to compromise the location. It felt a little unsafe. Staff is very helpful with a great attitude. If you are on a budget and don't mind surroundings this i your place.

Juan, 2-night trip

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Santo Tomas Hotel

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Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

For families (6)

Check prices for these days

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

Highlights

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

Highlights

Double Room Standard with Satellite/Cable TV

Double Room Standard

Double Suite Superior

Double Room Deluxe

Quadruple Room Superior

Quadruple Room Deluxe

Original 1908 Economy Room

Highlights

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

Highlights

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

Highlights

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink

Traveling with children

What to do

Working away

Services

Facilities

Accessibility

Room amenities

Be entertained

Home comfort

Sleep well

Freshen up

Stay connected

More

Special features

Spa

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Policies

Also known as

Frequently asked questions

Does Santo Tomas Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Is there a pool at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Are pets allowed at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Is parking offered on site at Santo Tomas Hotel?

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Is there an onsite casino at Santo Tomas Hotel?