We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Hotel Santo Tomas: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Ave 7 btwn Sts 3 & 5 | Historical Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
Hotel website
Hotel amenities
Offers & Announcements
Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi
Hotel Santo Tomas
Ranked #3 of 87 hotels in San Jose
Enter dates & see best prices*
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices
* We search the top travel sites for the best price
Booking.com Expedia.com Travelocity
and 8 more sites!
Traveler Reviews
Room Prices
Write a Review

318 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
    165
    113
    27
    5
    8
See reviews for
Families
51
 
Couples
128
 
Solo
53
 
Business
17
 
Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Maple Grove, Minnesota
1 review
“Good stay for the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Nice hotel and room for the price. On a busy street/ intersection so the traffic may keep you up, or wake you early. Also not in the nicest part of town.

Staff was very helpful in setting up tours for us and helping with any questions we had.

Room Tip: Select a room away from the street side.
See more room tips
  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask trobkasz about Hotel Santo Tomas
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvisorHST, Owner at Hotel Santo Tomas, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Hi Trobkasz, Thanks for your recommendation of nice hotel for the price, this is what most clients tell me. Yes San Jose is a vibrant city with lots to do and see and we are located just four blocks from Central Avenue and to all other local attractions. We have bilingual staff on24/7/365 to assist with any type of help or planning you may require. Again thank yo for the review , Warmest Regards Thomas
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brussels, Belgium
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Welcoming host”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

We stayed just one night in the hotel, after our long flight from Europe. It was easy to check in and our room contained an enormous television and was very comfortable. In the morning, we met the owner, Thomas, who made us feel welcome and had a nice breakfast (excellent juice). Our room was in the back and quiet. It was a shame we had so little time, as the pool and hot tub looked inviting. Definetly recommended.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Elfweard about Hotel Santo Tomas
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvisorHST, Owner at Hotel Santo Tomas, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Hola Elfweard, Definitely recommended, that can't get much better! Next time please try to take a few days to enjoy the pool and nice hot jacuzzi along with a balcony view room,many guests use us to take day tours and enjoy the hot tub at night or happy hour by the pool from 4 to 7 with Carlos our bartender. Thank you very much for your wonderful comments Thomas
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brooklyn, New York
1 review
“Great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We were very happy of our choice. Nice boutique hotel with a very friendly staff. Close to everything. Very convenient and affordable place to travel to take one-day tours to different directions to explore the country.
Nice breakfast. Spacious rooms. Highly recommend to everybody.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask e301mfi about Hotel Santo Tomas
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvisorHST, Owner at Hotel Santo Tomas, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Shout out to Brooklyn New York from Costa Rica, Yes we are a great location for all of the day tours from San Jose and an easy two blocks from the main highway to the east coast , a no brain er for going to that lovely side of the country. The affordable part and nice breakfast along withe Free WI-Fi help to keep us in the Top rated hotels in San Jose. Thank you very much for the nice review and safe travels. Thomas
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hillerod, Denmark
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice and cousy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

feb. 2013
The first look at the hotel, won’t impress you, neither the breakfast menu, but otherwise a nice hotel. Clean rooms with ceiling-fan, TV and security box. You feel very welcome at the hotel, and they are keen to provide you with the help you need. The price is fair, and it is worth every penny.
A recommendable hotel in San José.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Caspar N about Hotel Santo Tomas
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvisorHST, Owner at Hotel Santo Tomas, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Hi Caspar, thanks for the review , sorry our Free Hot Cooked breakfast did not impress you. We do serve two fresh juices , coffee, tea, a fruit plate, eggs cooked to your liking, gallo pinto, a local dish of beans and rice along with toast and jam. This is what a typical breakfast is here in Costa Rica and the normal price for this would be around $8.00 US dollars in a restaurant, so it is a nice added value for a room that is only 40 euros for two persons. I will see if I can add pickled fish or some other European breakfast types of food, thanks for the info. I am glad to know that you thought the price was fair and worth every penny and that we are a recommended hotel in San Jose. Safe Travels and again a thank you from me Thomas
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Williams Lake, BC
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellent staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

We stayed last year as well, great value and location. A little noisy street, so we requested a room closer to the back. Beautiful courtyard, very clean. Only surprise was that the breakfast had no milk!

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by horsefly2010 for San Jose
Ask horsefly2010 about Hotel Santo Tomas
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvisorHST, Owner at Hotel Santo Tomas, responded to this review
February 17, 2013
Hi Horsefly from BC, thanks so much for being a return client, its always great to see repeat customers in the breakfast area in the morning! Beautiful courtyard and clean is very important, thanks for those kind words. Glad to know you also enjoyed the free breakfast , it is about an $8.00 US dollar value per guest across the street. What with two fresh made daily juices, Costa Rica coffee, eggs cooked to your choice, fruit plate, toast , jam and gallo pinto, a local breakfast dish with fresh sauces to liven everything up ! Gracias Thomas
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
 
 
Hotel Santo Tomas
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
 
Hostel Casa Colon
Great value on a similar hotel
San Jose, San Jose Metro
4 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near San Jose
Romantic
Colours Oasis Resort
Colours Oasis Resort 4.0 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Luxury
Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vivo
Hotel Parque del Lago - Hotel Vi... 4.0 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Good for business
Hostel Casa Colon
Hostel Casa Colon 4.0 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Near the beach
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica a... 4.5 of 5 stars 787 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d300060?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d296472?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2097115?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d301231?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these San Jose hotels
Hotel Grano de Oro San Jose 4.5 of 5 stars 771 reviews Adventure Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 1,215 reviews Hotel Presidente 4.0 of 5 stars 400 reviews Hotel Dunn Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d299076?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d552320?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d296479?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d301485?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 87 hotels in San Jose, ranked by popularity

Been to Hotel Santo Tomas? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Hotel Santo Tomas

Also Known As:
Hotel Santo Tomas Costa Rica/San Jose
Address: Ave 7 btwn Sts 3 & 5 | Historical Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone Number:
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in San Jose
#9 Business Hotels in San Jose
#9 Romantic Hotels in San Jose
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Santo Tomas is in a great downtown location. We offer Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, security box, swimming pool, Hot Jacuzzi, Gym, secure on site parking and restaurant/bar El Oasis ( Happy Hour 4 to 7 PM Carlos Bartender ) closed on Mondays. Only four blocks from Central Avenue and an easy stroll to most local attractions. Offering 30 non smoking rooms and has been newly renovated and expanded. Also available 24/7 : tour, travel & car rental services, currency exchange and laundry for our guests. Come and enjoy our wonderful open air gardens and covered terraces to enjoy the volcano views! ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Expedia, Travelocity, Cheap Tickets, Hotels.com, Venere, Olotels, Priceline, Agoda, Tingo and HotelsClick so you can book your Hotel Santo Tomas reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hotel Santo Tomas, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Hotel Santo Tomas
Enter dates & see best prices*
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices