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Hotel Santo Tomas

2.5 of 5
Ave 7 btwn Sts 3 & 5, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Santo Tomas
Ranked #10 of 80 hotels in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 223 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(10)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Free breakfast(5)
  • Hot tub(4)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Nice restaurant(4)
  • High ceilings(4)
  • Flat screen(3)
  • Costa Ricans(3)
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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at Hotel Santo Tomas for 10 days at the beginning of May. What a great place. The rooms are so clean, the staff delightful and their coffee machine the best coffee in the city. The restaurant run by Carlos and Don Manuel was delicious! I loved being so close to the main street and museums and yet far... More

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This place is amazing. Behind the somewhat inconspicuous looking facade you find an oasis of peace right in the centre of town. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful, the owner, an expat American, really charming. He restored this fine building to its original splendour and added a very tasteful and spacious second story. The hotel also... More

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Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

As it is with most hotels and locations in San Jose it is a little difficult to find, but once inside it is quaint and very comfortable. The grounds are clean, with nice open spaces so you don't really feel too much like you are in the city. The staff was polite and quite helpful and you really get a... More

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Playa Samara, Costa Rica
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We recently stayed at the Santo Tomas hotel, the only way to describe our stay was perfect. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicous and the owner Thomas was very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunatly we never got to use the pool, but theres always next time! Thank you to all the staff for the great stay,... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I took the advice of other writers and booked a room with a balcony overlooking the pool. Nice room with a larger tv screen. lots of channels which is good to get you through the 3 o'clock thanderstorms, along with the small market at the end of the block and the tasty churroscaria opposite. Well-priced. More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I chose this hotel because of the reviews on this site. It was my first trip to San Jose, and it won't be my last. I plan on staying here each time I come. The rooms are clean, bright and spacious. I upgraded to the balcony, and it was worth the price. The staff was friendly and helpful, and they... More

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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I recently stayed at the Hotel Santo Tomas, and I have to say, this is one of the best Hotels in not only San Jose, but in the entirety of Costa Rica. I found everything to be beyond satisfactory, including comfort, accommodations, cleanliness, and an extremely polite and helpful staff and an incredibly entertaining owner! This was my first stay... More

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Santiago de Veraguas, Panama
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Hotel Tomas had warm and inviting staff who were very accomodating which was a relief as my husband got held up in customs due to a missed vaccination. (Check your vaccination requirements, travellers.) The hotel had character and the room I stayed in was exceptionally clean with an updated and bright bathroom. Food is basic, however, the staff made having... More

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Palm Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

First off, the hotel resturant is phenomenal. They cook breakfest barside right in front of you. The ceviche is to die for, Both lunch and dinner... just excellent. Everything we ate was perfectly prepared. My girlfriend, daughter and myself love to eat. No disappointments in the least. The rooms are very nice and clean. Very modern, some over looking the... More

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Vero Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

As a seasoned travelor around the world,and most recently Costa Rica (7 trips in less than a year)I can confidently tell you that this is one of the best and unasuming hotels in San Jose.Where to start,for openers the hotel staff are by far some of the most helpful and friendly you'll ever find Miguel ,Mauricio and i beleive the... More

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Ave 7 btwn Sts 3 & 5, San Jose, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM173 - 267

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