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Hotel Dunn Inn

Calle 5, Avenida 11 | Historical Barrio Amon, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica
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Ranked #4 of 87 hotels in San Jose
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Families
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 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
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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

After 3 visits at the hotel I feel like I am coming home when I arrive. The food is exellent, the room nice, The service is very good, the whole staff treat me like I am a old friend. I have been to several hotells in Costa Rica and this is the one I return to whenever I am in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It's a nice little place with a friendly staff. On the cleaner side and conveniently located. The food in the restaurant was terrible but that shouldn't alter your hotel of choice. (There is a great place 1 block away called Kalu Cafe.)

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travelman321, Manager at Hotel Dunn Inn, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for staying with us once again, the best compliment our staff receives is repeat visitors. More

Sandestin, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I am a regular at Dunn Inn. I stay there 3 times a year. I stayed at several other hotels, until I stumbled onto Dunn Inn. They exceed my expectations every time. I refuse to stay anywhere else. The entire staff is great. They are as friendly, and helpful as you will ever encounter. I am usually planning my next... More

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Illinois
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I have been to Costa Rica many times and have stayed at many places. The Dunn Inn is a very nice and affordable place to stay. The people at the front desk are ever-so-nice and the security guards - the afternoon one is Luis - are as friendly as one could ask. The continental breakfast is adequate with a plate... More

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Grecia, Costa Rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I've stayed at many nice hotels in San Jose over the last few years. Several may exceed the Dunn Inn for one category (i.e room). But I find the Dunn Inn offers the best experience overall for most budgets. The rooms are clean and fresh, have flat screen TV's (with US channels if that is important). Their Deluxe King Rooms... More

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Northern Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Want a great place for a party? I am a retired school teacher living in San Jose. A group of students and adults came to visit Costa Rica. While they where in San Jose I arranged for them to have a group dinner at the Dunn Inn. The manager, John set up a wonderful experience for the group. At the... More

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Boyne City
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We brought 27 high school students to Costa Rica from northern Michigan. Thanks to John at Dunn Inn, their last 2 nights in San Jose will never be forgotten. Their staff opened their establishment, and their hearts to us. John and his staff made all of us feel at home, and we all had a fabulous time! If you're looking... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

We recently returned from Costa Rica with a group of 27 HS students and 5 adults. It was difficult to find places to accommodate our group size; John did this with ease and the outmost friendliness. Although we did not stay at the Dunn Inn we did eat at the restaurant twice. They created a special menu for us with... More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Normally when we go to Costa Rica we fly to San Jose airport and then drive the four hours to our destination on the Caribbean coast -- Puerto Viejo. But this trip we decided to stay in San Jose to get to know the city a bit. I randomly chose the Dunn Inn, mostly because I liked the photos of... More

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Bronx, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I started coming to San Jose Costa Rica in 2009. Business was promising in Central America. I stayed at several hotels before finding the Dunn Inn in 2010. As soon as I walked through the front door into the lobby I was greeted with a warm and friendly smile. I was given a tour of the rooms and discussed my... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Dunn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Address: Calle 5, Avenida 11 | Historical Barrio Amon, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in San Jose
Price range (per night): RM226 - 281
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are proud to let you know that we also speak fluent English, French, Portuguese, Italian and German. We are happy to help you while in San Jose, Costa Rica, if you don't speak Spanish or in case you want to feel more at home.This charming 1929 mansion is known for providing exceptionally friendly service and is a favorite among many locals. From the moment you arrive you will experience firsthand the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality and enjoy the benefits of a full service hotel with excellent value. The New Standard for San Jose Costa Rica Hotels...The 28 guests rooms are attractively decorated with warm, rich woods, original brick, hand-painted native artwork, colorful quilts, and have indigenous BriBri Indian names. All are equipped with quality linens, cable television with over 60 channels in English and Spanish, mini bar, direct telephone service, ceiling fan, private bath, clock radio, hairdryer, fresh flowers, local information and a free map of Costa Rica. The hotel has wireless internet in all rooms, two Internet stations, parking, 24-hour security, car rental and tourist information, laundry service, business services, safe deposit boxes, room service, and an onsite barbershop. The hotel offers complementary services of tea and coffee 24 hours a day and a late 1pm check out. You will also enjoy breakfast, lunch and / or dinner in the beautiful tropical restaurant and Tropix bar that is truly an oasis in the city; brimming with bromeliads, ferns, orchids and other tropical plants. The daily happy hour from 4pm - 6pm is sure to provide fun and interesting conversation. New to our long list of services is free in-house medical emergency assistance and reasonable medical insurance.Every effort is made to ensure an enjoyable visit and every one of our long term bilingual staff will gladly assist you in anyway possible. ... more   less 
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