The Stay San Jose

Hotels
4.9 (16 reviews)
104 Avenida 39 , San José , cr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Good price
Cons:
No AC
Noisy bed
Scary location

Categories

Cleanliness
4.68
Adequate cleanliness mentioned, but could be improved.
Service
5.65
Personal was very friendly and helpful.
Location
4.19
Close to a dangerous neighborhood as mentioned.
Room Quality
4.14
Cama ruidosa y dura, and issues with light from hallway.
Amenities
5.17
Standard amenities provided, though lacking AC.
Value for Money
5.13
Good price for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
5.08
Not mentioned.
Overall Experience
5.15
Mixed experience; positive service but with significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:34

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 49 km from Poas National Park, The Stay San Jose offers a 2-star accommodation with easy access to nearby attractions like Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Comfortable Amenities
Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in rooms equipped with modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and a terrace with stunning city views. The 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi ensure a hassle-free experience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the city with ease as Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and Parque Viva are just a short drive away. Don't miss out on the convenience of staying close to Tobías Bolaños International Airport.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at The Stay San Jose? Book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

4.9
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.68
Service: 5.65
Location: 4.19
Room Quality: 4.14
Amenities: 5.17
Value for Money: 5.13
Food and Beverage: 5.08
Overall Experience: 5.15
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Bustos solo_traveller cr
1
Pros:

Un Hotel en zona complicada sin parqueo. Intolerable.

Cons:

Zona y falta parqueo

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Viktor extended_group cz
3
Pros:

It was cheap, personal was very friendly and helpful, looks better than it’s actually is

Cons:

Room was without ac, two windows into the room from the hallway, whenever someone walk into the hallway our room was full of light cuz we don’t have any curtains.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Arce couple cr
1
Terrible
Pros:

No existe

Cons:

No existe

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple es
1
¡Estafa!
Pros:

Desafortunadamente no es posible dar menos puntos, daría -10!
No había nadie a dejarnos entrar, no contestaron el teléfono ni los mensajes y encima tenían la cara de cobrar la estancia.
A las quejas nunca reaccionaron…
Tuvimos que buscarnos otro alojamiento en medio de la noche.

Cons:

No llegue ni a verlo! A pagarlo sí…

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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NICOLAS couple ar
5
Pros:

Casi nada. Buenas sabanas

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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Mónica solo_traveller cl
8
Pros:

Muy buen estado de la habitación y servicios (baño, ducha, tv.). Buena conexión a Internet. Limpieza adecuada y buen precio.

Cons:

Cama ruidosa y dura, pero lo más importante, ubicación muy cercana a barrio peligroso, aunque personalmente no tuve problemas (tampoco me expuse)

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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Andres couple cr
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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SARA solo_traveller br
1
Uma bosta !!!!!! Puro golpe!
Pros:

EU NÃO CHEGUEI A FICAR HOSPEDADA POIS O HOTEL ESTAVA COM OVERBOOKING!!!!!! Tive que chamar a polícia para resolver.
Eu nunca pensei que passaria por isso, ainda mais em outro país.
Pessimo!!!

2025-11-27 via Nuitee
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Jorge solo traveller ar
7
Good
Pros:

It is a brand new place, very clean , excellent for the price.

Cons:

My room didn't have windows to the outside, and after I shower the bathroom floor was all wet.

2025-03-19 via Nuitee
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Alberto solo traveller us
1
Bad
Pros:

Very very loud traffics noice that could not be silenced because you need the windows open since there’s no air conditioning. Many other things but don’t stay here. Stay in a tent.

Cons:

The managment is awful.

2024-05-19 via Nuitee
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Alberto review category business travellers us
1
Don’t do it.
Pros:

Not much, they only take cash in the entire experience was pretty poor.

Cons:

Pretty much everything the street is extremely loud so you’ll be able to hear everything from your room. There’s no air conditioning. The electricity will go out twice twice a day they will not make coffee consistently and whoever runs and manages this place is absolutely unqualified.

2024-05-13 via Nuitee
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Tamara young couple ar
8
Wouldn't stay again because of location
Pros:

The room was nice and staff helpful. There is a fridge

Cons:

The location is unsafe for tourists. The room has no windows. Just a small one up high for ventilation, so we felt trapped

2024-04-30 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo traveller us
1
Bad
Cons:

Told them that I would be checking in late because my flight flew in at 11pm. Was locked out and no one was answering the phone number provided. No hot water, drain is slow and smells. Bed is uncomfy and no headboard. Also extremely far and inconvenient from airport and city center.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
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Kristin review category business travellers us
1
Deceptive - no windows and card was charged despite learning this on arrival and being told it was ok to cancel upon lea
Pros:

The attendant let us use the hotel wifi to call an Uber from inside the gate before leaving after dark.

Cons:

The rooms had no windows or ability to get air from outside, yet the images on booking specifically show lots of windows as are present on the upper floors that are not even a part of the hotel. The air inside was bad.

When we arrived, we waited outside the gate in a sketchy feeling area after dark for more than 5 minutes for anyone to answer the bell from the gate. Finally a small child showed up and let us inside. The woman that appeared shortly later was pleasant and of her own accord, offered to show us the rooms while we left our luggage in front of a camera for security.

When we asked for an upper floor room in order to be able to keep the windows (as specifically depicted in the photos) open for fresh air, she informed us that the upper floors were only apartments for long term rent, and the hotel was in the basement. She offered to show us the room while we left our luggage near the door in front of a camera to be sure it was going to work. Seeing that the rooms had no windows at all, were not clean, and smelled of chemicals, we immediately and politely let her know this was not going to work for our health needs, and she said no problem, letting us use the wifi to order an Uber from inside the gate before leaving. She never mentioned that she was still going to charge us for a room we did not even enter and that was critically different from what was depicted when we booked.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo traveller cr
10
Clean, great value, safe, comfortable.
Pros:

This is an excellent value. It’s tastefully put together, clean, safe and affordable. Staff was super kind. Very good place just to have a quick overnight coming in or out of San Jose, especially if you have business in Escazu or in that area somewhere.

2024-04-11 via Nuitee
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Ludwig solo traveller us
8
Very good
2024-03-18 via Nuitee