Hotel Aranjuez

Hotels
8.4 (1633 reviews)
Calle 19, Avs. 11-13, de la Iglesia Sta. Teresita, 200 mtrs. al norte, 200 mtrs. al oeste y 25 al sur. , San José , CR

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Central location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Poor room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Several reviews mention issues with odors and cleanliness, including mold and spiders.
Service
9.76
Consistent positive feedback on the helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.3
Reviewers praise the location as being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.25
Complaints about outdated rooms and noise from outside were noted.
Amenities
8.78
The hotel offers nice communal areas and a good breakfast.
Value for Money
7.24
Mixed opinions on value for money with some feeling it was disproportionate.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Breakfast was frequently mentioned positively across several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall experience varies, but many enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:54

Property Description

Eco-Friendly Urban Oasis

Hotel Aranjuez invites you to experience an authentic Costa Rican lodging in an eco-friendly urban oasis. The property, made up of five charming wooden houses from the 30s, is surrounded by lush tropical gardens, offering a serene retreat in the heart of the city.

Convenient Amenities

Each room at Hotel Aranjuez is thoughtfully decorated and equipped with modern amenities such as a 32" flat screen TV, hot water, safety-deposit box, and a desk. The hotel also boasts a 24-hour front desk, tour desk, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and complimentary parking for your convenience.

Prime Location

Situated just a short distance from major attractions like the National Museum and Jade Museum, Hotel Aranjuez provides easy access to key landmarks and the vibrant culinary scene at Paseo Gastronomico La Luz. Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica at Hotel Aranjuez.

Important information:

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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1633 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Beautiful charming hotel. So much character and history here.

Cons:

Bed was hard.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Richie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good Breakfast,good location and friendly Staff.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Richie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
10
Perfekter Start in unseren Urlaub
Pros:

Ein zauberhaftes Hotel in San Jose, es wirkt wie eine kleine Oase in trubeliger Gegend. Wir hatten nettes Personal angetroffen, die sich um alle kümmerten, ein schönes Zimmer mit großem Bad und einen abgeschlossen Parkplatz. Morgens bekamen wir dann ein feines Frühstück auf der schönen Terrasse - das war ein perfekter Start in den Urlaub!

Cons:

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2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Syndia • couple • us
8
Boutique hotel full of art and gorgeous greenery. Great price if you can tolerate saggy bed and bring earplugs.
Pros:

Gorgeous garden! Gentleman who checked us in was very kind and considerate. Breakfast lady was a sweetheart.

Cons:

Bed was really “saggy”. I cannot recall being on a less firm mattress ever. Also, could hear every conversation going on in neighbors and across the hall! Walls pretty thin.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jimmie • couple • us
10
I will stay there again.
Pros:

Staff was great! Very helpful! Breakfast was delicious!

Cons:

All good!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ilan • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • couple • de
10
Ideale Oase in einer nicht so schönen Stadt
Pros:

Ich liebe dieses Hotel ich komme hier schon seitdem ich ein Kind bin hin das ist der perfekte Ort um anzukommen und nochmal Ruhe zu bekommen vor der Abreise das Personal ist immer super nett und hilfsbereit und das frühstück ist toll!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jean Ajam • couple • re
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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cristina • extended_group • es
9
Naturaleza y arte dentro de la ciudad
Pros:

Me encantaron los patios con vegetación. Ver un mot mot en el patio del hotel. El desayuno con opciones veganas 🌱

Cons:

La almohada

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ludovica • couple • it
8
Pros:

Posizione tranquilla ma centro raggiungibile a piedi
Colazione buona

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

Varanda do pequeno almoço e jardim. Estilo da casa antiga de madeira.

Cons:

O quarto precisa de ventoinha ou ar condicionado e a casa de banho de extrator de humidade. Ambos estavam a cheirar a humidade.
Pagar uma hora de estacionamento a mais, depois das 11h por ser esta a hora do check-out quando não estivemos lá sequer 24 horas.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jithin • couple • in
10
Pros:

Excellent

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Yves • family_with_children • be
9
Très bonne expérience
Pros:

Position centrale, à moins de 15 minutes à pied du centre touristique, et avec des restos et snacks à proximité directe (et un resto dans l'hôtel également). Nous avons également utilisé le parking, vraiment facile et très bon marché. Petit déjeuner très bon, sur une terrasse couverte qui donne sur un petit jardin (il y avait des écureuils qui se promenaient dans les arbres). Personnel souriant.

Cons:

Pour les plus sensibles au bruit, les chambres ne sont pas très bien insonorisées.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • family_with_children • es
9
Edificio singular, y buena atención
Pros:

Edificio singular, con habitaciones amplias. Cerca de zona para comer, y fácil para aparcar.

Cons:

Dependiendo de la habitación puede bajar la puntuación, ya que las habitaciones que dan a la calle son bastante ruidosas. El desayuno algo limitado (tostada, tres tipos de fruta, dos tipos de galletas caseras y huevos al gusto)

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • fr
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Danx26 • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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nour • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

I liked the place where to have breakfast and i liked that it has a really nice garden and everywhere is full of green..

Cons:

I stayed there for few nights, and they had to change the room for me, i didnt like the new room because it had no windows and it smelled bad ( smell of a closed place woth no air), also they didnt have air conditioning and it was hot and full of bugs but it part of the nature so..

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee