Hotel Aranjuez

Hotels
8.4 (1618 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Complaints about outdated rooms and noise from outside were noted.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 1618 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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Maria • solo_traveller • pt
8
Ambiente diferente e acolhedor
Pros:

O pequeno almoço é soberbo! E o local do mesmo tb!!

Cons:

O quarto tinha janela para o interior que era zona de passagem.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • extended_group • es
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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KimW • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • couple • ch
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lena • couple • fr
8
Très bon petit déjeuné. Emplacement pour stationner. Très bien.
Pros:

Le petit déjeuné.

Cons:

Chambre pas très isolée du bruit.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family_with_children • fr
7
hotel pratique pour une arrivée de l'aéroport, terasse avec jardin avec quelues animaux
Pros:

hotel réalisé dans une ancienne maison, les chambres sont installées au RDc et sous forme de coursive réparti à droite à gauche... les chambres sont corrects même si un peu vétustes, ... petit déjeuner OK

Cons:

chambres pas hyper grandes (mais correct) le restaurant attenant est cher (mais délicieux), au petit déjeuner nous avons eu un refus, losque nous avons demandé de nouveaux des oeufs (2 par personne)

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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ISABELLUCENACURADO • solo_traveller • es
1
Cons:

todo, horrible

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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GEORGIOS • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Excellent safe location. Señor Mario of the reception helped a lot with suggestions what to do and arranging taxi for the airport. Gracias.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • extended_group • fr
9
Beau petit hôtel sympa
Pros:

Chambre correcte et propre, lit confortable.
Très bon petit déjeuner en présence des écureuils.
Déco dans l'hôtel mignon et atypique.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Phyllis • solo_traveller • us
8
Historic property is a charming hotel with helpful staff and superb breakfasts, great price and ideal location.
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfasts, atmosphere -not like a bland hotel

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Pixie89 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value for money
Pros:

The staff were really friendly, helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel is in a good location.

Cons:

I would have loved a kettle in the room or somewhere to access freely in the hotel

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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acosta sol • extended_group • cr
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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ja • couple • nl
8
Prima voor 1 nacht
Pros:

Prima kamer, bed en douche. 2 restaurants naast de deur. Goed ontbijt. Perfect voor 2 nacht

Cons:

Had het alwel gelezen maar alles was oud en gehorig. Verder miets mis mee

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie Pacrot • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Très joli, coloré, avec beaucoup de végétation sur les terrasses. Petit déjeuner tres agreable avec des animaux qui viennent vous voir. Un moment de pur plaisir

Cons:

La contravention que nous avons pris dans la rue . Stationnement gratuit jusqu a 7h. Nous sommes partis a 7h50 , pas loupé 20 euros d amende

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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elisabet • solo_traveller • ar
8
Pros:

El hotel tiene una gran exposición de máscaras, muchas de ellas del tamaño de una persona. Muy pintoresca la decoración. El desayuno es completo. Algunas opciones las cocinaban en el momento con los ingredientes que uno eligiera. El personal muy amable.

Cons:

La habitación tenía un olor desagradable, quizá producto de la humedad. No ofrecen toallas de mano. Solo había dos toallones. Tampoco ofrecen champú ni acondicionador. Parece ser que por el precio del hotel, estas cosas no están incluidas.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • solo_traveller • us
5
Bad art, Poorer service
Pros:

Conveniently located to downtown San Jose. Housekeeping was done well. The night receptionist was friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast hotel employees were not welcoming. They watched us as we chose our food as if we hadn't already paid to be there. We were not wastefu, as the food itself was good and we do not serve ourselves what we won't eat. On our last morning there the water went out and my husband was not able to shower, he had to use the dripping sink water to rinse off. I understand it wasn't something the hotel could control but there was zero effort to check on guests. We were given only a half hearted apology at the desk upon checkout.
Some additional side notes:
the restroom sink has a terrible design making it really hard to wash hands without spilling water out;
there was no AC or fan in the room, wouldn't be as much a problem if we had access to windows but ours led directly to the attached restaurant;
also i was just not a fan of some of the art, especially the diablos and witches (this is a personal preference but if I'd read on review beforehand I could've made better decision)

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Bertrand • couple • fr
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Trebuchet • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Petit déjeuner et déco de l'hôtel
Possibilité de parking, quartier sympa
Literie agreable

Cons:

Chambre petite et mal isolée du couloir et du passage des gens (sol en parquet)

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Niels • couple • nl
9
Prima plek voor verblijf in San Jose
Pros:

Leuk plekje in rustige wijk met een lekker restaurant er direct naast. Dat is handig bij eerste avond aankomst in Costa Rica.
Kamer was keurig schoon en hotel zelf was ook leuk aangekleed. En een lekker ontbijt!

Cons:

Het was allemaal prima voor elkaar

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee