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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Classic Penthouse
Lobby sitting area
Family Suite | Private kitchenette
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Full Suite | Living room

Full Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Penthouse

Classic Penthouse

  • 136 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Rafael

When you stay at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio in San Rafael, you'll be connected to a shopping center, a 4-minute drive from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 6 minutes from Sabana Park. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Negroni - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Filippo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Ceibo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Río de Janeiro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moringa Gym Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to a shopping center in San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 30,000 per week)
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: CRC 6,000 per pet per day

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 buildings
  • 64 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 6000 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: CRC 30000 per week
  • Pet fee: CRC 6000 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Apartotel Villas Rio
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel Escazu
Apartotel Villas Rio Escazu
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Del Rafael
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel San Rafael

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 894 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highly recommend!

Very nice property! Safe and secure, clean with a friendly, accommodating staff. The surrounding area is nice and has many choices for dining out as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

FRANCISCO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place while staying in SJ
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here and we continue to like all that there is at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the pool was very warm, nice people. Just a nice quiet Hotel. Old school charm
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel to others and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family trip

Very good accommodation ,good location Bathrooms a little dated could have some Make up but they functioned well so it wasn’t a problem. Overall 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wish we would have stayed here sooner! We have stayed at multiple ABnB’s and other places and this place is by far one of our favorites. We will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel since there were multiple bedrooms in one suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only downside was that it was a little outdated, but it was clean and offered a pool/hot tub & laundry facilities. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Radakichenane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aarat

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bug

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels private and it has all the amenities you nees when traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony Cimone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

FARIBA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a beautiful site with two heated and unheated pools. The hotel is in a good area, the staffs are very friendly, the breakfast is excellent, and the hotel is in a beautiful setting. It would be great if the hotel could do some renovation and new sheets and towels.

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly,, the town itstelf is not pedestrian safe and forget about accessiblty for people with disabilities.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nakisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025