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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center in San Rafael

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Sports facility
Classic Penthouse
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Escazú Village
    4 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    4 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Full Suite | Living room

Full Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Penthouse

Classic Penthouse

  • 136 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1535)
The price is CA $113
per night
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Barceló San José

About the area

San Rafael

In shopping district.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael aparthotel, you'll find Iglesia Escazú and Parque de perros Rosalinda. Escazú Village and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.7 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 pools, connected to a shopping center in San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael aparthotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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. Kitchens offer 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

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

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 30000 per week)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Toys
  • Baby bath

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • 1 meeting room
  • Desk
  • Conference center

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • CRC 6000 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 64 rooms
  • 6 buildings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 6000 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 518 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 776 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff in particular Mr Larry. Outstanding and pleasure to meet. Also breakfast staff all of them awesome, most generous

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place. Right across the street is a place to buy snacks and beverages. A few blocks away are restaurants. Its a place I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and accommodating. Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel apartment was very clean and would be perfect for a longer stay. The kitchen was roomy with a full size fridge. There were stores close by, but it was easier to get around with Uber. The breakfast had a variety of food and security was good. I’d recommend this hotel, it offers a lot for a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in what seem to be a small apartment. It was definitely outdated but clean. We did have a leak from the roof that we only noticed when we had a puddle on the bathroom floor. We also ended up next to the busy road which made it very hard to sleep at night due to the noises from the road. The hotel itself was in a good area for restaurants and shopping. It is also about 20 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban, miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palupcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay
Easy check in. The staff were all very kind and helpful. We only stayed one night, but if we are ever in San Jose again we would stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guys at front desk was kind , spacious apartment , cleaned at all . Nice place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a very friendly staff and was immaculate. It was perfect for our family, offering us an apartment-style room with lots of space. I would have loved a few more amenities in the room — in particular, a coffee setup with coffee in it so that we didn’t have to go to the main building to get coffee. Also, wash cloths in the bathroom would have been nice. Our stay was just a couple of days. This place might be better suited for a long enough stay where you buy groceries and really set yourself up. But again, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay to make sure we'd make flight. Spacious suite, and Alberto at front desk was quick and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly, and nice room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a nice area. Because many guests were in for dental work and staying for a couple weeks l, it felt more like a e
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Princeton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment, centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really well secured and maintained. The room was really clean and had a kitchen and the. Refrigerator also had two pulse.One was heated one was not. The breakfast was okay and everybody is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place
Clean apartment, very friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Large rooms somewhat quiet great pool and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure, polite security guard and cleaning personnel. Front desk (night shift) lacked customer service common knowledge and courtesy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Villas Del Rio and have returned 8 . It’s a safe and well cared for Oasis in the middle of Escazú. Convenient to restaurants, shopping and Dental offices across the street. A great place to stay while in San Jose. They provide transportation to and from SJO and free breakfast daily. The staff are friendly and helpful and they make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Mauricio is wonderful and has helped us a great deal with transportation and other services to enhance our visit. Reasonably priced, secure gated Villas within walking distance to Escazu shopping and restaurants. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024