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Auténtico Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring San José

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Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 9 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Reception
Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 0
  • Sabana Park
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante Mastico
    1 min walk
  • San Jose Contraloria Station
    15 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | View from room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is CA $248
per night
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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About the area

San José

Heart of San José.Within a 10-minute walk of this Merced hotel, you'll find Sabana Park and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Also, Parque La Sabana is within half a mile (1 km) and National Stadium of Costa Rica is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 6 min walk
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 7 min walk
  • Parque La Sabana - 8 min walk
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 15 min walk
  • Central Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 15 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Tapia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fuji - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Teriyaki - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Auténtico Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring San José
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Auténtico Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1985
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Auténtico Hotel offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Auténtico Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 17700 per person (one-way)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Auténtico Hotel
Auténtico Hotel San Jose
Auténtico San Jose
Autentico Hotel Costa Rica/San Jose
Auténtico Hotel Hotel
Auténtico Hotel San José
Auténtico Hotel Hotel San José

Auténtico Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 622 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 622 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 622 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 622 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 622 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, reasonably priced. Very nice bar, restaurant and pool area. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are helpful and nice. The pool area is great and the rooms are nice. This hotel is convenient to the airport and walkable to downtown San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location closer to the airport. Great food for buffet breakfast and for dinner.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

farron, carrollton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with garden, pool, restaurant. Very short drive to local dining options and easy freeway access to the airport. Secure free parking just across the street 50 yards. Rooms are quaint with good beds and nice hardwood floors. However, poorly lit rooms are smaller than average, shower water pressure is astonishingly low despite water flow to the faucet - plumbing issue. Bath towels are old. Overall, good hotel, but these small details prevent from taking it up a notch. PS - Is non-refundable, so if your plans change, must be willing to take the hit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy access to airport and downtown and grocery store. Graffiti on the area outside my window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Névine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel Autentico was fine, The staff are very friendly and helpful. My room was very noisy and I asked to be moved which was taken care of nicely. The hotel is a little dated and I didn’t enjoy my dinner in the restaurant. It was overpriced and not very good. Overall, the hotel was ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipty

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipty

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient location, friendly staff. The only think that I didn’t like was that I found a big cockroach in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Joseph
We only stayed for a night but enjoyed the friendliness of all the staff. Breakfast was very good! Most importantly, Joseph at the reception helped us out of a pickle, big time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Towels were falling apart and old
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024