In San José .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Braulio Carrillo National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Lincoln Plaza. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Parque Canino San Pablo and Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma.
What's nearby
University of Costa Rica - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Central Park - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Sabana Park - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 15 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Beso - 2 min drive
Lechuza Vegana #2 - 4 min drive
Riverside Pizzeria & Gastropub - 12 min walk
Bromelias del Río - 13 min walk
Rancho Tipico Zurqui - 13 min walk
About this property
Villa Ilusión CR
Enjoy free breakfast at this San José hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Villa Ilusión CR. Free self parking is available.
This San José hotel is smoke free.
7 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
Local cuisine breakfast (free)
Breakfast available (free)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Game room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Terrace
Garden
No smoking on site
Lockers available
Dining venue
Villa Ilusión CR offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
Room service
More
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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: USD 20 (roundtrip)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.
Property is also known as
Villa Ilusión CR Hotel
Villa Ilusión CR San José
Villa Ilusión CR Hotel San José
Villa Ilusión CR Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Alison
May 2, 2024
We showed up and they asked us to leave because they weren't ready for us. We stayed at the hotel up the road for much cheaper and it was plenty nice.
The property was not even a hotel, I don’t know why this is on Expedia, we had to end up leaving, to start, there was no one that could check us in and we had to wait, then we needed to change our sheets because they were dirty stained with blood and other things, and no one could help us, there was a loud wedding downstairs and we couldn’t sleep so we ended up leaving
Nothing about the pictures place it's very dirty beds smell bad and hairs and broken glass on the mattress ant trash under beds food old and could .dirty towels no toilet paper the hosts
Not frequently and mean, no access to go out no body to contact to open, this places is dangerous for health..
SHIRLEY
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
Travelled with group
Sep 25, 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming & SO friendly
The host was such a sweet guy, he gave us money for the tolls! Also he knows how to get places faster, so you can avoid traffic, which is a real thing here. The hotel itself is used for weddings a lot, apparently, so you can imagine how beautiful this hotel is, the pictures don't do it justice. Also, there's a pool table. So. Go here, it's great.
Beautiful old and stately home become a small hotel. In COVID breakfast served in your room. Host with 2 small delightful children. Nice balcony for breakfast. In times without COVID, I imagine it’s very convivial
William
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
Dec 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Aloha from Hawaii
Arrived early…….gate to the property was closed. A youngster who lived nearby helped us enter. Mansion was opened….no one near the checkin area……called out for assistance….a guest helped us get the attention of the owner. Classic old style mansion……..fast checkin…..classic staircase….spacious room with a balcony…..pool table just outside our room…..full breakfast served on our balcony……special Christmas breakfast the morning we departed. Very cordial owners….accommodating….helpful!
Great bed and breakfast like hotel. People running it are very nice and attentive. Wife great. Hot water in showers. Beds comfortable. Beautiful area. Not far from San Ysidro
Beautiful mansion-hotel. Beds very comfortable and wi-fi excellent. Breakfast very good. Shower has hot water. Loved everything about it and will stay there again.
Only thing to be aware of is that like a lot of Costa Rica hotels there is an end to check-in time at 10pm. I checked in at 9pm and the gate was locked and I called and they let me in. Another time we got there in the afternoon and everything was fine. Also the turnoff from the highway comes up very fast and I've missed it a couple of times and had to circle back. Not a problem, though.
Amazing place, we felt at home. The hosts are amazing and welcomed us as if they're us. Took us to local trips and the homemade breakfasts were delicious.
Es un lugar lindo, lamentablemente le falta mucho cariño en sus instalaciones y detalles, debe y sentirse mejor para el huésped, el olor debe ser algo de cuidado en las habitaciones.
Muy bueno el desayuno
La experiencia de este lugar es algo que quisiera borrar por completo de mi memoria, las Camas tenían pelo, polvo, manchas no me quiero imaginar de que, todo estaba asquerosamente sucio, telarañas por doquier, no logramos dormir nada del hedor que tenían las habitaciones era como si nunca hubieran limpiado esas habitaciones, no hay agua potable, es un completo desastre, no le recomiendo a nadie que visite este lugar es una completa ilusión la que le venden en este lugar.
Pedimos que limpiaran la habitación y que cambiaran la ropa de cama y si intentaron limpiarla y cambiar las fundas, pero aún así tenían pelos, y el piso tenía una casi una peluca de la cantidad de cabello, no puedo creer la pésima calidad de servicio de este lugar.
El personal nunca utilizó mascarilla, la habitación sumamente sucia desde la cama, no estaba bien tendida, sábanas manchadas, toallas sucias, polvo en las mesitas de noche, plantas podridas y el agua de los floreros verdusca, mal olor en la ropa de cama, cobijas viejas y polvo, la ducha no funcionó adecuadamente desde un inicio, alfombras de baño requieren ser cambiadas
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