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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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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Classic Penthouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Smart TV, toys
Family Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Overview of Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Popular LocationLas Delicias del Maiz (Escazu)3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEscazú Village4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Mall Escazu4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJacks Station9 min drive

Room options

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Full Suite | Living room | Smart TV, toys

Full Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Penthouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Penthouse

  • 1463 sq ft
  • 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 | Smart TV, toys

Family Suite

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 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 | Smart TV, toys

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 882 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (650)
The price is $144
per night
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

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

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 4 min drive
  • Hospital Cima San José - 5 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Filippo - 6 min drive
  • Caffe Negroni - 11 min walk
  • Río De Janeiro - 11 min walk
  • Spoon - 7 min walk
  • Burger King - 14 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, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills 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 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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (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–9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Deposit: CRC 58,000 per stay
  • Food and water bowls

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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 center
  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym on site
  • Shopping on site
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system
  • Smoke detector
  • Window guards

General

  • 6 buildings
  • 64 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

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 deposit: CRC 58000 per stay

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio to the airport?

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio is 4.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio on Apr 29, 2024 start from $110.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio have an airport shuttle?

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of CRC 17000 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offer free breakfast?

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Casino Fiesta (12-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio?

This aparthotel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for CRC 30000 per week.

Does Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio have a pool?

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio to downtown San Rafael?

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio is 0.4 mi away from San Rafael.

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 697 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 697 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there a few times and it’s always been good. Staff are pleasant security is pleasant no hassle. They upgraded my room to a big suite for the same price. Wonderful place to stay and safe would recommend anybody visiting Costa Rica to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique, las vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location, superb service , outstanding breakfast….employees go above and beyond to assist you. Swimming pool is heated and they offer cleaning every day. Rooms need to be updated a little
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reaf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facilities, safe gated community.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tarmo, MARINA DEL REY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff 24/7 and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, SELBYVILLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Sofa bed was really old and worn. The refrigerator did not work. Breakfast was great! Staff were very friendly! Near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent comunicación and service the staff its supper friendly and the breakfast amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023