Aparthotel

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property
3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel near Multiplaza Mall Escazu, connected to a shopping center

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Classic Penthouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area
Family Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Place, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hospital Cima San José
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

Classic Penthouse

  • 1463 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Full Suite

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

Family Suite

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Suite Standard with View

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite -6 guests-

  • 1345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6

Double Room Standard

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Triple Suite Standard

  • 882 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Family Room -5 guests- Deluxe

  • 1463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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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).

What's nearby

  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hospital Cima San José - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Plaza Tempo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Escazú Village - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Negroni - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moringa Gym Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaguar Negro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Ceibo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel near Multiplaza Mall Escazu, connected to a shopping center
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.

This 3.5-star San Rafael aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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
  • 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
  • Room service (limited hours)

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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

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 center
  • 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio on Dec 8, 2025 start from $112.49, 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: 2:00 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.

Reviews

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 929 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
He ido por años y el agua arriba en la ducha, no tiene presión
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool! Large apartment was comfortable. Big bathrooms with large showers. The furniture and overall appearance was dated, but clean. The beds were firm but comfortable. We loved the friendly employees and would gladly return to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Linden

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was ideal for a family by offering a living room, kitchen, and 2 separate bedrooms with individual bathrooms. Internet access was steady and breakfast options were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly multilingual staff. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Detlef

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Well-managed

They handled several complaints with great respect, concern, and care. Very accommodating. The breakfast is hearty. I have stayed here before several times and liked the bathtubs. I was disappointed they have removed most bathtubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent, safe, clean hotel. The staff is extra friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Future

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time. Love the kitchen and 2 bathrooms we get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for families, everyone had their own room. Beds were comfortable, the apartment was huge. Staff is very nice & helpful. Truly grateful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I’ll be back!

I love this hotel and have been staying here for years. Lovely friendly staff, spacious rooms, delightful pool, wonderful breakfasts. (Ryan is a terrific host and server!)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Would stay again

Wonderful stay. We would stay here again. Convenient location for hospital stays. The rooms were large and clean. The heated pool was great and the breakfast had a good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay was lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Was fantastic, very peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Would stay again.

Lovely stay. Conveniently located. Friendly staff. Nice heated pool. Good breakfast. Convenient location for hospital stays. The only issues we had were with the noise levels. So much traffic, which cannot be helped. But the staff are working, loudly, by 8am, sometimes earlier.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was easy to locate staff was extremely friendly. Even with the planned power outage we were totally kept in the loop
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Tania

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

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having dental work done in area, perfect location. Amazingly appointed friendly staff grocery shopping restaurants within walking. Beautiful pool and wonderful jacuzzi after a long day site seeing or dental work. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quality

Convenient location Professional staff Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is good about this Hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025