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Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica in San José

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Breakfast area
Balcony
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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CALLE 25, BARRIO CALIFORNIA, San José, Province of San Jose, 09022
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, City View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

La California stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this La California hotel, you'll find National Museum of Costa Rica and Morazan Park. National Theater of Costa Rica and Central Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 4 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Limoncello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Omen Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Area City Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Flota - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ara Macao Inn

Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica in San José
Ara Macao Inn offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Ara Macao Inn offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 11 2025 to November 10 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ara Macao Inn Hotel
Ara Macao Inn San José
Ara Macao Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ara Macao Inn to the airport?

Ara Macao Inn is 6.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ara Macao Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ara Macao Inn.

Does Ara Macao Inn offer free breakfast?

Ara Macao Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ara Macao Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (10-min walk) and Casino Fiesta (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Ara Macao Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ara Macao Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ara Macao Inn have a pool?

Ara Macao Inn does not have a pool.

Does Ara Macao Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ara Macao Inn to downtown San José?

Ara Macao Inn is 0.8 mi away from San José.

Ara Macao Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dorian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager Jorge was very nice and helpful.👍 A nice refrigerator, but the only appliance in entire apt. ... Wifi was almost useless, my biggest hindrance. Hot water only in shower, not kitchen or bathroom sinks. Windows shut, but don't close, so outside things get in, i.e. pollen gathered on the kitchen sink, bugs, etc. You could do worse, just know what you're getting. I'd crash again for a night or 2, if I didn't need better wifi.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Budget hotel….
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jorge is extremely friendly and helpful. He helped me arrange a taxi for the next morning. He even showed to make sure everything went well. I was given a room with a balcony and patio. Very nice and unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Louisville

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jorge was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check-in by Jorge. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp and waited until my shuttle (came in late) arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jorge checked me in quickly, gave tour of building and room. Awesome kitchen & fridge included. Reasonably priced. Tours drop off and pick up next door. Mercados nearby, walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is a 3pm and I got there waaay before that but Jorge (the front desk person) had the room ready in like an hour so I can check in. I traveled by myself and this place was enough for me, just what I needed. Affordable and just a few minutes walk from restaurants, park, market and bars. The room had a fridge a microwave, a sink and TV. Only thing it didn’t have was a coffee machine, I drink a lot of coffee but it really wasn’t a big deal, its Costa Rica you find coffee everywhere;) also They give you a key to get to the hotel and that made me feel safe, only guests can go in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo bien un lugar muy tranquilo sin tantos problemas de ruido etc todo perfecto 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eligio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

WSMFP33

4/10 Poor

Bret

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Bed was comfortable Good location for Museum and National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anfitrião muito receptivo, e prestativo, local limpo. Com certeza retornarei.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio fue super amable, el check in fácil, el ambiente tranquilo, y el cuarto viene equipado con microondas y trastes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Por el precio, genial !

La estadía estuvo súper buena. Es un poco viejito pero tiene su encanto. Te sientes super bien. Un poco como una cabaña en las montañas. Y más que eso porque el lugar tiene todo las cosas que nescesitamos : buena cama, agua caliente, cocina con todo, etc. y es súper céntrico. Además de todo, la persona quien administra ese edificio es super acogedor. Después de un viaje super largo con el autobús, la pasamos super bien Muchas gracias. Será aseguramente mi lugar para dormir en San José. En resumen, por un precio barato es excelente ! Sylvain, un viajero francés
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023