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Auténtico Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Sabana Park

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A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.
A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".
Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
A lobby with a green textured wall, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of plants, and a striped carpet.
A buffet with various food options and a view of the garden.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 0
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV screen, and a wooden panel wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, wooden paneling on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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. National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mercado Central - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 15 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Tapia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway Paseo Colon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosti - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Auténtico Hotel

3-star hotel near Sabana Park
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Auténtico Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Auténtico Hotel to the airport?

Auténtico Hotel is 4.3 mi (11-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 Auténtico Hotel?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Auténtico Hotel on Aug 31, 2026 start from $99, including 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 Auténtico Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Auténtico Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 17700 per person, one-way.

Does Auténtico Hotel offer free breakfast?

Auténtico Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Auténtico Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Auténtico Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Auténtico Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Auténtico Hotel have a pool?

Auténtico Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9 PM.

Does Auténtico Hotel have a restaurant?

Auténtico Hotel is home to Mastico, which features pool views and light fare.

Does Auténtico Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Auténtico Hotel to downtown San José?

Auténtico Hotel is 1.2 mi away from San José.

Auténtico Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 683 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shenika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and pool area, good air conditioning and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was helpful and nice, rooms small but clean and comfortable, breakfast was good and location was central for getting around San Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel for our stay in San Jose. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help. Check in was smooth and efficient, our room was fine, and we enjoyed using the pool (although it is cold) and the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was lovely and the bathroom was modern and very clean. A huge thanks to the staff, they were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Since we had a very early flight, we were so happy and impressed that the hotel provided a breakfast package for us to take to the airport. It was a top-tier service! Highly recommended!"
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory hotel in a convenient location. Pretty pool area with restaurant next door including poolside tables. Food was very good and varied. I asked for a room with a pool view and I got it. However it was not totally vlean- there were dust balls and hair in the corners. The tiles were cracked too in both bathroom and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room/suite for its beds and bathroom but some seats would have been a nice addition as would a small refrigerator. The bar staff could have been a little friendlier. The restaurant was mostly open air. We froze at breakfast. We wore coats one night for dinner. But the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, simple, clean hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great with lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay

This is a great local hotel. Very clean, nicely decorated, and the staff are helpful and courteous. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious. We liked this hotel much more than the American chain hotels we have stayed at in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the restaurant has a very diverse menu. , quiet and the restaurant is very nice and has an very diverse menu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salvador

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

Nice comfortable hotel w excellent service

Very nice, clean and spacious room and excellent service from the Capitan of the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC didn’t work. Coffee maker didn’t work. Breakfast was mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard T

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

Nice place to stay if you get in late to the airpo

Great quiet hotel close to Sabana
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All is well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I traveled to San José for three nights on business. I looked for a good hotel near where I would be holding my meetings. Among the options, I found this hotel, which seemed fine. When I stayed there, I found a hotel with remodeled rooms, simple but new, as were the mattresses, towels, etc. The service was very friendly, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are a bit outdated but overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel. Rooms and beds are comfortable Street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and restaurant staff delivered excellent customer services. Room was nicely appointed, facing the pool, so quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023