Hotel Vesuvio

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Sabana Park

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Staircase
Meeting facility
Front of property
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Avenue 11, Street 13-15, Barrio Otoya, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this La Sabana hotel, you'll find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Also, Museum of Costa Rican Art is within half a mile (1 km) and La Salle Natural Science Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mercado Central - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 19 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Tapia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rosti - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway Paseo Colon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vesuvio

Family-friendly 3.5-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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Vesuvio. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • 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
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Vesuvio offers 20 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 10 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Vesuvio San Jose
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Hotel Vesuvio Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Vesuvio to the airport?

Hotel Vesuvio is 3.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Vesuvio have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Vesuvio offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 30.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Hotel Vesuvio offer free breakfast?

Hotel Vesuvio offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Vesuvio?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (11-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vesuvio?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Hotel Vesuvio?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Hotel Vesuvio have a pool?

Hotel Vesuvio does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Vesuvio have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Vesuvio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Vesuvio to downtown San José?

Hotel Vesuvio is 1.5 mi away from San José.

Hotel Vesuvio Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in San José. Gallo pinto, fruir, and coffee for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Afordable and quiet option.

Quite area of San Jose. Everything within walking distance from Hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet-- plenty of hot water= dislike-- could not get over easy eggs on regular basis--fried not over easy. no AC-- ceiling fan only- good location walk-able-- 1900 C for 3 strips of bacon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

AG

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smell in the room was like dusty and old. Main gate closed at night so not easy to go out and going in. Breakfast is terrible, no fresh fruit. Internet connection was good, the room furniture was old but space ok The price was according to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

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

Just right

This place was awesome. We stayed in the end room, it had a patio that overlooked the kitchen. Loved the atmosphere and location. Breakfast was a nice bonus. Beds were a bit on the firm side and the building is older, but adequate. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a night!

It’s was good.....the breakfast was amazing....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff they were helpful when ever i needed something ,food was good..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

CLAUDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel bon rapport qualité/prix et bien situe

Arrivee tardive et très bon accueil. Hôtel bien situé avec parking fermé. Le centre ville est accessible à pied sans problème. Le confort de la chambre est moyen mais bon rapport qualité prix. Le petit dejeuner est correct avec à la demande œufs, riz, haricots rouges....fruits disponibles (banane, pastèque) pain, beurre, confiture et bien sûr café.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Place. I would recommend.

First of all. Hotel staff is really nice. Front desk staff and the restaurant folks are great. Juan Carlos has been there a long time and very nice to talk to. He will call you to wake you up to remember breakfast. Breakfast is a nice typical Costa Rican breakfast. Juice / Coffee / Tea along with Rice and eggs. Does the trick. Room's are basic, but kept clean as you can for an older hotel. It is a smaller place and rooms are on two floors down two long hallways. So if you are sensitive to noise, make sure you have ear plugs. Pricing is very fair. I was traveling alone, but when I was there, most of the the other guests were traveling together from Europe. Great value for money. If you are not super sensitive to thin walls, all good. I would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yann

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

Bien et economique pour la famille

Tres accueillant comme beaucoup des costa-ricains . toujours pret à rendre service sans etre interressé . Sympas avec les enfants. Les couleurs sont chouettes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien situé

La localisation de l'hôtel est très bien. Nous sommes partis à pied pour visiter la ville. Le personnel de l'hôtel était tres gentil et nous a aidé à Planifier notre trajet pour visiter ce que nous voulions voir. L'hôtel est vieux et notre chambre était vraiment laide sans charme.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodating friendly staff in a safe environment . Juan Carlos prepared fine meals both for Breakfast and specifically dinner
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Affordable Basic Hotel

Basic hotel room , good for a economical stay in San Jose
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good little hotel

The staff is great. The restaurant is very good, chef is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

cheap and comforts.

We chose this hotel because we needed a cheap hotel for 1 night before we drove to our vacation house. Our expectations were low due to the price( $70 for a family of 5). I was pleasantly surprised with the room and the friendly staff. The breakfast was decent and also included cooked to order eggs. This is not a Marriott but it is a decent hotel for the price if your stick in San Jose for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall pretty good! The $40 deposit for the TV remote was strange and unsettling. If I was going to steal a TV remote, why not just steal the flatscreen TV that went with it and wasn't even bolted down to anything?
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Utmärk service av personalen, frukost ok ,nära till stan för shopping, nära till restauranger/barer
Verified

8/10 Good

suec

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

Safe hotel near Central San Jose

Reception was amazing- thoughtful and helpful. It was welcoming and safe. Hotel was about a 20 minute walk to anything and everything of interest in San Jose. And we felt safe doing it (single mom with 3 kids aged 9, 7 and 5). Lots of food choices nearby. Hotel also has restaurant, but it was pricey and limited in its Costa Rican food. Definitely recommend!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

cocinero SIN VERGUENZA

empecemos porque el cocinero/mesero del restaurante me robo el celular, digo me robo porque el era el único limpiando mesas y nosotros fuimos los únicos en bajar a desayunar a esa hora. Salimos del restaurante y el cerro la puerta pues ya no había nadie para desayunar. caminé hacia el zoologico 6 cuadras y al querer tomar la 1ra foto (no traia el celular) regresamos y continuaba cerrado, se comunicaron con el y de una vez dijo el traia el telefono con el y se lo llevó al salir jajajaj si que se fijo bien,ademas que le deje propina y todo se quedo con mi celular (lo que mas me pesa son los contactos que aun no tenia respaldados) un celular se repone pero conseguir los contactos es difícil. El hotel es un poco incomodo desde su ubicación hasta la molestia de escuchar los pasos de las personas al caminar por el tambo, pero que puede pedir uno por el precio que cobran (en el momento crei que era la mejor opción por el precio, pero al perder mi celular de esa manera tan absurda (cosas de minutos) ya me salio como si hubiese comprado una habitación en Hilton. De ahi el dicho que LO BARATO SALE CARO. Si se quedan ahí cuiden sus pertenecías, sobre todo en el restaurante.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Safe and Spacious

Very helpful and pleasant staff. Very safe hotel. Rooms are quite spacious for location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable shuttle service from the airport. Cheaper than a cab I think. Wifi connection was good. Could hear trains early in the morning but overall not too bad
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Convienent, Inexpensive Stay

Located in the downtown area, value 2.5 star hotel, good for an inexpensive stay for people in transit through the country
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marco

Nice, clean, convenient

Easy access to San Jose downtown, and places east of San Jose.
Verified

4/10 Poor

frederic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres viellissant