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Hotel Arrecifes

3.0 star property
Travelers sip freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee at the welcoming café or unwind with evening drinks at the hotel's convivial bar

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Hotel Arrecifes sits in central San Jose, where guests enjoy the cozy coffee shop, bar and restaurant. The property provides WiFi connectivity and helpful tour/ticket assistance for exploring nearby National Park adventures.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in San José, Hotel Arrecifes is in the city centre. San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore National Park and Morazan Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica. Visit our San José travel guide
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Barrio Luján, San José, San José

What's nearby

  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • it's basically a playground for pigeons... #plaza #architecture
    Plaza de la Cultura
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clinica Biblica Hospital
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Viquez Square Station
    6 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mey Lai Wa
    4 min walk
  • Delfines con Amor
    8 min walk
  • Soda Lolita
    4 min walk
  • Huraches
    6 min walk
  • KFC
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arrecifes

Hotel near Morazan Park
Located close to National Park and Plaza de la Cultura, Hotel Arrecifes provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Portable fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CRC 5000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 8500 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 5000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Arrecifes Hotel
Hotel Arrecifes San José
Hotel Arrecifes Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Arrecifes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Arrecifes?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arrecifes?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arrecifes?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for CRC 5000 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Arrecifes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 17500 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Arrecifes located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Park, Morazan Park and Plaza de la Cultura. San Pedro Mall and Sabana Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Viquez Square Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Arrecifes Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was nice and friendly. however i felt like i got catfished by the pictures. the walls needs painting, the bathroom. dirty beds, i would not recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel doesn’t look like the photos. There are cockroaches and dirty. There is a whole night club downstairs and you will not be able to sleep with how loud it is in this hotels. Loud people loud cars everywhere. The bathroom smelled of sewage. Your in a prison where you have to ask them to open the door to leave and come back in. Horrible experience don’t waste your money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pues la verdad estuvo bonita mi estadía en el hotel el único inconveniente que tuve fue que no tenia shampoo para lavarme el pelo. Pero por todo lo demás muy bueno.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención del personal, la limpieza, la excelente ubicación del hotel y la cama muy confortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, spacious, functional, great staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Ranferi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En si el hotel está muy abandonado huele mal . Esta muy viejo y huele ha húmedo con hilos a perro mojado .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La mejor opción para hospedarse en San José. Habitación confortable, la ubicación es genial y el personal muy servicial y encantador.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would Like to swim every day ,but where? Where is the Swimmingpool near from hotel?
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Blandine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour quelques heures

Chambre sans fenêtre. Mais avec clim (heureusement). Quartier ghetto. Propreté moyenne. Ils font des travaux actuellement. Très économique, si vous arrivez tard et partez tôt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Juan Ignacio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bueno!

Muy lindo hotel. Muy bueno el trato. Nos ayudaron a recuperar una maleta que la aerolinea nos habia extraviado. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness
Ils n'avaient pas notre reseversation a notre arrivée. Il y a une sonnette qui sonne jusqu'a minuit et a partir 7h du matin lorsque les gens veulent entrer dans l'Hotel. La chambre sent la boule a mites. Chambres propres et on peut se rendre au musée National et au Marché d'artisanat à pied
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel de bajo costo con servicios adecuados. Limpieza en habitaciones
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019