Hotel Aranjuez

3.0 star property
Hotel in San José with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Lobby sitting area
Garden
Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Gift shop
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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19th Street, Avenue 11 and 13, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Carmen, Hotel Aranjuez is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital and Simon Bolivar Zoo. This 34-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KAM Breakfast & Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soda Silvia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Feria Verde (Orgánica) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soda Doña Nilda - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aranjuez

Hotel in San José with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Guests of Hotel Aranjuez enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 35 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, a TV in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Dryers, free newspapers, and ceiling fans are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per night); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night(33 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Aranjuez San Jose
Aranjuez San Jose
Hotel Aranjuez Hotel
Hotel Aranjuez San José
Hotel Aranjuez Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Aranjuez?

Hotel Aranjuez offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Aranjuez?

This hotel is situated in Carmen within a 10-minute walk of National Park, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, and Simon Bolivar Zoo. You'll also find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Aranjuez?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does Hotel Aranjuez have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Aranjuez doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Aranjuez?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Aranjuez?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Aranjuez?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Aranjuez have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Aranjuez serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Aranjuez allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Aranjuez.

Does Hotel Aranjuez have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Aranjuez?

The closest major airport to Hotel Aranjuez is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 7.9 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 13.1 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Aranjuez?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Aranjuez.

Reviews

Hotel Aranjuez Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique property (an historic mansion) with friendly staff, a wonderful breakfast, and with plants and gardens throughout. Also, this hotel is within walking distance to many of San Jose's tourist attractions and fun neighborhoods. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A eclectic little hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. Very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel......
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice quaint hotel in a very nice part of SJ area ( Aranjuez & Amon) Nice in house restaurant. Beautiful decorative place with many art pieces of all type… Beautiful Plants and Nice Breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

AUROPUJA

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting hotel. Super unique. Totally disorganized and our room was infested with bed bugs. We left immediately when we discovered this. Management wasn’t even surprised about the bugs. Huge project to sanitize our luggage so we don’t take them home with us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Fort Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like old buildings surrounded by nature. This place might not be for everyone but it was perfect for me. Tranquilo. Older people. No stupid young idiots, parties, or noise. Great free breakfast. Amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except the breakfast, almost all the breads had ants inside the breads! Staff was super friendly and can't complain much about the price, if you are going to eat breakfast though just stick to the hot foods or fresh fruit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky, which I liked. But had a couple of giant cockroaches in my room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here! The room was clean and comfortable. The gardens were really nice. The best part was the breakfast buffet, which had an egg guy and all kinds of delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

cliff

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The décor is very interesting and the outside areas pleasant with mature trees for bird and squirrel activity in the center of a city. It is older properties connected so all will not be perfect but offers a very nice ambiance. One of the most complete breakfast services one will find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kindersley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice place to stay, great breakfast, within walking distance to most main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cozy place to stay at . I had stomach issues first 2 days of being there so i didnt really do everything i wanted to. But many things to do walking distance and ubers are a life saver. For nightlife its a 10 min walk and for bars as well. Shopping area is around 15 to 20 mins and there is a lot of store in the shopping area. The breakfast at the hotel was pretty decent im not a breakfast person . The staff were very respectful and sweet and greeted everyone. I dont know if the rooms were supposed to have ac but it was hot in my room i had to turn the ceiling fan on which was kind of loud. But the bathrooms and rooms itself were clean and they asked everyday if i wanted cleaning services.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elva

Traveled with family
It is close to restaurants and some museums
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Property has lots of art, restaurant, and sitting places. Close and walkable to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lounges and decorations and a tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved it! Beautiful building and art everywhere. All the staff were so kind and helpful. My room was very comfortable. Breakfast was such a treat and the restaurant food was soo delicious also would recommend a dinner there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lene

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel with extremely helpful and friendly staff and a lot of charm. The area was walkable to museums, shopping, etc. And the breakfast was excellent. The only complaint was that it's easy to hear loud noises through the room walls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Britny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I truthfully feel sorry writing a bad review as I never do this- but really, not even a fan?? I almost can understand no air conditioning, but not even a single fan in the room?!?! and if you open the screenless windows straight to the lobby you can for one hear everything (almost doesn't matter as you still could with the window closed) and also be eaten by mosquitoes and allow a variety of other creatures into your room. But even though we only opened the windows briefly, there was still a massive cockroach in the bathroom. Just for laughs I will mention the TV barley worked, the safe did not work at all, and we were literally electrocuted by the light-switch. This may have ALL been forgiven if there was just one single fan..... staff was nice, area felt decent, and my car was accommodated without hassle however parking spaces very limited. This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. Sorry, but really.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the plants every where's. Breakfast was amazing as well. The staff were phenomenal! I was expecting the room to be a little bigger but it ended up not being an issue. If I return to San Jose, this will always remain an option for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lenin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023