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Hotel de La Cuesta
3.0 star property

Comfortable San José hotel in Carmen with 24-hour business centre
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Hotel de La Cuesta

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Exterior
Front of property
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Hotel de La Cuesta

Reviews
5.2

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

Map
Ave 1, Calles 11 y 15, 50m oeste del costado sur de TSE, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Popular LocationCafé Mundo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Jose Atlantic Station6 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
4 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

San José

Hotel de La Cuesta is located in Carmen, a neighbourhood in San José, and is near a metro station and near theme parks. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Simon Bolivar Zoo and Children's Museum. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Museo de Insectos are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk
  • National Theater - 11 min walk
  • Central Park - 14 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 4 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Almendras - 5 min walk
  • ChuBBs Bar - 5 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita - 4 min walk
  • Orvieto by la 22 - 3 min walk
  • Café Otoya - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel de La Cuesta

Hotel located in Carmen
An airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business centre are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel de La Cuesta. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel de La Cuesta include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 6 per night)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Built in 1920
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The property charges 12 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 6 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 12 per cent

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta
Hotel de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel Cuesta San Jose
Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel
Hotel de La Cuesta San José
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel de La Cuesta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Self-parking is available for USD 6 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel de La Cuesta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel de La Cuesta located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps away from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Parque Espana and Casa Amarilla. National Park and Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 8 minutes.

Hotel de La Cuesta Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 49 reviews" "

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I made a mistake in an earlier review that was meant for Hotel de la Cuesta and not Casa Makiki. My stays at Makiki all were good and I was sad to see the hotel close in Alejuela. My earlier review is about my stay at La Cuesta where I was charged additionally because I had a service animal (unlawful), and then I was not provided proper bedding and had to use my clothing from my suitcase to stay warm at night. Hotel de La Cuesta, despite the very friendly staff was a very uncomfortable stay after they charged me extra to clean a blanket because of my short-haired service dog, and also provided thread-bare sheets and no blanket afterward despite wanting to charge me to clean the blanket due to my ESA. My dog and I have stayed in multiple countries and in upscale hotels and not once has there every been a complaint about his shedding, or a response to "take away" bedding.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
5 nights -1 Person The Hotel is Very inexpensive $10-$20 a night You get Exactly what you Pay for. I had the Deluxe room, Private Shower / Toilet They did not change the bed sheets When I requested, The Pillow covers looked clean, (They were Blue in Color) The Pillows looked very Old and Yellow, There are 3-4 Receptionists, all Men They are all Very Friendly and Helpful I had a King size bed that took up the whole room, No where to put things anywhere, The King Bed Frame was very well built and solid but it looked like it was falling apart, shower head Water is Cold With no Hot water There is no A/C in the Room I slept ok with out it 1 towel per person
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for central area. Friendly helpful staff. Large, furnished
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wasn't what I booked, there was a problem with my room and they gave me other different than what I was paying for, it was a cheaper room and they only give back (in money) about 1/4 of what I paid even when I never got to sleep in the room I booked
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warning for no hot water would have been helpful
The location was very handy, and the staff helpful. No power point in the room was an inconvenience, but it was possible to plug in in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't expect anything fancy
This was about as barebones as it could be, even more so than I was led to believe on Expedia. We arrived later than expected and San Jose is dangerous at night, which is a major problem considering the addresses Expedia provides are inconsistent and inaccurate. If we didn't have a competent Uber driver, we wouldn't have found the place; beyond that, the reception was almost closed for the night, which would've left us stranded in the streets. Luckily, we got a bed. Which is about all there is to this place. There isn't even really breakfast, just bread and cereal (if everyone else hasn't eaten it first). I don't ever plan to go back, unless this place can be turned around to reach its potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good if you need to sleep in the pure center
I choose because i need stay in the center in pure mourning. I dont care that the room are not ready and the change me the room only important to write that its a hostel all irganize and looks like a hostel and they need to sell this like that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Erin, Costa Rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse hotel I have been in in all of Costa Rica.
After a 14 hour bus trip, we arrived in San Jose to stay for 2 days prior to returning to our home in Jaco Costa Rica and at 8pm, when check in is at 3, the room was dirty and bed was unmaid and smelled like sex. We had to wait for another room by the man that was working who was very rude also. He failed to show us where the bathroom was located or give us keys. The new room had a broken fan, dead bugs on the bed and dirty sheets. In the middle of the night, the slats on the bed broke and I fell to the floor and hurt my back We decided to stay because I had an appointment with the US Embassy at 11 am the next and my 8 year old was tired. The next day we were offered a better room with private bathroom so we packed our bags then were told nope that room was not available but were moved to another room. The new room was smaller, no fan, no tv and again no keys were given to us. There was no hot water in either shower and one bathroom was out of order. I was offered a discount and refund and have yet to receive either and spent the entire day in bed with a hurt back. There are 3 of us but we were offered only 2 plates of lunch. The staff is rude and the owner is rude also. I do not like to complain and would not if he would have addressed the issues but instead he has done absolutely nothig to rectify the issue he honestly only insulted my intelligence and made the situation worse by moving us to a different room that was worse than the first 2. I am requesting a full refund!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018