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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Family Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Classic Penthouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hospital Cima San José
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Full Suite | Living room | Smart TV, toys

Full Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Penthouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Penthouse

  • 1463 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Smart TV, toys

Family Suite

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Smart TV, toys

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 882 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite -6 Guests-

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Suite Standard With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Room -5 Guests- Deluxe

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Triple Suite Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5-star San Rafael aparthotel connected to a shopping center, close to Multiplaza Mall Escazu
2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a Smart TV with digital channels, and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle. This family-friendly aparthotel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 30,000 per week)
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: CRC 6,000 per pet per day

Suitability/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 in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping center
  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 buildings
  • 64 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 6000 per pet, per day

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: CRC 30000 per week
  • Pet fee: CRC 6000 per pet, per day

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Apartotel Villas Rio
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel Escazu
Apartotel Villas Rio Escazu
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Del Rafael
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel San Rafael

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 872 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel since there were multiple bedrooms in one suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only downside was that it was a little outdated, but it was clean and offered a pool/hot tub & laundry facilities. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Radakichenane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aarat

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bug

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels private and it has all the amenities you nees when traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony Cimone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

FARIBA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a beautiful site with two heated and unheated pools. The hotel is in a good area, the staffs are very friendly, the breakfast is excellent, and the hotel is in a beautiful setting. It would be great if the hotel could do some renovation and new sheets and towels.

8/10 Good

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly,, the town itstelf is not pedestrian safe and forget about accessiblty for people with disabilities.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nakisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night here before returning home and found the hotel to be very safe and clean. The staff was friendly. It has a nice pool and breakfast included. It was an easy 30 minute drive to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiabod, Woodland Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Heated pools and jacuzzi. Friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great heated pool. Great breakfast nice apartments friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICLAS, Spring Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suites, nice pool, great breakfast, and helpful staff. Located on a busy main street, but the entire complex is located behind a gate with full time security.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Thanks for a good memory/experience!

Love this place! Apartment was a bit dated but clean and large! Great bath/shower. (But, I'd rather have it not updated and the price cheaper, so that was a win for us). The property was very nice, clean and beautifully appointed/laid out. The gym, pool and breakfast were excellent. Hot tub was hot, pool was comfy cool...Yay!! Customer service easy and clear and we felt very safe with the gated entrance. Area was nice. Would like to return again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Johny

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, friendly and helpful staff. Sitting on a road with heavy traffic. Old gloomy buildings. buildings are separate and it rains a lot in CR. Need to walk in the rain to access them. (The front desk & breakfast are in one bldg, my apt in another bldg, pool & jacuzzi in another bldg.) The breakfast is extremely basic, extra cost for eggs, pancakes, waffles etc Inaccurate/misleading listing (many things missing) No heating. It feels colder with the rain. Not worth the high rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stay for 1 night but I wish we had more time, nice staff, convenience location, clean and spacious apartment, close to restaurants and shopping, and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025