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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Classic Penthouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Family Suite | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Sports facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Escazú Village
    4 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    4 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Full Suite

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Family Suite -6 Guests-

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Suite -6 Guests-

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Quadruple Suite Standard With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room -5 Guests- Deluxe

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed(s) and 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) OR 3 Full Bed(s)

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Triple Suite Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed(s) and 1 Full Bed(s)
Pool
Barceló San José
Pool
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Kids pool
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1535)
The price is $89
per night
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Barceló San José

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

When you stay at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio in San Rafael, you'll be connected to a shopping center, a 4-minute drive from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 6 minutes from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sabana Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hospital Cima San José - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Negroni - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Filippo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Ceibo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Río de Janeiro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moringa Gym Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to a shopping center in San Rafael
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. Kitchens offer 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
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

  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas

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: 3:00 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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 776 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 776 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

Ray

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place. Right across the street is a place to buy snacks and beverages. A few blocks away are restaurants. Its a place I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and accommodating. Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel apartment was very clean and would be perfect for a longer stay. The kitchen was roomy with a full size fridge. There were stores close by, but it was easier to get around with Uber. The breakfast had a variety of food and security was good. I’d recommend this hotel, it offers a lot for a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in what seem to be a small apartment. It was definitely outdated but clean. We did have a leak from the roof that we only noticed when we had a puddle on the bathroom floor. We also ended up next to the busy road which made it very hard to sleep at night due to the noises from the road. The hotel itself was in a good area for restaurants and shopping. It is also about 20 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban, miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palupcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay
Easy check in. The staff were all very kind and helpful. We only stayed one night, but if we are ever in San Jose again we would stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guys at front desk was kind , spacious apartment , cleaned at all . Nice place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a very friendly staff and was immaculate. It was perfect for our family, offering us an apartment-style room with lots of space. I would have loved a few more amenities in the room — in particular, a coffee setup with coffee in it so that we didn’t have to go to the main building to get coffee. Also, wash cloths in the bathroom would have been nice. Our stay was just a couple of days. This place might be better suited for a long enough stay where you buy groceries and really set yourself up. But again, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay to make sure we'd make flight. Spacious suite, and Alberto at front desk was quick and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly, and nice room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a nice area. Because many guests were in for dental work and staying for a couple weeks l, it felt more like a e
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Princeton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment, centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really well secured and maintained. The room was really clean and had a kitchen and the. Refrigerator also had two pulse.One was heated one was not. The breakfast was okay and everybody is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place
Clean apartment, very friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Large rooms somewhat quiet great pool and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure, polite security guard and cleaning personnel. Front desk (night shift) lacked customer service common knowledge and courtesy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Villas Del Rio and have returned 8 . It’s a safe and well cared for Oasis in the middle of Escazú. Convenient to restaurants, shopping and Dental offices across the street. A great place to stay while in San Jose. They provide transportation to and from SJO and free breakfast daily. The staff are friendly and helpful and they make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Mauricio is wonderful and has helped us a great deal with transportation and other services to enhance our visit. Reasonably priced, secure gated Villas within walking distance to Escazu shopping and restaurants. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a fantastic option for families who want more convenient accommodation than 1 standard hotel room. It has apartments with various numbers of bedrooms and full kitchen. The heated pool is very nice addition. Everything is very clean. The stuff is very nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024