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Hotel Description

With a stay at Hotel de La Cuesta in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals not allowed

Check-in from: 14:00
Check-in by: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Important information

You need to know
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Special 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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • 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
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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 percent

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

Spoken Language

English

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Concierge

Laundry

Non-smoking

Business facilities

Accessible facilities

Other

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Laundry facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk

24-hour front desk

Express check-in

Airport transportation

24-hour business center

Number of meeting rooms - 1

Self parking (surcharge)

Free parking nearby

Uncovered parking

Distance from property (ft) - 66

Distance from property (meters) - 20

Lot hours - end time - 8:00 PM

Lot hours - start time - 8:00 AM

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel reviews

5.2
Poor49 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness5.2/10
Service6.0/10
Comfort5.0/10
Condition4.6/10
location6.4/10
Neighborhood6.4/10
Amenities8.0/10
6/10
Fair
Mana, 26 Dec 2019
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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.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 27 Apr 2019
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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

10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 20 Mar 2019
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Great location for central area. Friendly helpful staff. Large, furnished

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 11 Mar 2019
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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

8/10
Excellent
Pauline, 10 Aug 2018
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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.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 23 Jun 2018
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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.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 09 Jun 2018
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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.

2/10
Poor
Erin, 07 Apr 2018
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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!!

2/10
Poor
Ryan , 19 Dec 2017
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Excellent location.

Excellent location and price for those on a budget. When I made the booking it said the place was a hotel and in fact it was a hostel...if I had known it was a hostel I would not have booked. However, the place is in an excellent location, a lot of restaurants, museums etc. Perfect for the budget traveller or student.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 15 Dec 2017
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Super noisy and not cleanliness and thin walls so you dont feel any privacy at all.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 07 Sep 2017
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Hotel Pension De La Cuesta Review

The room was dirty, had bugs. I almost had to leave most of my clothes there due to the insects getting to them. The toilet did not work most of the time. I thought I was getting a room with a private bathroom and when I got there that was not the case. The bathrooms were very dirty. The staff was cool and helpful, just about everyone spoke good English. The walls were thin so it was a problem when I tried to pack and some woman with a baby knocked on my door and complained that she could not get any sleep because she could hear me walking back and forth and the sound of the T.V. Booking said that it was free breakfast however on the second day they gave us bread and jam and told us to make our own breakfast. Most of the dishes and silverware were not properly cleaned.

2/10
Poor
Carlos, 05 Sep 2017
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Description did not match what we got

Most of the hotels or hostels in San Jose clearly describe whether you're getting a bad in a dorm room or a room. This is not the case with La Cuesta. I was looking for a last minute room for 3 people, and thought this was a private room with no bathroom ensuite, which we were fine with. Once we got there, we were told we were only getting enough beds for the 3 of us in a dorm room. If I had known this, I'd have probably looked for another option. This is what I booked. Notice that I didn't ask for two double beds, it was the option that I was offered when I searched for a room for 3 adults, and it doesn't say anywhere that these are just beds or a dorm room, which was clearly marked in other lodging options. Guests 3 adults Room Room - Breakfast included Share Bathroom Included amenities Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet Room requests 2 double beds Non-smoking room

2/10
Poor
Andrew, 28 Nov 2016
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Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.

We booked the hotel as a couple but had to stay in bunk beds. The lobby smelled cigarettes. Towels looked like rags. We had to sleep dressed. Breakfast was a joke. Camomile tea and piece of bread? I would rate it as 2/5 if I booked it alone as a hostel. As a hotel, it's 0.5 out of 5. Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 07 Jun 2016
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This was by far the worst hostel I stayed in Costa Rica. The guy in charge of the establishment was not helpful in answering our questions and seemed unaware about the city. Our double room was small and had only a very small window looking at the corridor. The bed, which was extremely old and uncomfortable, broke in the middle of the night.

6/10
Fair
Joseph, 15 Mar 2016
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Not Hi Flutin but sufficient.

Its kinda outdated and janky. Everything is old .. but its cheap. And tho its old stuff. Its clean. Not like NEW STUFF Clean ... Like grandmas clean. If your high flu tin its not for you. But it served its purpose. Service was great.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 08 Mar 2016
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The hotel was fine, nothing spectacular. The hot water didn't work in the shower. The common space was utilized by many guests so this could be good if your looking to meet people. I was in a room with three beds so it could work if your traveling as a group. Other than the hot water I don't have any complaints. It's not a luxury hotel but it's comfortable.

2/10
Poor
WILHELMINA, 14 Jun 2015
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3RD CLASS HOSTEL NOT A HOTEL!!!!!!!!!

It is not my first time that I made a booking through you but the first time I MUST complain. IT IS NOT A HOTEL IT IS A HOSTEL!!!! TAKE IT OF YOUR HOTEL.COM LIST!!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME SO THAT I CAN SHOW YOU PICTURES WHAT OUR DELUXE PRIVATE BEDROOM BREAKFAST INCLUDED LOOKED LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/10
Poor
Lori, 02 Jan 2015
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Would not stay at this hotel again.

We arrived close to midnight at the hotel after our plane arrived in Costa Rica. No soap or shampoo is provided by the hotel for shower. Eight people were in our party. Some of the sheets did not seem clean; most of us slept in our street clothes. Bathroom sink did not have hot water, only cold. We did not partake of the continental breakfast as we saw some ants on the table with the food.

6/10
Fair
carlos gerardo, 29 Apr 2019
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Caro para lo que ofrece

Lo único bueno es la ubicación, los colchones feos, toallas feas y rotas, nunca hacen la limpieza, creo es el peor hotel donde me he hospedado

2/10
Poor
mayra, 10 Jan 2019
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En general no me gusto no tienen estacionamiento cuarto sin baño y que lastima que no se me ocurrió tomar fotos

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 22 Jul 2018
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Mi estancia

El hotel está cerca del centro, es lindo es lugar cito pero no se si sea frecuente la falta de agua caliente, estuve 4 días y nunca hubo.

10/10
Exceptional
Maria, 23 Mar 2018
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Buena ubicación

Solo deberian poner el desayuno un poco mas temprano, la ubicacion es muy buena para pasear el centro.

8/10
Excellent
Hannes, 20 Feb 2018
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Prisvärt med betoning på att man får det man betalar för.

4/10
Poor
Elsa M., 01 Feb 2018
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No tenia la habitación con baño privado que reservé de todos modos me dieron una con baño compartido por menor precio. En la habitación había olor desagradable y la cocina estaba sucia.

8/10
Excellent
fito, 15 May 2017
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Hotel céntrico y sencillo.

Desayuno bueno y variado. Limpieza buena. Un poco viejo pero agradable. Calidad precio excelente.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 10 Mar 2017
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Grato y limpio

Es un Hotel economico con los servicios basicos incluidos. Recomendable si desea conocer San Jose con un presupuesto justo.

8/10
Excellent
Hector Giovanni, 16 Feb 2017
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Lugar de paso

Cómo Hostel de paso esta bien, pero como hotel si es muy informal, más bien es debería aparecer como Hostel y no como hotel

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 01 Jan 2017
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No lo recomiendo

Creo que el principal problema es qye esta catalogado como hotel y es un tipo de pensión/hostal. Llegando mis familiares les dieron la habitación equivocada, entraron en la habitación y habia una pareja "en lo suyo", solo hay un baño y se hace fila enorme para usarlo. No lo recomiendo si lo que buscan es un hotel.

4/10
Poor
laurent, 20 Nov 2016
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tout juste satisfaisant mais bon vu le prix.

conforme au prix mais propreté tout juste à mon gout

8/10
Excellent
Kristine Mari, 07 Nov 2016
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Bra hotel til perfekt pris!

Utrolig hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale, perfekt beliggenhet og perfekt pris!!

8/10
Excellent
YVES, 25 Oct 2016
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Bien pour les routards

6/10
Fair
Prudencio, 01 Oct 2016
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acogedor

buena, buen servicio y buen precio

6/10
Fair
Arne, 30 Sep 2016
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bra sted for pengene

hyggelig betjening, gammeldags interiør

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 18 Feb 2016
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Stay in San Jose

Nice hotel.

8/10
Excellent
bernhard, 11 Feb 2016
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Super centralt hotel til små penge

Hotellet ligger fantastisk centralt Det er et typisk backpacker hotel, med toilet og badeværelse på gangen. Venlige imødekommende mennesker på hotellet Kan kun anbefale dette.

6/10
Fair
riri, 09 Mar 2015
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Halte en ville

Petit hotel sans prétention, pratique car en centre ville. En revanche il N y a que deux Sdb communes, les chambres n ont pas de rideau et le lit et soutenu par un pot de peinture et un annuaire assez atypique. Le petit déjeuner est correct. Pour le prix on ne peut pas espérer mieux

2/10
Poor
Marcio, 22 Feb 2015
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Horrivel

Sujo, mal acabado e com banheiro péssimo.

8/10
Excellent
François Bérubé, 29 Jan 2015
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Pour le prix c'est valable

Hôtel situé près du centre-ville et de la gare de train. Le personnel est vraiment serviable et agréable. L'endroit est propre et les facilités sont en bon état.

8/10
Excellent
Marie, 14 Jan 2015
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Cheap colonial charm

Meget billigt og meget, meget basic. Skåret helt ind til benet, men ærligt og godt til prisen.

10/10
Exceptional
Barbora, 04 Dec 2014
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Barbora Czech rep

Reasonable money, great lokation, helpful staff,quiet room.

4/10
Poor
eudaimonist, 09 Sep 2014
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Pelisilmä puuttui

10 tunnin bussimatkan jälkeen noin kello 20 pääsimme hotellille. Huoneen antamisen sijasta respa halusi nähdä varauksemme omalta koneeltamme. Ilman sitä ei ollut mitään mahdollisuutta saada huonetta. Viisi väsynyttä matkalaista, joista kolme lasta ei auttanut, että edes osa olisi päässyt huoneeseen lepäämään. Ei, vaan kaikkien piti odottaa, jotta koneeseen saadaan virtaa, kun matkan aikana se oli loppunut. Minun adapterini ei mahtunut tarjottuun rasiaan, joten odottamaan toisen löytämistä. Varauksen selvittyä alkoi myyntipuhe isommasta huoneesta, joka respan mukaan olisi meille parempi. Lopulta pääsimme huoneeseen, jossa lakanat olivat likaiset, osa tahroista ilmeisesti verta (vanhoja, pestyjä, mutta ei niin mukavia.) Seuraavana päivänä etsimme toisen hotellin.

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