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Aranjuez Hotel

3.0 of 5
Calle 19, Avenida 11 & 13, San Jose 2070, Costa Rica
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Ranked #9 of 78 hotels in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 220 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(12)
  • Best part(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Very good(5)
  • Free internet(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Great value(3)
  • Front desk staff(3)
  • Fresh fruit(3)
  • HOT WATER(3)
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Petra_Johannes
Rheinau, Switzerland
Reviewer
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Since 3 years we visit CR. Last year we heard of this hotel, "you just have to try that place.." So we did and it was great! We hat two stopover's in this hotel in January 2012. Everything is very good here, what you see on the homepage is also really what you get! The bed was comfortable, hot water... More

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Jana G
Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

After reading many good reviews, we were excited to stay at Aranjuez. We emailed months ahead of time, but never got confirmation from them. We called, but never heard back. We had a tour provider in Costa Rica call on our behalf and they reported back that there were no reservations under our name. So we made arrangements to stay... More

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Sandra Jara Castro, Gerente at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Right away we receive the reimburse request from the Bank, we got in touch with the customer and the Bank. Hotel Aranjuez only charge for a reservation when is confirmed by our system, due to this reason, the bank charge you for the reservation. Hotel Aranjuez risks a penal demand if we charge a not confirmed reservation. We already request... More

jerabilis
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We stayed at Hotel Aranjuez for 3 nights before heading back to the UK. The hotel itself is very unique - constructed from several mansions there are many nooks and crannies and lots of wonderful outdoor patios and lovely gardens - it doesn't feel like it is in the middle of the city at all. Thee location is very good.... More

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KarenMooreKerr
Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
56 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Hotel Arenjuez is is in historic Arenjuez district, made up of about four large historic homes, connected by a series of breezeways and courtyards. They have beautiful tropical gardens throughout the property, complete with hummingbirds and squirrels. You're free to wander...you can get a flavorful cup of Costa Rican coffee and sit in a suspended chair out in a garden,... More

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markoboston
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

This hotel is a real bargain. It's in a relatively quiet neighborhood just a 10-minute walk from central San Jose. The rooms are clean and comfortable, though not fancy or luxurious. The price is very reasonable. And the breakfast is fantastic: Lots of fresh fruit, baked goods, Costa Rican standards like gallo pinto, AND a short-order cook who makes eggs... More

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Fran115
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We loved this hotel - it was so comfy it was like a tranquil sanctuary in San Jose. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were always very helpful and polite. Brilliant value for money. More

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jc_Brazil
Sao Paulo, SP
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I and my son stayed at Aranjuez Hotel for 2 nights as a gateway to Pacific coast. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Special thanks to Renzo, who provided us with helpfull information about places to visit in Costa Rica. More

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KevBrussels_Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

My wife and I spent 3 nights in this hotel last december and we enjoyed all three of them.The staff are very helpful, the facilities are very good, the rates are ok and the breakfast is awesome ! As soon as you book a room, they send you tons of tips (Atm's, taxi...) that are really helpful. The only down... More

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Minamtl
Montreal, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel, our goal was to take a break from the pacific side before heading to Tortuguero. You can't expect from outside how cute it is inside. The fact that you can parc your car in a safe place and walk easily to the downtown, to the zoo and to all what there is to... More

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sandra jara castro, Propietario at Aranjuez Hotel, responded to this review
23 January 2012

We want to inform you that due to the situation you went through we’ve taken serious actions to increase the security in our social areas like the installation of new cameras. Even if the 80% of our clients are from the United States of America, we can’t have control over all the people that get around the Hotel Aranjuez. In... More

RazorRen
Poole
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I stayed in this hotel back in October 2009 when I based myself in San Jose. I found it to be a very convenient hotel which wasn't too expensive and is suitable for travellers who want to unwind before or after their trips within Costa Rica. The rooms had comfortable beds, a private shower, a telephone which offered free calls... More

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