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Reviews of Hotel Ave del Paraíso 3 stars

50 Metros Norte Entrada Derecho UCR, 60111 San José, Costa Rica

#115 of 115 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely oasis in San Jose. Peaceful and tucked away from busier streets. Comfortable rooms with plenty of spaces around the property to hang out. Delicious breakfast everyday and friendly, accommodating staff. Would recommend to anyone!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Price is ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge, no AC

    When we arrived at the room it was smelling a bit weird, but got better after.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Gorgeous boutique hotel with great decorations - Has a charm and enchantment all it's own.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast starts at 7; we arrived at 7:15 after a van full of travelers. Buffet was never really replenished or checked. Staff was still helpful and delivered food from menu to the table. To be expected from a smaller hotel, You can hear people in the hall ways and doors shutting. No worries, it gets super quiet at night. Nothing out of the ordinary for hotels this size and type in my opinion.

    Our room did not have A/C, at check-in in the afternoon - I was worried, but the room never got hot. At night such a cool breeze came inside the room, I learned an A/C is not needed. In fact the room not having A/C made the stay more enchanting. This property is a truly enchanting experience. The café in front of the hotel is such a tasty place to eat dinner. Hotel is located walking distance to a mall with a great food court and other nice restaurants. The property is also a short 10 dollar taxi cab ride to the center of town with museums, churches, and shopping.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing I did not like was that the first night we got a quite noisy room, while I requested a very quiet one. The next 2 nights we got a quiet one.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Decent place to stay and near mall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, near to main road. Quite far from centre of town. Small bed against wall

    Very nice grounds and breakfast. Free coffee and great staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs blackout curtains in small window, too much light starting at 6am .

    Beautiful hotel, pictures don't make it justice. We had a big room, comfortable beds. Even though it's on s very busy street, the rooms are pretty quiet at night (at least on the back buildings). Breakfast was very good, staff very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    I recommend
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    No hot water in the sink. The choice of breakfast dishes was a bit monotonous ​

    Perfect location and very nice owner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was very good. Breakfast was delicious. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only tiny issue is a well hidden entry by car up a slope. Not much that can be done about that.

    The place is full of character. There's a chessboard, coffee machine, nice garden and a pleasant breakfast was served. The place suited our needs as a gateway for heading south by road.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Our very enjoyable stay in Ave del Paraiso
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think getting anywhere in San Jose is difficult. We had to get taxis to get around. It was worth it though to be near green spaces.

    Everything else! Staff, food, rooms, gardens, coffee. The general feel of the hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Practical and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that Uber cars could not pick me up at the hotel reception. I had to walk to one of the ICR gates.

    The location, size of the bedroom and the staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    I had a fantastic visit. Thanks to all at your hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No suggestions.

    Excellent breakfast and other amenities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Hotel Ave del Paraiso is charming and well-staffed but a bit outside the city center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is located a bit outside the center of the city. The provided liquid bath soap and shampoo were very watered down and therefore hard to use.

    Hotel Ave del Paraiso is very cute and well maintained. The room was comfortable, and there are cozy public areas to sit and drink tea or coffee.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an exceptional place, unique and lovingly cared for with a fantastic staff. The building is vintage but well maintained and very comfortable (including the bed).

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good bedroom and hotel. The breakfast options are incredible. Worth the night

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay, i will definitely stay there again!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Dark shower area, traffic on main road

    Breakfast was good and you have quite a few options from the menu. The location was good for our work. Nice touches and nice garden too!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Charming, artsy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This charming property is a great value.,Staff was polite and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant place with character. Depending on which room you receive it may be somewhat noisy.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am somewhat noise sensitive. Right next to the property is a very trafficky city highway with many trucks and other heavy vehicles. A few hundered meters away is a not less noisy train line.

    Beautiful little oasis - somewhat hazienda colonial time style directly next to the university campus and in walking distance from downtown. A neat little cafe and rstaurant right nextdoor. Very good internet connection for working.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The towels were not very soft.

    The breakfast was awesome! The antiques all around the hotel are very fun!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need newer pillows and bedding. Very tight space around double bed.

    Beautiful creative environment. Lucky proximity to the University arboretum grounds.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular. Paid slightly more for extra facilities which I think was a small microwave.

    Unlimited coffee and hot drinks. Gym was fine and well ventilated. Convenient for shopping centre and exploring local area as we were travelling without a car. Hotel had a slightly olde world character and charm

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    7.0
    Practical for people who wish to visit the university
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fairly noise because of location

    Friendly staff, beautiful garden and setting. Convenient proximity to university

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    People slamming the doors and no warning sign

    Stayed in March 2023

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