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Hotel de La Cuesta

3.0 star property
Hotel in San José

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Breakfast area

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ave 1, Calles 11 y 15, 50m oeste del costado sur de TSE, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 8 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Miel Garage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maza Bistró - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel de La Cuesta

When you stay at Hotel de La Cuesta, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Also, Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in 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
  • The property charges 12 percent for credit card payments
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 6 per night)
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 12 percent

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 6 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta
Hotel de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel Cuesta San Jose
Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel
Hotel de La Cuesta San José
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel de La Cuesta offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel de La Cuesta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel de La Cuesta?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel de La Cuesta?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 6 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel de La Cuesta?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel de La Cuesta?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel de La Cuesta?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (10-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel de La Cuesta like?
Hotel de La Cuesta is a short 6-minute walk from San Jose Atlantic Station and 4 minutes' walk from Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital.

Hotel de La Cuesta Reviews

Reviews

5.2

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Mana, 9-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for central area. Friendly helpful staff. Large, furnished
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Pauline, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!!
Erin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Ryan , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Super noisy and not cleanliness and thin walls so you dont feel any privacy at all.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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!!!!!!!!!!!!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
carlos gerardo, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

En general no me gusto no tienen estacionamiento cuarto sin baño y que lastima que no se me ocurrió tomar fotos
mayra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review