Apartotel Tairona, a haven near the University of Costa Rica and National Park, offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast and high-speed WiFi. Relax on the sunny terrace or get lost in a good book from the library. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.
75 metros Oeste de Taco Bell, Barrio Dent, San Pedro, San José
What's nearby
University of Costa Rica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
San Pedro Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
National Theater - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Sabana Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 34 min drive
San Jose University of Costa Rica Station - 7 min walk
San Jose Fercori Station - 17 min walk
San Jose Atlantic Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 1 min walk
La Parrillita de Pepe - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Na Praia - 4 min walk
cafeteria italiana - 3 min walk
About this property
Apartotel Tairona
At Apartotel Tairona, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and self-serve breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Nice touches like comfy beds, premium bedding, and down comforters are offered up in all apartments. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Property size
30 apartments
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
PETS
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Limited onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels
Water dispenser
Cleaning supplies
Dining
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
1 restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Down comforter
Pillow top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Library
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable service
TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
24-hour business center
1 meeting room
Computer station
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Ceiling fan
Pets
No pets or service animals
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
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Location highlights
Connected to a shopping center
In the city center
In the entertainment district
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
30 rooms
4 floors
1 building
Built in 1984
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Apartotel Tairona Aparthotel San Pedro
Apartotel Tairona San Pedro
Apartotel Tairona
Apartotel Tairona Costa Rica/San Pedro
Apartotel Tairona Aparthotel
Apartotel Tairona San Pedro
Apartotel Tairona Aparthotel
Apartotel Tairona Aparthotel San Pedro
Frequently asked questions
Does Apartotel Tairona offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Apartotel Tairona 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 Apartotel Tairona?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Apartotel Tairona?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apartotel Tairona?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Apartotel Tairona and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include San Pedro Mall (3-min walk) and University of Costa Rica (6-min walk), along with National Park (1 mi) and National Museum of Costa Rica (1.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Apartotel Tairona?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Apartotel Tairona have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Apartotel Tairona like?
Apartotel Tairona is in the heart of San Pedro, a short 7-minute walk from San Jose University of Costa Rica Station and 3 minutes' walk from San Pedro Mall.
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Apartotel Tairona Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
We love staying at this location, excellent service, good people, very nice treatment.
Desiree
4-night trip
10/10
Good service and communication, nice breakfast, big comfortable rooms.
Christina
1-night trip
10/10
Nice spacious room.
Douglas
1-night trip
10/10
We loved this quaint little place. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The breakfast each morning was great.
Linda
2-night trip
10/10
We had a amazing time. Two nights stay great place with friendly staff. Definitely will go back again.
Mehrdad
1-night trip
10/10
Staff was excellent and very accommodating and having parking in the garage was a bonus.
The free breakfast was outstanding, I actually stayed there two days and Costa Rica
Chris
1-night trip
8/10
Hotel staff were courteous, helpful, and professional...room was well-equipped, well-prepared, and fairly quiet...hot water in the shower was super..breakfast was good, but the packets of butter should have been refrigerated or iced, as the ones I used were rancid and odorous...my only strong criticism was the state of the carpet in the room -- it was filthy and it blackened the bottoms of our feet...dirty footprints were visible on the tile in the hallway and bathroom...I suggest a deep steam cleaning or total replacement of the carpet
Marc
2-night trip
10/10
The staff are very attentive and helpful .it was a big help after a long journey .
Gene
2-night trip
10/10
Extremely clean with accommodating personnel!
Jessica
11-night trip
10/10
It is a very nice hotel with an excellent manager and staff. Nice area.
thomas gene
5-night trip
6/10
Staff was very polite and helpful room was very clean security parking was good the continental breakfast needs a little more love very limited very limited but overall the rest of the place was awesome
Michael
1-night trip
10/10
Awesome staff ❤️
Jessica
3-night trip
10/10
Friendly people :)
Jessica
1-night trip
10/10
I arrived at 2 AM and I messaged them that I will be checking in late. They were very kind and wait for me until I arrived.
Rodrigo
4-night trip
10/10
Excellent
Mauricio
1-night trip
10/10
Yep, great place if you spend little time at your hotel, like conference or whatnot. The staff is super helpful and generous, always trying to help out.
A little noisy, but disappears into the general buzz of San Jose after a while.
Absolutely recommended!
ROMAIN
6-night trip
10/10
The ataff at this older building made the visit very comfortable. Its an older, clean, well maintained hotel. It’s great to have free laundry facilities. The breakfast was variable. If you like eggs, request them.
Hotel transfers are arranged not included.
My taxi to the airport was not comfortable.
Again a friendly outstanding staff
Muchas Gracias
Charles
2-night trip
2/10
I called the reception at midnight and asked them to please stop the scandal that was on the first floor and in several rooms on the second floor. At 12:30 I personally went down and they knew who I am when I get angry. Never again in this place, it looks like a student canteen.
jairo
1-night trip
8/10
This hotel seemed to be mostly well kept. They did not have AC which was a bit of a downside. The staff at the desk does not often speak English, although the manager/owner does, so be prepared to use your Spanish! Getting Uber is convenient and easy to do from the hotel. I had a shuttle that left to my next destination at 2:00pm on check out day, but the hotel did not allow for late checkouts. They were willing to keep my luggage though while I waited. They allowed me to wait at the property. The maids are extremely friendly. There is no restaurant in the hotel and the nearest restaurant is Taco Bell, less than a block away. I kept missing out on breakfast because their breakfast ends pretty early in the morning. I swore the sign in sheet said it went until 9:30am, but by 9am breakfast was already cleaned up. They have a really good coffee/cappuccino machine if you want coffee and it is $1 per cup.
Nickolas
5-night trip
10/10
Muy cercano a la Universidad de Costa Rica, que era mi motivo de visita. Los alrededores son un poco ruidosos, pero es por su cercanía a avenidas principales. El personal siempre muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar en lo que se necesita.
ALMA PAOLA
3-night trip
6/10
James
12-night trip
10/10
Fabian
1-night trip
2/10
No limpiaron la habitación, nunca nos cambiaron toallas ni papel, además a las 7.30 am ya no había desayuno y cuando reclamé no hubo respuesta. El personal es descortés y despreocupado. No regresaría.
Jazmín
3-night trip
10/10
Nos sentimos como en casa
Excelente servicio, habitación preciosa