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Apartotel Don Francisco

Suburban aparthotel in San Rafael with free parking

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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400 Meters SW de Distrito Cuatro, Escazú, San Rafael, San Jose, 10203
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hospital Cima San José
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Business Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartamento Duplex

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Located in San Rafael, Apartotel Don Francisco is in the business district and in a state park. Valle del Sol and Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Plaza Itskazú. Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and La Salle Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sabana Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Sabana Station - 13 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eremita - Cervecería Ermitaña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartotel Don Francisco

Suburban aparthotel in San Rafael with free parking
Along with dry cleaning, this aparthotel has laundry facilities and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a TV in a common area are on-site. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Additional amenities include a rainfall shower, free international calls and free local calls.
Apartotel Don Francisco offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This San Rafael aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Housekeeping

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartotel Don Francisco pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apartotel Don Francisco?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Apartotel Don Francisco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Apartotel Don Francisco located?

Situated in a state park, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Plaza Itskazú and Plaza Tempo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Apartotel Don Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

levi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean, attractive room, comfortable beds, good price, close to downtown friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The aparthotel was a great stay. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for one night. The unit was large and offered plenty of space. Parking was convenient and dining options were within walking distance. The staff was very helpful; there was a slight mixup with the room, but they were able to come up with a solution we were happy with. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rooster at 4:30 A.M. that thought we all should be up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good place

Clean,safe within walk distance of food And very friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The two bedroom apartment was excellent for a family group and considered a good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
People are very friendly and the place was very welcoming & there are no dislikes at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, I enjoy Costa Rica. San Jose is a nice place. There are lots of places just a short Uber ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

great basic, no frills older &super service

Excellent basic, a little older, no frills accommodation. Very friendly stay...and they go out of their way to be over the top helpful on any issue. In terms of service despite the fact I don't speak Spanish...they could teach fine hotels what service means. Breakfast to room $8! Again, not fancy but lower price is a great tradeoff. A side street in Escazu but short Uber ride to Multi Plaza and restaurants in neighborhood. A terrific value considering all. If your wife wants fancy and a resort pool go somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a nice, useful description describing all of this, but Expedia's trash AI scanning for rule violations kept rejecting it for no actual discernable reason, so you get this useless blurb instead... since it's required... Good place; will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very Good for the price. Quiet area but walking distance to restaurants. A little cold on February night and no heater, but that is the norm in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr. Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant Find!

This was a wonderful little find near the center of San Jose. The apartment was fully finished with all that a traveler would need for either a short of longer stay. We were leaving the next morning so we were not able to enjoy much of what the property had to offer. The breakfast was excellent and was delivered to our room at the requested time. Our only minor observation was that as this property was located in the downtown area, the local traffic and pets did prevent us from having a completely restful night. Other than that, this was an amazing deal for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This was out second stay and it continues to be a great value. My only concern was that I was unable to get a warm shower which I really needed. Other that that, the staff is very helpful and the rooms are nice and a great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahur

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our flight landed at midnight, I messaged that would arrive later because of customs and finding transportation. They had everything ready , we signed in showed our passport and done, great service, always stay there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julien

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deux expériences dans l'hôtel. Première sans soucis. Au deuxième, l'hébergement réservé sur Expedia ne correspondait pas à celui qui nous a ete donné (un lit au lieux de deux). L'hôte n'a rien voulu entendre... Dommage car les hébergements étaient bien sinon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Muy bien recomendado

Muy buena seguridad, tranquilo y muy buena atención
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Limpio, seguro, solo está distante del centro, pero es una zona muy segura para estar, es preferible estar retirado, me quedaría de nuevo ahí
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024