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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Classic Penthouse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
  • Place, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Tempo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Smart TV, toys

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Penthouse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Classic Penthouse

  • City view
  • 136 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full Suite | Living room | Smart TV, toys

Full Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite | Living room | Smart TV, toys

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Quadruple Suite Standard With View

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Suite -6 Guests-

  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room Standard

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a Smart TV with digital channels, and a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers 64 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio's great location. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This comfortable aparthotel has 64 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a pillowtop bed and a living room
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 6 minutes from Sabana Park
  • Airport, ferry terminal and theme park shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San Rafael aparthotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 30,000 per week)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: CRC 6,000 per pet per day

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 buildings
  • 64 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 6000 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: CRC 30000 per week
  • Pet fee: CRC 6000 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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, 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, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Apartotel Villas Rio
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel Villas Rio Aparthotel Escazu
Apartotel Villas Rio Escazu
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Del Rafael
Apartotel Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Aparthotel San Rafael

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 997 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yves Frantz Junior Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, courteous staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lots of decent amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was great. Great big room with full frig and kitchen. Loved the nice breakfast in the AM.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great stayed twice will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always a wonderful stay here! Great location, rooms are comfortable and nice, breakfast is nice to start the day, and the pool is my favorite spot to hangout and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, clean rooms and gated. Very posh!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Everything was perfect. It was a very spacious apartment. The area is very safe, secure, and peaceful. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was spacious and the staff were all very kind and helpful. The pools were well-maintained, and the breakfast was always a great start to our day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was very clean and the overall day was very good .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice area place was very very clean and quiet would highly suggest!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used this location 3 times while having dental work done in Escazù very happy with them breakfast buffet delicious pool is delightful laundry on premise is convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a lovely place to stay in Escazu. The staff are super nice, the rooms are spacious and the amenities, such as a heated pool, are exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room staff very nice love the heated pool wil stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The cleaness, breakfast and attention is excelent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Great rooms, service and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are very clean but need to be upgraded. Staff really nice and frandly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great quality hotel in Costa Rica. In my personal case I went to see a Dentist that happened to be across the street from this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing rooms, large, clean, good size kitchen and super friendly staff. The place to stay especially for families with young kids. They have a playground and several pools.
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly multilingual staff. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is good about this Hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms and friendly staff. Pool and spa were great. Breakfast on the balcony. Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place in an excellent location. Staff is very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiabod

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, staff and property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiabod

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent, safe, clean hotel. The staff is extra friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025