Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of CRC 6000 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property.

What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Escazu, connected to a shopping center, 4 minutes from Multiplaza Mall Escazu, and 6 minutes from Sabana Park. It is approximately 2.9 miles from the National Stadium of Costa Rica and 1.1 miles from Parque de perros Rosalinda.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools, including a heated pool. The pools are available for guests to enjoy during their stay.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Up to 2 children aged 5 years and younger can stay for free when using existing bedding in the parent or guardian's room.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not provide specific information about the availability of extra beds or cribs. It is recommended to contact the property directly for any requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio in San José

Average nightly price at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$105
March	$103
April	$98
May	$89
June	$84
July	$90
August	$91
September	$85
October	$93
November	$98
December	$106

What guests think

At Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio, guests highlight spacious apartment‑style suites, friendly staff, clean grounds, and family‑friendly facilities like heated pools and a hot tub, making it a convenient, secure Escazú base near shops, restaurants, and medical offices.

Suites are large with kitchens and multiple bedrooms, though decor and some furnishings feel dated, and traffic or neighbor noise can be an issue in certain buildings. Breakfast earns frequent praise for variety and taste, but several reviewers found it basic or noted extra charges and occasional shortages. Overall, expect roomy, secure, apartment-style comfort with helpful service in a convenient Escazú location.

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Facilities

Two pools (one heated) and a hot tub are repeatedly praised; guests also note onsite laundry, a small gym, and secure gated grounds with parking. A few mention a playground or mini market, and some stays include airport transfers.

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John

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend this place.

10

Martin

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money huge apartment helpful and friendly staff … on site laundry and mini shop .. safe and secure . Free On site parking Breakfast included

10

minesh

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great customer service, delicious breakfast, good laundry service and also nice pool

10

mahrah

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Huge property yet it is still so peaceful that you don't realise it consists of do many buildings. Rooms are great, lots of families, yummy breakfast, 24 hour mini market on the property. The staff are friendly, patient and kind, always ready with a smile. I have already recommended it to friends, and in the past week I have already returned! Lovely place

10

Natalie

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find. Good quality apartment with extras like 2 pools, hot tub, gym, playground and wonderful free breakfast, all of which we greatly enjoyed.

8

Natalie Jean

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The spaciousness of the property was great. The fitness center was nice and the one pool that was open was great. There was a lot of construction and repairs happening while we were there. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was very limited and they charged extra for some things even though it was included.

10

Rebecca

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was my 8th visit to Villas Del Rio . I love that it’s always a welcoming, clean and safe oasis with close walking distance to shops and restaurants in Escazu . Mauricio and the entire staff and crew are always so kind and helpful and truly do their very best to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The included breakfast buffet is consistently delicious and offers a wide assortment of options . The heated pool and Jacuzzi are very nice. They also offer a free Airport pick up and drop off. It’s always a pleasure to stay at Villas Del Rio. Will be returning again soon to my home away from home in Escazu . Pura Vida !

10

Robin

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place! Apartment was a bit dated but clean and large! Great bath/shower. (But, I'd rather have it not updated and the price cheaper, so that was a win for us). The property was very nice, clean and beautifully appointed/laid out. The gym, pool and breakfast were excellent. Hot tub was hot, pool was comfy cool...Yay!! Customer service easy and clear and we felt very safe with the gated entrance. Area was nice. Would like to return again!!

10

Jill

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious suites, nice pool, great breakfast, and helpful staff. Located on a busy main street, but the entire complex is located behind a gate with full time security.

10

Nate

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Heated pools and jacuzzi. Friendly staff too

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with housekeeping often praised. A few guests reported issues such as dated bathrooms or occasional pests.

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Armando

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old dirty apartments, specially the bathrooms.

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jose

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

excelente, lugar, buena ubicacion, instalacion muy limpios y buen mantenimiento.

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Gonzalo

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La habitación cumplía con todo lo requerido para una placentera estadía. Todo estaba muy limpio.

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Terry

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have been staying at the Villas del Rio frequently for the last 8 years. This stay was not good however... The breakfast was terrible and the bed we slept in had mites (scabies) that we discovered the following day. I raised the issue with the management and they are resolving it.

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John

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Cleaning needs improvement. Noisy. Minor repairs needed. Pool can be roust with the younger crowd.

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Bonnie

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice area place was very very clean and quiet would highly suggest!!

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Mariela

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Encontré una cucaracha al entrar a la habitación en el check in, camas súper incomodas, no me ofrecieron soluciones aceptables ni upgrades ni cambio de habitación, desayuno no es variado, el mismo todos los días

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Robin

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place! Apartment was a bit dated but clean and large! Great bath/shower. (But, I'd rather have it not updated and the price cheaper, so that was a win for us). The property was very nice, clean and beautifully appointed/laid out. The gym, pool and breakfast were excellent. Hot tub was hot, pool was comfy cool...Yay!! Customer service easy and clear and we felt very safe with the gated entrance. Area was nice. Would like to return again!!

10

Michael

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was great. Had an awesome omelet cooked with fresh veggies. Housekeeping kept my quarters spotless with zero interruptions. Overall excellent accommodations.

10

Marcos

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excelente habitaciones, excelente instalaciones, excelente personal, muy limpio

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Rooms

Apartments are spacious with kitchens and multiple bedrooms, well-suited for families and longer stays. Decor is older and some units face traffic or internal noise; several reviews note A/C is not installed in all rooms or living areas.

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Fred Covington McRae

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Loved the room that we were in. The classic penthouse is very big and spacious. Decor is a little dated but overall it’s a very nice and quiet place. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Candace

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect. It was a very spacious apartment. The area is very safe, secure, and peaceful. Looking forward to our next visit.

8

Marianne

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooms!

6

Steven

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property with large suites. Working staff very nice and respectful. Note that smaller 1-bedroom suites do not have air conditioner in main living area, but only a wall mounted unit in the bedroom. Two-bedroom units are fully air conditioned. Free breakfast is basically some fruits, breads and sliced cheese, juice and basic coffee. No eggs or oatmeal, etc. Omelets ($4), nicer coffees ($3 to $4), etc. are available for an extra charge. Low grade breakfast was a real disappointment; nothing compared to the breakfast at Marriott Residence Inn (fabulous breakfast).

8

david

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place clean great staff. But really noisy. Cars honking in street and trucks shifting gears to slow down.

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Silvia

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 23 nights

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.

8

Elizabeth

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall wonderful stay! The rooms are apartment style with a decent kitchenette. The space was a little outdated, however very clean! Our room had 2 full bathrooms.

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vicky

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was great. The property was gated so it was very safe. The rooms were big and spacious juat wish each room had A/c.

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Kenneth

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodation was ideal for a family by offering a living room, kitchen, and 2 separate bedrooms with individual bathrooms. Internet access was steady and breakfast options were good.

8

David A

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, clean room. Only drawback - the wooden chairs which when moved around, make incredible noise to those downstairs. I had someone above me who started at 4:30 am and seems to moving their chairs every 5 minutes. Beyond aggravating, and the loss of sleep!!!

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Service

Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and help arranging transport. There are occasional remarks about brusque interactions or uneven courtesy at night.

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Gina

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service

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Sandra

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It is an older property. Everything is very clean. Buffet breakfast was excellent. One woman at front desk was pretty brusque, almost unfriendly.

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Lee

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are always friendly and helpful

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Kim

Nov 17, 2024

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Front desk staff in particular Mr Larry. Outstanding and pleasure to meet. Also breakfast staff all of them awesome, most generous

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Lee

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed there a few times and it’s always been good. Staff are pleasant security is pleasant no hassle. They upgraded my room to a big suite for the same price. Wonderful place to stay and safe would recommend anybody visiting Costa Rica to stay there.

10

Martin

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, got picked up from the airport and shuttled to the airport smoothly. Located in a safe area with just about everything you need in walking distance or a short uber ride away.

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Cindy

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent staff. Very clean. Transportation to and from airport was very efficient.

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Rebecca

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was my 8th visit to Villas Del Rio . I love that it’s always a welcoming, clean and safe oasis with close walking distance to shops and restaurants in Escazu . Mauricio and the entire staff and crew are always so kind and helpful and truly do their very best to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The included breakfast buffet is consistently delicious and offers a wide assortment of options . The heated pool and Jacuzzi are very nice. They also offer a free Airport pick up and drop off. It’s always a pleasure to stay at Villas Del Rio. Will be returning again soon to my home away from home in Escazu . Pura Vida !

8

Diana

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Secure, polite security guard and cleaning personnel. Front desk (night shift) lacked customer service common knowledge and courtesy.

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Wendy A

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They handled several complaints with great respect, concern, and care. Very accommodating. The breakfast is hearty. I have stayed here before several times and liked the bathtubs. I was disappointed they have removed most bathtubs.

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Location

Situated in safe, gated Escazú close to restaurants, shopping, and medical/dental offices; convenient for airport access. Proximity to a busy road brings noticeable traffic noise for some, and walkability varies by area.

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Cynthia

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was very easy and the front desk associate, Larry, was so welcoming and helpful. The heated pool and hot tub were fantastic. The continental breakfast had a good variety and included yogurt, fruit, pastries, eggs and gallo pinto among other items. They also offered almond milk for coffee! Safe, central location for our activities with secure parking. We really enjoyed our stay and found it to be a great value.

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Penny

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Having dental work done in area, perfect location. Amazingly appointed friendly staff grocery shopping restaurants within walking. Beautiful pool and wonderful jacuzzi after a long day site seeing or dental work. Can’t wait to go back.

10

Barbara

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property. Full kitchen. Extremely conveniently located. However, the building we stayed in was extremely noisy due to the sounds of the road nearby.

10

Olufemi

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was hearty with options for all. The accomodations are full suites with full kitchens, giving you the option to self cater, if that works for you. The location is within a nice neighborhood and a short walk to dining and shopping options

10

Britney

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spent one night here before returning home and found the hotel to be very safe and clean. The staff was friendly. It has a nice pool and breakfast included. It was an easy 30 minute drive to the airport.

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IBITOROKO

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice and clean. The setup is unique from what I’m familiar with and the location is great.

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Martin

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, got picked up from the airport and shuttled to the airport smoothly. Located in a safe area with just about everything you need in walking distance or a short uber ride away.

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Christine

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. We would stay here again. Convenient location for hospital stays. The rooms were large and clean. The heated pool was great and the breakfast had a good variety.

10

Holly

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

ROXANA

Dec 21, 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

Great stay. Wonderful staff. Very secure nobody gets in or out without checking in with gate security including Uber. shuttle from airport was free for min 2 nights stay. Someone waited for us at airport with name sign on and they called the driver. Very reliable and safe process. Apartments are huge and modern. There is noise from the streets but if you close the windows they are very well insulated. Will definitely stay here again next time.

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Dining

Breakfast is often rated delicious and varied, sometimes with eggs made to order. However, several guests found it basic or limited, mentioned extra charges for certain items, or noted that items ran out.

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Cynthia

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was very easy and the front desk associate, Larry, was so welcoming and helpful. The heated pool and hot tub were fantastic. The continental breakfast had a good variety and included yogurt, fruit, pastries, eggs and gallo pinto among other items. They also offered almond milk for coffee! Safe, central location for our activities with secure parking. We really enjoyed our stay and found it to be a great value.

4

Xiaolong

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no water provided. The breakfast was very limited and the waiter did not greet .

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Sandra

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It is an older property. Everything is very clean. Buffet breakfast was excellent. One woman at front desk was pretty brusque, almost unfriendly.

4

Xiaolong

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no water provided. The breakfast was very limited and the waiter did not greet us.

6

Steven

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property with large suites. Working staff very nice and respectful. Note that smaller 1-bedroom suites do not have air conditioner in main living area, but only a wall mounted unit in the bedroom. Two-bedroom units are fully air conditioned. Free breakfast is basically some fruits, breads and sliced cheese, juice and basic coffee. No eggs or oatmeal, etc. Omelets ($4), nicer coffees ($3 to $4), etc. are available for an extra charge. Low grade breakfast was a real disappointment; nothing compared to the breakfast at Marriott Residence Inn (fabulous breakfast).

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Christine

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Lovely stay. Conveniently located. Friendly staff. Nice heated pool. Good breakfast. Convenient location for hospital stays. The only issues we had were with the noise levels. So much traffic, which cannot be helped. But the staff are working, loudly, by 8am, sometimes earlier.

10

minesh

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great customer service, delicious breakfast, good laundry service and also nice pool

10

Marcos

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Buena ubicación cerca de todo, el recepcionista que nos recibió fue muy amable, el apartamento limpio, el desayuno muy pobre, si se pedía algo diferente se tenia que pagar, no había terminado la hora del desayuno y empezaron a guardar lo poco que había.

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Rebecca

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was my 8th visit to Villas Del Rio . I love that it’s always a welcoming, clean and safe oasis with close walking distance to shops and restaurants in Escazu . Mauricio and the entire staff and crew are always so kind and helpful and truly do their very best to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The included breakfast buffet is consistently delicious and offers a wide assortment of options . The heated pool and Jacuzzi are very nice. They also offer a free Airport pick up and drop off. It’s always a pleasure to stay at Villas Del Rio. Will be returning again soon to my home away from home in Escazu . Pura Vida !

10

Michael

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was great. Had an awesome omelet cooked with fresh veggies. Housekeeping kept my quarters spotless with zero interruptions. Overall excellent accommodations.

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