When you stay at Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio in San Rafael, you'll be connected to a shopping center, a 4-minute drive from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 6 minutes from Sabana Park. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Iglesia Escazú.
Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Sabana Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Jacks Station - 9 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Caffe Negroni - 11 min walk
Filippo - 6 min drive
El Ceibo - 4 min walk
Río de Janeiro - 11 min walk
Moringa Gym Bar - 6 min walk
About this property
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Family-friendly aparthotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to a shopping center in San Rafael
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
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 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
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Housekeeping (daily)
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 6000 per pet, per day
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17000 per vehicle (one-way)
Extended parking fee: CRC 30000 per week
Pet fee: CRC 6000 per pet, 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
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 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
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
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Great stay. Complimentary breakfast was a nice touch. Spacious suites, nice pool and hot tub and convenient location.
Darrell
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Scarlett
Travelled with family
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathrooms need attention and renovation to a more modern standard.
Furniture needs to be changed.
Sofas were old yellow leather with lots of holes and rips in them.
Great location, safe and quiet spot.
Very spacious apartments, just need a good shake up.
Villas del Rio is very well managed--I can't say enough about how good their staff is and the facilities are really nice as well. I've seldom been this satisfied with a hotel stay, but they were outstanding! I just had the basic one-bedroom booking, but still it was like a small apartment. Don't hesitate to stay there.
Reasonable price fir an apartment with two pools, two laundromats and small store. You can book day and overnight tours from the front desk. Easy to have your Costa Rican vacation right from this location.
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.
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Business traveller
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Attention is perfect as always, people so kind. Hotel is ver well locate, property conditions are very good but I think is time to start to renew rooms and bath rooms. It is always a pleasure to spend days there.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group