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Apartotel Don Francisco

3.0 star property
Suburban aparthotel in San Rafael with free parking

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Stunning building with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a beautifully maintained garden.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, dining table, and sofa.
Compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, and sink.
Stroll through a serene garden with lush greenery and a tranquil stream, surrounded by a traditional building with large windows.
Stunning staircase with a glass ceiling, wooden doors, and a lush garden view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Business Studio

Business Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartamento Duplex | Private kitchen

Apartamento Duplex

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
400 Meters SW de Distrito Cuatro, Escazú, San Rafael, San Jose, 10203

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
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 11 min drive - 5.6 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free daily manager's reception

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per day

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In a state park
  • In the suburbs

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water dispenser

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

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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Property is also known as

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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).

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Apartotel Don Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

Reviews

10/10

We love this small hotel, quiet clean centrally located in the heart of escazu, CR. We have stayed here many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, attractive room, comfortable beds, good price, close to downtown friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The aparthotel was a great stay. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Rooster at 4:30 A.M. that thought we all should be up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

People are very friendly and the place was very welcoming & there are no dislikes at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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 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

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

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

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

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024