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Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

3.5 star property
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Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Property entrance
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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300 meters north ICE building, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 10108
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Duplex Suite | Floor plan

Duplex Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Comforts include a Select Comfort bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area.
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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 the free breakfast at Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sabana Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available. This comfortable aparthotel has 50 apartments. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a Select Comfort bed, and a dining area
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at L Olivo
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this aparthotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San José aparthotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
L Olivo - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • L Olivo

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 10 per night
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 5 kg per pet
  • Fee: USD 10 per pet per night
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

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 near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In a state park
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 50 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 11 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Suites Cristina San Jose
Hotel Suites Cristina
Suites Cristina San Jose
Suites Cristina
Hotel Suites Cristina
Suites Cristina San Jose
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina San José
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina Aparthotel
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina Aparthotel San José

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 749 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente el Desayuno
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, WINTER PARK

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shai, Littleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable to stay for a night. The staff was helpful and fluent in English. Breakfast was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Larisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived late at night, we learned that the 2-bedroom suite we had booked was unavailable, but the hotel provided us two standard rooms near each other instead. The rooms were on the third floor and there was no elevator for that part of the building. The rooms themselves were clean, and the kitchens were useful. One bedroom had a rock-hard bed, but full size bathroom, while the other room had a softer bed in a slightly larger bedroom, with a tiny bathroom and a shower under a sloped ceiling that made it difficult to shower. However, the location was very convenient, the buffet breakfast was great with lots of local options as well as some American standards, and the staff were all friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great staff, 20 min. from airport, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to load my luggage up to take to vehicle, I think you could hire more personal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendell

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
I never received the VIP drink perk included in my reservation, and the hotel really needs an elevator—lugging bags up and down stairs was tough. I arrived early and was told check-in wasn’t possible until 3pm, so I had to carry my bags around the city all day. When I came back after 10pm, tired and frustrated, the older gentleman at the desk was incredibly kind and professional. He truly represented the warm hospitality Costa Rica is known for. In contrast, the younger front desk employee the next morning watched me struggle with my bags (only a lovely cleaning lady helped once) and even closed the gate behind me as I was leaving, forcing me to climb back up the stairs. Not the best impression. On the positive side, the room was clean and spacious. We paid the pet fee for our kitten, who had plenty of space. The breakfast ladies—especially the ones preparing the eggs—were absolutely wonderful. Very kind, warm, and helpful each morning. A small improvement would be to offer a gluten-free bread option on request, even if kept frozen in the back. The windows also felt a bit exposed unless the blinds were fully closed. Overall, the hospitality from the night staff and breakfast team stood out, but inconsistent service and lack of an elevator affected the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Friendly staff and wonderful breakfast! Only thing, it's a bit difficult taking to carry our suitcases up 3 flights of stairs, so I would suggest an elevator would be nice if you are planning some renovations. Thanks for a wonderful staý!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean spacious. Staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was the best with lots variety in fruits, juices, coffee and hot plate which included custom made omelettes. Absolutely loved the breakfast. Although the stairs were short, it would be better for carrying suitcases if there was an elevator.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were cleaned and staff was helpful..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anayancy Chavez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the stayed, the cleanness, staff were all very nice and helpful. I would go back to stay for another occasion.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room and a delicious breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent, but the breakfast went above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean rooms Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhilchandra, sewell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, safe area and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs Safer Elevator.

Upon arriving at the hotel, it was immediately clear that the surrounding area was not what I had expected, run-down and unattractive something I now realize was mentioned in previous reviews. Being from Florida, USA, I was struck by how much the building resembled a senior living facility, both in layout and atmosphere. I genuinely believe this may function as a hybrid senior home/hotel. The elevator was especially concerning extremely small, screeching loudly as it ascended, and malfunctioning to the point of opening on the third floor while the display showed the fifth. The floor indicators near the buttons were also not working properly, which raised legitimate safety concerns. Based on these observations, my girlfriend and I decided to shorten our stay and check out the following day. When I informed management of our concerns, their response was, “Such remarks are disrespectful to the owners and to my staff, who work hard to maintain high standards.” Sergio largely dismissed the validity of my observations, citing that “other guests are not complaining.”However, just because the elevator moves from floor to floor at a turtle’s pace while screeching does not mean it meets the safety standards set by Costa Rica’s Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS). Room service also uses this same elevator, and I sincerely hope improvements are made before someone gets hurt. On a positive note, the beds were extremely comfortable and the breakfast was great. Tasty Pinto !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soeren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place - walkable to DT San Jose. Friendly staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

staceyann

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Wonderful stay. Walkable to restaurants

We were able to check in two hours early and allowed to breakfast for a fee even though we weren’t technically checked in as yet. Daily house keeping and breakfast was very tasty & fresh. Love the hospitality of the employees. Front desk helped us with a car rental, excursion and restaurant reservation as hubby and I were celebrating of 25th wedding anniversary. We also used guess laundry. Definitely a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just as advertised. Very spacious and beautiful. Breakfast was sumptuous with a wide variety of options for different cultures. I love the fact that each room has a large refrigerator for storage microwave and a stove if you wish to cook for yourself. Staff was very friendly. I had a lot of questions initially and the front desk staff was very responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fantastic find in SAN JOSE

Fantastic service front desk. Breakfast cooked to order. Terrific Italian restaurant next door. Clean, and filled with friendly, helpful staff I have stayed there in The past and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025