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Hotel Casa Cambranes

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to San Pedro Mall

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Hotel Casa Cambranes, surrounded by National Park's natural beauty, offers local cuisine for breakfast and in-room WiFi. With a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services, it's a practical choice for travelers seeking a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Los Yoses, San Pedro, San Pedro, San Jose, 11501

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Theater - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San Jose University of Costa Rica Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Yoguis San Pedro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Casa Cambranes

Hotel near San Pedro Mall
Located close to Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park, Hotel Casa Cambranes provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Casa Cambranes
Casa Cambranes San Jose
Hotel Casa Cambranes
Hotel Casa Cambranes San Jose
Hotel Casa Cambranes Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Casa Cambranes Hotel
Hotel Casa Cambranes San Pedro
Hotel Casa Cambranes Hotel San Pedro

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Casa Cambranes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Casa Cambranes?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Casa Cambranes?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Casa Cambranes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Casa Cambranes located?

Located in Yoses, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose University of Costa Rica Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 20 minutes.

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Hotel Casa Cambranes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jerseyjanie, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was helpful, but the furniture has seen a better day and the refrigerator even had rust on the door. The safe was broken and you had to go to the front desk to get a hair dryer. And there was a gap under the door which allowed all the hallway noise to come in. IN addition, there's no sign on the outside of the building and the entrance is behind a iron gate so I was not sure I was at the right building, but I rung the bell anyway and luckily it was the correct door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Buena, aunque el primer día no hicieron el aseo de mi habitación y el control de la tv no servía y pese a que lo reporté jamás le pusieron pila.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good with excellent service but septic system has a problem...so can't use toilet paper really. No train noise which is a bonus in SJ though the dance studio across the road does its best to compete.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable family-owned hotel

Cozy little family-owned hotel in San Jose. Like many places in San Jose, it is closed up like a prison, with bars and locks to get through. Once inside, the family that runs the place couldn't have been nicer. We arrived at their mealtime and they offered us a share of their own lunch! Really great folks. The room was spotless and clean. The bed reasonably comfortable by Costa Rican standards. The bathroom was clean and will need some updating/renovation/repair soon. The shower handle fell off. Overall, a very nice place for the price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful, friendly staff make small hotel a winner

The folks running this hotel are exceptionally nice and hospitable, and I enjoyed the week that I spent there. They were were accommodating when I asked to hold one of my interviews in a public space at the hotel, and they arranged my taxi pickups. They even helped me figure out how to use the cell phone I bought for making local calls! The only problem I encountered was with the wifi, which tended to disconnect during rain storms and periodically during the day. This was just a temporary problem that might not affect others who are traveling for vacation or during the dry season.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

juan rafael

Liked: Staff & service
buen desayuno, personal agradable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Just completed a 4 night stay with Carlos, Naty, and Marvin. Very comfortable. They make you feel like you are home. Lots of dining choices close by, and buses into downtown 2 blocks away. Could not have been more pleased!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing people. I'll definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Dyllan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe & clean hotel.

Nathaly & her husband are extremely helpful and caring hosts! We highly recommend staying here! It is in a quiet, safe neighborhood that is close to supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The hotell is clean and well equipped. Thanks for providing us with delicious personal breakfast & making my stay very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opción para hospedarse en San José, Costa Rica.

8/10 Good

PABLO NICOLAS, Buenos Aires

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy cordial el trato por parte de los propietarios del hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, owners, and location!

The hotel is located in the Los Yoses area of San Jose. We picked this place because of the reviews and it lived up to all the good ones we read. Carlos, Naty, and Marvin (the cat) make you feel like family when you arrive. We were given a local cell phone programed with their numbers-just in case we needed it, a map, and a bunch of good recommendations for things to do/see/eat in the surrounding area. We had breakfast at the hotel and it was great! There is a grocery store, outdoor mall, and indoor mall/movie theater just a couple of blocks away. Also, just a short walk away is Starbucks-we're from Seattle :) A little further away are museums, parks, and a local market...my suggestion to anyone looking for souvenirs is to buy them at the market across from the National Museum and if you're looking for coffee get it from Carlos. You can walk to the museums, parks, and market or take the city bus, cab, or use Uber to get around. The room we had was spacious, two beds, clean, big bathroom, a small refrigerator, TV (we never turned it on because we were always out exploring), a safe, and great WIFI. One thing to note, the rooms do not have A/C, but are equipped with fans. All in all we had a great time staying here and if we ever go back to Costa Rica we will be sure to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Armand, arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great manager speaks English and loans cell phone

If you do not speak English this is the place for you to stay. Short walk to bus 2 blks then straoight to casino or you can take a taxi 6 dollars. Quiet safe neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The couple who owns this hotel is amazing! They were there to give us recommendations and even called to set things up for us. Close to the Universidad, there is plenty to walk to shopping, eating and drinking wise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carlos & Naty were great hosts. My friends and I had a great time.

8/10 Good

Christoph, Wettenberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Großes Kino

Versteckt in einer Seitenstraße vom großen Trubel, dennoch total ruhig. Fassade unscheinbar, Inhalt gigantisch - was vor allem am so charmantem Betreiber-Ehepaar Nati, Carlos und Haus"tiger" Marevin liegt. Habe selten eine so große Hilfsbereitschaft und unkomplizierte Betreuung erlebt wie in diesem Haus, das als Hotelstandard keine 4-Sterne, in puncto Freundlichkeit und Wohlfühlstandard jedoch 10 Sterne verdient! Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge von San Jose aus.

10/10 Excellent

Loretta, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

helpful owners

The hotel is very nice and in a good location. The thing that makes it really special is the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. We had some issues with luggage and without Carlos' help we would have had a very difficult time. We will definitely stay there each time that we visit San Jose.

4/10 Poor

Anonimo, Bogota

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not recommended for business travelers

Had some budget cuts and decided to stay here for location. The owners were leasing the place - very talkative (almost inappropriately so), short-staffed (it was just them and one employee). The power went off in the hotel for one afternoon and no one was there to turn it back on. They have a cat roaming around in there - I'm allergic. I suppose for the price it's fine, but it's not 4 stars. They're used to receiving a certain kind of budget-travel tourist and are very much oriented towards that profile - if this is your profile, you may enjoy it a lot. For business travelers, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place in San Jose

Really sweet people.

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were here for just a nights adding through, but they were so friendly and helpful and the room was great.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

good hotel in a great neighborhood in san jose

The hotel was well placed and easy to get to from the bus station. The owners were very nice and the price was right.

10/10 Excellent

GJP, Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service.

The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, but close to a mall and several restaurants. Although too far to walk to downtown San Jose, it is a seven minute bus ride no busses run frequently. Carlos and Natalie, the hotel operators, provided a level of service and support which can only be described as above and beyond. They provided pre-programmed cell phones if you needed help/while away from the hotel. They would personally accompany you to the restaurant area and were just personably friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Berkeley, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing fancy but so very warm and welcoming

What a gem of a place! Simple,nothing fancy,but Carlos and Naty,the proprietors were so warm and welcoming. They went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and drank beers with us while we watched the bullfights on their TV. Both were fluent in English and my family considered inviting them to join the rest of our trip.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estuvo muy bien, excelente hotel y ubicación.

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Carlos & Naty were wonderful hosts! They were so friendly and welcoming right from the start. My room was clean and uniquely decorated, with all the comforts I would want in a hotel. Carlos made sure I found a great spot for dinner. In the morning I was served a wonderful breakfast of fruits, juice, coffee, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and bread. I enjoyed the conversations with Carlos and Naty. They really are wonderful people who made me feel like family. I wish I could've stayed longer.