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Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in San José, a quick walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

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Balcony
Reception
Lobby
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 129
AED 146 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun

Room options

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Suite, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, City View

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, City View | Private kitchenette

Studio, City View

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
CALLE 25, BARRIO CALIFORNIA, San José, Province of San Jose, 09022

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 5 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Destileria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Chicha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vuelta Al Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bahamas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Flota - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ara Macao Inn

Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica
Located close to Morazan Park and National Theater, Ara Macao Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ara Macao Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ara Macao Inn Hotel
Ara Macao Inn San José
Ara Macao Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Ara Macao Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ara Macao Inn?

Ara Macao Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ara Macao Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ara Macao Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ara Macao Inn located?

Located in La California, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica, Morazan Park, and National Theater. Central Park and Sabana Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Fercori Station is only a 5-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 5 minutes.

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Ara Macao Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Jorge was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Jorge checked me in quickly, gave tour of building and room. Awesome kitchen & fridge included. Reasonably priced. Tours drop off and pick up next door. Mercados nearby, walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent check-in by Jorge. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp and waited until my shuttle (came in late) arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Jorge is extremely friendly and helpful. He helped me arrange a taxi for the next morning. He even showed to make sure everything went well. I was given a room with a balcony and patio. Very nice and unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Lovely old house which could use a little TLC

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Check in is a 3pm and I got there waaay before that but Jorge (the front desk person) had the room ready in like an hour so I can check in. I traveled by myself and this place was enough for me, just what I needed. Affordable and just a few minutes walk from restaurants, park, market and bars. The room had a fridge a microwave, a sink and TV. Only thing it didn’t have was a coffee machine, I drink a lot of coffee but it really wasn’t a big deal, its Costa Rica you find coffee everywhere;) also They give you a key to get to the hotel and that made me feel safe, only guests can go in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Anfitrião muito receptivo, e prestativo, local limpo. Com certeza retornarei.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

El servicio fue super amable, el check in fácil, el ambiente tranquilo, y el cuarto viene equipado con microondas y trastes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Todo estuvo bien un lugar muy tranquilo sin tantos problemas de ruido etc todo perfecto 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

La estadía estuvo súper buena. Es un poco viejito pero tiene su encanto. Te sientes super bien. Un poco como una cabaña en las montañas. Y más que eso porque el lugar tiene todo las cosas que nescesitamos : buena cama, agua caliente, cocina con todo, etc. y es súper céntrico. Además de todo, la persona quien administra ese edificio es super acogedor. Después de un viaje super largo con el autobús, la pasamos super bien Muchas gracias. Será aseguramente mi lugar para dormir en San José. En resumen, por un precio barato es excelente ! Sylvain, un viajero francés
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10

Bed was comfortable Good location for Museum and National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019