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Auténtico Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers savor authentic cuisine at Mastico restaurant and lounge by the outdoor pool where cabanas are complimentary for all guests

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Auténtico Hotel offers a peaceful escape in central Merced with a breakfast buffet, garden setting, outdoor pool with free cabanas, and Mastico restaurant with terrace views. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, on-site laundry, and attentive service from the staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩180,849
₩204,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

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Room options

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in San José, Auténtico Hotel is in the city center. Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Estadio Nacional. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours in the area. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 0

What's nearby

  • Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica
    Sabana Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Estadio Nacional
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mercado Central
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station
    15 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • London Room
    5 min walk
  • Subway Paseo Colon
    5 min walk
  • Rosti
    8 min walk
  • Restaurante Machu Picchu
    7 min walk

About this property

Auténtico Hotel

Hotel near Sabana Park
Near National Stadium of Costa Rica, Auténtico Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Mastico, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 individually decorated rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mastico

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17700 per person (one-way)
  • An in-room safe is 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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Auténtico Hotel
Auténtico Hotel San Jose
Auténtico San Jose
Autentico Hotel Costa Rica/San Jose
Auténtico Hotel Hotel
Auténtico Hotel San José
Auténtico Hotel Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Auténtico Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Auténtico Hotel?

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Auténtico Hotel on Apr 27, 2026 start from ₩180,849, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Auténtico Hotel 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 Auténtico Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Auténtico Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Auténtico Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 17700 per person applies.

Where is Auténtico Hotel located?

Located in Merced, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Estadio Nacional are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Cemetery Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Auténtico Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 669 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was helpful and nice, rooms small but clean and comfortable, breakfast was good and location was central for getting around San Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory hotel in a convenient location. Pretty pool area with restaurant next door including poolside tables. Food was very good and varied. I asked for a room with a pool view and I got it. However it was not totally vlean- there were dust balls and hair in the corners. The tiles were cracked too in both bathroom and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room/suite for its beds and bathroom but some seats would have been a nice addition as would a small refrigerator. The bar staff could have been a little friendlier. The restaurant was mostly open air. We froze at breakfast. We wore coats one night for dinner. But the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay

This is a great local hotel. Very clean, nicely decorated, and the staff are helpful and courteous. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious. We liked this hotel much more than the American chain hotels we have stayed at in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Salvador

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

Nice comfortable hotel w excellent service

Very nice, clean and spacious room and excellent service from the Capitan of the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I traveled to San José for three nights on business. I looked for a good hotel near where I would be holding my meetings. Among the options, I found this hotel, which seemed fine. When I stayed there, I found a hotel with remodeled rooms, simple but new, as were the mattresses, towels, etc. The service was very friendly, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location closer to the airport. Great food for buffet breakfast and for dinner.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, reasonably priced. Very nice bar, restaurant and pool area. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are helpful and nice. The pool area is great and the rooms are nice. This hotel is convenient to the airport and walkable to downtown San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite clean and functional. Good supply of hot water in the shower. Staff was friendly and professional, and quite accommodating as I had an early morning flight so they ordered for me a bag breakfast to eat at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy access to airport and downtown and grocery store. Graffiti on the area outside my window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient location, friendly staff. The only think that I didn’t like was that I found a big cockroach in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

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

Thank you Joseph

We only stayed for a night but enjoyed the friendliness of all the staff. Breakfast was very good! Most importantly, Joseph at the reception helped us out of a pickle, big time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property itself if very nice - fresh, light, airy, organized around a charming swimming pool; restaurants pleasant, food quite tasty and reliable. Only drawback - in the middle of a semi deserted area of abandoned apartment buildings, commercial buildings. Safe enough during the day - just slightly depressing and no place to walk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy in our room. Loud music as played around the pool area from mid afternoon until after 10pm could be heard in our room. People sitting around pool area could be heard late into the night. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel Autentico was fine, The staff are very friendly and helpful. My room was very noisy and I asked to be moved which was taken care of nicely. The hotel is a little dated and I didn’t enjoy my dinner in the restaurant. It was overpriced and not very good. Overall, the hotel was ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Good and quiet

Hotel was nice and definitely offered good value for money. Breakfast was somewhat inconsistent from day to day, but good overall. Staff were very friendly and helpful, offering recommendations for drinks and transport. The location isn't ideal if you're on foot as the nearby roads are quite busy and don't always have traffic signals to allow for pedestrian crossing. That being said, Ubers were always around and inexpensive to get to the downtown centre. The hotel being slightly outside of downtown made it quiet, which was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

farron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with garden, pool, restaurant. Very short drive to local dining options and easy freeway access to the airport. Secure free parking just across the street 50 yards. Rooms are quaint with good beds and nice hardwood floors. However, poorly lit rooms are smaller than average, shower water pressure is astonishingly low despite water flow to the faucet - plumbing issue. Bath towels are old. Overall, good hotel, but these small details prevent from taking it up a notch. PS - Is non-refundable, so if your plans change, must be willing to take the hit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Enchanting Escape at Autentico Hotel

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Autentico Hotel, and it exceeded all my expectations. The friendly service immediately made me feel at home, and the cleanliness of the rooms showcased their commitment to excellence. The authentic and delicious breakfast was a highlight, offering a delightful start to each day. While the rooms were generally comfortable, my only suggestion would be to add more pillows to enhance the bedroom's coziness. The hotel's location is superb, conveniently situated for exploring the area. However, the true gem of Autentico Hotel is its magical garden/restaurant. This enchanting space provided a serene escape, allowing me to unwind and indulge in the beauty of nature while savoring delectable dishes. Autentico Hotel is a haven for those seeking a perfect blend of comfort, authenticity, and charm. I wholeheartedly recommend it for a memorable and rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

will

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointing stay at this hotel in a Deluxe Double Room. While the property was suitably clean, the rooms and amenities were pretty basic, poorly designed or broken — I had been staying a hostels in San Jose that were 1/4 of the price of this place which were in a better condition. Bathroom was a wetroom with the shower the same level as the floor, so the water sprayed everywhere. Plug sockets were falling out of the wall and room felt like a cell. The worst part was the staff. Rude at check-in, restaurant and management. I had made the mistake of booking this double room for one person on Expedia — it should have been for 2 but there was no difference in price on expedia, so I messaged the hotel in advance if they could amend. They tried to charge me extra when the second guest eventually arrived. I had a really frustrating conversation with the manager who was dressed in a hoodie and who couldn’t care less about the price on expedia or providing customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel for our stay in San Jose. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help. Check in was smooth and efficient, our room was fine, and we enjoyed using the pool (although it is cold) and the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was lovely and the bathroom was modern and very clean. A huge thanks to the staff, they were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Since we had a very early flight, we were so happy and impressed that the hotel provided a breakfast package for us to take to the airport. It was a top-tier service! Highly recommended!"
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026