Hotel Ave del Paraíso

3.5 star property
Guests can start their day with a hearty English breakfast, then relax in the garden or visit the cafe for a midday pick-me-up

Choose dates to view prices

Hotel Ave del Paraíso, in the city center, offers a peaceful retreat with English breakfast and a garden. Enjoy two restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Travelers appreciate the helpful concierge and free WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Netflix
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Netflix
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Mercedes is home to Hotel Ave del Paraíso. Children's Museum and Cariari Bowling Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Simon Bolivar Zoo and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma. Visit our Mercedes travel guide
Map
50 Mts Norte de la Entrada de Derecho de, La Universidad de Costa Rica, Mercedes, San José

What's nearby

  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Costa Rica
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Pedro Mall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose University of Costa Rica Station
    7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Novillo Alegre
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • COSÌ
    6 min walk
  • República Casa Cervecera
    4 min walk
  • Hooters
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ave del Paraíso

Hotel near Sabana Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Ave del Paraíso and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Similar properties

Front of property
Apartotel Tairona
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 127 reviews
Apartotel Tairona
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Hannabi
  • Kracovia

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
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
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ave Paraíso San Pedro
Hotel Ave Del Paraiso Costa Rica/San Pedro
Hotel Ave del Paraíso Hotel
Hotel Ave del Paraíso Mercedes
Hotel Ave del Paraíso Hotel Mercedes

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ave del Paraíso 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 Ave del Paraíso?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Ave del Paraíso?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Ave del Paraíso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 35.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ave del Paraíso located?

Situated in Mercedes, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Jose University of Costa Rica Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose American University Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Hotel Ave del Paraíso Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is great. Rooms are basic but good. Bed is very comfortable. Gym is far from good and the place is a bit noisy, still would recommend. Breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible acomodations and front desk service was terrible, would not recomend that place to anyone for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when in San Jose. Great spot and nice staff. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the artsy decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yislén

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and welcoming environment
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caerllion

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

Great location. Comfortable and Clean. Unique.

Really cute place. Lots of art and antiques. Nicely decorated. Restuarant on site is good. Beds are comfy. Place is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rianne

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

Great place to stay

It is a charming hotel with very friendly service. I love the decor and many kinds of flowers. Located so close to the University - 5 minutes and you are on campus. Hotel will arrange tourist trips. Took one last time which was great (coffee plantation, volcanos etc). Would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Nice boutique hotel. My room had spiders and ants I was moved to another one. I stayed there before because is next to the university I visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

JUAN CARLOS

We made a pay-at-the-property reservation and provided the company card only as a guarantee. However, the property charged the full amount to the guarantee card, and when the guest arrived, they were told the stay was already paid for. The property should respect the reservation terms, because if we had wanted to prepay, we would have done so—as we have on many other occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

charming & very convenient to UCR

Lovely little island of tranquility in the middle of San José! The hotel is right next to the University of Costa Rica and has a nice bistro-style restaurant on the grounds. Everyone is very friendly and completely fluent in English (maybe other languages, too!). The space includes a lovely courtyard with sculptures, and breakfast is included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I love their garden and their breakfast. Also the friendly and helpful staff are a plus. The first room I stayed #18, needs a cleaner sink area. It’s not adequate, not to standards. The location adjacent to the main university grounds is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Premkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yislén

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms could be kept cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Luis

It is ok
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful instalations, not very accesible for people with movility problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA DE FATIMA MORETHY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel tem ambiente agradável e bom atendimento, mas fiquei em um quarto com pouca ventilação
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yislén

Tuve problemas con la habitación, porque había mucho ruido de otros huéspedes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mid Invitados se dijeron muy contentos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yislén

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar acogedor, agradable y céntrico, cerca de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

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

Buen trato traducido en una buena experiencia

Desde la llegada el trato fue excepcional... Se esmeraron en hacernos sentir cómodos y en confianza. Si bien las habitaciones son sencillas, se nivela con el lujo que implicó el trato recibido.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Se encuentra cerca a la Universidad de Costa Rica, pero no hay mucho cercano. Por lo mismo, uno depende del café Kracovia que cuenta con una carta adecuada y a un precio razonable. Cuenta con un buen desayano y el staff es amable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hermoso el lugar, buena ubicación. Espero regresar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Maikol Elizondo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No tiene aire acondicionado, y hace mucho calor. Las ventanas no reducen el ruido de los vehículos que circulan a pocos metros, por lo que hay mucho ruido.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting location being embeded in the UCR campus. Hotel feel is that of the countryside while being in the city. Very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022