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Dunn Inn

San José / Central Valley · Costa Rica

Avenue 11 Calle 5 Barrio AmonView location

8.4/10Excellent664 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Value7.6/107.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Dunn Inn

This charming 1929 mansion is known for providing exceptionally friendly service and is a favorite among many locals. From the moment you arrive you will experience firsthand the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality and enjoy the benefits of a full service hotel with excellent value.

The hotel has wireless internet in all rooms, two Internet stations, parking, 24-hour security, car rental and tourist information, laundry service, business services, inroom safe and safe deposit boxes and room service. The hotel offers complementary services of tea and coffee throughout the day.

You can also enjoy breakfast, lunch and / or dinner in the beautiful tropical restaurant and Tropix bar that is truly an oasis in the city; brimming with bromeliads, ferns, orchids and other tropical plants.

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With a stay at Dunn Inn, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 4-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Parque Espana.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per room (one-way)
    • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Morazan Park 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parque Espana 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Casa Amarilla 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Plaza de la Cultura 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
National Center of Art and Culture 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Simon Bolivar Zoo 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
National Theater of Costa Rica 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Children's Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Central Park 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Jade Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2022
  • Total number of rooms: 28
  • hotel
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
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  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour security
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 1
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Breakfast room
  • Business centre
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfastExtra charge
  • À la carte lunchExtra charge
  • À la carte dinnerExtra charge
  • Vegetarian mealExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE ONE BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE ONE BED • 30 m²DBL.1B-DX
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    • Wi-fi

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    DOUBLE DELUXE ONE BED

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.1B-DX

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    • Wi-fi

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BED • 30 m²ROO.1B
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

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    • Wi-fi

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    Room ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.1B

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE ONE BEDSUITE • ONE BED • 40 m²SUI.1B
    SUITE ONE BEDPhoto unavailable6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Living room: 1
    • Wi-fi

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    SUITE ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.1B

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Living room: 1
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE ONE BEDDOUBLE • ONE BED • 16 m²DBL.1B
    DOUBLE ONE BEDPhoto unavailable4 photos

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

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    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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    DOUBLE ONE BED

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.1B

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • JUNIOR SUITE ONE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • ONE BED • 30 m²JSU.1B
    JUNIOR SUITE ONE BEDPhoto unavailable5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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    JUNIOR SUITE ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.1B

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • KING SIZE BEDJSU.KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: JSU.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDS • 20 m²DBL.2B
    DOUBLE TWO BEDSPhoto unavailable6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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    Dunn Inn

    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2B

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • SUITE DELUXE ONE BEDSUITE • DELUXE ONE BED • 30 m²SUI.1B-DX
    SUITE DELUXE ONE BEDPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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    Dunn Inn

    SUITE DELUXE ONE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.1B-DX

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dunn Inn

8.4
Excellent
664 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Value
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2026
jay
Nice breakfast Good value for the money I would stay again!
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2026
Elise
Breakfast was good. The room was clean. The desk clerk kindly carried our luggage up the stairs.
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Nicholas
extremely sated. not like pictures at all. sat

staff were very kind.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2026
Patricia
the room was adequate, simple, clean; the organization of the room was not great-table with a refrigerator on top. air conditioner worked well, bathroom was fine - lighting not great. breakfast was wonderful; staff were attentive and helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2026
jay
Older place but clean and taken care of Staff was wonderful Breakfast was prepared for you and delicious Help yourself coffee!!! Would stay again
Self
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Paul
I was turned away and not allowed to stay
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Andrew
Very clean but very dated. Noisy outside street at night but convenient for walking and exploring.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2026
Kentaro
Very good
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Alicia
Really wonderful staff. It's an older hotel with a ton of character. Free and secure parking. Nice large rooms with good bathroom and hot water. Breakfast was very nice, a complete & very filling meal. The area is a bit shady with Casino across street, but if you're a savvy traveler it's fine and a good value for all the amenities needed for a quick stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
Barbara
This is a super cute older style boutique hotel.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
Susan
The hotel was nice. The room was very small but clean and we found the bed comfortable. They accommodated our need for a vegetarian breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Patricia
Hotel Dunn Inn was lovely! Our room was clean and comfortable. We were within easy walking distance of central San Jose including museums and the pedestrian mall. The staff was friendly and helpful and we had access to secure free parking which was a bonus.
Breakfast was also included!
We highly recommend the Hotel Dunn Inn!
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2026
William
Room and amenities were fine. Staff was exceptional. What was totally unacceptable, and in fact HORRIBLE, was that the room was right next to the street where ALL NIGHT LONG and I mean, ALL NIGHT LONG people hung around raising hell. Racing motors. Extremely loud music and loud talking right outside the window. Impossible to sleep. I will not stay here again. If you do, DO NOT allow yourself to be put in room 27.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2026
Angela
Breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
Karen
Enjoyed my stay at Dunn Inn room and hotel very clean, friendly helpful staff. Nice historical buildings. All amenities as described. I would recommend this hotel.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2026
Angela
The breakfast area is darling, but the food served was not as much.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2026
Esther
Nice old building, room simple but clean. Very noisy outside with a casino across the street, so it was noisy until 3 a.m.. Other rooms may be better
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Feb 2026
Brent
Dirty sheets, no hot water, dirty bathroom, unsafe area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
Oscar
Everyone was very nice
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2026
Kaan
the staff, the room, the location, all very good. staff very helpful. the food, not so much.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2026
roland
The best thing about this hotel is the extremely friendly and courteous and helpful receptionist who very kindly let me have the room at 10 am in the morning.
This hotel has all the basic amenities and is of a good standard for Latin America.
The location is five minutes walk from the main street and didn’t feel unsafe although there are some visible homeless people on the street.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Diane
My husband and I returned to the Dunn Inn after 32 years. This hotel is where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. The place looked and felt the same. Very homey, beautiful wood everywhere, personal service and solid wifi. Breakfast was hearty but bland. Coffee not a true representation of good Costa Rican coffee. Parking was easy and secure. The neighborhood has changed a lot with the casino across the street, LOTS of people hanging around outside but we never felt unsafe. Just a lot of action. Walking distance to many wonderful sights and restaurants. Great stay. Brought back some memories!
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2025
Leo
Room was clean.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2025
A.
All staff was lovely except the deep voice guy at front desk was impatient or mysoginistic or something.

Girl in cafe and housekeeping were amazing!

Hotel has a very lively nightlife outside, but we enjoyed that, -feeling like we were part of the barrio. Fell asleep peacefully.

The beds and bedding were 4☆ worthy! Really.

We enjoyed our stay!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Donald
The hotel was built in the early 1900’s. Well restored and old time charm is evident throughout. Hotel staff was friendly and attentive. The complimentary breakfast was complete and delicious. The entire hotel was spotlessly clean despite its age. My room was well appointed and quiet
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2025
Janice
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The place is not fancy, being an old building, but full of character and charm. We very much enjoyed our stay. The breakfasts were delicious and the restaurant across the street was great for suppers.
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2025
Shubhankar
Staff is
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Larry

Nice stay

Staff pleasant, nice and quiet, good location. AC worked fine though I did not need it,shower with warm water.Whenever I needed a repair light or batteries maintenance fixed it prompyly. I hope they can find an owner for the small dining area and the bar/restaurant.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Restaurant Equipment
Great place to stay, clean, quiet and great staff
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Restaurant Equipment
Great staff. Great place to party.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Restaurant Equipment
Replace to Steve. We’re gonna party hard.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
William

Best place to stay as a single guy

It is always a pleasure to stay with the best people in San Jose
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
Caroline
Dunn Inn is a beautiful place to stay with many fun activities and restaurants within walking distance. When I go back to San Jose I will be booking with them again.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Mark
Right across the street from a casino, had some food options near.. the bed was comfy however the room was small not enough space for 3 people but I made it happen. I recommend the hotel and would stay there again.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
warren
Great staff quiet property very comfortable
Business Self
2/10
Poor
28 May 2025
Miguel

Not recommend it. Lots of noise

Noise. We couldn’t sleep due to an engine running all night on top of the hotel ceiling. It was like a generator.
There is not restaurant available at the hotel. When asking for dinners options they recommended places outside the hotel. There is a Casino in front of the hotel 24/7 open with lots of nighttime.
Parking is 2 blocks away

Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2025
Kim
The restaurant was under renovation which was part of the reason we booked this hotel. Now we must make accommodations for dinner and breakfast. The neighborhood has lines of prostitutes.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Scott

Charming Safe Hotel

This hotel is very charming. It's in walking distance to several historical sites. The staff is very friendly and accomodating of needs. The breakfast is basic but good. Rooms are big and the area is quiet. The only negative is that there aren't a lot of places to eat nearby for a quick bite. Overall good and safe area to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
andrew
Great location, centre of the city
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
KATHLEEN
There is always someone there for you. Everyone was so very nice. The food, breakfast and dinner was very good. Service was attentive and all were willing to help. Clean and comfortable. I have another reservation there next week for another couple of days. Thank you to them all.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Matthew

Overall fine but in need of a refresh

Overall stay was fine, location is pretty good close to the central area. The best thing was the friendly and helpful staff. The room had a safe which was great, but generally the room and bathroom was very dated, definitely in need of a refresh
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Kirk
Nice place and staff.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Emine
friendly staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2025
Michael
The hotel is excellent and the staff really helpful. Most of them speak english with ease.
I had to sort a few things out before the trip and they also responded to the messaging on the expedia app very quickly.
We had a spacious room and the whole hotel had a feeling of airiness and light with wide, tall hallways.
It's a converted 1929 mansion and has a great traditional feel, but also modern conveniences.
Just be aware that the hotel is about a 900m walk from the centre of the city and it's in a safe area. There are, I think 2, restaurants close by and the one in the hotel is good too.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Dianna
We have a very comfortable stay with the Dunn Inn on our two day stop over in San Jose. We loved the history and the area was easy walking to downtown. Front desk staff was wonderful!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2025
Sophie
Lovely staff and rooms, clean and comfortable. Front desk helped us book a taxi to the airport. Unfortunately a bit loud outside, but otherwise it's a reasonably priced stay in San Jose.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
José Antonio Delgado
In front there is a noisy casino and it is noisy until 5.00 am! Cars, scandal…
Very sad as the hotel was convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
Jenelle
The hotel has character and our room was clean and nice, it was great having breakfast included as well.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2025
JUDITH

ok

the room did not have window and the walls were thin.
I heard other guests making noise all night
it was bait depressing
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Arjun
Decent property for the price.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Larry
Great breakfast
Business Self
4/10
Poor
05 Jan 2025
Dominique
Though I had an interior room I could hear the noise from the streets.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Sandra

Dunn Inn

Great location, super friendly staff, lovely ambiance
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Jeff
All
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2024
RONALD A

A great choice to visit.

I had a delightful stay in early December. Although Air Canada was late arriving, the hotel taxi was there to meet me— and 2 gentlemen ere out on the sidewalk to welcome me. Fabian, desk manager, was hospitable and most helpful. Strangely the food servers were very distant. & cool. Breakfasts were delicious. English pub menu was dull— Spanish lunch menu was a hit with locals. Talented chefs.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Suraj
It is nice quiet hotel. The room size is small. There is no elevator. The staff is supportive.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2024
William

Beyond my expectations always excellent service

Coming here it’s a go to your family. They treat you with respect. The place is an absolutely great super location. The owner is awesome.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Andy
Me gusto mucho la amabilidad del personal y está cerca del centro de la ciudad.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2024
Richard

Good Stay in San Jose

I had a short stay in San Jose to meet up with some friends.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Eugene
Everything was to my satisfaction. No issues with checkin and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Ian D
Staff was great and accomodating.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Michael
I loved this hotel! The staff were great, the property was nice and it was a beautiful hotel. The area around the hotel became unsafe after dark. I was glad that there were security persons and video cameras. The food was good and I loved the bar, too. It's not the hotel's fault that the area is unsafe after dark.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Jeanne
Charming hotel converted from two former mansions. Easily accessible to downtown San José and the Avenida Central, yet away from the noise, bustle, and traffic. Very nice, helpful staff. The personalized free breakfast is excellent and includes delicious local papaya & pineapple.

I requested the pickup service from SJO for $35 and was met outside of customs by my private driver. I appreciated this safe, hassle-free way to get to Hotel Dunn Inn.

Dinner and drinks are available in the large, airy dining room & bar. A peaceful respite after a day exploring the capital city and its parks, markets, and museums.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Bayardo
It’s my fourth time staying at the Dunn Inn and I love everything about it. Every single person there is amazing. I consider it my home away from home.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2024
Aviva
Nice heritage building, pleasant staff, good breakfast options included
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
William

Always approachable experience

I’ve been coming to this hotel for quite a few years and I love the place. Specially the staff is wonderful and amazing. I had a medical issue one time and they really help me out great guys. Thank you.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Robert
Great older hotel with character. The staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms are clean, air conditioning, theres a cafe and a good restaurant. I recommend staying here.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
12 Sep 2024
Sam
The hotel itself is fine, but we booked on the basis of it having a bar and restaurant open. On both nights we were there, neither was open. The area was riddled with sexworkers on every corner after dark, attracted by the busy and loud casino across the road. Would not book again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2024
Ajay
It is in downtown area
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Kristin
Amazing staff!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2024
jonathan
I believe in being honest in reviews of places we’ve stayed. So that others — presumably mostly non-Costa Ricans — will know what to expect. At the same time, I want to be fair to the renters, because of challenges they face here that they wouldn’t in the U.S.

Flying into San Jose airport, we made this our one “throw-away” stay-over before heading to our ultimate destinations far beyond the city. Which is to say we sorta knew what we were getting into. No illusions. This is definitely in-town San Jose, with all the good/bad that promises. Most of which we were up for.

If you’re booking here, I’ll first say, MAKE SURE you aren’t assigned a room on the ground floor! That’s what we got, randomly assigned, and was basically like a prison cell. No windows whatsoever. Which even so, we might’ve endured without complaint. Except the shower was unspeakably bad, with shower head sending streams of water anywhere but on your body. The biggest OWN GOAL in hotel-keeping!


Plus, no surprise, there was just this musty smell that no amount of dehumidification could overcome (despite small dehumidifier working round the clock here).

One saving grace is they do have gated parking, though you have to go most of the way around the block to get to it. But is sufficient (ie, necessary), I’ll say.

The best thing the property owners do is list on Expedia, which insures a high volume of American/European visitors, who we quickly learned to team up with.

Front desk and wait staff excellent


Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Richard

Long Weekend Trip to San Jose

A quick stay in San Jose to visit some friends.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Akhil

---\n\nWonderful Stay at Dunn Inn in San José!

My wife and I spent three delightful days at Dunn Inn in San José downtown, Costa Rica. The location was perfect, just a short walk to a lively casino and several museums. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the delicious free breakfast each morning and the meals at the on-site restaurant. Overall, we highly recommend Dunn Inn for its comfort, convenience, and excellent service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Quaint Quiet English TV AC WiFi

Great check in with multilingual front desk. Quiet clean interior room. English speaking television good AC, WiFi. Safe. Great housekeeping and maintenance staff. Nice breakfast. Convenient. But pricey convenience foods.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Cyril
Fabian was very friendly on my arrival. Quick and easy access to room. Room was ready and clean.
I have stayed several times at this hotel and had no issues staff or rooms.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2024
wesley
Nice clean hotel with complimentary breakfast.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Michael
Very helpful and friendly staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Michael
Staff is very friendly and helpful!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2024
Allison
Aesthetically pleasing and comfortable hotel with a tasty (though surprisingly empty) restaurant. Comfortable beds and good air conditioning. The area outside feels quiet and safe and is about a ten minute walk from the major tourist sights downtown. Some very good restaurants within a five minute radius. Our shower floor was very slippery so people with mobility issues may want to beware - I'm athletic/able-bodied and almost slipped twice. Overall a great stay and I'd definitely stay here again!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2024
Verified traveler
Everyone working there was so lovely. Rooms super clean and comfortable, beds were great, breakfast was delicious. The only down side was the street noise from the club, but everything else was great!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2024
Santino
The properly was very well located and in great condition. Staff are extremely friendly and help you with anything you need. The shuttle service from the airport works perfectly, we had no issues arriving to San Jose at midnight. Highly recommend place
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2024
Amanda

Two Night Stay in San Jose

This was a great spot to stay for two nights in San Jose. It was easy to walk to restaurants and the sights, and the parking was easy and convenient.

It was nice to have breakfast included, and a coffee bar and restaurant onsite. The building has historic charm, but was still very clean and offered everything we needed.

Our room was on the street level and the second night the bar across the street played very loud music till 5 AM. If you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs just in case, but that is what happens staying in the city!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Silvia
The staff was welcoming, and helpful, especially Fabian. There is. security guard all night who is also friendly. The breakfast was delicious and served in a beautiful central area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Bayardo
My favorite hotel in San Jose Costa Rica. The staff is amazing, they make me feel at home. Close to the national theater and other places.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Mohamad
The staff are awesome, the property old and most of the room don't have AC.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Souka
We started our Costa Rica experience at the Dunn Inn and 2 weeks later came back to finish it the staff are outstanding and the hotel is beautiful. Convenient, clean, and with onsite parking. We cannot fault the hotel.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2024
Richard

Short stay in San Jose

I came to San Jose to see some friends that live there and I always stay at the Dunn Inn. The restaurant there is good also.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2024
Yan
Overall good, but everything is a little bit old
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2024
Claudia
Hotel Dunn Inn was great about helping us with airport transportation and communication. Everyone there was friendly and our room was spacious.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2024
Bao
The property was oookay.

The staff was stellar! We were lucky to meet Yaya at the front desk and she was seriously a breath of fresh air. She was welcoming and she had advise and ideas of what we could do on our way out. We were at another hotel and this is not what I was expecting at all... the professionalism and friendliness was top tier.

I made a mistake with my booking and Yaya was so helpful and helped me not lose my marbles right there. Everything ended up working perfectly. We got a beautiful room.

Now, their rooms do not have AC. It's a small hotel and booked thinking it will be on the way to the airport, no regrets because the staff there was just so wonderful!

Breakfast was okay, not bad but it may be could be better, It is free so not a lot of complaints and they're really accommodating.

The area is not bad but it can get really loud at night, if you deep sleep you wouldn't hear much like some people in our party.

All in all it wasn't bad, it was affordable and you can walk to most things, it's not really in the middle of where it's all happening BUT if you are looking to have a nice, clean affordable place with staff that's really wonderful? then look no further.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2024
Robert
I didn’t like having to climb stairs every time I came back to my room. It was more suited for a family vacation than a celebratory atmosphere
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
10 Feb 2024
Kyle

No window, bad shower.

We were given a room with no external window. The main window opened into the hotel's stairwell. The shower was terrible and the bathroom light was broken. The location is good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Verified traveler
the room was clean and comfortable. nice breakfast included. staff very friendly and helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2024
Robert
Everything was really good here. I very well maimtained property.
My only complaint os that the wifi was spotty and not very good
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2024
Beth
The hotel is on a noisy street with a late night casino on the same block. My first room was on the street level and was very loud with traffic and people. When I changed rooms, I was given an interior space with no light or windows. On the upside the staff was helpful and the breakfast was lovely, but all and all, I would not recommend the Hotel Dunn.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
Bayardo
Esteban at reception was amazing, as well Edson, sorry if I make a mistake with his name, they are very professional. In the restaurant, Jesus the bartender very friendly and professional, Fanny the server, great too. In general not a single complaint. Every employee we contacted or ask question was very nice. Totally recommend this hotel and I will return again. Thanks for everything. Pura Vida !!!!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2023
Jerry
I have been staying for years at the Dunn Inn when I am in San Jose. It's a great location with a lot of history.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2023
Renee
Such a cute unique hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We liked the location being not quite as busy and chaotic as other parts of San Jose.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2023
wesley
Room was very clean. Shower was hot, but temperature surged. I would stay her again. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was appreciated
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Jerry
I love it but miss the old menu at the restaurant
Business_and_leisure Self

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Dunn Inn
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