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Hotel Ave Del Paraiso

San José / Central Valley · Costa Rica

50m Norte De La Facultad De Derecho De La UcrView location

8.6/10Excellent110 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood7.4/107.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Hotel Ave Del Paraiso

Hotel Ave del Paraíso, run by a Polish–Costa Rican family, is an oasis in the heart of San José — a calm space amid the bustle of the city. It is the perfect base from which you can begin or end your adventure in Costa Rica.

We are located next to the University of Costa Rica, the largest campus in Central America. Our spacious gardens, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms are ready to welcome you. We look forward to hosting you for a good night’s rest.

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With a stay at Hotel Ave del Paraíso in Mercedes, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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; 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Polish

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

University of Costa Rica 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
San Pedro Mall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museo de Insectos 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Centro Cultural de España 1.5 km / 1 mi
Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 2 km / 1.2 mi
National Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Simon Bolivar Zoo 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Jade Museum 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Plaza de la Democracia 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Parque Espana 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Casa Amarilla 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Morazan Park 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 31
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²SUI.KG
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Cable TV
    • Fitness room
    • Housekeeping
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Desk
    • Alarm clock

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

  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²QUA.SU
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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

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

    Room code: QUA.SU

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Bathroom

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

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Ave Del Paraiso

8.6
Excellent
110 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Mila Monica
The breakfast options were great and healthy. I was also able to access the gym any time I wanted. The staff was very hospitable and helpful.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Tara
Yes! It was really unique and made it easy for me to get a morning workout in with a clear mind. Extensive offerings!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Gwendolyn
Loved this boutique hotel next to the university of costa rico. Stayed here a week. Great breakfast and restaurant on site. Peace in the midst of lovely san jose. Helped me with airport transportation and 2 excursion days. Pura vida
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Chloe
This is an authentic experience in an excellent neighborhood. The breakfast was a highlight
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2026
Susan
Breakfast was a nice blend of a modest buffett, combined with one menu entree item.
Biggest drawback is Uber doesnt recognize the hotel and places you at the University but it is gated. So you have to walk to corner for pickups.
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2025
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.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2025
Yislén
Calm and quiet.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Juliano
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!
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2025
Premkumar
Good
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Nola
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.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Pascal
I always stay here when in San Jose. Great spot and nice staff. Pura Vida!
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
02 Dec 2023
Jorge
Terrible acomodations and front desk service was terrible, would not recomend that place to anyone for the money.

Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2023
Jeff
Unique and welcoming environment
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2023
Rianne

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Marjorie
I loved the artsy decor.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2023
Caerllion

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2022
Pascal
Very interesting location being embeded in the UCR campus. Hotel feel is that of the countryside while being in the city. Very unique.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2022
John

Perfect for what we needed

Perfect for what we needed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2021
Jeffrey

Hotel with a great and relaxing atmosphere

The hotel has a wonderful atmosphere and kind staff. Even with the construction on the road in front of the hotel, it feels secluded and we had an enjoyable stay. The restaurant at the front of the property made it easy to return in the evening and relax with our group while having a good meal. The menu has a lot of options. I’d stay at the hotel again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2019
Norberto
Very interesting property with several seating areas outside. Parking limited but generally not a problem. Some road noise in my room even with shutters closed but with several buildings facing different directions, likely different for all. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
This is a very cozy homelike hotel near the University. Excellent breakfast and nearby restaurants includes Friday’s and Krakovia. The staff is very nice and professional. I recommend this hotel highly. Beautiful flowers everywhere!!
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2019
Jessica

Tropical paradise in the city

Hotel Ave del Paraíso is a beautiful boutique hotel in San Pedro, near San José central. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. It felt more like a home or bed & breakfast than a hotel, and extremely clean. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and typical for the area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2019
Verified traveler
This place has a lot of character and the staff is very helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Property is immaculate and staff helpful and friendly, using English. Owner on premises daily. Very warm pool and warm Pacific Ocean beach that is suitable for wading up 100 yards when the tide is in.
There is a very nice tourist town within a 10 minute walk at low tide.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2018
Verified traveler

Special hidden oasis

The pictures online do not do this hotel justice. It is a gorgeous hideaway with gorgeous details. I felt like I was in a secret hacienda. The airport shuttle was most welcome and everyone was kind and the breakfast was incredible. Far enough from the airport where I felt like I was in the city yet not so far that it took forever to arrive after a day of flying. Clean and safe.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2018
Yuri

Nice little hotel

Good experience. Near UCR where I came for work purposes. Clean rooms, good shower pressure. Comfy beds. Plenty of food in the sorroundings and best of all at excellent price.
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2018
Dian L

Take earplugs if you stay here!

While the hotel itself is charming in a qwerky way, we got ZERO sleep because of the highway noise...in what was supposed to be 2 \"superior' rooms.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel in a great location

The room was good and spacious. The bed was comfortable but the room was getting really hot and the little fan on the ceiling was not helping much. The breakfast was good, with fruit, fresh juice, coffee, ham, gallo pinto, and scrambled eggs. However, if you stay more than a week you will get tired of it as it is exactly the same every day.
The staff is nice very helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2017
bibi

Nice

Confortable and very close to all facilities........ .......\"...................... ........................... ......................
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2017
Don
Perfect hotel for the money
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2017
Dawn

Best place to stay near UCR

I have stayed here multiple times and have always enjoyed my stay. The breakfast is great, with both typical Costa Rican and continental options. This trip, I wished I had stayed more than one night, because I didn't have time to enjoy my room's balcony at all. My only minor complaint is that the shower leaks water into the bathroom, but that's not untypical in Costa Rica.
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2017
Terrencio

Great inexpensive hotel right next to UCR

Clean, funky hotel right next to the University of Costa Rica within walking distance of the city central. Friendly, English-speaking staff. Good inexpensive breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2017
Verified traveler
The receptionist was very nice, and the breakfast was good.
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2017
Marise

Nice stop in San Pedro

We only needed an Hotel for one night close to the Mail San Pedro. The hotel is easy to find close of tons of restaurants, mail and hightway. Nice and safery area.
4/10
Poor
23 Feb 2017
john

NOT SO GREAT

Very old hotel, lobby & grounds nice, but rooms very rustic and bathrooms very outdated and very small
4/10
Poor
01 Oct 2016
Tey

Nice environment, colorful plants nice breakfast.

Rhe bedroom needs improvements, towels had a dirty smell, bedding did not look clean
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2016
Verified traveler
Nice place with a great garden but serious humidity problems in the room and mould in the bathroom. No air conditioning and not enough natural ventilation. The breakfast was ok but if you get there at 8am there is not enough food. Overall an ok experience.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2016
Sarah

Beautiful Hotel with Friendly Staff

We had cancelled an extra room and cleared it up with the email provider the next morning. The staff was cordial about it and all went smoothly. Lovely place, staff and typical breakfast - actually better than typical with two kinds of fresh fruit, cereal, jams, juices, gallo pinto and eggs, ham and cheese slices.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Beautiful, quiet hotel in the city

I have now been at the hotel 3 times. All the rooms are beautiful and extremely comfortable. The location is near the city but very quiet. The staff are helpful if planning excursions. The food is delicious.
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Juan Javier
Elservicio fue muy bueno pero los alimentos podrían estar mejor y tener una mayor variedad diaria.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Miguel
Excelente
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
Rodrigo
Como siempre , la mejor atención. Personas amables y simpáticas
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2025
MARIA DE FATIMA MORETHY
O hotel tem ambiente agradável e bom atendimento, mas fiquei em um quarto com pouca ventilação
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2025
Yislén
Tuve problemas con la habitación, porque había mucho ruido de otros huéspedes.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2025
Jose Luis
It is ok
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
juan
Mid Invitados se dijeron muy contentos
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Yislén
Es un lugar acogedor, agradable y céntrico, cerca de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
OSCAR

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.
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2024
Beatriz
Very beautiful instalations, not very accesible for people with movility problems.

Location & surroundings

Hotel Ave Del Paraiso
50m Norte De La Facultad De Derecho De La Ucr, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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