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Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
Attentive staff at Dunn Inn create a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy favorite meals at the restaurant or relax with drinks at the cozy bar.

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Located in Carmen's heart, Dunn Inn combines warm hospitality with modern comforts. Guests start their day with cooked-to-order breakfast, stay connected with WiFi, and unwind at the on-site restaurant or bar. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Desk
In-room safe
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, Dunn Inn is near a train station. Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Ready for a night out? Consider Villa Amphitheater and Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
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Avenue 11 Calle 5 Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose Province, 10101

What's nearby

  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica
    Central Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Casa Amarilla
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station
    13 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Silvestre
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita
    4 min walk
  • Amón Solar
    2 min walk
  • El Muro
    4 min walk
  • Café Rojo
    4 min walk

About this property

Dunn Inn

Hotel near Sabana Park
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Dunn Inn. The on-site restaurant, Dunn Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dunn Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dunn Inn

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dunn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn
Hotel Dunn Inn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Dunn San Jose
Hotel Dunn Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Dunn Inn Hotel
Hotel Dunn Inn
Dunn Inn San José
Dunn Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunn Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Dunn Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunn Inn?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunn Inn on Mar 8, 2026 start from CA $150, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dunn Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dunn Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dunn Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 35 per room applies.

Where is Dunn Inn located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Morazan Park and Parque Espana. Casa Amarilla and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Dunn Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 637 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaan

Liked: Cleanliness
the staff, the room, the location, all very good. staff very helpful. the food, not so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

roland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Restaurant Equipment

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great place to party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff quiet property very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has character and our room was clean and nice, it was great having breakfast included as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, centre of the city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Dunn Inn

Great location, super friendly staff, lovely ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. We could park the car in a gated carport and were just a few blocks away from tge city center with shops, restaurants, and all the museums and tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed are quick overnight stay. The staff were very nice and super helpful with coordinating our pick up service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023