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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door with a number lock, a ceiling fan, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall clock, and a calendar.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A wooden-floored bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, Dunn Inn is near a train station. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Avenue 11 Calle 5 Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose Province, 10101

What's nearby

  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
    Plaza de la Cultura
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mercado Central
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Criollita
    4 min walk
  • Café Rojo
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante Silvestre
    1 min walk
  • La Palma Bar
    3 min walk
  • Amón Solar
    2 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 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

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

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 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 steps from Edificio Metálico and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sabana Park. Morazan Park and Parque Espana are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 14 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.

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Reviews

Dunn Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 664 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was quiet and the woodwork within the room felt like being in a cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren

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

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Breakfast cafe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

8/10 Good

wesley

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian D

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emine

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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