Title: Ara Macao Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Ara Macao Inn

## Photo gallery for Ara Macao Inn

![Breakfast area - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/c8023a92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Terrace/patio - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/d58e8e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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![Lobby sitting area - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/e281c7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Located close to National Museum of Costa Rica and Morazan Park, Ara Macao Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Housekeeping

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## Room options

### View all photos for Studio, City View

![Studio, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/ae2f03e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Studio, City View

- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Double Room

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### Double Room

10.0

Exceptional

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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Suite, City View

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### Suite, City View

- City view
- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
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## About the area

La California, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Ara Macao Inn. National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Check out an event or a game at National Stadium of Costa Rica, and consider making time for Ojo de Agua Spa Park, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our San José travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose.dx603085)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93205%2C-84.06782&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ltZsFpvU-SfbRtd97oCCR_Fclv8=)

CALLE 25, BARRIO CALIFORNIA, San José, Province of San Jose, 09022

### What's nearby

- ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
National Museum of Costa Rica  
6 min walk \- 0.6 km
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Morazan Park  
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National Theater  
13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Central Park  
16 min walk \- 1.4 km
- Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km

### Getting around

- San Jose Fercori Station  
4 min walk
- San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)  
24 min drive

### Restaurants

- Limoncello  
2 min walk
- Omen Pub  
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- Area City Bar  
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- Pizza Hut  
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## About this property

### Ara Macao Inn

Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica

Located close to Morazan Park and National Theater, Ara Macao Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include:

- Smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Ara Macao Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
- Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
- Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

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

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Terrace

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV with cable channels

### More

- Ceiling fan
- Iron/ironing board on request

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 11 2025 to November 10 2027 (dates subject to change). 

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

### We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

### Property is also known as

Ara Macao Inn Hotel

Ara Macao Inn San José

Ara Macao Inn Hotel San José

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Ara Macao Inn Reviews

9.0

### Wonderful

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### 8.6

Cleanliness

### 7.8

Amenities

### 9.2

Staff & service

### 8.4

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

17

8 - Good

5

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

2

2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### JOSEPH

Jan 8, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Jorge checked me in quickly, gave tour of building and room. Awesome kitchen & fridge included. Reasonably priced. Tours drop off and pick up next door. Mercados nearby, walkable.

##### JOSEPH

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### JOSEPH

Jan 9, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent check-in by Jorge. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp and waited until my shuttle (came in late) arrived. 

##### JOSEPH

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Maria Eugenia

May 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in is a 3pm and I got there waaay before that but Jorge (the front desk person) had the room ready in like an hour so I can check in. I traveled by myself and this place was enough for me, just what I needed. Affordable and just a few minutes walk from restaurants, park, market and bars. The room had a fridge a microwave, a sink and TV. Only thing it didn’t have was a coffee machine, I drink a lot of coffee but it really wasn’t a big deal, its Costa Rica you find coffee everywhere;) also They give you a key to get to the hotel and that made me feel safe, only guests can go in. 

##### Maria Eugenia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Daryl

Sep 9, 2025

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

Very Nice Budget hotel….

##### Daryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### SERGE

Sep 15, 2025

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

Very good. Nice people.

##### SERGE

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jasmine

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!

##### Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Daniel

Feb 7, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Jorge was lovely 

##### Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### sally

Dec 21, 2022

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

Lovely old house which could use a little TLC

##### sally

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Richard

Mar 12, 2025

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

Jorge is extremely friendly and helpful. He helped me arrange a taxi for the next morning. He even showed to make sure everything went well. I was given a room with a balcony and patio. Very nice and unexpected. 

##### Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

### 4/10 Poor

#### Dorian

Oct 25, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Manager Jorge was very nice and helpful.👍 A nice refrigerator, but the only appliance in entire apt. ... Wifi was almost useless, my biggest hindrance. Hot water only in shower, not kitchen or bathroom sinks. Windows shut, but don't close, so outside things get in, i.e. pollen gathered on the kitchen sink, bugs, etc. You could do worse, just know what you're getting. I'd crash again for a night or 2, if I didn't need better wifi.

##### Dorian

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jennifer

Jan 1, 2025

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##### Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Emerson

Mar 4, 2025

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

Anfitrião muito receptivo, e prestativo, local limpo. Com certeza retornarei.

##### Emerson

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Joshua

Feb 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

El servicio fue super amable, el check in fácil, el ambiente tranquilo, y el cuarto viene equipado con microondas y trastes

##### Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### carlos

Mar 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Todo estuvo bien un lugar muy tranquilo sin tantos problemas de ruido etc todo perfecto 👌 

##### carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sylvain

Feb 28, 2023

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

#### Por el precio, genial ! 

La estadía estuvo súper buena. Es un poco viejito pero tiene su encanto. Te sientes super bien. Un poco como una cabaña en las montañas. Y más que eso porque el lugar tiene todo las cosas que nescesitamos : buena cama, agua caliente, cocina con todo, etc. y es súper céntrico. Además de todo, la persona quien administra ese edificio es super acogedor. Después de un viaje super largo con el autobús, la pasamos super bien Muchas gracias. Será aseguramente mi lugar para dormir en San José. En resumen, por un precio barato es excelente ! Sylvain, un viajero francés

##### Sylvain

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

### 6/10 Okay

#### Verified traveller

Sep 23, 2019

Bed was comfortable Good location for Museum and National Park

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jon

Jun 16, 2025

##### Jon

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Daryl T

Feb 24, 2025

##### Daryl T

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Carlos

Feb 9, 2025

##### Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Daryl

Jan 27, 2025

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

##### Daryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Daryl

Jan 17, 2025

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

##### Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sylvain

Aug 15, 2024

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

#### Excellent

##### Sylvain

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Eligio

Jan 11, 2023

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

##### Eligio

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### WSMFP33

Dec 19, 2022

##### WSMFP33

### 4/10 Poor

#### Bret

Aug 12, 2021

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

##### Bret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

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