Near the heart of Escazu, Hotel Dream House offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a lush garden. Unwind by the outdoor pool or children's pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry services and an area shuttle.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free breakfast
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Children's pool
Area shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Balcony
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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From Los Anonos bridge, 100 West, 575 South, San Rafael de Escazu, San Rafael, 1000
What's nearby
Sabana Park - 4 min drive
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive
Estadio Nacional - 5 min drive
Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 7 min drive
Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 8 min drive
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive
San Jose Sabana Station - 8 min drive
San Jose Contraloria Station - 9 min drive
Jacks Station - 29 min walk
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Olive Garden - 18 min walk
Fanatics - 17 min walk
ChuBBs Bar - 14 min walk
Passion Pasta Fresca - 17 min walk
About this property
Hotel Dream House Escazu
When you stay at Hotel Dream House Escazu, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Dream House Escazu Hotel
Dream House Hotel
Dream House
Hotel Dream House Escazu Hotel
Hotel Dream House Escazu San Rafael
Hotel Dream House Escazu Hotel San Rafael
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Dream House Escazu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Dream House Escazu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Dream House Escazu?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Dream House Escazu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Dream House Escazu?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Dream House Escazu?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Dream House Escazu?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (10-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Dream House Escazu and nearby?
Hotel Dream House Escazu has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Hotel Dream House Escazu like?
Hotel Dream House Escazu is located a short 18-minute walk from Escazú Village.
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Hotel Dream House Escazu Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
November 4, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 30, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 23, 2019
The rooms are small perfect for a couple. Very cozy the parking is inside the gate. Breakfast was delicious. Clean and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
March 11, 2019
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
February 17, 2019
This property is a great alternative to local hotels.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
6/10 Good
January 25, 2019
Incómodo
La experiencia fue bastante sin gracia. El rótulo del hotel es muy difícil de ver, no aceptan tarjeta de crédito, ninguna tarjeta solo efectivo, en la página dice que tiene piscina y cuando fui, no tenía ni agua, y es demasiado demasiado pequeña, el desayuno estuvo normal, nada espectacular pero no ofrecían más bebidas que no fueran café o té, la habitación estaba bien, relativamente cerca de otros lugares para ir a comer, pero el paqueo es super incómodo (ya que no hay).
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 13, 2018
Nice
Nice place, and close of everything!
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 16, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
October 28, 2018
Verified traveler
4-night trip
6/10 Good
September 10, 2018
The reserved room was delivered to another guest, the hotel needs to take care of details of maintenance and amenities. They do not accept payment by credit card and do not deliver receipt of payment
Juanca
Juanca, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
April 14, 2018
Not worth the price
Pros:
-Very clean
-Helpful staff
-Quiet at night
-comfortable bed
-Good homemade complimentary breakfast
-Google maps will get you there by hotel name
-friendly beagles
Cons:
-expensive
-slow WiFi
-Inconvenient location
-not every room has a fridge
-shower was terrible in my standard single room. The curtain was not water proof. It was extremely small. Nozzle position was not adjustable, and was falling off the wall (sprayed me face and all over the room the first time I turned it on). The drain barely worked.
-The listing didn’t mention its many (and sometimes silly) rules, including no alcohol on the premise.
-listing didn’t mention that they only accept cash or paypal
-no access to kitchen
-not a friendly or communal vibe
-while its in a nice neighborhood, the streets were pretty busy and often lacked sidewalks
Mundy
Mundy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
March 26, 2018
No room at the Inn
We traveled 2 . 5 hours to get there, only to be told that one of the two rooms we had rented was NOT available anymore.
What good does it do to make reservations if the hotel gives your room away to someone else?
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 20, 2018
I love the Bassett hounds!
Nice, clean, secure place to stay
PETER
PETER, 5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
December 10, 2017
Un poco difícil para llegar ya que no hay una rotulación adecuada, es muy pequeño el rótulo que tienen.
Por todo lo demás el excelente, muy limpio, la habitación muy cómoda, tranquilo, el personal amable.
Lástima que no andaba con mucho tiempo para haberme quedado más y disfrutar.
Arely
Arely, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
December 8, 2017
Verified traveler
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
September 14, 2017
They take no credit/debit cards
I arrived at the hotel, and although this app says that it accepts cards, the hotel only accept cash. I had to pay in cash, now I am scared I might get double charged (card stored in this app + the cash I paid)
Ignacio Brenes
Ignacio Brenes, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
September 4, 2017
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
July 24, 2017
No puede ser que sólo se pueda pagar en efectivo
No es posible que en estas fechas reciban sólo el pago en efectivo y en especial si no lo indican a la hora de hacer la reservación, deben corregirlo porque pueden hacer que alguna persona la pase muy mal si no tiene el efectivo a la mano. Muy mal. La atención de las personas fue muy amable, es una casa grande a la que ya se le ve el deterioro de los años en especial en las zonas externas, el lugar es agradable por dentro y la habitación espaciosa.
Hernán
Hernán, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
July 24, 2017
Never staying again!!!
By far the worst hotel experience of my life, as I arrived to check in with my boyfriend we tried to pay with a credit card and found out this to be the only hotel nowadays that doesn't take credit cards. We had to go out in the rain to find the nearest ATM...came back pay the room, the hotel owner didn't have change(how is it possible for a hotel that only charges in cash, to not have change???) So we told the owner to give us the change in the morning.
A friend of mine had to come to the hotel, the we will go out, we asked the owner if there was an the extra charge and advise him that she was not staying... He responded there is no extra charge if she is not staying, cool.
At 22:45 someone knocked on my door... Again the owner, just to tell me that we need to turn off the TV(the TV was at the normal volume) it's fine we turn the TV off.
At 23:30 the owner knocked again to say that my friend had to leave, my friend left... But what's funny is that while doing the check out, the owner charged us for an extra person that he personally kicked out of the hotel...I'm speechless, I will never go back there or will recommend this hotel.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
April 13, 2017
I'am returning again on my next trip!
Good for a two day stay. Family run business. Full breakfast included. Fine menu choice. The room was very clean and neat. Room Wi- Fi was available. Good security for car (locked area) . Residential street with some traffic noise. Great price.
Glenn
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
April 10, 2017
Worst customer service experience ever
It all started when I arrived to the hotel and it was CLOSED I arrived shortly after the check-in time, I had to wait outside for a really long time until I finally was able to contact them and they said someone would arrive in about 20 min! The hotel is located on a steep hill within a residential area and although restaurants are relatively close, they are not precisely at a walking distance and not easily found in the maze like location. I went to for a coffee and when I finally came back the woman at the front desk, the owner, was just appallingly disrespectful, because I said she could be more empathetic for the whole closed hotel situation. That is really the least one could expect. She had an overall condescending attitude and even suggested I should leave! (I was not even requesting any sort of economic compensation, not that this would have mattered). Unfortunately I was so exhausted and had no way to communicate with my boyfriend who was coming later that night so I had to stay. Overall the rooms were ok, but I truly wouldn't recommend this place
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
March 14, 2017
Beautiful house converted in a Hotel
The Deam House is beautiful and well located close to the biggest shopping mall in San Jose, and very close to the city center. The room was beautifully decorated and furnished, the lobby is amazing and very welcoming, the owners are nice and pleasant people, the breakfast was very good.
Liz
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
March 2, 2017
A hidden jewel.
A little tough to find (small sign at the driveway) but ring the bell and the gate slides open to reveal a charming, breezy, clean and pretty hotel. Our room had a huge balcony with several lounge chairs and small table. Inside, we had a spacious room with a refrigerator, wardrobe, desk, side table and very comfortable bed.
Shannon
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
March 1, 2017
el desayuno es rico, los dueños son muy buenas per
Fueron 3 dias de trabajo, en el hotel solo estube en las noches para dormir.
Maria
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
February 27, 2017
Enjoy the good, tolerate the isolation.
Despite a mandatory, rush hour cab rate from the airport ($39), Dream House has its positive's, the least of which is Renzo's helpfulness. Renzo is a new owner (August) intent on making improvements, (bathroom mirrors were installed during my stay.) The site, a relatively quiet, upscale neighborhood of San Jose. Unfortunately, an $8-$10 cab ride to and from Centro. There are two good restaurants within walking distance. Breakfast is a treat, upscale with good choices and a pleasant, outdoor eating area. The ambiance and architecture of the place is attractive, a kind of art-deco touch. Extremely good value.