Located just 0.9 mi from San Jose Airport, this modern hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle, an outdoor pool and a gym. The bright rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
Kenji
United States of America
Free breakfast, shuttle to airport, relatively comfortable and modern
Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 5 mi from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.
Azhar
United States of America
Staff was very friendly hotel was clean and the lounge area is beautiful
Hotel 1915 Inn & Suites is a beautiful 20th century colonial home.Located just 5 minutes away from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Alajuela downtown.
Stuart
United Kingdom
I stayed here ahead of a flight from San Jose Airport. Alajuela is a nice little town with a few historic things (square, museum) to see and interesting little clothes shops.
Beautiful building and facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast included
Airport Hotel Berlor is located just 1.2 mi east of Juan Santamaría International Airport. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast and colorful rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Located in Alajuela City, less than 0.6 mi from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a garden and a terrace.
The Italian-style Club Martino Costa Rica is in tropical gardens, a 10-minute drive from San José Airport. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a spa with sauna and gym.
Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 2.5 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.
Within 3.7 mi of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city center. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Stefani
Canada
Beautiful rooms and grounds, very quiet. Nice breakfast by the pool.
Located in Alajuela, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers a garden. The property is set 1.9 mi from Plaza Real Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral & central park 2.2 mi. The property is 6.2 mi from Zoo Ave.
Schifano
United States of America
This was the perfect place to stay on our first night in Costa Rica. We were looking for a place with transportation from the airport, and Mathieu was very easy to coordinate with for this. The room was spacious and nicely appointed, we loved sleeping with the fresh air and waking up to the sounds of the birds and insects. We also loved relaxing on the private porch in the morning, and even saw a toucan fly by just as we were sitting down to eat! Breakfast was great as well, we are a family of 4 and everyone was happy. Would love to stay here again!
The Italian-style Club Martino Costa Rica is in tropical gardens, a 10-minute drive from San José Airport. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a spa with sauna and gym.
It was perfect for one night after a late arrival.
Within 3.7 mi of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city center. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Great staff and good service. Amazing birds in grounds.
Located 30 minutes' drive from Poás Volcano National Park, Hotel Santa Maria Inn offers a free shuttle service to San José Airport, 10 minutes’ drive away.
La atension excelente , muy cerca del aeropuerto y muy tranquilo
Hotel Buena Vista offers a solar-heated outdoor pool, free airport transfers and panoramic views of the Poás, Barva and lrazú Volcanoes, Costa Rica’s Central Valley and the city of San José.
The bed was so comfortable, good food and friendly people.
Located in Alajuela, within 18 miles of Poas National Park and a 9-minute walk of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, El Parque Bed and Breakfast provides accommodations with a shared lounge and a...
Nice location. Very clean. Needs a sign. I could not locate the property.
Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Located in Alajuela City, less than 0.6 mi from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Pleasant and friendly staff. Clean. Good food. Great property.
Hotel 1915 Inn & Suites is a beautiful 20th century colonial home.Located just 5 minutes away from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Alajuela downtown.
It is a gorgeous hotel and the location is great. .
Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 2.5 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.
Great location next to local brewery and restaurant
Located in Alajuela and with Poas National Park reachable within 19 miles, Guesthouse Casa Lapa2 has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...
very friendly host, good service, clean room, good internet
Located in Alajuela, 7.8 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
El trato del personal y el tamaño de la habitación
Featuring a garden and a terrace, Hotel Paradise Alajuela is located in Alajuela, 20 miles from Poas National Park and 2.7 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.
Located 11 mi outside of Alajuela, Casa Antigua Hotel offers an outdoor pool and accommodations in the tropical forest of the Alajuela region.
such a beautiful property very artistic and thoughtful
FAQs about hotels in Alajuela
On average, 3-star hotels in Alajuela cost $92 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alajuela are $146 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alajuela can be found for $109 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Alajuela this weekend is $118 or, for a 4-star hotel, $156. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Alajuela for this weekend cost around $148 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $112 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Alajuela for tonight. You'll pay around $167 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Alajuela will cost around $148, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
This is very close to SJO Airport. Great for before or after flights for that reason (I stayed after and before flights). Alajuela street layout is easy to navigate. Tons of restaurants and shops in the vicinity.
Frank
United States of America
6.0
Scored 6.0
I think most travelers would not spend more than two nights...
I think most travelers would not spend more than two nights in Alajuela- 1 inbound and 1 outbound.
I spent 5+2 nights in Alajuela while I was getting ready for my family members' visits spread over a few days.
Our "suburban" enclave was up-to-date with modern facilities, and close to Alajuela near the Freeway 1.
The location where we stayed was "authentic" with a tiny super, a cute bakery, a soda, and the most delightful neighbors.
I could almost stay to learn the language. :0
Carin
United States of America
10
Scored 10
I stayed pretty close to a large shopping mall--just a few...
I stayed pretty close to a large shopping mall--just a few blocks away--so the restaurant options were great. I ate at "Mahalo"--great poke! The house is within a few miles of the airport, so getting there only cost 3 colones, and I took a Tuasa bus (for about two dollars) to get to Alajuela from downtown San Jose. The only "negative" is that there were traffic sounds, but they settled down when it got later. I would definitely stay in Alajuela again. I felt completely safe walking back alone at night after dinner.
Shannon
8.0
Scored 8.0
The area is fun and easy to get around.
The area is fun and easy to get around. There are many small stores, but no good supermarkets. TONS of cafes and fast food places, so getting something to eat is easy. I'd go there again, but there's not a ton to do unless you enjoy sitting in parks, which I do.
Genesis
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
I only walked around the immediate area of the hotel .
I only walked around the immediate area of the hotel . I had no need to explore the town as I had a demanding schedule upon arrival and prior to departure . This was just super convenient to the airport.
MarcoPaco
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
It’s the best location to stay on your first night,...
It’s the best location to stay on your first night, especially if you arrive in the evening and don’t have an “all inclusive“ vacation booked; and best location for your last night in Costa Rica, due to the proximity to the airport.
Be warned, the red taxis are really expensive and Uber drivers are allowed to drop you off at the airport, but are not allowed to pick you up from the airport. Most places that offer accommodation, also offer a pickup service from the airport. Take it. The closer to the airport, the cheaper they get; prices start at $5 and could get to $35, $40 US dollars , depending on the distance to the airport.
Most rental cars offices are around the airport, so, look for a place to stay not too far away from the airport and one that offers drop off to a rental car office. If not, it’s always an Uber driver available. The closer to the airport, the better, for first and last night stay, because driving in the city could take a veeeeeery long time.
If you have time, walk the streets of Alajuela, people are very friendly and ready to help. Be very careful, the water tranches along the pedestrian walkways, are very deep, and the holes on the uneven pavement are deep as well, but definitely go to the city’s fresh market; it is a very interesting experience. Make sure you calculate well the prices, from corones into dollars, lots of vendors will try to take advantage of you, if you don’t pay attention. You can pay in US dollars everywhere, except for buses (long distance or local buses); the dollar bills must be pristine, one little tear anywhere on the bill, will be refused.
All in all is a nice city full of hustle and bustle, with lots of cars and people, with little parks with amazing trees, lots of perrots, delicious fresh fruits and gelatos
We chose a location close to the airport, good price, no luxury. We got what we paid for: in the vibrant and authentic old town of Alajuela (what is much more attractive than the huge city area of San Jose), a familiar bed and breakfast, with a nice little room for a fair price. The staff is very friendly and they serve a well organized breakfast in the pretty patio. They organized us a taxi that appeared exactly at 4 pm and the very important sense of staying there was done perfectly. Thanks for this great stay!
I started and finished my trip to Costa Rica at this hostel because it’s 5 minutes from the airport. I can honestly say, they have the best showers I found in all of the hostels I stayed at! The staff were friendly and helpful and were able to save me a bed online for my second booking without a credit card as I was experiencing some issues with both my cards. I also really appreciated that I was told by the staff member showing me to my room that I was the only person in the room for the night.
Perfect structure next to the airport to start and/or conclude the trip in Costarica. The Alajuela quarter where the hotel is located is nice, typical. Good to visit if you have some part of the initial/final day in Costarica.
Owners are kind and very well organized (also with social media) and can help you, about the transport from/to the airport.
Very good
My wife changed hotels due to the latest hurricane affecting the area. I called in advance to notify them that she won't be arriving that day due to the closure of some section of the highway to San Jose. We changed to Hampton Inn in Alajuela, and the staffers made the difference! She stayed for a week in comfort.
Perfect hotel for arriving or leaving from San Jose airport, as actually the airport is located in Alajuela and not in San Jose. A taxi to/from the airport is only 6USD. But they even have a free shuttle from or to the airport, you can choose one of these options. Great staff and very good buffet breakfast.
Friendly staff, and very nice and clean room really close to the airport. Walking distance. A taxi is even not needed.
I also recommend to use the food truck of the hotel. It is more friendly and cheaper. I went to the restaurant at the corner and, let's admit, it was my mistake.
It was perfect for what we needed. We needed a simple, cheap, comfortable, clean hotel to stay in for one night, near the airport. The staff were some of the loveliest, most welcoming and helpful hotel staff I’ve encountered. Couldn’t have asked for better!
Convenient location near airport however this place is not really accommodating for late arrival.
Our plane was late and we were very stressed that the gate will be closed and we will be with out hotel after already long and stressful day.
Space is quite basic. Compared to other places in Alajuela, not too bad, the location is a plus, but just 5 minutes further you find much nicer places to stay, still close to the airport. Not the worst hotel, but also not too exciting.
Wow! Loved the stay in the tent. It was very comfortable and the temperature was about 20C outside so we didn’t need to use the fan. The hostess was very lovely and welcoming. Good near airport stay.
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