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Casa Garitas GuestHouse & Car Rental - Free SJO Airport Shuttle - Nationwide Private Shuttle Services - casagaritas com

Río Segundo (1,500 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Casa Garitas GuestHouse & Car Rental - Free SJO Airport Shuttle - Nationwide Private Shuttle Services - casagaritas com features air-conditioned rooms in Río Segundo.

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Paula
From
Germany
Everything was super great! Very nice and friendly family, fast and punctual transfer to and from airport, clean room, good communication. Would super recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews
Price from
$75
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Bosque GuestHouse & Car Rental - Free SJO Airport Shuttle

Desamparados (1,550 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

A recently renovated apartment, Casa Bosque GuestHouse & Car Rental - Free SJO Airport Shuttle offers accommodations in Desamparados.

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Stefanie
From
Canada
Great place to stay for the night. Comfortable beds, playground across the street. We were able to get a shuttle to and from the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Hogar tico-estadounidense cerca de aeropuerto

Alajuela (1,850 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Hogar tico-estadounidense cerca de aeropuerto offers accommodations in Alajuela, 9.1 miles from Parque Diversiones and 10 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Marcia
From
United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful hosts! We booked 2 nights but ended up staying much longer as were looking to buy a vehicle. They were very helpful, as we dont speak the language. It would have been much harder without their help. Their rooms are very clean and comfortable, with a shared kitchen About half mile to Walmart, and not much further to City mall. The centre of Alajeula is about 1.5 mls- all easy walks. Very close to airport and lots of car rentals. I read the reviews before booking and they are all true -Maddie & Jav and super cute baby, are friendly, helpful and patient. We asked so many questions. We will stay here for our return journey home. Highly recommended! Thank you Maddie & Jav!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela (1,900 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Located within 20 miles of Poas National Park and 1.9 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel has rooms in Alajuela.

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Uriel
From
Canada
Personal very nice and kind. Sebastian was very helpful and buena onda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Carmen

Río Segundo (2,050 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Casa Carmen offers accommodations in Río Segundo, 10 miles from Parque Diversiones and 11 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Grogan
From
United States
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I travel in and out of San Jose airport almost monthly. I was looking for something basic, clean, safe, and economical. This is a home where the mother, a son, and a daughter are and the host goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Although economical, the place is VERY clean and is exactly what you would expect in a typical tico home. I 100% will be staying here routinely and look forward to getting to know the family better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults

Around Juan Santa María

Alajuela (2,200 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Around Juan Santa María enjoys a location in Alajuela, 4.8 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 9 miles from Parque Diversiones.

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Phoebe
From
United Kingdom
lovely family, really accommodating and helpful. Perfect place to stop when you’ve got a flight the next morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in San José (2,200 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

A convenient stay at the favorite hotel for travelers with complimentary transportation to and from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Surrounded by a variety of dining options.

J
Jessica
From
Germany
Great hotel that is very clean, comfortable, and conveniently close to the San Jose Airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 883 reviews
Price from
$138.60
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in San José (2,400 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Alexandros
From
Switzerland
Great choice for a short stay after a longhaul flight to San Jose, comfortable spacious rooms, nice breakfast offering a large variety of options. Walmart is right next to the hotel, if you need to stock up for your trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,812 reviews
Price from
$152
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vida CRC - NO PARKING

Río Segundo (2,450 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Featuring a garden, Pura Vida CRC - NO PARKING features accommodations in Río Segundo. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.4 miles from Parque Viva.

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Dustin
From
United States
Vicky was amazing. She prepared two home-cooked meals for me for a fair price and ordered a ride for me back to the airport that I reimbursed her for when my Didi account didn't work! The apartment is beautiful and such a great value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$42.69
1 night, 2 adults

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria

Alajuela (2,550 ft from Juan Santamaría International Airport)

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and 1.8 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

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Annie
From
United States
Truly appreciated the late night ride and also for the staff to bring me my coat I had left in the car. So grateful to them!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$97.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 538 reviews

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.

From $120.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews

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.

From $109.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi.

From $179.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews

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.

From $129.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $109.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

From $42.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews

Located in Alajuela and within 18 miles of Poas National Park, Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $45.20 per night

Hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) with airport shuttle service

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Park View Hotel & Restaurant is located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,065 reviews

- Brillasol Hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with garden views.

From $129.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 20 miles from Poas National Park, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a...

From $165.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,803 reviews

Located only 8 minutes’ drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this executive hotel offers free Wi-Fi access throughout and sun terraces around the outdoor pool.

From $129.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

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.

From $160.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,129 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

From $93.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Located in San Antonio, 20 miles from Poas National Park, Trapp Family Country Inn provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $284.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From $45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,188 reviews

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.

From $179.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Mango Airport is located in Alajuela, just a 2-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.

From $145.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela is located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $50.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Located in San José, 22 miles from Poas National Park, AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

From $188.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Located in Alajuela, within 22 miles of Poas National Park and 4.1 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Hotel Santa Maria Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

From $73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews

Offering a terrace, Casa Maria Airport B&B is located in Alajuela, just 1.9 mi away from the airport. WiFi is available. The property offers airport shuttle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,563 reviews

Hampton Inn provides modern accommodations just one mile from San Jose International Airport. It features a large pool and a gym, as well as free Wi-Fi and free airport transportation.

From $154.05 per night

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) Information

Location and Transport

Juan Santamaría International Airport is located in Alajuela, which is 12 miles (20 kilometres) to the west of San José. A taxi will cost about CRC 19,500 (USD 34) and take about 20 minutes. There are buses that run from the airport to all over Costa Rica, and there are connections between the terminal and the city centre that run every five minutes, from around 04:00 until 19:00.

Nearby Hotels and Airport Facilities

You’ll find hotels within easy reach of the airport – within a mile (less than 2 kilometres) – and lots offering shuttle services to and from the terminal. Inside Juan Santamaría International Airport, there are useful facilities like free WiFi, ATMs and currency exchange. You can also pick up locally crafted mementos in the shops, or sip on some delicious Costa Rican coffee in one of the airport cafés. If you’ve a little more time before heading to the gate, you can unwind in one of two mini-spas.

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4.0

Proximity to Airport!

Proximity to Airport! This facility standards were substandard. My wife hurt her foot on a dangerous doorstop, sewer gas was overwhelming, no hot water, air conditioner was not hooked up, pumping hot air back into the room. The stairs right from ground level were dangerous. English was non existent with staff. They were courteous and helpful. There were no privacy coverings on the windows. Open hole in Bathroom ceiling.
Guest review by
Kevin
Canada
6.0

I was there one night because it was close to the airport.

I was there one night because it was close to the airport. I would not hang out there for a significant length of time. Not a good place to be after dark. Also came across a suitcase on a sidewalk. It had obviously been stolen and rummaged through.
Guest review by
Thomas
United States
6.0

San Antonio itself is a great base to travel from, it is...

San Antonio itself is a great base to travel from, it is close to Airport and to Car rentals, there are Supermarkets nearby also if self catering, however it is a little too far from other central attentions if your intension is to stay in San Jose itself.
Guest review by
Benjamin
United Kingdom
8.0

Convenient hotel, close to the airport.

Convenient hotel, close to the airport. Rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly, kind and attentive. Only downside was breakfast, which was a bit limited. Food was good and fresh.
Guest review by
Isabel
Spain
10

Nice little place with great restaurant on side and a...

Nice little place with great restaurant on side and a parking, staff that is very friendly, nice garden and a pool. The beds could be better but room was nice and spacious. This was our second time and will be back. It is a good option for before or after airport night. Only downside is the sound of the airplanes and a construction noise from behind the rooms that starts from early morning.
Guest review by
Katerina
Costa Rica
10

This was a great place to stay for one night.

This was a great place to stay for one night. For a small additional fee, I was picked up at the airport and very early the next morning I was taken to where I had to meet my tour bus. Also, after I left I discovered that I had left my phone charger in the room. I contacted them and they were kind enough to take it to the hotel in San Jose where I would be staying in a few days.
Guest review by
Lee
United States
8.0

Just a medium sized town with everything you need.

Just a medium sized town with everything you need. There is a Wal Mart, Denny's and lots of other restaurants, stores and cafes. There is not a lot to see in the town for tourists, but it is easy to get into San Jose where you can get a bus to Jaco which has a great beach. You can walk into the town easily and it felt very safe, but I recommend taking the local bus. I would only go here to get to another place, but for a day or 2 it is a nice town to visit.
Guest review by
2020 Traveler
United States
8.0

Cute little town near the airport.

Cute little town near the airport. Probably not a destination, but, if you have a night to kill before flying out, it's fine. Otherwise, there isn't anything I know of to draw visitors. Couple cute restaurants on the main street. Felt safe walking around after dark.
Guest review by
JPS-III
United States
2.0

San Jose and the area around the airport doesn't have much...

San Jose and the area around the airport doesn't have much to recommend it beyond getting in and out of the country. After driving around for two hours to see the highlights, we agreed we couldn't get out of the city fast enough. We ate at the Taj Mahal location near the hotel (had come highly recommended as we'd heard it was the best Indian food around and was an iconic location with peacocks walking around, etc), but the airport location is just an open air restaurant in a strip mall next door to a Starbucks.
Guest review by
BrownBearsCalifornia
United States
10

We did more in San Antonio than we expected to do.

We did more in San Antonio than we expected to do. The church in the center of town was welcoming, and there are a lot of restaurants with good food and service. The bussing to other areas (San Jose and Heredia) is well marked and has an appropriate schedule. Plus, the area felt safe to walk after sunset. Because of its convivence, we extended our hotel stay to stay in the area, and only bussed to San Jose for the day.
Guest review by
Lynn
United States

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From $111.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Excellent location -- adjacent to the University of Costa Rica campus and not far from the SJO airport. The hotel is attractive, nicely decorated and displaying interesting collections of curios. The included breakfast was very good; particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit, good cheese and fruit juice. The 24-hr coffee machine in the reception area was a very nice touch.
Guest review by
Peter
United States
From $170.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Beautiful, brand new hotel with modern finishings and very helpful staff. We stayed here one night after flying into SJO. The nearby food court had a few good late night food options (til 10pm), which was convenient. The hotel food sounded great as well but we were looking for something less pricey.
Guest review by
Phoebe
United States

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