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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Alajuela City

Situated just 1.5 km 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.

During our three week vacation this was the only hotel that offered a buffet of fresh fruit. All other hotels served fruit on a plate. We liked the arrangement in this hotel, because you could choose which fruit you wanted to have on your plate.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
2,153 reviews
Price from
£115.83
1 night, 2 adults
Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica, hotel in Alajuela City

Hampton Inn provides modern accommodation just 1,5 km from San Jose International Airport. It features a large pool and a gym, as well as free Wi-Fi and free airport transfers.

The hotel looks nice and is very clean. The staff at the reception and in the shuttle busses was very helpful. The room was very big, it even had a tiny kitchenette and a a desk. Next to the hotel are two restaurants.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
3,522 reviews
Price from
£106.53
1 night, 2 adults
Villa San Ignacio, hotel in Alajuela City

Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 8 km from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.

We had a great start of our holiday here after a late flight arrival. The staff is very friendly and willing to help. They serve different types of breakfast according to your preferences. The swimming pool is beautiful, located between restaurant and garden and has enough towels and chairs. We definitely recommend to start or finish your holiday in this place.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,624 reviews
Price from
£58.52
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES, hotel in Alajuela City

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.

In all areas, I give the highest scores I've ever given. Many travelers prefer "less risk" and will go to someplace like Fairfield Inn or a Holiday Inn Express, because one can have more confidence that everything will be as expected. With a smaller boutique place like 1915, I understand why risk-averse folks will not give it a try (they will stick with the Fairfield Inn and will eat at Denny's because they get what they are accustomed to). A beautiful building built in 1915, and the inside is gorgeous. I loved the common areas where I planted myself when I was working on the computer. I loved the location--I ditched my rental car and came back with a taxi, because Alajuela is a place for walking. I love the location and the walks....such great little restaurants and shops. Great breakfast. FAbulous staff that really looked out for me.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
919 reviews
Price from
£53.54
1 night, 2 adults
Berlor Airport Inn, hotel in Alajuela City

Airport Hotel Berlor is located just 2 km east of Juan Santamaría International Airport. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast and colourful rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Hard to fault. Staff amazing. Breakfast delicious. Bathrooms new and everything super clean
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,047 reviews
Price from
£75.85
1 night, 2 adults
ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House, hotel in Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, less than 1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Service was great, central located
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
711 reviews
Price from
£57.42
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Robledal, hotel in Alajuela City

Within 6 km of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city centre. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Decent size room, free parking directly in the hotel
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
465 reviews
Price from
£98.54
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Aeropuerto, hotel in Alajuela City

Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 4 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.

Love this place! It's got a post-colonial/Graham Greene/Early Bond vibe going on. The kind of place where the CIA would meet shady local informants to do deals but in very cool surroundings. It's totally incongruous as well, off what is essentially a loud, busy ring road there's this oasis of calm and cool. Think wood paneling, low lighting with a scattering of objects d'art around and maybe a martini or two and you've got the vibe. Awesome place and would 100% recommend.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
646 reviews
Price from
£109.78
1 night, 2 adults
Buena Vista Chic Hotel, hotel in Alajuela City

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 view is nice and the food very good.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
346 reviews
Price from
£158.83
1 night, 2 adults
Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport, hotel in Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Good location for airport. Garden and pool area were lovely. Size of room was great and beds were comfortable.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
299 reviews
Price from
£50.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Alajuela City's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hotel Martino Spa and Resort
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 566 reviews

    The Italian-style Club Martino Costa Rica is set in tropical gardens, 10 minutes’ drive from San José Airport. It offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a spa with sauna and gym.

    - Beautiful hotel oasis with very nice and caring staff

  • Buena Vista Chic Hotel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 346 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful view, comfortable beds, a very nice place to stay.

  • Hotel Robledal
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 465 reviews

    Within 6 km of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city centre. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.

    Great staff and good service. Amazing birds in grounds.

  • Hotel Santa Maria Inn
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 72 reviews

    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 Pibi Boreal
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 447 reviews

    Located in Alajuela, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers a garden. The property is set 3.1km from Plaza Real Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral & central park 3,5km. The property is 10 km from Zoo Ave.

    Great location near the airport while being surrounded by nature

  • Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,916 reviews

    Located in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Great breakfast. Nice meal in evening. Good service.

  • Hotel La Rosa de America
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 481 reviews

    Located in the suburbs of Alajuela, this design hotel has an outdoor pool, a lush garden and private parking.

    Excellent breakfast. Lovely chalet/room, very authentic.

  • Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 504 reviews

    Set in a renovated farmhouse, it offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast. Accommodation is in rooms or villas.

    Comfortable bed, nice sheets. Pool was nice, breakfast good.

Budget hotels in Alajuela City

  • Guesthouse Casa Lapa2
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 118 reviews

    Situated in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 30 km, Guesthouse Casa Lapa2 features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

    rooms cleanliness, host was responsive & helpful

  • ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 711 reviews

    Situated in Alajuela City, less than 1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Pleasant and friendly staff. Clean. Good food. Great property.

  • Hotel Casa Tago
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 437 reviews

    Set in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

    Breakfast was surprising really good! Love french toast

  • Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 919 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.

    Everything perfect as described, great host l, very helpful

  • Hotel Aeropuerto
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 646 reviews

    Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 4 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.

    Great location next to local brewery and restaurant

  • Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 179 reviews

    Set in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 30 km, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Está muy cerca del aeropuerto, y del centro de Alajuela.

  • Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 709 reviews

    Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport is set in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park and 1.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

    Todo muy limpio super bueno el servicio al cliente

  • Park View Hotel & Restaurant
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 800 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Park View Hotel & Restaurant is situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park and 1.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

    A/c very good Food very good Wi-fi very good

FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City

What guests said about Alajuela City:

  • Scored 10
    10

    Alajuela is a nice area to spend a night or two.

    Alajuela is a nice area to spend a night or two. There are plenty of restaurants and stores around the area. The prices are fairly reasonable and that is a good thing since Costa Rica is more on the expensive side. The are also seems pretty safe.
    John J
    United States
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    This is very close to SJO Airport.

    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
  • Scored 6.0
    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
  • Scored 10
    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
    United States
  • Scored 8.0
    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
  • Scored 8.0
    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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Alajuela City

  • From £169.28 per night
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 444 reviews
    I loved the fact that’s it’s a resort but it’s in the nature and not crowded, like a boutique resort. Wonderful room, amazing view, nice environment and atmosphere. Good breakfast with a view. You can hike to waterfalls from the hotel, inside the resort ! And there is a little farm with animals, my child loved it. Not far away from the airport so that’s very convenient when we arrive/depart from San Jose and there are plenty of things to do around, including visiting the volcan Poas.
    Cecilia
    France
  • From £47.54 per night
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 530 reviews
    It was a good typical breakfast. The pool was lovely and the view spectacular. The staff were friendly. Not their issue that the rooms shown when booking are not the room given on arrival. They are doing their best. This place has huge potential if managed correctly. Money needs to be invested. The Mirador del Valle restaurant is 300 meters from hotel. Same gorgeous view, excellent service and the food was amazing.
    Kimberley-Anne
    Canada
  • From £98.52 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,522 reviews
    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.
    Vélez-Arocho
    United States
  • From £75.73 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,624 reviews
    The hotel was not too far from the airport which was perfect as we had arrived late in San Jose. The breakfast was excellent, the best I’ve had in Costa Rica so far. The hotel has lovely gardens, well kept pool and a good pool table. A nice place to relax and take in the lush surroundings.
    Nirupama
    United Kingdom
  • From £49.27 per night
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,139 reviews
    Convenient. Near airport and near shopping centre and they had a free shuttle
    Jane
    United Kingdom