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Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, within 21 miles of Poas National Park and 4 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Hotel Pibi Boreal provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

M
Marjorie
From
United States
The hotel is a little bit away from the airport, but they offer a free pickup service and were very communicative. The car rental place delivered the car to us the next morning (for a small fee). The room was basic, but comfortable, especially as it was only a one night stay when we arrived in Costa rica. The owners are very nice, and it felt good to support a local business. Breakfast, delivered to our room, was good too,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
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$115
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Poas Paradise

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 6.4 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Poas Paradise has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

B
Beatriz
From
Costa Rica
The views and the shower
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
$101.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hotel in Alajuela

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...

M
Morrison
From
United States
It is convenient to the airport and is attached to the mall. The hotel itself is great. The staff is friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews
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$125.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in Alajuela

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.

C
Cynthia
From
United States
The breakfast is not as good as it used to be. There used to be more fruit and always a meat. The precooked pancakes are a nice addition rather than having to make your own and wait for others to do the same
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,800 reviews
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$118
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES

Hotel in Alajuela

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.

A
Adam
From
United States
Very clean, great breakfast and super accomodating and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,047 reviews
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$61.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa San Ignacio

Hotel in Alajuela

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,640 reviews
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$76.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel in Alajuela

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

E
Euphrin
From
United States
Rooms clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,235 reviews
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$47.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Mango Airport

Hotel in Alajuela

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

A
Anonymous
From
United States
Breakfast was great. Staff always friendly and accomodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews
Price from
$108.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Brillasol Airport Hotel

Hotel in Alajuela

- Brillasol Hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with garden views. Rooms offers A/C, TV, Private Bathroom with hot water and WI FI.

M
Medlin
From
United States
Close to airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,056 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hotel in Alajuela

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.

A
Anonymous
From
United States
The hotel is just as you would imagine very clean and organized. Very close to the airport and also very secure so can relax comfortably.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,156 reviews
Price from
$118
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela

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Budget hotels in Alajuela and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews

    Located 5 minutes’ walk from Juan Santamaría main square and 984 feet from Alajuela Market, Hotel Pacande B&B offers free WiFi throughout the premises.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Providing a garden, Apartamentos Ave del Paraíso features accommodations in Alajuela. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 684 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,047 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviews

    Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Center. It features free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,235 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

    Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

    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...

Hotels located in the center of Alajuela

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews

    Hotel Cortez Azul is located in the center of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Offering a bar, Pinky s Place Alajuela City Airport Costa Rica offers accommodations in Alajuela.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Casa 1856- cómodas habitaciones en el Centro de Alajuela provides accommodations in Alajuela. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

    Casa Calas offers accommodations in Alajuela, 1.2 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 4.6 miles from Parque Viva.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    The Nomad Hostel offers accommodations in Alajuela, 11 miles from Parque Diversiones and 12 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    #5 Private room close to Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 10 miles from Parque Diversiones and 11 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

    #4 Private room close to Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and 1.2 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    #3 Private room Close to Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and 1.2 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews

    Sunrise by A-1 in Alajuela provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

    Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto offers accommodations in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 5-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

  • Featuring a garden, Tico Airport B&B features accommodations in Alajuela. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,465 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews

    Melrost Airport Bed & Breakfast is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,803 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    A recently renovated condo hotel, Marianas Apartments 5MIN SJO AIRPORT offers accommodation in Alajuela. This condo hotel features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

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What Guests Said About Alajuela:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 10.0

    Alajuela was central for us as we visited La Paz the first...

    Alajuela was central for us as we visited La Paz the first day and it was an easy drive back after hiking up and down to see the waterfall and gardens at La Paz. Served as a good jumping off point the next day for a visit to downtown Sam Jose, the National Theater, the museum and central market.
    Guest review by
    Haworth
  • 10.0

    Alajuela has everything I like in a city without much down...

    Alajuela has everything I like in a city without much down side. It's clean and safe with many markets, shops, malls, transportation options, green spaces and restaurants. It even has a large dance school.
    Guest review by
    Stanton
    United States
  • 6.0

    We spent 30 days in Costa Rica and loved it.

    We spent 30 days in Costa Rica and loved it. Alajuela was only for flying to and from Costa Rica. It has horrible traffic and nothing worth seeing that I know of. But its airport has better flight connections for us than Liberia airport. The airport itself is good, but getting in and out is a hassle!
    Guest review by
    Larry
    United States
  • 8.0

    We used Alajuela as a base location to launch the day trip...

    We used Alajuela as a base location to launch the day trip to Sarchi and Zarcero using a rental car, since our next outing was visiting friends south of San Juan. However, the heavy commuter traffic near Alajuela, SJO Airport, and San Juan adds 30-70 minutes (sometimes doubling travel times) at rush hours, plus choking exhaust. Two nights were enough near Alajuela. However, staying in Sarchi or Zarcero overnight instead would have been nicer; or an all-inclusive tour there would be most relaxing. For rides in Alajuela and San Juan, Uber is cheaper than taxi and is made secure by exchanged pin code. FYI: Car rental is surprisingly cheap and was well worthwhile for visiting Arenal and La Fortuna on our own schedule, nice for 5 nights (2.5 hours drive from Alejuela). A private shuttle to Arenal would be more relaxing than renting a car on the twisty mountain roads, but will cost significantly more than driving yourself.
    Guest review by
    Photoseeker
    United States

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  • Brillasol Airport Hotel

    Alajuela
    From $124.30 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,056 reviews
    We stayed here while attending the OCR World Championships at the National Stadium in San Jose. (https://worldobstacle.org/2024-ocrwch/ ) The hotel was fantastic—we had the best night's sleep and felt completely relaxed after using the pool and playing some pool. The breakfast was delicious! Even better news—Harry Jeffery (uk_ocr_harry ) actually won the FISO World Championships and is now a WORLD CHAMPION! Thank you for a great stay
    Guest review by
    stuart
    United Kingdom

  • Park View Hotel & Restaurant

    Alajuela
    From $96.05 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
    Perfect place for our one-night stay in Alajuela before an early morning flight. Great location right in the very centre of town, very big bed, AC in the bedroom, warm water in the shower, and a good breakfast. The hotel also called us a taxi which was waiting for us right on time to take us to the airport. Would recommend this place to other travellers.
    Guest review by
    Iva
    Bulgaria

  • Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

    Alajuela
    From $60.49 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,235 reviews
    Nice littel hotel in the center off Alajuela. We stay at the start off our holyday and the last Day.... Near the airport and Shuttel to the rental car adres and aéroport... We will defenely go back iff we are in San José, Alajuela. Thanks for the service and good care...
    Guest review by
    Pascal De Dapper
    Belgium

  • ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House

    Alajuela
    From $63.63 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews
    Really nice hotel in the middle of Alajuela. It is in an incredible old and beautiful house. Great garden at the back for breakfast. 5 minutes walk to the bus Station (to the airport or San José) and all shops are around the corner. Great staff!
    Guest review by
    Gustavo
    Switzerland

  • Hotel Your House

    Alajuela
    From $84.75 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
    Excellent value for stays near airport. Free transportation; free breakfast; super clean room and wonderful owners. This is a great option!
    Guest review by
    Ruth
    United States

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