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.
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.
Ana
Canada
The property was clean, good value, great amenities, and the staff were very kind and hospitable.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free Continental breakfast, Brillasol Airport Hotel is located 2.5 mi from Alajuela city center. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.
Maxime
United States of America
- 24h reception
- close to the airport
- nice pool
- very good value for money
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.
Tara
United States of America
We had to leave before regular breakfast was served, but the partial to-go breakfast prepared by the hotel was great.
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!
Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 2.5 mi of natural trails.
Nadine
United States of America
Beautifully designed and great trails with peaceful gardens
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.
Boris
United States of America
The breakfast was fine not excellent. The service was great.
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.
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.
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.
I love this hotel cute and welcoming .
Lovely staff
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 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
Located in Alajuela, 17 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel y Restaurante Las Tablitas provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
El tratto del personales muy amable, el super desayunos y el restaurante excelente
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.
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
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.
super friendly stuff, great atmosphere, awesome place!
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
Set in a renovated farmhouse, it offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast. Accommodations is in rooms or villas.
Comfortable bed, nice sheets. Pool was nice, breakfast good.
FAQs about hotels in Alajuela
On average, 3-star hotels in Alajuela cost $100 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alajuela are $147 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).
On average, it costs $118 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Alajuela for tonight. You'll pay around $173 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Alajuela will cost around $149, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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
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Anonymous
6.0
Scored 6.0
Quite noisy and a bit dirty.
Quite noisy and a bit dirty. People are nice, but food was a disappointment - it was almost impossible to find fresh vegetarian food that hadn’t been processed. Everything was fried in grease and had meat in it.
Ritvanen
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
Liked the food,the people and the feel of the place ,for...
Liked the food,the people and the feel of the place ,for travelers visiting friends or family walmart is right there to save a little time and money as everything is so expensive in this age and close to the airport .would be nice to have pool and sun area because that is why lots of people are there ...to get some sun
Pedersen
4.0
Scored 4.0
A horrible crowded traffic-glutted ugly town, which however...
A horrible crowded traffic-glutted ugly town, which however has a great bookstore - Goodlight books - and a noisy rather grim organic cafe called Chante with really good food and vegan ice cream, but the traffic outside is awful. Rorro's Mexican restaurant was warm-hearted and fun but lots of fried stuff and the veggie tacos were horrible, with rubbery eggplant. The french fries were awful compared to the ones at Chante. My friend found driving in Alajuela a nightmare.
Don Carlos Place was the best reservation I have ever had on Booking. The hosts (Carmen & Felix) were communicative and they met us in person at the property to greet us, give the keys, give a tour, and explain the rules. They were wonderful, flexible, and easy to communicate with.
Easy check-in. Safe, quite location. Very close to central Alajuela and a 10 minute drive to the airport. The place was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It was extremely well stocked with spices in the kitchen, snacks, and thoughtful amenities.
My partner and I stayed here before our early flight from the SJO airport, and it was very convenient for this purpose, as well as cheaper than most hotels around. It's a shared house where you get your own bedroom but share bathrooms and a really nice looking kitchen. You can't walk to the airport, it's not that close, but Ubers were easy to get at around 6am and took about 10 min. We had late check in and early check out, and cleared this with the host beforehand, who were nothing but helpful.
The hostel is near the airport so you can hear the loud noises of airplane taking off in very early morning. The noise is very very loud. The beds are comfortable. The staff is very friendly however the taxi driver affiliated with the hotel over charged us. He charged $10 for 2km ride to pick our rental car. The room rates are quite cheap. We only needed a place near the airport to rest for few hours until we could pick up our rental car so I would say the place did its work.
We stayed for the first 2 nights of our trip and the last night before leaving Costa Rica. The hotel staff were lovely and could not have been more helpful. The hotel location is very convenient for the airport and a central place for wandering around Alajuela, finding restaurants, etc. The garden dining area was a pleasant place to relax, and the breakfast was delicious (the best Gallo pinto of our trip).
The perfect place to stay in Alajuela ! This was the best hostel I made during my trip. The host is super nice and welcoming, she cooks delicious homemade breakfast, everything is super clean and confortable, and this place is in the centre of the city and 10 min away from the airport with a taxi ! I recommend this hostel to start or finish your trip in the most perfect conditions :)
Ex-hotel converted to dorms, which means every room has a bathroom. No trekking down a corridor to use a shower or bathroom.
Superb location right next to the central square in Alajuela. Plenty of shops and eateries around.
The best bit: free pick up from the airport. Nice!
Staff were friendly and super helpful with information.
Close to the airport. Comfy beds. Decent breakfast. Didn't try the pool so can't comment. Great if you need a night near the airport. Restaurant in hotel with limited menu. Denny's a matter of steps away, not the best meal we've had in Costa Rica but certainly the most expensive!
The host took the time to explain to us about the place. It was more of a hostel than a hotel. Very convenient as you are in Alajuela, you can walk anywhere. Full kitchen facilities and a nice small yard. Host was nice and gave me some advice on off street parking.
This is the best place to stay in Alajuela, especially if you are arriving or leaving Costa Rica. This was the second time we have stayed there and we love it! The cats are the best and the hosts became our friends. Awesome kind people with a beautiful house.
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!
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!
the place and the property are amazing, so far the best stay in Costa Rica. hotels do not meet world wide standards here but this property was great! I highly recommend it. Visit the poas volcano and the Starbucks finca from here
Best place to stay one night in 5 minutes from airport. Free breakfast. Free shuttles. Clean, calm and a lot of restaurants just in front of the hotel + big shopping center (4 minutes) + Walmart (2 minutes).
Perfect Hotel if you just arrived in Alajuela/SJO and want to travel north/Poas/Catarata del Toro.
They have a small gated parkinglot, rooms are small but have all you need.
Alajuela City Hotel and Guest House is comfortable, safe, and charming. Everyone we interacted with was helpful and warm and everything was very clean.
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