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.
Adrian
United Kingdom
Modern hotel and near the airport. Had a Dennys across from it. Decent shuttle service to and from the airport. Rooms were very comfy and clean. Decent breakfast choices.
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.
Louise
United Kingdom
The rooms were lovely and spacious, very hot shower in the bathroom. The pool and onsite trails were a great bonus, and we appreciated the ease of having a restaurant onsite.
Located in the suburbs of Alajuela, this design hotel has an outdoor pool, a lush garden and private parking.
Louise
United Kingdom
A cute hotel close to the airport. Pretty gardens and a nice pool area to relax in.
When the taxi the hotel ordered to collect is from the airport didn’t show up they paid for us to get one which was waiting at the airport.
Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 4 km of natural trails.
Toya
United Kingdom
It was ok. The room are big but needs to be cleaned more frequently as there is no way to clean my cups myself in my room.
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.
Idris
Germany
- There is an excellent restaurant with nice staff. Furthermore, they brew their own beer. The restaurant and hotel are in the same building, but do no belong together.
- Nice garden with melons and a charming park with a pool to relax
- Secure district and close to the airport.
- Good price for two people. You won't get a better deal near the airport, in my opinion.
- Nice and free hotel shuttle.
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.
Leny
Netherlands
Mathieu and his wife were very nice and very helpfull. Mathieu picked us up from the AirPort and in the morning they helped us findiing a car.
The room is very nice with a large balcony. In the morning breakfast was served at our room sothat we could have breakfast at our own balcony.
And very good beds also!
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.
Marc
Belgium
The name is correct, it's an oasis of greenery and peace amid quite a busy and trafficy city. One would never expect a place like this to exist in this kind of city, so we were very pleasantly surprised.
Park View Hotel & Restaurant is situated in Alajuela City, 8.1 km from Parque Viva and 16 km from Parque Diversiones.
Benjamin
Germany
Very flexible at check-In. Had the chance to choose between two available rooms. Very friendly and arranged a good taxi for an excellent price in the middle of the night to the airport.
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.
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 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.
I love this hotel cute and welcoming .
Lovely staff
Set in Alajuela City, within 29 km of Poas National Park and 800 metres of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, El Parque Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a restaurant, and...
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 City, 27 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel y Restaurante Las Tablitas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
El tratto del personales muy amable, el super desayunos y el restaurante excelente
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.
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
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.
super friendly stuff, great atmosphere, awesome place!
Set in Alajuela City, 13 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
El trato del personal y el tamaño de la habitación
FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City
On average, 3-star hotels in Alajuela City cost £80 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alajuela City are £118 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alajuela City can on average be found for £88 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £99 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Alajuela City for tonight. You'll pay on average around £173 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Alajuela City will cost around £121 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, located 3km from Alajuela City. Domestic travellers can drive (approximately 20km from San Jose) or take a bus. No direct water transport available. Transfers may be required depending on your starting location.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Juan Santamaría International Airport. It's approximately 3km from Alajuela City, making it easily accessible and ideal for travel convenience.
Alajuela City, Costa Rica offers several public transport options. Buses run regularly throughout the city, providing a cost-effective way to travel. Taxis are also readily available. For shorter distances, walking or cycling is feasible due to the city's compact size. Car hire is an option, but be aware of heavy traffic during peak hours.
What guests said about Alajuela City:
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
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.
Heather and Luis really kind and do everything to make sure that you have a nice stay and that you feel welcomed! They really care about there guests and they helped me with some complicated things that I needed to fix to be able to fly back home. There is a very good balance between quality and price with a nice room and a very cute patio where they serve a nice breakfast. Great location if you want to be close to the airport, really easy to get there within 10 minutes. I think this is the best place to spend your time in Alajuela.
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.
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.
Hotel Aeropuerto is the perfect stopping off place when you’re heading to or from the airport. Sure the rooms are dated and the facilities a little old school, but the lovely little pool is fantastic and the biggest surprise was the restaurant, el Dirigo. The delicious food and microbrewery beer and kombucha were quite frankly the best part of our short stay.
Excellent Location near airport (hotel paid for taxi) I my particular booking.
Super clean hotel, roo.s are older outdated rooms- yet super clean, just needs updating.
Amazing location, walkable Everywhere.
Breakfast is good, enjoyed panini grill.
Pool needs to circulate more often to be clearer.
Excellent service, friendly staff.
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.
This is a luxury hotel!! Everything is very upscale and classy. Love that the rooms are light, bright, airy, and minimalist. Beautiful bathrooms, beautiful lobby, AMAZING complementary breakfast (huge). Staff is sooooo nice and accommodating. I loved my stay here and wish I was staying for a few more nights.
The room was so cozy and comfortable, the best bedding in our 8 months of travelling, Nice hot shower with great water pressure, great wifi, Cook your own breakfast any time of day was ideal, Lovely family run hotel with airport drop off for $5, Good location close to the airport and town.
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.
Very nice garden where you can even spot colibris. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in the center of Alajuela, close to the central market and the bus terminal, it is perfect for people arriving or departing from the airport. The breakfast is included and is tasty.
Perfect for a one-night stay before an early departure or after a late arrival at San Jose-Alajuela Airport
We even returned our rental car directly at the Hotel.
The free of charge shuttle service is very well organised.
Breakfast with a great choice and good quality.
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!
Interesting building
Nice balcony
Great for short stay (1 or 2 days)
Near Airport (watch out for taxi gouging at SJO)
Luggage keep/storage (locked)
Helpful staff
Lobby space to hangout, take breaks, sort out plans, etc.
Shower & toilet in room
Warm showers
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