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.
Paul
United States of America
Location close to airport; typically good IHG hotel
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.
Jodie
United States of America
The food was amazing! They have a great chef and dinner / breakfast were both perfect.
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.
Mary
United States of America
The staff was welcoming and helpful, the hotel was spotlessly clean and welcoming, the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast in the garden was lovely. Walkable to anything we wanted to see in Alajuela
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.
Keith
United States of America
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Very pleasant and on top of anything I needed, breakfast was great
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.
Greg
United States of America
Friendly staff and it was nice location for eating breakfast! Very good food!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madalina
Romania
The place is a hidden gem. Beautiful is an understatement. It has a gorgeous, large garden with fruit trees, dozens of birds singing, tables outside to sit and enjoy breakfast in the morning. The swimming pool is nicely positioned.
The room is spacious, although very basic. It's quiet, comfortable and clean and so was the bathroom.
The girl who did my check in and check out (Gabriela, if I remember well) was an angel. Extremely helpful, kind and empathetic.
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!
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
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
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 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...
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.
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.
It is a gorgeous hotel and the location is great. .
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 11 mi outside of Alajuela, Casa Antigua Hotel offers an outdoor pool and accommodations in the tropical forest of the Alajuela region.
such a beautiful property very artistic and thoughtful
FAQs about hotels in Alajuela
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Alajuela this weekend is $116 or, for a 4-star hotel, $181. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Alajuela for this weekend cost around $149 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $113 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Alajuela for tonight. You'll pay around $158 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).
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 of America
10
Scored 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
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 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.
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.
My husband and I were “stuck” in Costa Rica for an extra two nights and needed somewhere quick and comfortable to spend the night. The Alajuela Hotel and Guest house was perfect. Checkin was easy, the staff was helpful and accommodating, and the breakfast offered was delicious. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the back courtyard is a tranquil place to read or have some coffee. The neighborhood was also great and walkable and we enjoyed dinner at a restaurant next door.
Most beautiful hotel I’ve stayed in, over my 18 years in CR. Got stuck unexpectedly in San José heading back to Boston from my finca. What a lucky find!
Architecturally stunning and comfortable with lovely staff. Well-appointed room w/ comfy bed. Best brekkie in a CR hotel. Indoor gardens & Nicaraguan tile work. Shared a bottle of wine with Alessandra (the owner/architect’s granddaughter) who shared the history of her family’s home with us and treated us like old friends.
The staff was very welcoming and kind. The hotel has a nice atmosphere, inside and outside space to chill or have breakfast. My room was super tidy and clean, AC, large shower. I used the transport from the hotel to the airport as well, which was convenient and only 5 dollars. A lot cheaper and felt safer then most taxi's.
It was an ideal place to stay a night if you want to be close to the airport.
Would definitely come here again if I need a stay in San José.
My stay at Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela was fantastic. The staff were welcoming and efficient, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was convenient for airport access. The complimentary breakfast was a delightful addition. Highly recommend this hotel for a pleasant stay in Alajuela.
location, value, cleanliness and staff. Thank goodness for Daniel who helped us with covid tests and the ATM machine and Gabriel who helped us with a taxi late at night. Best location as well. Simple but clean hotel. good breakfast right downstairs. Nice local restaurants, Mexican, Peruvian and great coffee shops.
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.
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!
The staff there were VERY helpful! We had a small issue with our rental car, which they helped iron out. Breakfast was cooked on site and was excellent. Location near airport was perfect, and the shuttle ran on time, as promised.
Great central location to explore alajuela. Hotel paid for the taxi from the airport. Good value breakfast. The kids loved the little pool in the hotel to cool off. Clean comfortable rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff.
I like the location in Alajuela and when we got up in the morning and got to actually look around the hotel, the hotel was really beautiful and was like the pictures, which is why we booked it. The staff was very nice.
Wow! Loved the stay in the tent. It was very comfortable and the temperature was about 20C outside so we didn’t need to use the fan. The hostess was very lovely and welcoming. Good near airport stay.
It’s a simple yet very nice place in Alajuela. For the budget it’s the best. Laura the owner is really nice and welcoming and included a nice breakfast. Best value in town
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