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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.

T
Tess
From
New Zealand
What a delightful stay. The whole property is lush and beautiful and huge- an amazing retreat so close to the airport after a long flight. The bed was comfy, the staff were accommodating, the pool was great. I’ll definitely be coming again next time I’m passing through San Jose. A tranquil gem, just what I needed. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Price from
US$55.25
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel in Alajuela City

Set in Alajuela City, within 34 km of Poas National Park and 6.5 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

J
Joyce
From
United Kingdom
Very close to the airport. Breakfast brought to the room. Nice fruit. Friendly manager
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Xandari Resort & Spa

Hotel in Alajuela City

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.

F
Fede
From
Costa Rica
The hotel is amazing. I love the views from the room, the warm pool and the walks thew the trails to the hotel waterfall. The breakfast is very natural, there is a buffet and u can also order local dishes. I stay in Xandari every time i go to Costa Rica. The massage service in the Spa is very healing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
US$337.05
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Mirador Mayday Mountain View

Hotel in Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City, 24 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Mirador Mayday Mountain View provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$74.10
1 night, 2 adults

Velaz Guesthouse

Hotel in Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

S
Sotillo
From
Costa Rica
The place is clean, and very cozy it really feels like home. The host was amazing, always friendly and attentive. The location is very central, so everything is close by, and the airport shuttle service was a huge plus, super convenient. I would definitely recommend it and would stay here again without a doubt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Poas Paradise

Hotel in Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 10 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Poas Paradise features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

V
Vanessa
From
Spain
Loved the place, the view, the surroundings, the peace… but most of all: loved that Sara and Juan made me feel like home! Strongly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$101.25
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hotel in Alajuela City

Set in Alajuela City, 32 km from Poas National Park, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Caroline
From
United States
Shuttle, location, comfy beds, clean hygiene products and professional staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews
Price from
US$117.57
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in Alajuela City

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.

K
Kathy
From
New Zealand
Best airport hotel I have ever stayed in. Really well designed room with everything you could need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,826 reviews
Price from
US$152
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.

J
Jaroslav
From
Czech Republic
Close to the airport even within walking distance. 2,6 km. Check in at 03:00, a.m. very nice and helpful staff, breakfast was very good and varied, very nice interiors in colonial style, locked parking,, sampler but funcional and clean rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
Price from
US$61.94
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.

M
Meyer
From
Switzerland
Great location and surrounding, friendly staff and the perfect room for a comfy stay close to the city and airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,678 reviews
Price from
US$80.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela City

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
From US$231.65 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews
From US$144.64 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews
From US$129.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
From US$650.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
From US$516.41 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
From US$90.40 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
From US$107.12 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
From US$148.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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Hotels located in the centre of Alajuela City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews

Located 5 minutes’ walk from Juan Santamaría main square and 300 metres from Alajuela Market, Hotel Pacande B&B offers free WiFi throughout the premises.

From US$43.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews

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

From US$38.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 863 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.

From US$52.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Pinky s Place Alajuela City Airport Costa Rica, a property with a bar and a shared lounge, is situated in Alajuela City, 1.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 8.1 km from Parque Viva, as well as...

From US$36.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela is set in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park and 1.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From US$50.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

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

From US$67.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

Situated in Alajuela City, 29 km from Poas National Park, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,074 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,135 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, 521 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.

From US$42.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Set just 29 km from Poas National Park, Stada San Jose Airport Hotel provides accommodation in Alajuela City with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$77.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto is set in Alajuela City, 29 km from Poas National Park, 500 metres from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, as well as 9.1 km from Parque Viva.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Tico Airport B&B, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Alajuela City, 2.8 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7 km from Parque Viva, as well as 17 km from Parque Diversiones.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews

Set in Alajuela City, 32 km from Poas National Park, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$144.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,826 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.

From US$164.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 879 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.

From US$144.50 per night

Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviews

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

From US$27.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Set within 29 km of Poas National Park and 1.7 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Casa Mariana in Alajuela City offers a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$57.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Schultz Apartamento is situated in Alajuela City, 2.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 9.1 km from Parque Viva, and 19 km from Parque Diversiones.

From US$55.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Acogedora y amplia habitación en La Tropicana is situated in Alajuela City, 1.3 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 8.1 km from Parque Viva, and 17 km from Parque Diversiones.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Entire Comfy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport, a property with a terrace, is situated in Alajuela City, 3.3 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.5 km from Parque Viva, as well as 18 km from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Don Carlos Place UPPER UNIT is situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park and 1.5 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From US$73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Boasting garden views, SJO airport 4 min free parking offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 31 km from Poas National Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Situated 31 km from Poas National Park, Nina´s - Juan Santamaria offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden.

From US$122.04 per night

FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City

What guests said about Alajuela City:

6.0

I was there one night because it was close to the airport.

I was there one night because it was close to the airport. I would not hang out there for a significant length of time. Not a good place to be after dark. Also came across a suitcase on a sidewalk. It had obviously been stolen and rummaged through.
Guest review by
Thomas
United States
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

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

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

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From US$45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
The location is very good. Only a short walk to the City Mall and a 7-10 minute drive to the airport. If you are even in a decent physical condition, you can walk to the airport with your backpack. There are numerous restaurants nearby and even more in the City Mall. Also a cheap (at least in costa rican prices) soda right outside the door. The place felt safe and there is a well locked main door into the hotel. Also a well equipped kitchen is in the house if you have time to cook by yourself. Coffee machine is also provided.
Guest review by
Mikko
Finland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 665 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
From US$516.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Everything. The beautiful artistic room, the magnificent nature, the wonderful caring staff, the food. This might be the best hotel ever.
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Barbara
United States
From US$145.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
Location near airport but nothing else nearby, Nice staff in restaurant.
Guest review by
Steele
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,665 reviews
Near airport. Clean. Nice bathroom and shower with warm water.
Guest review by
Kovařík
Czech Republic
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