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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.

S
Serhii
From
Ukraine
I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with all the amenities I needed. The breakfast was delicious and offered a great variety of options to start the day. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Overall, it was an excellent experience — I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 543 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...

C
Charlene
From
Malta
Hotel Pibi Boreal is ideal for short stays if you don’t want to travel immediately after landing in Costa Rica. We were warmly welcomed by the host, who picked us up directly from the airport and drove us to the hotel. Upon arrival, we arranged breakfast for the following morning, which we enjoyed on the balcony of our room—a lovely, relaxing start to the day. Everything was spotless, and we even took a peaceful walk around the beautiful property. Absolutely glorious—highly recommended!
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.

M
Matthew
From
Denmark
The architecture is really beautiful with bold colours complimenting the surrounding gardens. The room was very comfortable and staff very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$337.05
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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 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.

E
Evgenia
From
Finland
We were very happy to stay at this lovely small hotel with a beautiful garden and friendly hosts 🌸 The spacious, well-kept garden is wonderful, with funny rabbits freely hopping around🥰 Everything is very clean, and the breakfast and dinner were delicious. We were very satisfied and would gladly return🤩
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 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.

P
Petr
From
Russia
Good location near with big mall and the airport. Hotel provide free transfer to the airport. Best place to stay for 1-2 nights before or after flight
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
Price from
US$118.87
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.

R
Rosa
From
Finland
clean, near to aieport for one night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,784 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.

A
Adriana-Maria
From
Denmark
We really enjoyed that the room was really nice (we had the Junior suit), with a good AC, a king bed and a large bathroom (with a large shower that had a really good pressure 😁). The interior of the hotel was also really nice, with different areas to sit and a lot of greenery. The breakfast sitting area had an open roof, so we could enjoy the really nice breakfast (fruit and a full meal, coffee) while having some sun, a little breeze and hearing the birds chirping. We felt very safe in the hotel and the stuff was amazing - very kind, friendly and helpful! They had our towels changed every day (which is honestly so nice when being in this tropical country). The location was also good since it is in the north of the Alajuela center, which made it easy when we went on the different tours (volcano, coffee farm, La Paz etc.).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,093 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.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens and wonderful restaurant and shared facilities. If you can arrange to have dinner it is great food and atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
Price from
US$80.75
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel in Alajuela City

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

D
Daniël
From
South Africa
The hotelstaff are helpful and speak english well. The Hotel are perfect to stay when you arrive late in San Jose or when you have a early flight out. It is situated close to the airport. Breakfast are served early and it makes it nice for early departure.The free taxi service offered was a great incentive to stay in the hotel. Swimmingpool was a nice bonus after a long day spend in central town. Will definitely do the same drill next time when enter or exit Costa Rica.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,121 reviews
Price from
US$73.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela City

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
From US$354.76 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
From US$207.36 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
From US$165.88 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,800 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
From US$511.45 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
From US$88.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
From US$186.34 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
From US$289.85 per night

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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, 1,140 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$48.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Apartamentos Ave del Paraíso, a property with a garden, is located in Alajuela City, 29 km from Poas National Park, less than 1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, as well as 8.8 km from Parque...

From US$105.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews

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

From US$42.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews

Set in Alajuela City and within 30 km of Poas National Park, Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 221 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$62.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 494 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$107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 658 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.

From US$92.78 per night

Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,093 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.

From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,677 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,121 reviews

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

From US$92.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 511 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 147 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$54.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

Set 30 km from Poas National Park, less than 1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 8.2 km from Parque Viva, Lajuela BnB & Hostel offers accommodation situated in Alajuela City.

From US$50.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Alajuela City in the Alajuela region, with Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium nearby, Sweeeet Home Alajuela! offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 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$60.51 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 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.

From US$131.65 per night
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, 1,683 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$165.88 per night

Airport Nest Costa Rica Hotel is situated in Alajuela City, 27 km from Poas National Park, 1.6 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, as well as 9.4 km from Parque Viva.

From US$73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,784 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$213.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 883 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$207.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Situated 23 km from Poas National Park, Pura Vida Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Alajuela City and has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Located within 31 km of Poas National Park and 2 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, La posada de nana in Alajuela City provides a terrace and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$56.50 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 124 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
The breakfast was hands down the best breakfast I had in Costa Rica. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we're cared and catered for. Special shoutout to the bartender Tomas, Jen (reception girl with the dog!) and Angie the waitress. Those people were beyond hospitable and they're the heart of the property. The restaurant is very underrated because we had some of the best food in San Jose right there. Folks staying usually ditch the hotel and go to eat outside, trust me, you have to try the food in their restaurant!!
Guest review by
Deem
Canada
From US$511.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
I loved the fact that’s it’s a resort but it’s in the nature and not crowded, like a boutique resort. Wonderful room, amazing view, nice environment and atmosphere. Good breakfast with a view. You can hike to waterfalls from the hotel, inside the resort ! And there is a little farm with animals, my child loved it. Not far away from the airport so that’s very convenient when we arrive/depart from San Jose and there are plenty of things to do around, including visiting the volcan Poas.
Guest review by
Cecilia
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews
We had a very comfortable stay. The rooms were clean and kitchen was well stocked. Edward was extremely helpful and responded timely to any questions. Great value for money if looking to stay near airport. Super convenient for our early flight!
Guest review by
Homaii
Canada
From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
The common areas of this hotel are very nice and the breakfast terrace and service is great. The location is handy in the middle of Alajuela centre.
Guest review by
Liina
Estonia