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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.

M
Mohr
From
France
Amazing price value! We stayed one night and enjoyed it very much. No Airplane noises. Clean, great matraces.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 532 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...

A
Anna
From
Finland
Lovely breakfast on the balcony was so special. The place was so peaceful! Around the garden we saw some small wildlife creatures and loved the plants everywhere. We felt very welcome and the staff was so helpful. This was a perfect way to start our holiday after long travel. Room was big with plenty of room for the luggage. We have traveled a lot but will remember this place for the rest of our lives, a hidden gem!
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.

V
VALENTINA
From
Italy
The resort, the waterfall, the pools, the view... Everything was simply unbelievable. Just 20 mins from the Airport but completely immerse in 2000 ectars of nature. Easy to go by cab in the center - San Jose. Staff really kind. Here was my best experience ever.
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, 23 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 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.

S
Sus
From
Denmark
Lovely hotel with pool and very comfortable room with everything you need. Roomservice was spot on. Happy I could check in 2 hours early. Free airport shuttle is every half hour, perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Price from
US$120.54
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.

I
Irina
From
China
It’s a modern, beautiful and very comfortable hotel that has everything you might need during your stay. 5-minutes ride from the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,821 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.

B
Bernadette
From
Ireland
An excellent hotel with great staff, especially the chap on front reception. Good sized rooms, clean and comfortable. Good choice of breakfast too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,080 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.

D
Denise
From
United States
Can't say enough good about this hotel. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. We stayed here before catching an early flight in the morning after 10 days of traveling. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Would stay again for longer as price and service were exceptional.
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$196.62 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, 1,651 reviews
From US$161.86 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
From US$129.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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$539.01 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
From US$107.12 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 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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Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,133 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, 754 reviews

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

From US$32.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 869 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$45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 222 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, 497 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, 663 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$118.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,080 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$109.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,126 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$88.81 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Alajuela City

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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,647 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Casa 1856- cómodas habitaciones en el Centro de Alajuela is situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park and 1.2 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From US$39.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

The Nomad Hostel is set in Alajuela City, 29 km from Poas National Park, 600 metres from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, as well as 8.6 km from Parque Viva.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

#5 Private room close to Airport is set in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park, 1.9 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, and 7.2 km from Parque Viva.

From US$45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located 31 km from Poas National Park, 1.9 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 7.2 km from Parque Viva, #3 Private room Close to Airport provides accommodation set in Alajuela City.

From US$40.68 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

Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 150 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 270 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$50.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 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$68.70 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Entire Cozy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport, a property with a terrace, is located in Alajuela City, 3 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.1 km from Parque Viva, as well as 17 km from Parque...

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...

From US$59.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

A recently renovated apartment situated in Alajuela City, Don Carlos Place LOWER UNIT features a garden.

From US$67.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 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

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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,678 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,162 reviews
Genuine Costa Rican neighborhood about ten minutes from airport. There is a well stocked kitchen and a grocery store and ATM two blocks away. Official red taxi from airport should be $8 for a car $12 for a van and some take credit cards. Or call Uber from the departures level (one level higher). Note that you will have to help navigate your driver to the hotel, as there is no sign on the door. It's worth spending some time in Alajuela, as you can Uber to the Starbucks farm or take the bus from Alajuela to Volcano Poas.
Guest review by
Julie
United States
From US$124.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
We stayed here while attending the OCR World Championships at the National Stadium in San Jose. (https://worldobstacle.org/2024-ocrwch/ ) The hotel was fantastic—we had the best night's sleep and felt completely relaxed after using the pool and playing some pool. The breakfast was delicious! Even better news—Harry Jeffery (uk_ocr_harry ) actually won the FISO World Championships and is now a WORLD CHAMPION! Thank you for a great stay
Guest review by
stuart
United Kingdom
From US$118.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews
Cute hotel in the center of Alajuela. Very practical if you need to stay one night before or after getting at the airport. The personal is very nice and helpful and the breakfast is better than most breakfasts proposed in hotels in Costa Rica.
Guest review by
Clélia
Germany
From US$161.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
If you need to be near airport this is a good spot. Very convenient location close to the SJO airport at only a 4 min drive with a FREE shuttle. Next to a Mall so you can shop easily.
Guest review by
Amy
France