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Boutique Hotels in Alajuela City

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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.

R
Rebecca
From
United Kingdom
Lovely quirky rooms, spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. Breakfast was amazing - delicious buffet and menu choices with a stunning view. The trails around the property were stunning, as were the gardens and pools. Staff were lovely - super friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$337.05
1 night, 2 adults

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away.

J
Joanne
From
United Kingdom
We had a delayed flight and they waited for us to arrive which was late. Very welcoming and great service. The breakfast was outstanding and the view for this was so peaceful and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Studio Hotel Boutique

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

S
Sofia Celi
From
Portugal
Great stay! The hotel is super nice and friendly. Great food as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,809 reviews
Price from
US$143.83
1 night, 2 adults

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in the Forum 2 Business Park, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour snack bar, free parking and spacious loft-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

F
Fiorentino
From
Netherlands
We went to this hotel after arriving in San Jose on our first evening. It was perfect for what we needed, aka some rest after the long journey. The room was clean and quiet, and breakfast the next day was fresh and had quite some choices.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews
Price from
US$98
1 night, 2 adults

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

San José (Near Alajuela City)

A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away.

K
Kamilla
From
Hungary
Authentic place with great view, good location for trips to every direction. Staff was very kind and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
US$212
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public...

A
Ashley
From
Australia
Location and facilities . Nice room, swimming pool and shuttle to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
Price from
US$116.78
1 night, 2 adults

D Sabana Hotel San José

San José (Near Alajuela City)

This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre.

V
Viraj
From
India
clean property, friendly staff, free parking, excellent breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,849 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

M
Melvin
From
Costa Rica
The whole stay was great. Service was top notch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews
Price from
US$157.50
1 night, 2 adults

Poas Volcano Lodge

Vara Blanca (Near Alajuela City)

Located on the edge of a protected cloud forest, Poas Volcano Lodge offers stunning views of Poas Volcano. This boutique hotel features a bar-restaurant, lush gardens and stylish rooms with free...

S
Sarah
From
Mexico
We knew Poas Volcano Lodge would be a nice place, but it turned out to be much nicer than we expected. The entrance as you drive through the dairy farm is lovely, and the hotel's grounds are much bigger than I thought. We stayed in the main building and found the style and the architecture very nice, incredibly spacious, very well kept. There are multiple lounge areas - the photos don't do them justice. The rooms are large, the bed really comfortable, and the view over the volcano is beautiful. We had dinner on site which was ok - like a nice homely meal - and then enjoyed a few glasses of wine by the fire on one of their many couches. Overall, we were quite surprised and delighted by how lovely our stay was. If you're looking for a place that's cute, cozy, but of a high standard then this is it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$107.71
1 night, 2 adults

Altura Hotel

Poasito (Near Alajuela City)

Offering a beautiful mountain setting just 2 km from Poás Volcano National Park, Altura Hotel features rooms with views of Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

S
Saulo
From
United States
Amazing location , amazing views. The entire property is beautiful. Details. You need a car. We loved here for our last night in Costa Rica. It was a diferent and unique place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Price from
US$125
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Rebecca
From
United Kingdom
Lovely quirky rooms, spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. Breakfast was amazing - delicious buffet and menu choices with a stunning view. The trails around the property were stunning, as were the gardens and pools. Staff were lovely - super friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$337.05
1 night, 2 adults

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away.

J
Joanne
From
United Kingdom
We had a delayed flight and they waited for us to arrive which was late. Very welcoming and great service. The breakfast was outstanding and the view for this was so peaceful and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Studio Hotel Boutique

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

S
Sofia Celi
From
Portugal
Great stay! The hotel is super nice and friendly. Great food as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,809 reviews
Price from
US$143.83
1 night, 2 adults

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in the Forum 2 Business Park, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour snack bar, free parking and spacious loft-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

F
Fiorentino
From
Netherlands
We went to this hotel after arriving in San Jose on our first evening. It was perfect for what we needed, aka some rest after the long journey. The room was clean and quiet, and breakfast the next day was fresh and had quite some choices.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews
Price from
US$98
1 night, 2 adults

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

San José (Near Alajuela City)

A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away.

K
Kamilla
From
Hungary
Authentic place with great view, good location for trips to every direction. Staff was very kind and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
US$212
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public...

A
Ashley
From
Australia
Location and facilities . Nice room, swimming pool and shuttle to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
Price from
US$116.78
1 night, 2 adults

D Sabana Hotel San José

San José (Near Alajuela City)

This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre.

V
Viraj
From
India
clean property, friendly staff, free parking, excellent breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,849 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San José (Near Alajuela City)

This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

M
Melvin
From
Costa Rica
The whole stay was great. Service was top notch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews
Price from
US$157.50
1 night, 2 adults

Poas Volcano Lodge

Vara Blanca (Near Alajuela City)

Located on the edge of a protected cloud forest, Poas Volcano Lodge offers stunning views of Poas Volcano. This boutique hotel features a bar-restaurant, lush gardens and stylish rooms with free...

S
Sarah
From
Mexico
We knew Poas Volcano Lodge would be a nice place, but it turned out to be much nicer than we expected. The entrance as you drive through the dairy farm is lovely, and the hotel's grounds are much bigger than I thought. We stayed in the main building and found the style and the architecture very nice, incredibly spacious, very well kept. There are multiple lounge areas - the photos don't do them justice. The rooms are large, the bed really comfortable, and the view over the volcano is beautiful. We had dinner on site which was ok - like a nice homely meal - and then enjoyed a few glasses of wine by the fire on one of their many couches. Overall, we were quite surprised and delighted by how lovely our stay was. If you're looking for a place that's cute, cozy, but of a high standard then this is it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$107.71
1 night, 2 adults

Altura Hotel

Poasito (Near Alajuela City)

Offering a beautiful mountain setting just 2 km from Poás Volcano National Park, Altura Hotel features rooms with views of Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

S
Saulo
From
United States
Amazing location , amazing views. The entire property is beautiful. Details. You need a car. We loved here for our last night in Costa Rica. It was a diferent and unique place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Price from
US$125
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews

Popular with guests booking boutique hotels in San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,809 reviews

Popular with guests booking boutique hotels in San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews

Popular with guests booking boutique hotels in San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews

Popular with guests booking boutique hotels in San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$562.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Colourful interesting designs for private and public spaces Beautifully tended grounds - some garden areas and some more wild We planted a tree during our stay Good food, some sourced from onsite farm Helpful, friendly staff Excellent massage in the onsite spa, in a beautiful cabin with open view to trees, birds etc Lovely swimming pools
Guest review by
Sarah
Family with young children