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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, 461 reviews
Price from
US$123.51
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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$114.41
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews
Price from
US$139.92
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.

L
LOIC
From
France
Great breakfast Nice gym Comfortable hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,816 reviews
Price from
US$133.34
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.

L
Lola
From
Spain
It was very clean. Very good location if you need to stay for a night in San Jose and have a flight the next morning. Good hotel for its value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
US$69.99
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.

A
Adrien
From
Norway
Nice property, very close to the airport and poas volcano for a first/last night in Costa Rica. The rooms are nice and clean and the pool is beautiful. Does it’s job properly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,646 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
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.

B
Brent
From
United States
Great location for walking to restaurants and other attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,221 reviews
Price from
US$53.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Mango Airport

Hotel in Alajuela City

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Mango Airport is located in Alajuela, just a 2-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.

A
Alpha9irl
From
United Kingdom
The location is great being so close to the airport, and the staff were incredibly helpful, eloquent and kind. There was a pool and a restaurant attached, and the breakfast was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,298 reviews
Price from
US$136.76
1 night, 2 adults

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Hotel in Alajuela City

- Brillasol Hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with garden views. Rooms offers A/C, TV, Private Bathroom with hot water and WI FI.

L
Laura
From
Costa Rica
My flight was delayed but the staff greeted me at 3:30am for check in, helped with my luggage and organised my transfer to the domestic terminal for the next morning. Breakfast was absolutely delicious! Local fruit, hot coffee and gallo pinto with eggs! (My husband and I also stayed a couple of weeks earlier and also had a wonderful experience including a great dinner and drinks).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
US$124.30
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hotel in Alajuela City

Situated just 1.5 km 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.

S
Sharon
From
Israel
close to the airport. gave us an option to leave the car until we back from our flight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,161 reviews
Price from
US$133.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela City

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Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,147 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 234 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 549 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 686 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, 1,048 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,524 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,221 reviews

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

Hotels located in the centre of Alajuela City

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 844 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

    Situated in Alajuela City within 30 km of Poas National Park and 1.9 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Casa Calas features rooms with free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 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, 86 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

    Set 30 km from Poas National Park, 1.9 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 7.2 km from Parque Viva, #4 Private room close to Airport provides accommodation located in Alajuela City.

Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 509 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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,184 reviews

    Situated 30 km from Poas National Park, Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    Set just 29 km from Poas National Park, Sunrise by A-1 provides accommodation in Alajuela City with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 245 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.

  • 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,475 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,148 reviews

    Melrost Airport Bed & Breakfast is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,816 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.

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What guests said about Alajuela City:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 8.0

    We used Alajuela as a base location to launch the day trip...

    We used Alajuela as a base location to launch the day trip to Sarchi and Zarcero using a rental car, since our next outing was visiting friends south of San Juan. However, the heavy commuter traffic near Alajuela, SJO Airport, and San Juan adds 30-70 minutes (sometimes doubling travel times) at rush hours, plus choking exhaust. Two nights were enough near Alajuela. However, staying in Sarchi or Zarcero overnight instead would have been nicer; or an all-inclusive tour there would be most relaxing. For rides in Alajuela and San Juan, Uber is cheaper than taxi and is made secure by exchanged pin code. FYI: Car rental is surprisingly cheap and was well worthwhile for visiting Arenal and La Fortuna on our own schedule, nice for 5 nights (2.5 hours drive from Alejuela). A private shuttle to Arenal would be more relaxing than renting a car on the twisty mountain roads, but will cost significantly more than driving yourself.
    Guest review by
    Photoseeker
    United States

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  • From US$27.84 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews
    We had Room 1 (standard double with bathroom) which is a nice cool internal room with plenty of space and a window on to a light well which provides good ventilation. The bedding was clean and the room tidy. The family running the hotel are friendly and helpful and made us fell very welcome. We started and finished our holiday at Hotel Pacande which is perfect for access to the airport and not in the hustle & bustle of San Jose. Alajuela is a nice town with good restaurants and shops.
    Guest review by
    Ken
    United Kingdom
  • From US$139.86 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,298 reviews
    Very close to the airport. Room was simple but comfortable for an evening arrival for an early morning flight. The staff were very helpful. It’s cheap compared to most of the hotels around. Uber Eats delivers if you don’t fancy the Italian restaurant on site.
    Guest review by
    Amy
    United Kingdom
  • From US$99.44 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
    Convenient place to stay near airport . Nice pool and breakfast .
    Guest review by
    Diane
    United States
  • From US$133.34 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,816 reviews
    Convenient location near airport with car park
    Guest review by
    Nigel
    United Kingdom
  • From US$33.90 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
    Near airport Good price Close to Walmart
    Guest review by
    Kovařík
    Czech Republic