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Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Stefani
From
Canada
Beautiful hotel, great value, great staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
Price from
$55.25
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, within 21 miles of Poas National Park and 4 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Hotel Pibi Boreal provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

Ф
Фищук
From
Russia
Awesome family-driven hotel. Marvelous location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
$115
1 night, 2 adults

Xandari Resort & Spa

Hotel in Alajuela

Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 2.5 mi of natural trails.

M
Marco
From
United Kingdom
The resort overall is excellent - the room was very good and comfortable, the staff was very helpful and professional in any single interaction (from check in throughout to check out, reall well done to them!) - the location is fantastic and the trail around the resort is really fantastic! We had dinner there and the food was good - the staff was always great (both at dinner as well as at breakfast)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
$337.05
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Mirador Mayday Mountain View

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 15 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Mirador Mayday Mountain View provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$74.10
1 night, 2 adults

Velaz Guesthouse

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

D
Denise
From
Costa Rica
Easily walkable to so many great restaurants and shops, parks and the center of town. Comfortable bed. Hot shower. Jorge was so kind and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Poas Paradise

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 6.4 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Poas Paradise has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Deborah
From
United States
Perfect location to explore the Poás area. Beautiful hotel grounds and vistas of the surrounding area. Our bed was comfortable, and the room was clean, spacious, and artfully decorated. Breakfast was a yummy traditional Costa Rican breakfast with eggs, gallo pinto, cheese, avocado, and plantain. Great coffee, too. Our host was friendly, helpful, and always available. We would stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
$101.25
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 20 miles from Poas National Park, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a...

V
Valeria
From
United Kingdom
Our first choice every time we need to stay close to the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Price from
$120.54
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mike
From
Costa Rica
We stay here every time we fly in or out of San Jose airport. Always clean and comfortable with great breakfast in the morning. We especially like the shuttle that will pick us up when we come in late and get us back to the airport when we leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,821 reviews
Price from
$152
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES

Hotel in Alajuela

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.

C
Cheryl
From
United States
Very cool renovated old building. Beautifully decorated. Simple European style rooms. Amazing breakfast! Nicest staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Price from
$61.94
1 night, 2 adults

Villa San Ignacio

Hotel in Alajuela

Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 5 mi from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.

c
candice
From
0
Perfectly beautiful property, delicious food, comfortable accommodations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,678 reviews
Price from
$80.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
From $196.62 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - 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 $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 $129.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
From $650.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
From $539.01 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
From $107.12 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From $148.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela 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 984 feet from Alajuela Market, Hotel Pacande B&B offers free WiFi throughout the premises.

From $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 center of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport.

From $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 located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $45.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela is located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $50.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

Park View Hotel & Restaurant is located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $118.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - 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 $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 $88.81 per night

Hotels located in the center of Alajuela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Offering a bar, Pinky s Place Alajuela City Airport Costa Rica offers accommodations in Alajuela.

From $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 Center. It features free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

From $27.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casa 1856- cómodas habitaciones en el Centro de Alajuela provides accommodations in Alajuela. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

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

The Nomad Hostel offers accommodations in Alajuela, 11 miles from Parque Diversiones and 12 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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

#5 Private room close to Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 10 miles from Parque Diversiones and 11 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago has accommodations 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

#3 Private room Close to Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and 1.2 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $40.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Stada San Jose Airport Hotel in Alajuela provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

From $77.33 per night

Budget hotels in Alajuela and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Offering a garden, Casa Mariana offers accommodations in Alajuela. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

From $57.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Lajuela BnB & Hostel offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and a 11-minute walk from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $50.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Sweeeet Home Alajuela! is located in Alajuela, just 16 miles from Poas National Park and 1.2 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

From $68.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Schultz Apartamento is located in Alajuela, just 1.3 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 5.6 miles from Parque Viva.

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

Entire Cozy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport offers accommodations in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park and 1.9 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

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

Entire Comfy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport is located in Alajuela, just 19 miles from Poas National Park and 2.1 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

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

Don Carlos Place LOWER UNIT is a recently renovated apartment in Alajuela, near Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. Offering a garden, the property is located within 19 miles of Poas National Park.

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

Don Carlos Place UPPER UNIT is a recently renovated apartment in Alajuela, near Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $73.45 per night

FAQs about hotels in Alajuela

What Guests Said About Alajuela:

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
Excellent - 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 $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 $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 $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
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