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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...

I
Isolde
From
South Africa
The balcony and view was so lovely. It was amazing to wake-up by all that greenery, do some yoga and the breakfast was really good too. It's quite, but also close to a shopping centre and to get to the airport. Best of both worlds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
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£91.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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
£84.67
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mitchel
From
Suriname
I liked my view from the bed, the bed was comfy, I loved the warm water
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews
Price from
£103.55
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 3,817 reviews
Price from
£98.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

O
Oskar Witamborski
From
Poland
Everything perfect as described, great host l, very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,047 reviews
Price from
£51.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Luna
From
Bulgaria
This hotel is a hidden gem! The garden is huge and gourgeous, the rooms are very spacious and clean, with a really nice design, the staff is extremely professional, polite and helpful!!! There is also a pool and a common area with some board games and chill music. Also there is a parking. It's 1h away from the Poas Volcano and around 30 min away from the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,647 reviews
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£56.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Beatriz
From
Spain
I've been coming back for years, why? Excellent location and facilities, friendly staff, free transfer to the airport, everything is clean, great breakfast and a swimming pool!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,222 reviews
Price from
£39.47
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Dianne Lyra
From
Philippines
The hotel staff is always happy to help and give everything you ask for, even arranging a taxi and tour. They are so nice and friendly. The rooms are clean and well organized, and they have a daily cleaning for the rooms (up to you if you want it daily). The free breakfast was absolutely amazing, with a lot of choices. They have an Italian restaurant in the vicinity, but if you want to go out and try other food, in the nearby area (walking distance), there are 3 restaurants that you can definitely dine at. Expect a little noise since the hotel is totally near the airport. All in all, everything was excellent. I have been here for 5 nights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,301 reviews
Price from
£101.21
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Lyndsey
From
Canada
Tommy was very helpful. He helped us with a lot of requests with a smile. He ordered us food, got us extra pillows, helped us with Internet and television. It made us feel very comfortable having him there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
Price from
£91.99
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Luca Berchicci
From
Italy
nice and helpful staff location close to the airport but also to restaurants frequent shuttle service to the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,162 reviews
Price from
£98.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Alajuela City

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,146 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 7.4
    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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 235 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, 548 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 685 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.

Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,047 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, 3,222 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 512 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

    Situated in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 30 km, Guesthouse Casa Lapa2 features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 158 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela City and nearby

  • 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, 3,817 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 930 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Boasting city views, Marianas Apartments 5MIN SJO AIRPORT provides accommodation with balcony, around 32 km from Poas National Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

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

FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City

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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  • Hotel Pacande B&B

    Alajuela City
    From £20.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,146 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

  • Hotel Mango Airport

    Alajuela City
    From £103.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,301 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

  • Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto

    Alajuela City
    From £73.59 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

  • Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

    Alajuela City
    From £98.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,817 reviews
    Convenient location near airport with car park
    Guest review by
    Nigel
    United Kingdom

  • Hogar tico-estadounidense cerca de aeropuerto

    Alajuela City
    From £25.09 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

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