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About this property
Located only 8 minutes’ drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this executive hotel offers free Wi-Fi access throughout and sun terraces around the outdoor pool. Airport transportation is free of charge. The rooms at La Riviera Hotel are air conditioned and provide cable TV, telephone line and pool views. The private bathroom has a shower and toiletries. The five forks restaurant serves international dishes and Spanish tapas. The breakfast service is included with some room rates. Room service is available until 10pm. The Hotel is a pet friendly property, an additional fee must applied per pet. La Riviera Hotel can help its guests arrange daily tours to visit the coffee plantations and a butterfly sanctuary, a cruise to Calypso Pacific Island, go sightsee the Poas Volcano or La Selva Bio Station. Tours may be of all day or half a day. San José is 15 km from La Riviera hotel, and a bus station can be located 300 metres from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Luc
Luxembourg
“Close to airport; airport shuttle; friendliness of staff” - Michele
United Kingdom
“Close to the airport and complimentary shuttle bus” - Marta
Canada
“This hotel is 15 minutes from the airport, which was the reason for choosing it on our way in and out of Costa Rica. The hotel grounds are very nice and it has a small pool that was sufficient for the kids. The restaurant food is very good,...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Clean, comfortable, super friendly staff, excellent restaurant on site, supermarket opposite.” - Ciara
Ireland
“Great hotel with prompt airport shuttle service. The hotel itself is really nice, spotlessly clean, super comfortable. We were just there for a quick overnight before our flight home so unfortunately didn't get to spend any time in the pool area,...” - Francis
United Kingdom
“Hotel staff were great .. The restaurant was good too” - Emile
New Zealand
“Perfect stopover for couple of nights in San Jose, airport pickup, drop off excellent thanks estaban, supermarket right across the road.” - Yevgeniya
United States
“We picked this airport because of its proximity to the SJO airport. We stayed only 1 night, but we really liked the hotel grounds, the room, and especially the breakfast - it was the best gallo pinto we ate while in Costa Rica!” - Carol
Jersey
“beautiful plants, house, exceptional restaurant open til late. gorgeous building. super friendly staff. free shuttle to airport. Great rooms with aircon. pool.” - Natalia
United Kingdom
“Great location, comfy, clean, good pool and great breakfast”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Riviera Marketplace Restaurant
- CuisineFrench • Mediterranean • Pizza • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
The property offers complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the Juan Santamaria International Airport any time.
To make shuttle arrangements, guests must contact La Riviera Hotel at least 1 day prior their arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.