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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...

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isabel
From
Austria
Clean, comfortable, safe, friendly staff and beautiful location- close to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
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£82.65
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
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£84.62
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.

C
Caroline
From
United States
Shuttle, location, comfy beds, clean hygiene products and professional staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviews
Price from
£102.11
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.

S
Sabine
From
Guadeloupe
A very pleasant hotel to stay at. Only 5 minutes from the airport. Free airport shuttle. Nice food. Clean and nice rooms. Very friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,825 reviews
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£91.93
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.

B
Bernadette
From
Ireland
An excellent hotel with great staff, especially the chap on front reception. Good sized rooms, clean and comfortable. Good choice of breakfast too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
£51.76
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.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens and wonderful restaurant and shared facilities. If you can arrange to have dinner it is great food and atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,653 reviews
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£56.58
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 reviews
Price from
£45.20
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.

F
Failli Forzoni
From
Italy
Handy hotel very close to the airport (5 min by taxi). Staff was kind, smooth check-in even at night. The room was big, comfortable bed. Clean room, very basic but still pleasant. They have a small yard with small pool, relax area. The breakfast was very good! Just remember that you are close to the airport so there is noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,298 reviews
Price from
£101.15
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.

G
Günter Braugger
From
Austria
The amazing garden, the pool and the very friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews
Price from
£68.95
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.

s
sean
From
Ireland
Really comfortable place to stay before a flight,great shuttle service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,164 reviews
Price from
£93.60
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, 1,144 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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, 545 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, 681 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, 1,047 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, 1,535 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, 3,211 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, 828 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 6.0
    Pleasant - 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 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, 510 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, 1,183 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, 187 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, 1,492 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, 2,146 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, 3,827 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.

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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  • #4 Private room close to Airport

    Alajuela City
    From £29.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
    The location is very good. Only a short walk to the City Mall and a 7-10 minute drive to the airport. If you are even in a decent physical condition, you can walk to the airport with your backpack. There are numerous restaurants nearby and even more in the City Mall. Also a cheap (at least in costa rican prices) soda right outside the door. The place felt safe and there is a well locked main door into the hotel. Also a well equipped kitchen is in the house if you have time to cook by yourself. Coffee machine is also provided.
    Guest review by
    Mikko
    Finland

  • Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

    Alajuela City
    From £50.22 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,211 reviews
    I really Love everything in this Hotel. It's Always Like coming home and the Service ist great. Breakfast is lovely and pretty much best is the free Airport Shuttle
    Guest review by
    Julia
    Germany

  • Casa María Aeropuerto B&B

    Alajuela City
    From £92.85 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
    Good location near airport and car rental companies and option for a shuttle to the airport. Safe parking at the property. Comfortable room with good shower.
    Guest review by
    Klanejo
    Belgium

  • Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

    Alajuela City
    From £91.93 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,827 reviews
    Best airport hotel I have ever stayed in. Really well designed room with everything you could need.
    Guest review by
    Kathy
    New Zealand

  • Berlor Airport Inn

    Alajuela City
    From £85.63 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,146 reviews
    Great location near airport. Great for those coming with late flights. Secure. Good breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Esa
    Finland

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