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.
Adrian
United Kingdom
Modern hotel and near the airport. Had a Dennys across from it. Decent shuttle service to and from the airport. Rooms were very comfy and clean. Decent breakfast choices.
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.
Xavier
France
Very peaceful place !!
People are very nice
The garden and restaurant are very nice
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free Continental breakfast, Brillasol Airport Hotel is located 4 km from Alajuela city centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.
Within 6 km of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city centre. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Helen
United Kingdom
Close proximity to the airport, excellent shuttle service ;comfortable and relatively quiet and had a lot of birds including an Owl Protectorate. Fellow guests saw a Pygmy owl ( I missed it unfortunately)
Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 4 km of natural trails.
Toya
United Kingdom
It was ok. The room are big but needs to be cleaned more frequently as there is no way to clean my cups myself in my room.
Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 4 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.
Tara
United States
Close to airport/convenient; good breakfast.
Highlight was the restaurant & brewery on the property! I would return for this reason only.
Located in Alajuela, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers a garden. The property is set 3.1km from Plaza Real Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral & central park 3,5km. The property is 10 km from Zoo Ave.
Leny
Netherlands
Mathieu and his wife were very nice and very helpfull. Mathieu picked us up from the AirPort and in the morning they helped us findiing a car.
The room is very nice with a large balcony. In the morning breakfast was served at our room sothat we could have breakfast at our own balcony.
And very good beds also!
The Italian-style Club Martino Costa Rica is set in tropical gardens, 10 minutes’ drive from San José Airport. It offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a spa with sauna and gym.
It was perfect for one night after a late arrival.
Hotel Buena Vista offers a solar-heated outdoor pool, free airport transfers and panoramic views of the Poás, Barva and lrazú Volcanoes, Costa Rica’s Central Valley and the city of San José.
The bed was so comfortable, good food and friendly people.
Within 6 km of San José Airport, Hotel Robledal is a 30-minute drive from San José city centre. Set in gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, and an outdoor swimming pool.
I love this hotel cute and welcoming .
Lovely staff
Set in Alajuela City, within 29 km of Poas National Park and 800 metres of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, El Parque Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a restaurant, and...
Nice location. Very clean. Needs a sign. I could not locate the property.
Located 30 minutes' drive from Poás Volcano National Park, Hotel Santa Maria Inn offers a free shuttle service to San José Airport, 10 minutes’ drive away.
La atension excelente , muy cerca del aeropuerto y muy tranquilo
Located in Alajuela City, 27 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel y Restaurante Las Tablitas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
El tratto del personales muy amable, el super desayunos y el restaurante excelente
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...
Situated in Alajuela City, less than 1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, ALAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Pleasant and friendly staff. Clean. Good food. Great property.
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.
It is a gorgeous hotel and the location is great. .
Surrounded by native trees and gardens, this hotel is next to Pan American Highway, 4 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. It offers a pool and free airport shuttle.
Great location next to local brewery and restaurant
Airport Hotel Berlor is located just 2 km east of Juan Santamaría International Airport. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast and colourful rooms with free Wi-Fi.
super friendly stuff, great atmosphere, awesome place!
Park View Hotel & Restaurant is situated in Alajuela City, 8.1 km from Parque Viva and 16 km from Parque Diversiones.
A/c very good
Food very good
Wi-fi very good
FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City
On average, 3-star hotels in Alajuela City cost £81 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alajuela City are £118 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alajuela City can on average be found for £87 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Alajuela City this weekend is £90 or, for a 4-star hotel, £174. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Alajuela City for this weekend cost on average around £120 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, located 3km from Alajuela City. Domestic travellers can drive (approximately 20km from San Jose) or take a bus. No direct water transport available. Transfers may be required depending on your starting location.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Juan Santamaría International Airport. It's approximately 3km from Alajuela City, making it easily accessible and ideal for travel convenience.
Alajuela City, Costa Rica offers several public transport options. Buses run regularly throughout the city, providing a cost-effective way to travel. Taxis are also readily available. For shorter distances, walking or cycling is feasible due to the city's compact size. Car hire is an option, but be aware of heavy traffic during peak hours.
What guests said about Alajuela City:
8.0
Scored 8.0
The area is fun and easy to get around.
The area is fun and easy to get around. There are many small stores, but no good supermarkets. TONS of cafes and fast food places, so getting something to eat is easy. I'd go there again, but there's not a ton to do unless you enjoy sitting in parks, which I do.
Genesis
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
I only walked around the immediate area of the hotel .
I only walked around the immediate area of the hotel . I had no need to explore the town as I had a demanding schedule upon arrival and prior to departure . This was just super convenient to the airport.
MarcoPaco
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
It’s the best location to stay on your first night,...
It’s the best location to stay on your first night, especially if you arrive in the evening and don’t have an “all inclusive“ vacation booked; and best location for your last night in Costa Rica, due to the proximity to the airport.
Be warned, the red taxis are really expensive and Uber drivers are allowed to drop you off at the airport, but are not allowed to pick you up from the airport. Most places that offer accommodation, also offer a pickup service from the airport. Take it. The closer to the airport, the cheaper they get; prices start at $5 and could get to $35, $40 US dollars , depending on the distance to the airport.
Most rental cars offices are around the airport, so, look for a place to stay not too far away from the airport and one that offers drop off to a rental car office. If not, it’s always an Uber driver available. The closer to the airport, the better, for first and last night stay, because driving in the city could take a veeeeeery long time.
If you have time, walk the streets of Alajuela, people are very friendly and ready to help. Be very careful, the water tranches along the pedestrian walkways, are very deep, and the holes on the uneven pavement are deep as well, but definitely go to the city’s fresh market; it is a very interesting experience. Make sure you calculate well the prices, from corones into dollars, lots of vendors will try to take advantage of you, if you don’t pay attention. You can pay in US dollars everywhere, except for buses (long distance or local buses); the dollar bills must be pristine, one little tear anywhere on the bill, will be refused.
All in all is a nice city full of hustle and bustle, with lots of cars and people, with little parks with amazing trees, lots of perrots, delicious fresh fruits and gelatos
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Anonymous
6.0
Scored 6.0
Quite noisy and a bit dirty.
Quite noisy and a bit dirty. People are nice, but food was a disappointment - it was almost impossible to find fresh vegetarian food that hadn’t been processed. Everything was fried in grease and had meat in it.
Ritvanen
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
Liked the food,the people and the feel of the place ,for...
Liked the food,the people and the feel of the place ,for travelers visiting friends or family walmart is right there to save a little time and money as everything is so expensive in this age and close to the airport .would be nice to have pool and sun area because that is why lots of people are there ...to get some sun
Pedersen
4.0
Scored 4.0
A horrible crowded traffic-glutted ugly town, which however...
A horrible crowded traffic-glutted ugly town, which however has a great bookstore - Goodlight books - and a noisy rather grim organic cafe called Chante with really good food and vegan ice cream, but the traffic outside is awful. Rorro's Mexican restaurant was warm-hearted and fun but lots of fried stuff and the veggie tacos were horrible, with rubbery eggplant. The french fries were awful compared to the ones at Chante. My friend found driving in Alajuela a nightmare.
My partner and I stayed here before our early flight from the SJO airport, and it was very convenient for this purpose, as well as cheaper than most hotels around. It's a shared house where you get your own bedroom but share bathrooms and a really nice looking kitchen. You can't walk to the airport, it's not that close, but Ubers were easy to get at around 6am and took about 10 min. We had late check in and early check out, and cleared this with the host beforehand, who were nothing but helpful.
Our flight landed just after midnight. The accommodation gave us excellent directions. They told us to take an Orange official taxi , the cost and distance to the hotel. It cost 7$. Would be cheaper if paid in CRC. The taxi driver waited until the hotel door was unlocked and we were able to go in. Quiet hotel. Comfortable bed. Good cooking facilities. Nice seating area.
Banks in town. Claro shop to buy a sim.
Breakfast in cafe opposite good.
Great location in the heart of downtown Alajuela. Friendly staff, albeit slow check-in process. That said, a great spot for an overnight before or after a flight. Certainly, one of the best options in Alajuela (going on 14 years of living in Costa Rica and flying in/out of SJO regularly) that isn't absurdly priced like a $200 Holiday Inn. Included transport to the airport and breakfast are a huge bonus for this price!
We really like this cozy, clean and peaceful hotel. It felt like we were at home. Comfortable bed, good place to store clothes. Large balcony with flowers. Green garden is the best place for yoga). The owner is very kind and helpful. You can also fill your bottle with drinking water from the cooler. Eco friendly place)
The boutique hotel was really cool, like nothing I experienced before. The guests and staff were super interesting to chat with in the courtyard. There is a dog that works at the front desk who greets everyone with a new bow in her hair everyday. Right in the middle of Alajuela.
Close to the airport. Comfy beds. Decent breakfast. Didn't try the pool so can't comment. Great if you need a night near the airport. Restaurant in hotel with limited menu. Denny's a matter of steps away, not the best meal we've had in Costa Rica but certainly the most expensive!
It was perfect for what we needed. We needed a simple, cheap, comfortable, clean hotel to stay in for one night, near the airport. The staff were some of the loveliest, most welcoming and helpful hotel staff I’ve encountered. Couldn’t have asked for better!
Convenient location near airport however this place is not really accommodating for late arrival.
Our plane was late and we were very stressed that the gate will be closed and we will be with out hotel after already long and stressful day.
Lovely room and breakfast. As this was a stop over but near airport. Alajuela is a bit run down but made welcome by staff especially son who had vey good English & who advised us where to go.
It’s a simple yet very nice place in Alajuela. For the budget it’s the best. Laura the owner is really nice and welcoming and included a nice breakfast. Best value in town
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