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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...

C
Charlene
From
Malta
Hotel Pibi Boreal is ideal for short stays if you don’t want to travel immediately after landing in Costa Rica. We were warmly welcomed by the host, who picked us up directly from the airport and drove us to the hotel. Upon arrival, we arranged breakfast for the following morning, which we enjoyed on the balcony of our room—a lovely, relaxing start to the day. Everything was spotless, and we even took a peaceful walk around the beautiful property. Absolutely glorious—highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Xandari Resort & Spa

Hotel in Alajuela City

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.

M
Matthew
From
Denmark
The architecture is really beautiful with bold colours complimenting the surrounding gardens. The room was very comfortable and staff very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Price from
US$252
1 night, 2 adults

Velaz Guesthouse

Hotel in Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

S
Sotillo
From
Costa Rica
The place is clean, and very cozy it really feels like home. The host was amazing, always friendly and attentive. The location is very central, so everything is close by, and the airport shuttle service was a huge plus, super convenient. I would definitely recommend it and would stay here again without a doubt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$47
1 night, 2 adults

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, 42 reviews
Price from
US$101.25
1 night, 2 adults

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
Martina
From
North Macedonia
Wonderful staff, very clean and comfortable, very good breakfast and the airport shuttle every 30 min provided by the hotel is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Price from
US$115.62
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Peter
From
Australia
Free shuttle to airport at 5.15am. Due to early flight we thought we would miss out on our inclusive breakfast, however the guy at reception organised a “brekky to go” for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,864 reviews
Price from
US$152
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Sharon
From
Australia
Beautifully decorated, designed, furnished and maintained in turn of the century period. Great location near the airport with plenty of things to do and eat in the village. Owner is super polite, flexible, respectful, efficient and helpful. Breakfast beautifully cooked & presented.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews
Price from
US$61.94
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Manfred
From
Germany
What an oasis to stay at in San Jose!! Great rooms, wonderful garden with a pool and really friendly staff. The location id also great for daytrip to visit the Poas volcano. We csn highly recommend it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,662 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

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, 3,185 reviews
Price from
US$73.75
1 night, 2 adults

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, 1,297 reviews
Price from
US$111.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Alajuela City

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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, 1,139 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.

    From US$27.84 per night
  • 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...

    From US$94.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews

    Hotel Cortez Azul is located in the centre of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport.

    From US$24.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 860 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.

    From US$45.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 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...

    From US$36.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 229 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.

    From US$50.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 537 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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 677 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.

    From US$55.72 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Alajuela City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,051 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 US$69.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,185 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 US$61.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 519 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.

    From US$39.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,177 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.

    From US$56.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

    Set just 29 km from Poas National Park, Stada San Jose Airport Hotel provides accommodation in Alajuela City with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

    From US$71.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 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.

    From US$111.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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.

    From US$40.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 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.

    From US$138.06 per night

Budget hotels in Alajuela City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,561 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.

    From US$28.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 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.

    From US$54.34 per night
  • Set in Alajuela City in the Alajuela region, with Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium nearby, Sweeeet Home Alajuela! offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$68.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Schultz Apartamento is situated in Alajuela City, 2.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 9.1 km from Parque Viva, and 19 km from Parque Diversiones.

    From US$55.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Charming house 5 min airport with Ac features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.6 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

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

    Entire Cozy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport, a property with a terrace, is located in Alajuela City, 3 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.1 km from Parque Viva, as well as 17 km from Parque...

    From US$65.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment situated in Alajuela City, Don Carlos Place LOWER UNIT features a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Apartamento is situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, 3.2 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, and 6.4 km from Parque Viva.

    From US$72.77 per night

FAQs about hotels in Alajuela City

What guests said about Alajuela City:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    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

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  • From US$56.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,177 reviews
    Perfect structure next to the airport to start and/or conclude the trip in Costarica. The Alajuela quarter where the hotel is located is nice, typical. Good to visit if you have some part of the initial/final day in Costarica. Owners are kind and very well organized (also with social media) and can help you, about the transport from/to the airport. Very good
    Guest review by
    giovanni
    Italy
  • From US$28.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews
    Ex-hotel converted to dorms, which means every room has a bathroom. No trekking down a corridor to use a shower or bathroom. Superb location right next to the central square in Alajuela. Plenty of shops and eateries around. The best bit: free pick up from the airport. Nice! Staff were friendly and super helpful with information.
    Guest review by
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • From US$61.73 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,185 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
  • From US$84.75 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
    Excellent value for stays near airport. Free transportation; free breakfast; super clean room and wonderful owners. This is a great option!
    Guest review by
    Ruth
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
    Nice clean room and great location near Airport.
    Guest review by
    Michel
    Denmark