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Hotel overview and key features

1 Km E From Juan Santamaria Airport, Santiago Este, Costa Rica, 2-10173

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport By Ihg is located one mile from Juan Santamaria International Airport, adjacent to the railway and across from City Mall. The 2-star hotel near airport offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service and easy access to the Inter-American Highway. Nearby attractions include Juan Santamaria Park (1.5 miles) and Plaza Real Alajuela (1 miles).

Comfortable Guest Rooms

Each air-conditioned room at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport includes bedside outlets, a coffee maker, and a plush duvet. Guests can choose from a variety of pillows and enjoy soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Wheelchair-accessible rooms feature grab bars, raised toilets, and visual alarms.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary hot breakfast bar at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport features omelets, gallo pinto, and Costa Rican coffee. Denny's, located on-site, serves American cuisine with gluten-free and vegetarian options from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Room service is available 24 hours.

Outdoor & Cultural Activities

Guests can hike Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or visit Poas Volcano Nacional Park. The outdoor pool operates from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with lounge chairs and towel service. Nearby cultural sites include Museo de Jade and Teatro Nacional.

Business & Convenience

The Holiday Inn Express® San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel provides a business center, foreign currency exchange, and free parking. Event spaces include a meetings room and outdoor pool area. Airport shuttle service and EV charging stations are available.

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2 persons
305 sq. feet 
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1 King Size Bed
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Standard Room
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3 persons
305 sq. feet 
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King Room Hearing Accessible
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2 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Center
Santiago Este 1.6 mi
Airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 1.2 mi
Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 11.8 mi

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Casino
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location info

1 Km E From Juan Santamaria Airport, Santiago Este, Costa Rica, 2-10173
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1 Km E From Juan Santamaria Airport, Santiago Este, Costa Rica, 2-10173
Nearby
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casino fiesta
2000 ft
Restaurants
Denny's
300 ft
Boulevard Aeropuerto 1 Kilometer East Of The Juan Santamaria International Airport
rosti pollos
400 ft
En El Cacique del Alajuela
Piratas Bar & Grill de Casinos Fiesta Costa Rica
400 ft
Casinos Fiesta
Starbucks
1700 ft
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria
Airport Hotel Rio Segundo
1700 ft
East From Juan Santamaria International Airport 1 km on the road to Heredia
Quiznos Sub
2.2 mi
Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
82%
enjoyed their visit and would return
modern rooms
friendly staff
limited dining options
additional cost for Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
8.1
Location
8.9
Service
8.7
Dining
6.7
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 9 reviews
4/5 based on 1073 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 2103 reviews
#10 of 35 hotels in Alajuela based on Tripadvisor
Peter
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.2/10

The hotel is situated really near the airport, providing great convenience for travelers. The rooms are modern and offer extra duvets, and the showers are excellent. The service is top-notch, with a variety of convenient options available like room service and shuttle service. The dining experience offers organic jams, adding a lovely touch to meals. While the price is fair, some may find the value for money could be better. The facilities are well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are modern and come with extra duvets, and the showers are excellent.
Service
9.0
The service is top-notch, with convenient options like room service and shuttle service.
Location
9.0
The hotel is really near the airport, providing great convenience for travelers.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience includes organic jams, adding a lovely touch to meals.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay overall.
Henry
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.0/10

The hotel is located very close to the airport, making it convenient for travelers. The rooms are spacious with an extra duvet provided, and the shower is excellent. The service is top-notch with services like room service available. However, the dining options are limited, and there are no fruit salads offered. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay overall.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms are spacious and come with an extra duvet. The shower is excellent.
Service
9.0
The service is top-notch with various services like room service available.
Location
8.0
The hotel is really close to the airport, making it very convenient for travelers.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are limited, and there are no fruit salads offered.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are modern and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Jesse
United States of America, December  2023
7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the airport, making it a convenient choice for travelers. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, offering an extra duvet for added comfort. However, the dining options were limited, and the lack of a good shower was disappointing. The price was reasonable considering the proximity to the airport.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, offering an extra duvet for added comfort.
Service
7.0
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located near the airport, making it a convenient choice for travelers.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited.
Facilities
N/A
Oliver
United States of America, December  2023
7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were cozy and clean, and the staff was incredibly welcoming. However, the dining options were a bit limited. The convenient location and great service made up for it. The price was fair, but some facilities could be improved.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cozy and clean. The extra duvet in the room was a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, and the staff was attentive and friendly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's proximity to the airport and the city mall made it very convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
7.0
The Colombian coffee served at the dining area was a delightful treat.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, but some areas could use a bit of improvement.
John
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.4/10

I found the hotel to be conveniently near the airport, perfect for my early morning flight, and surprisingly close to a local shopping mall. The room was cozy, and the breakfast was delicious. However, the Wi-Fi was spotty, and the gym was a bit small.

Rooms
8.0
The room was cozy and comfortable, perfect for a good night's sleep.
Service
9.0
The staff was attentive and helpful, making my stay pleasant.
Location
10.0
The hotel's proximity to the airport and the local shopping mall made it very convenient for me.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed a delicious breakfast with traditional local products.
Facilities
7.0
The gym was a bit small, but the hotel offered all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Gordon
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.4/10

The hotel is super close to the airport and right across the road from the runway. The rooms are really comfortable and have an extra duvet, which was a nice touch. The service was excellent with room service available. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and it's a shame there are no grilled steaks. The facilities are modern and well-kept, offering great value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable with an extra duvet.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent with room service available.
Location
10.0
The hotel is super close to the airport and right across the road from the runway.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit limited, with no grilled steaks.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are modern and well-kept, offering great value for money.
Antony
United Kingdom, June  2023
7.4/10

The hotel offers a great value for a comfortable stay close to SJO airport. The rooms are spacious and modern, and the staff is attentive and friendly. However, the dining options could be improved, and the Wi-Fi comes at an extra cost. Overall, a convenient choice for travelers looking for a clean and cozy accommodation near the airport.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay. The bed has an extra duvet which was a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The staff was attentive and friendly, always ready to assist with any requests.
Location
7.0
Conveniently located close to SJO airport, making it a practical choice for travelers.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were satisfactory, but there is room for improvement in terms of variety.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers essential amenities for a comfortable stay, but could enhance the dining experience.
modern rooms
limited dining options
Tony
United Kingdom, June  2023
9.0/10

I had a lovely stay at the hotel. The room was cozy with an extra duvet, and the shower was fantastic. The service was top-notch, offering room service and laundry. The location was super convenient, being really close to the airport and within walking distance to all the restaurants. The dining experience was delightful with tasty local and seasonal products. The facilities were excellent, especially the free airport shuttle.

Rooms
9.0
The room was cozy with an extra duvet and a fantastic shower.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, offering room service and laundry.
Location
10.0
The location was super convenient, being really close to the airport and within walking distance to all the restaurants.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful with tasty local and seasonal products.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, especially the free airport shuttle.
Colin
United States of America, May  2023
7.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable, but the shower could use some improvement. The service was good, and the location was very convenient. However, the dining options were limited, and the facilities were just average.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable, but the shower could be better.
Service
8.0
The service was good.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were just average.
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