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Just minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela's Central Market buzzes with local crafts and tropical fruits worth sampling. Visit the butterfly farm at La Paz Waterfall Gardens or explore Poás Volcano National Park in the surrounding highlands for impressive crater views.

Top reviews in Alajuela




Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention CenterUlloa
10/10 Excellent
Great new hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Will be back
Great new hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Will be back
Jenson




Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante
Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y RestauranteSan Pedro
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful property at the botanical gardens overlooking the San Jose city with nice walking trails.
Tons of birds and butterflies.
The on-site restaurant is top notch.
I don’t need one, but rooms do not have televisions.
Use caution if driving as the roads are steep and narrow. Cars and trucks often park in the road creating one lane there aren’t any sidewalks so people and dogs also share the roads so be mindful if driving.
Wonderful property at the botanical gardens overlooking the San Jose city with nice walking trails.
Tons of birds and butterflies.
The on-site restaurant is top notch.
I don’t need one, but rooms do not have televisions.
Use caution if driving as the roads are steep and narrow. Cars and trucks often park in the road creating one lane there aren’t any sidewalks so people and dogs also share the roads so be mindful if driving.
James




Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San JoseBajo Cornizal
10/10 Excellent
Going to CR by myself; the staff at Gardens House were awesome. They treated me and those I met that also stayed there very well. I will def return to this place when I come back.
Going to CR by myself; the staff at Gardens House were awesome. They treated me and those I met that also stayed there very well. I will def return to this place when I come back.
Alberto




Velaz Guesthouse
Velaz GuesthouseLa Agonía
10/10 Excellent
Great for value place where the host even helped us park our car into their secure parking lot and helped us retrieve our car. Would have preferred if there was a code to get in so we didn't have to communicate our check in time. Appreciated the AC, common kitchen. We didn't know how to use the hot water but realized afterwards that there was hot water.
Great for value place where the host even helped us park our car into their secure parking lot and helped us retrieve our car. Would have preferred if there was a code to get in so we didn't have to communicate our check in time. Appreciated the AC, common kitchen. We didn't know how to use the hot water but realized afterwards that there was hot water.
Hiu Tung Dawn




Hotel Pibi Boreal
Hotel Pibi BorealDesamparados
10/10 Excellent
I was a little worried during the taxi ride to the hotel that I had made a terrible mistake in picking the hotel as some of the areas look a little rough (by American standards), however, once at the gated hotel I realized that I indeed had made a good choice when choosing the location as the property is incredibly calming and beautiful. Just know that since you are out of the city you will need to use Uber eat or a taxi to get food as there is no onsite restaurant.
I was a little worried during the taxi ride to the hotel that I had made a terrible mistake in picking the hotel as some of the areas look a little rough (by American standards), however, once at the gated hotel I realized that I indeed had made a good choice when choosing the location as the property is incredibly calming and beautiful. Just know that since you are out of the city you will need to use Uber eat or a taxi to get food as there is no onsite restaurant.
kim




Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica
Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa RicaCacique
10/10 Excellent
Centrally located, close to airport, excellent communication with the host.
Centrally located, close to airport, excellent communication with the host.
Jocelyn




Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique
Guácima Escondida Hotel BoutiqueGuacima
10/10 Excellent
Es un lugar espectacular para conectarte con la naturaleza y con uno mismo. Personal bien atento y lugares cercanos para visitar.
Es un lugar espectacular para conectarte con la naturaleza y con uno mismo. Personal bien atento y lugares cercanos para visitar.
Diana Marie Vargas




Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
Terrazas de Golf Boutique HotelCiudad Cariari
10/10 Excellent
Great customer service, even booked a shuttle for the next day (same price as if I did it myself). Airport pickup, reception, check-in, breakfast, local directions, and the room were all excellent. They even drove us to a nearby restaurant. The only drawback was that Room #1 was in the hallway, so be aware that noises in the hallway and bedroom transmit easily.
Great customer service, even booked a shuttle for the next day (same price as if I did it myself). Airport pickup, reception, check-in, breakfast, local directions, and the room were all excellent. They even drove us to a nearby restaurant. The only drawback was that Room #1 was in the hallway, so be aware that noises in the hallway and bedroom transmit easily.
Anonymous traveler




Tierra Magica B&B and Art Studio
Tierra Magica B&B and Art StudioEscazu
10/10 Excellent
Very helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast (worth the extra cost)! Nice setting in a fairly busy area. Comfortable bed. Plenty of electrical outlets. Good value. : )
Very helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast (worth the extra cost)! Nice setting in a fairly busy area. Comfortable bed. Plenty of electrical outlets. Good value. : )
Nancy




Villa San Ignacio
Villa San IgnacioTambor
10/10 Excellent
Nice staff, restaurant fine, pretty grounds
Nice staff, restaurant fine, pretty grounds
Martha




Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Hotel Bamboo AeropuertoLa Agonía
10/10 Excellent
Great place to spend a night before our flight home. The host met us at the door when we arrived and was up at 4:30am to see us off. My wife and I walked to several nice restaurants just 8 minutes away. Very close to the airport, very clean and great value! Had A/C and a refrigerator to keep some food cold. Safe, gated parking but definitely not a lot of room. We had a mid sized SUV which fit fine, but anything bigger would be a tight fit. Would definitely stay here again.
Great place to spend a night before our flight home. The host met us at the door when we arrived and was up at 4:30am to see us off. My wife and I walked to several nice restaurants just 8 minutes away. Very close to the airport, very clean and great value! Had A/C and a refrigerator to keep some food cold. Safe, gated parking but definitely not a lot of room. We had a mid sized SUV which fit fine, but anything bigger would be a tight fit. Would definitely stay here again.
James




Terida Airport B&B
Terida Airport B&BCacique
10/10 Excellent
My 2nd time here and once again it's clean and simple and perfect for my short stay between the airport and my destination. Darren does a wonderful job as host. Quick to reply and always helpful. I very much appreciate his helping me set up transportation and recommendations for food delivery. He's totally accommodating and easy to get along with...that's extremely valuable to guests when traveling abroad :)
My 2nd time here and once again it's clean and simple and perfect for my short stay between the airport and my destination. Darren does a wonderful job as host. Quick to reply and always helpful. I very much appreciate his helping me set up transportation and recommendations for food delivery. He's totally accommodating and easy to get along with...that's extremely valuable to guests when traveling abroad :)
Dave




Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El CoyolSan José
10/10 Excellent
Definitivamente excelente opción, en cuánto a instalaciones y un excelente trato de todo el personal.
Definitivamente excelente opción, en cuánto a instalaciones y un excelente trato de todo el personal.
Mauricio




Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Dos Palmas Studio ApartmentsCacique
10/10 Excellent
The host was excellent with close proximity to the airport and helpful for getting around. Definitely recommend!
The host was excellent with close proximity to the airport and helpful for getting around. Definitely recommend!
Victor




Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San JoseCiudad Cariari
10/10 Excellent
This is a brand new property, recently built. This hotel has a great location, steps from the Costa Rica Convention Center, there are shopping malls, clinics, restaurants, at walkable distance.
There is shuttle service to the SJO airport,
Breakfast was great too including costarican typical food.
Hope to be staying here again soon!
This is a brand new property, recently built. This hotel has a great location, steps from the Costa Rica Convention Center, there are shopping malls, clinics, restaurants, at walkable distance.
There is shuttle service to the SJO airport,
Breakfast was great too including costarican typical food.
Hope to be staying here again soon!
Luis




Posada El Quijote
Posada El QuijoteSan Rafael
10/10 Excellent
Posada El Quijote is outstanding. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the view of San Jose from the inn is outstanding. Bjorn and Alcides helped us book taxi rides, rent a car, find restaurants and attractions, and even upgraded our room and comped our airport transportation after a mixup with our arrival date.
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the Costa Rican breakfasts will help jump start your day of exploring this beautiful country.
If you're looking for an...
Posada El Quijote is outstanding. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the view of San Jose from the inn is outstanding. Bjorn and Alcides helped us book taxi rides, rent a car, find restaurants and attractions, and even upgraded our room and comped our airport transportation after a mixup with our arrival date.
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the Costa Rican breakfasts will help jump start your day of exploring this beautiful country.
If you're looking for an...
Daniel L.




Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport AlajuelaRio Segundo
10/10 Excellent
Close to the airport, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms.
Close to the airport, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms.
Kara




Xandari Resort And Spa
Xandari Resort And SpaSan Isidro
10/10 Excellent
This wonderful property has amazing views and plenty of activities to enjoy from waterfalls to the farm where they grow their food as well as multiple pools with beautiful views and personal villas that provide privacy and comfort! All of the staff members were extremely pleasant and very helpful with booking spa experiences as well as helping with anything you wanted or needed outside of the resort. We want to especially thank Mario who is such a beautiful soul and an amazing host. He made our...
This wonderful property has amazing views and plenty of activities to enjoy from waterfalls to the farm where they grow their food as well as multiple pools with beautiful views and personal villas that provide privacy and comfort! All of the staff members were extremely pleasant and very helpful with booking spa experiences as well as helping with anything you wanted or needed outside of the resort. We want to especially thank Mario who is such a beautiful soul and an amazing host. He made our...
Sheneika




Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHGCacique
10/10 Excellent
Nice hotel with all the amenities and close to the airport. Has a variety of restaurants nearby that are walkable. Will stay there again.
Nice hotel with all the amenities and close to the airport. Has a variety of restaurants nearby that are walkable. Will stay there again.
Dana




