Put volcanoes, convenient public transport and friendly locals on your to-do list during your next visit to Alajuela!
30 hotels
Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Mango is located in Alajuela, just a 2-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It features beautiful tropical gardens and free WiFI and daily...
“Excellent price that is half the price of the neighbours”
Average review score: 8
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.
“The hot tubs are fantastic so as the rooms thesetting and the staff could not ask for more .treated like royalty .never ever been so well treated in our lives thankyou”
Average review score: 9.4
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.
“Comfy beds with luxury sheets and mattress cover. - pool- underrated hotel value vs. price-offering typical Costa Rican food, free airport shuttle, beautiful gardens with labelled trees and indigenous species, good security-very helpful front desk staff, good typical breakfast included using real cutlery, recycling center on site, much better than the american chains near airport. quiet-gem in the airport hinterland”
Average review score: 7.9
209 hotel reviews
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free Continental breakfast, Hotel Brillasol Airport is located 2 km from Alajuela city centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.
“My 2nd stay here before flying out from SJO - the gardens are awesome, especially at night with all the lights :) great staff and great food”
Average review score: 7.9
195 hotel reviews
Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
“The quick trip to the airport was included in the stay”
Average review score: 7.7
481 hotel reviews
Located amid coffee plantation fields, Villa Pacande is a bed and breakfast just 10 minutes from Alajuela. It offers complimentary Continental breakfast, 24 hour front desk service and gardens.
“It was perfect! The help from the owner was so awesome.The food,the room,the emplacement. ..everything. . Really recommend it ! :)”
Average review score: 7.8
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.
“Staff just couldn't do enough to help! Grounds were lovely, great place to watch sunset on the last night of our holiday, interesting craft beers at the bar (especially the smokey one), restaurant dinner very good. Airport shuttle service made arriving and getting to the airport for our flight home ever so easy.”
Average review score: 8.6
119 hotel reviews
This hotel is located 6 km from Alajuela City Centre and 10 minutes’ drive from the Los Manantiales Amusement Park. It features an outdoor amphitheatre, hot tub and swimming pool.
“Beautiful gardens, design, fresh food, nice and helpful staff!”
Average review score: 6.8
Located in the suburbs of Alajuela, this design hotel has an outdoor pool, a lush garden and spa facilities offering massage services.
“The staff are very kind, the setting quiet and the hotel idyllic. I would recommend this hotel without hesitation especially as it is close to the airport yet very quiet.”
Average review score: 8.4
180 hotel reviews
Average review score: 6.7
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.
“René is a very nice person and always ready to help!”
170 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.3
Located in Alajuela Town Center, this colourful hostel features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Hostel Trotamundos also boasts a shared kitchen and a dining area.
“Comfy beds, perfect location only 15 min from airport, has everything you need for a quick stay before or after your flight”
108 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.6
Surrounded by gardens, B&B Hotel Vista Linda Montaña offers wonderful mountain views, free Wi-Fi and bright, colourful rooms with private bathrooms.
“The nice new owners, you feel verry welcome there . We stayed heer our last nights . From here we also visited san José and surroundings, iT was verry Nice to be so close to the busy city and yet be so calm, quiet and have beautifull green surroundings . We had 2 times dinner, the man is a chef, so we surly cant complaine About the dinner , iT was verry good and easy for us . They give a Nice breakfast, fruits, yoghurt, Bread, eggs,etc. A basic but good breakfast with decent Bread from a german bakery . The room was recently remodeld ( new owners ) and we were glad we stayed there for our last Days . The WiFi worked good, not always the case in Costa Rica, we havnt used iT much, because we were doing things around Alajuela and San José . There s an AirPort shuttle, in 15 minutes we were there, even at rush hour .”
Average review score: 9.1
Pura Vida Hotel is located in Alajuela and is surrounded by extensive tropical gardens.
“welcoming helpful staff, great location, comfortable accommodation, lovely garden, 2 endearing dogs”
Average review score: 9.1
Tacacori EcoLodge is set in the Alajuela Hills, 15 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaría Internatrional Airport and only at 30 minutes' drive from Poas Volcano site.
“amazing spot. will return next time we are in costa rica would recommend to anyone beautiful place, well maintained perfect spot to spend one night to and from the airport”
Average review score: 8.1
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.
“The entire property was absolutely gorgeous!! The woodwork everywhere, the HUGE pool, the beautiful grounds, the entire staff were very nice and accommodating. And the food was delicious! La Foccacia is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to, and I'm Italian and a cook, so that's saying something! And if I was a wedding planner, this would definitely be my go to place! The facilities they have on the grounds are perfect! We will definitely be visiting again! Thank you!!”
Average review score: 7.7
Hotel Eskalima is in the centre of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
“I booked this because it was close to the airport. I could tell once we got there it wasn't in the safest part of town but hotel is secure. Rooms with aircon are available and there is an area on ground floor with comfortable seats to sit and enjoy drinks purchased elsewhere. Breakfast was included. We had a problem with aircon and promptly received another room. Staff at the desk helped us with arrangements to get into San jose as well as helping arrange travel to our next destination of Puerto viejo.”
118 hotel reviews
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Chalet Los Volcanes offers pet-friendly accommodation in Alajuela, 26 km from San José. Free private parking is available on site.
Hotel Cortez Azul is located in the centre of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Average review score: 8.2
Set in Alajuela Region,3 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Nirvana Apartments features a terrace and views of the garden. Montezuma is 19.9 miles from the property. Free WiFi is offered.
“Room was huge! The room we had booked was full, so the owner upgraded us free of charge, and even welcomed us with a cold beer! Everything was great. We were only there a night and left early the next morning. Would definitely stay here again!”
Average review score: 8.9
Hotel Your House is situated in Alajuela, 14 km from San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and free WiFi. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
“Great place!!!!the staff is lovely!place is very clean!this is my 3rd time in SAN jose and this place is the Best I went to. I will go back definitely!”
Average review score: 7.9
Hotel 1915 is located in Alajuela and offers free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
“Staff was so helpfull! Helped me to call to find my lost luggage, recommanded great restaurant”
Average review score: 7.2
Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Hotel Paradise Alajuela offers pet-friendly accommodation in Alajuela, 18 km from San José. Rooms come with a TV.
“The owner of the hostel is a really friendly and Patient person who helped us incredibly much with organizing our further trip!! The hostel is a in a very good condition. We especially liked the outdoor kitchen and the delicious typical breakfast in the morning.”
Average review score: 8.5
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.
“Bed nice Quite secured feeling Staff great food great Thank you for taking us to airport”
Average review score: 6.9
Hotel El Tucan is situated in Alajuela, 18 km from San José and 14 km from Escazú. Rooms include a TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.
“Secure parking lot across the street was convenient. Location was close to the square and restaurants.”
Average review score: 7.3
Airport Hotel Berlor is located just 2 km east of Juan Santamaría International Airport, and offers a free airport drop-off service.
“Very clean; wonderful bedding and linen; great restaurant but the wine was expensive; free shuttle to the airport; friendly staff; left too early to comment on breakfast”
139 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Offering an outdoor pool and a beautiful garden, La Villa Río Segundo B&B is located 8 km from Alajuela City Centre and just 7 minutes drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
“Very convenient because close to the airport ! A taxi can take you there in 15 minutes.”
Average review score: 8.1
This guest house is located in Alajuela’s city centre and features free WiFi and free continental breakfast. Hotel Santamaria is only a 35-minute drive from Poas Volcano.
“They are all very nice, I asked the owner of the hotel to send a postcard to my friends cause the post office was closed and he did it ! so nice gesture. Everything is clean, good internet connection, plus he speaks english. I higly recommend that hotel ! Cost only a fiver to go to the airport and the owner can call a cab for you.”
Average review score: 6.6
This attractive, family-run hotel is set adjacent from the cathedral in the historic centre.
“Bed were comfy. First air conditioning we had in a week which was excellent and a nice breakfast included and free wifi”
Average review score: 8
Hotel Villa Dolce is only 6.5 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport and 4.5 km from central Alajuela. Set in a renovated farmhouse, it offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast.
“The ownership and staff of the hotel are incredibly helpful, kind, and friendly. The rooms are surrounded by a wide and well-kept grassy pool area with palm trees and vegetation. My room was very well-appointed, comfortable, and clean, with a tasteful bed spread and decorations, as well as a tv. They even provided pizza for guests the night I was there, and breakfast came with the room. Why stay at the Raddison when you can stay here for just over $50 USD? The hotel is in a safe neighborhood; I felt at ease walking during the day as a solo female traveler. A few grocery stores and common restaurants are not next door but within walking distance. A very comfortable, nice place to stay near the airport, especially if you have a car. They can call a taxi for you at 4 am if you need one.”
100 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.2
Located 17 km outside of Alajuela, Hotel Casa Antigua offers an outdoor pool and accommodation in the tropical forest of the Alajuela region.
“Very pleasant stay! Comfortable, cozy rooms and breakfast included for a great price. 3 minute drive to the airport and the staff were absolutely fantastic! Great experience !”
Average review score: 7.9
Melrost Airport Bed & Breakfast is located in Alajuela, only 5 minutes’ drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport. The property provides free airport shuttle and Wi-Fi access.
“Really great bed and breakfast. Amazing staff and they had the shuttle there waiting in the morning to take us to the airport and some little breakfast bags ready to go which was a really nice touch. Great way to end the trip with no hassle. The rooms were large with nice big bathrooms and comfortable beds. I would stay here again if we come back to Costa Rica.”
Average review score: 8.4
Located 5 minutes’ walk from Juan Santamaría main square and 300 metres from Alajuela Market, B&B Hotel Pacande offers free WiFi throughout the premises.
“we staying in the family room. Large room and liked that the toilet and shower had separate rooms as we were a group of 5.”
Average review score: 8.5
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.
“Really good bed ...clean...incredible staff who gave us breakfast at 5am. Restaurant has excellent food. Nice setting and lovely pool. This is where we will stay flying in and out of San Jose.”
125 hotel reviews
Situated in Alajuela, 16 km from San José, Casa Maki features free WiFi access and free private parking. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day.
“Large comfortable room. Good WiFi.”
Average review score: 6.4
Situated in Alajuela, the hotel is located 5 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Costa Rica. Tennis and soccer courts are also available. As well as a pool and a garden.
Average review score: 8.2
Hostel Cala is set in Alajuela, 18 km from San José. The rooms have a TV with cable channels. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day.
“The location was great, local bus to airport, 15min. Shopping close by in good area of Managua.”
Average review score: 9.5
Offering a terrace, Casa Maria Airport B&B is located in Alajuela, just 3 km away from the airport. WiFi is available. The property offers airport shuttle.
“Warm friendly welcome. Helpfulness of owner, being able to store bags, breakfast. Feeling safe & secure.”
Average review score: 9.6
Featuring free WiFi, Terida Airport B & B offers accommodation in Alajuela. Located in a secure gated community, free private parking is available on site.
“A little Oasis of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the airport! A great location so after a long days travel we were able to catch our breath and relax before embarking on the rest of our adventures. The staff were attentive and treated us like long lost friends. We recommend it fully and hope to revisit. :-)”
Average review score: 8
Located 30 minutes' drive rfom Poás Volcano National Park, Hotel Santa Maria Inn offers a free shuttle service to San José Airport, 10 minutes’ drive away.
“Excellent hotel if you are flying out/into San Jose- shuttle service was excellent.”
Average review score: 8.8
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the pool, Dos Palmas Country Inn is situated in Alajuela in the Alajuela Region, 26 km from San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
“We spent two nights in the hotel, the owner Peter is a very nice person. He has arranged rent a car for us before we coming to Costa rica, even if we have stayed the last two days in his hotel. The estate is beautiful, the rooms are very big and clean, the pool is enought big for swimming and the location is near the airport and near the town Alajuela. Near by the hotel is Zoo Ave, 25 min drive the village Sarchi and 50 min drive a beautiful village Zarcero, worth seeing. If you want to visit vulcano Poas is better, that you check the weather condition by phone. You need to stay in this hotel with Peter!!!”
Average review score: 8.4
Casa Real offers accommodation in Alajuela, San José is 14 km from the property. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site.
“Nice apartment with kitchen, comfortable beds.”
Located in Alajuela, 19 km from San José, Casa Cielo Grande features free WiFi access and free private parking. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax.
Average review score: 9.3
Located in Downtown Alajuela, on 6th Avenue, between streets 5 and 7, Lajuela Hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property. Located in a peaceful neighborhood enjoy a pleasant and relaxing stay.
“Everything was perfect, if we could, we would give Laura more than 10 points. We stayed the second time at the hostel Lajuela. Laura picked us up at the airport, helped us to arrange our travelling to our next destination and cared for us.”
194 hotel reviews
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Bamboo Aparthotel is set in Alajuela. Free private parking is available on site. The property offers studios and rooms.
Average review score: 9.8
Maria´s Apartments offers accommodation in Alajuela. San José is 18 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
“- Very calm place, through central too (can't hear any cars around) - Owner is very nice and welcoming, went an extra mile for us + shared some home-made coffee :) - Facilities are new, well renovated, very cozy. Has all the amenities you might need (juicer, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dryer, 2 TVs etc). + upon your arrival we found some water and coffee in the fridge, which is very nice - Place is very safe (guarded by big gates and) - Plenty of space for parking - Rooms are very clean (even in not so obvious places) - Sheets are natural (contrary to most other places we stayed in CS), so its very comfortable to sleep in - Place has strong and good WI-FI”
Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a terrace, Quinta Escondida offers accommodation in Alajuela. Free private parking is available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Located in Alajuela, Casa Almendro is an apartment featuring an outdoor pool. Casa Almendro features views of the garden and is 23 km from San José. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Average review score: 8.8
Vida Tropical Bed and Breakfast is in a quiet residential part of Alajuela, just 5 minutes’ drive from San José Airport. It offers free parking, 24-hour reception and a free Wi-Fi zone.
“Nice rooms, good breakfast, accepted pets.”
Average review score: 8
Hotel II Millenium is in Alajuela 3-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Features include free WiFi, free breakfast, and a 24-hour reception.
“The owners of the hotel where so kind and helpfull! Just 5 minutes from SJO Airport for less than $2,50 by taxi one way. Some small restaurants, supermarkets and a bakery nearby. Also good for older couples and safe for childeren”
Average review score: 9.3
Set in a secure gated community, the family run bed & breakfast "Airport Costa Rica B&B" is located in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.
“Pick ups and drop offs were great”
Average review score: 8.9
Set in Pilas, Lomatranquila offers a garden and outdoor pool. San José is 20 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
“Very nice clean and confortable place for family trips”
Average review score: 7.7
Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, New Earth Springs Farm is located in Alajuela, just 5 minutes’ drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Free parking available.
“Wonderful place with the most generous and lovely hostess. Has parrots and dogs. We had interesting discussions about spirituality and politics.”
Average review score: 7.9
Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Dos Palmas Studio Apartments offers accommodation in Alajuela, 15 km from San José. Free private parking is available on site.
“Lovely spacious apartment with a lovely pool area. Wish I could have stayed a couple more days, but being so close to the airport, I only stayed the night before my morning flight. Staff were very attentive and helpful, breakfast very good too.”
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Wilson Villa is situated in Alajuela in the Alajuela Region, 18 km from San José.
Average review score: 8.8
Hampton Inn provides modern accommodation just 1,5 km from San Jose International Airport. It features a large pool and a gym, as well as free Wi-Fi and free airport transfers.
“Convenient location, very friendly staff, great breakfast.”
402 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.6
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.
“Loved the hot water on demand, and the bars for handicapped were in the right place. Very helpful staff in getting me and my bags to my room.”
303 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Just 700 metres from Juan Santamaria International Airport, the Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela offers an outdoor pool, gym and free parking.
“Great location for airport stop over. Friendly and efficient staff. Free shuttle to airport.”
462 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a sun terrace, Rancha Azul offers accommodation in Alajuela. Free private parking is available on site. Rancha Azul is 7 km away from Juan Santamaria Airport.
“Although a bit off the beaten track, this is a great place to stay! At breakfast you'll be greeted by the hummingbirds and other animals. Breakfast is good, and plenty! Doris and her family are great people and will help you where they can, which is very convenient. The buses to Alajuela leave approx. 300 metres from the guesthouse.”
Featuring free WiFi and a children's playground, Hostal RyS Los Jardines offers pet-friendly accommodation in Alajuela. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Private parking is available on site.
Average review score: 9.5
Set in Alajuela, 2 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport, this holiday home features a terrace and a garden, and complimentary breakfast. Free WiFi and free shuttle service is available.
“Great care, clean, comfortable.”
Offering an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool, Pension Los Alemanes is set in Alajuela in the Alajuela Region, 24 km from San José. Free private parking is available on site.
Featuring free WiFi, Guest House offers accommodation in Alajuela. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The rooms include a shared bathroom.
Hotel Alto Palomo is situated in Alajuela, 18 km from San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a flat-screen TV.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Green Country Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Alajuela, 18 km from San José. The rooms include a flat-screen TV.
