Hotels in Alajuela, Poas & the Airport Area
Of the hotels we give full reviews to on this site, DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, Holiday Inn Express, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen, Courtyard by Marriott Alajuela, and Pura Vida Hotel are the closest to the airport.
For other options, beyond what we've highlighted know that both the Courtyard by Marriott San José Escazu (tel. 888/236-2427 U.S./Canada or 2429-2700 in Costa Rica) and Holiday Inn Express ( tel. 800/439-4745 U.S./Canada, or 2443-0043 in Costa Rica) are solid chain hotels located right across from the airport, and with free shuttle service to and from it.
For other options, beyond what we've highlighted know that both the Courtyard by Marriott San José Escazu (tel. 888/236-2427 U.S./Canada or 2429-2700 in Costa Rica) and Holiday Inn Express ( tel. 800/439-4745 U.S./Canada, or 2443-0043 in Costa Rica) are solid chain hotels located right across from the airport, and with free shuttle service to and from it.
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Adventure Inn
A popular option located right along the main highway between the airport and downtown (on the same stretch as the Doubletree Cariari, below), the Adventure Inn offers friendly service and good value. Rooms here can feel a bit sparse, but that’s because most of them are quite large;…$$Around Town
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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Designed to resemble a colonial-era mansion, the Marriott is close enough to the airport to be considered an “airport hotel,” yet still feels like a country retreat, featuring a massive central courtyard meant to mimic Havana’s Plaza de Armas. The elegant, traditional-style rooms are…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Doubletree Cariari By Hilton
With its open-air lobby, stone walls, and lush garden, the Cariari has a warm, tropical feel. The rooms, which feature shiny tile floors and a neutral color scheme enlivened by pops of color, are roomy enough for a king-size bed or two double beds, although most of the bathrooms are…$$Around Town - Hotel
Peace Lodge
Part of the popular La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Peace Lodge is about 45 minutes from the airport, near the Poás Volcano. The rooms and villas are huge and feature faux rustic decor, including massive four-poster log beds and river stone fireplaces. All have private balconies with…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Pura Vida Hotel
Located just 10 minutes from the airport, this homey little inn is run by the genial couple Bernie Jubb and Nhi Chu. Rooms and private casitas (little houses) are spread around a spacious compound and lush gardens of vine-covered arbors, fruit trees, and exotic flowers. The…$$Around Town - Hotel
Villa San Ignacio
This boutique hotel is only 10 minutes or so from the airport, on the road that leads to the summit of the Poás Volcano. The owner is a botanist, who has planted the 7 acre property with tall native trees and wildflowers on a sloping hillside, making it a great spot for…$Around Town - Hotel
Xandari Resort & Spa
Located on a hilltop above the city of Alajuela just 20-minutes from the airport, Xandari commands magnificent views of nearby coffee farms and the Central Valley below. It was founded by artists Sherrill and Charlene Broudy, and their original works and inventive design touches…$$$Around Town
