Costa Rica Airport Hotels
There are currently two international airports in Costa Rica. The largest is Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), which is located north of the city of San Jose in the Central Valley region of Alajuela. The other is the Daniel Oduber Airport (LIR), which is located right outside of Liberia, Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region. Hotels and accommodations included in this section are conveniently located nearby the airports - only a few minutes away from SJO or LIR.
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Xandari Resort and Spa
The elegant Xandari Resort and Spa sits in the central valley region of Costa Rica, just 20 minutes from the international airport. The central valley is wrought with volcanoes, lush plantations, and hillsides, and blessed with outstanding weather. San Jose is a short drive away and offers an abundance of international cuisine, shops, open markets and entertainment.
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
The Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport is located in Liberia, an up-and-coming town that is part of Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. Only five minutes from the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, and close to a number of popular national parks and beaches, Liberia's location couldn't be better.
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Santo Domingo de Heredia, just 15 minutes from downtown San Jose. Heredia is one of Costa Rica's most historical cities, boasting superb colonial architecture amidst vast coffee plantations and lush greenery. San Jose offers great shopping, some wonderful historic districts and all the amenities of a city.
Villa San Ignacio
Villa San Ignacio is set outside the city of Alajuela in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. This hotel is close to the international airport and has a laidback atmosphere.
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Located in Río Segundo, just 1 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall offers comfortable and convenient accommodations for travelers. Its rooms feature contemporary design and thoughtful conveniences.
Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport sits just a few minutes’ drive from Liberia’s international airport, making it a convenient gateway for travelers arriving in Costa Rica’s north‑west region. The property is positioned on the outskirts of Liberia City, close to the main highway that links the city with the Pacific coast, the Arenal volcano area and the country’s many national parks.
Buena Vista Chic Hotel
Buena Vista Chic Hotel sits just a few minutes’ drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, offering convenient access for travelers arriving on business or leisure. The property occupies a low‑rise building on a quiet, tree‑lined street that is within easy reach of the city’s main thoroughfares, the airport terminal, and the historic downtown of Alajuela.
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport is situated in Alajuela, just a few minutes’ drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and the bustling commercial district of San Jose, Costa Rica. The property occupies a convenient spot at the intersection of the airport’s main access road and the Pan‑American Highway, making it an easy first‑stop for travelers arriving by air and a practical base for guests who need quick access to the capital’s business and cultural centers.
Holiday Inn Express Alajuela Airport
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel is located 1 km east of the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. Situated in the Central Valley, the hotel overlooks the surrounding mountain ranges, rural landscapes and quaint towns. The bustling cosmopolitan city of San Jose is just a short drive away and hosts an abundance of international and local cuisine along with museums, shopping and cafes.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose
The Hotel Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose is a contemporary, full-service hotel. Conveniently located at only 5 minutes from the main international airport in Alajuela and 10 minutes from the capital of San Jose, the Doubletree Cariari is a wonderful home-base to explore beautiful Costa Rica.
Trapp Family Country Inn
The beautiful Trapp Family Country Inn is conveniently located just minutes from the San Jose International Airport, in the beautiful Central Valley region of Costa Rica. The Central Valley is known for its natural beauty and chain of volcanoes that make up the Cordillera Central mountain range. Alajuela is a lively town and is great for shopping as well as sitting in local parks to observe the surrounding action.
Hotel Robledal
The lush and fertile Central Valley of Costa Rica is home to the charming Hotel Robledal just three miles from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The area around the airport is known as Alajuela formerly the capital of Costa Rica and is known as Costa Rica's second largest city. There is a lovely central park, plenty of shopping and sightseeing opportunities.
Adventure Inn Hotel
A 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with five tables, three VIP rooms, and a sportsbook anchors Adventure Inn. The 34-room casino hotel sits in the Ulloa district of Ciudad Cariari in Costa Rica, ten minutes by car from Sabana Park and the National Stadium.
Country Inn and Suites
A free shuttle service links Country Inn and Suites to Juan Santamaria International Airport, five and a half miles away. The 92-room hotel sits in the Ulloa district of Ciudad Cariari, placing it a ten-minute drive from Sabana Park and the National Stadium in Costa Rica.
Hotel Aeropuerto
Hotel Aeropuerto is situated in the lush Central Valley, a few minutes from the International Airport of San Jose, featuring free airport transportation 24 hours available. This ecological oasis offers peace and tranquility from the surrounding city. The Central Valley is made up of many plantations, as the land is lush, green and fertile. Alajuela lies in and around the valley and is similar to San Jose, though on a smaller scale. Downtown Alajuela features a wonderful central park and impressive red dome church.
Villa Pacande
Villa Pacande is a bed and breakfast that is nestled among coffee plantations in one of the top coffee-growing regions of Costa Rica. This B&B has made a commitment to sustainability, which has been officially recognized by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism.
Capitan Suizo Hotel
Capitan Suizo Hotel is situated on the beachfront boulevard of Tamarindo, a small but lively town on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The property occupies a modest stretch of sand‑lined road just a short walk from the town’s main commercial area, giving guests easy access to both the ocean and the conveniences of downtown Tamarindo.
Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
Hot springs feed the open-air thermal baths across the grounds of Arenal Springs Resort and Spa, a hotel located five miles outside La Fortuna in Costa Rica. The property sits along the route toward Arenal Volcano National Park, looking out at the peak across gardens filled with indigenous birds and animals.
Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel
The Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, a tropical paradise known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant wildlife. This charming hotel is perched on a hill overlooking the jungle, providing a tranquil retreat for travelers seeking a relaxing getaway.
Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas
Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas is an adults-only resort boutique focused on health and wellness. This resort strives to be in harmony with nature and the surrounding community — it uses energy-efficient power and supports local schools.
