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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near City Mall

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The Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport captures the vibrant energy of San Jose. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden or take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. The free breakfast buffet and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 536
AED 606 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave (Minifridge)

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave (Minifridge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave (Minifridge)

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave (Minifridge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 12 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Britt. Café • Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Imperial - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hotel near City Mall
Located close to Juan Santamaría Park and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 5400.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 5400.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Jose Hotel Costa San Airport Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel Alajuela
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Alajuela
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Rio Segundo
Hotel Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
Express San Jose Costa Rica
Express Jose Costa Rica By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

As of 6 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on 26 November 2025 start from $164.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG located?

Located in Cacique, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of City Mall, Juan Santamaría Park, and Central Park. Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1139 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1524 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24/7 airport shuttle, clean and comfortable room, walkable to food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin H Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room / staff Miranda very nice lady / Airport shuttle / is very good services thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was reliable, easy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, close to SJO airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good, staff parking and shuttle to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic and good hotel, clean and tidy, located just 5 minutes from the airport. It offers free shuttle service to and from the airport, a rich breakfast, free parking, and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

We had a great stay. The guy at the breakfast was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a safe, 5 minutes from SJO.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to the airport. We usually arrive late, stay here and get an early start to our trip the next morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Toney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always happy with stays here. Our go to when traveling in/out of San Jose Costa Rica Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff. Close restaurants within walking distance and loved the access to shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient to go to the internationsl airport of San Hose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very clean, had a beautiful pool with an area to relax and play games if you want to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRISCILLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great for what we needed especially the Denny’s right across the street and being 5 minutes away from airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Breakfast

the room was comfy and super close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great airport hotel option in San Jose..comfortable beds, quiet so you get a good nights sleep before early travel…and the staff continues to be the best part! From the shuttle driver to the amazing receptionist to the great employee in the gift shop…all smiles and extremely helpful..great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025