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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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Garden
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lavazza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Deli Malinche - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Terra Tica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Malinche - ‬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 return 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 with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
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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 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on 18 Aug 2025 start from AU$206.48, 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?

Checkout 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. 1098 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1462 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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel if you want to be close to the airport and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the airport and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently near to the Airport, clean, modern, great breakfast.
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

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express near the SJO airport has a free shuttle to/from the airport, free parking, and a complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient to the airport and good for one night if you are transferring through San Jose but doesn't offer much more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for air travel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the night before our flight. Breakfast was quite extensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and welcoming staff! Very quiet rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient nice and the pool area was great for the kids and a nice covered area for relaxing. Perfect for a stopover in between flights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free shuttle in the evening to the mall was great and the driver was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

kyle jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Convenient having Denny’s right out front door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gautam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for airport stay and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for early morning flight out of San Jose. Stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious clean room, super comfortable bed, friendly helpful staff, free breakfast & 24 hour shuttle to the airport. What more could you want from an airport hotel? :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent and quick shuttle service from the airport , good breakfast, easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025