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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 AU$247
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
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)

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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Casino Fiesta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monserrat Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Plaza Real Alajuela - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 12 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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 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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine and a TV in reception
  • A banquet hall, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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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 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$246.51, 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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1149 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1541 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very prompt Airport Shuttle Service and Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth every penny!, staff is engaged and keep the hotel in excellent condition, happy staff all !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, and large breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shuttle service, friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

leamber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and close to the airport. The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very friendly. Breakfast in morning had a nice variety. Great location near the airport and if want to do a day tour to the poas volcano area and Starbucks plantation as you don’t have to travel through the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Super convenient to airport and staff is lovely! I visit there often and feels like family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was one of the best we have had at a hotel, for that price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle is very efficient. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient hotel, especially if arriving late at night or very early morning. Free hotel shuttle easy to find and very quick pickup. The free breakfast was especially good, actually the best hotel breakfast we have ever experienced. Lots of fresh tropical fruit and local Costa Rican choices.
Outdoor pool area very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay coming in or out of SJO. Great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Limited dinner options in the area, but Rustio across the parking lot was surprisingly decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for an overnight near the airport. Restaurants nearby. Right next to Hertz car rental as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Erlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above specially the staff in the breakfast Mr Raul
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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