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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near City Mall

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Discover the vibrant energy of San Jose at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel. Relax in the garden or unwind with a dip in the outdoor pool. With free breakfast buffet and helpful staff, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$127 nightly
The total price is $144
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave (Minifridge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave (Minifridge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Casino Fiesta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 23 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 4 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Heredia Station - 12 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 15 min drive
  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 17 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra Tica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rosti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gastro Pub 45 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

  • Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is just 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour health club or go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool. Also, City Mall and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 5400.0 per stay

Policies

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 uses some solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times 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. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is in Cacique, a short 1-minute walk from Casino Fiesta. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle was convenient, running every 15 minutes and providing a prompt and easy transportation to and from the airport. (314 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, including fresh fruits, scrambled eggs, and hot meats, and was a highlight of the stay. (249 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, pleasant, and great for kids, with some reviewers even mentioning it as a highlight of their stay. (38 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room, excellent breakfast
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Good breakfast
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great night stay on our first night in Costa Rica. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was really nice and clean and they had a delicious breakfast. We would stay here again.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near the airport with free shuttle bus service.
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was exceptional. The front desk people tried to help us as much as they could with questions we had, and finally somebody came and talk to us and pointed towards the right direction. Not to mention that they walked us thru the breakfast area and explained the local dishes. The property was perfect: clean, close to the airport, the shuttle on time. We totally recommend this place.
YUVIA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was the best, clean, close to the airport excellent breakfast!
Gina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for transport to the international airport, and great customer service and breakfast in the mornings!
Clara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, clean comfortable room, friendly staff and convenient airport shuttl!
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel for an early flight. Clean, close to airport and great shuttle service.
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room and location great for airport access— good breakfast— overall a good choine
Kathy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff was great. Easy shuttle to SJO
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you'd expect from a holiday inn- clean, comfortable, great breakfast with a mix of Costa Rican and more "American" style options.
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property with a very friendly staff.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel location was perfect for our late flight to SJO, the hotel had everything we needed, the staff wonderful, and the breakfast was an absolute highlight. The only reason I deducted a star is because at 2am the fire alarm went off for a few seconds.
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Kind and courteous staff, clean and decently sized room, great location, and delicious breakfast.
Gaston, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, convenient location with free 24/7 shuttle to airport, free hot breakfast, comfortable room.
Rick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great airport location. Clean , large room, friendly staff
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This hotel has a job to do and it does it well. It is to provide a clean convenient place for people to stay in transmit to and from the airport. I can say it does that job very well. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are spacious. The free breakfast buffet was surprisingly good. The free airport shuttle is prompt and convenient. I would stay here again passing through the airport area.
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value close to the airport
Payton, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff , big and welcoming rooms , very easy transport from the airport , amazing breakfast buffet .
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, good internet, excellent breakfasts, and friendly staff.
John, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to airport and Economy Rent a Car is just a min walk from hotel. Beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was great!
Anita, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful hotel! Property is beautiful, rooms are updated and clean. The staff, location near airport, including free shuttle service, and breakfast were great too.
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

All employees were very helpful and area was safe
warren, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice for a single night stay close to the airport. Great with the airport shuttle bus service included.
Eva, 1-night trip