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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • 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
The current price is $131
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Room options

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 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
  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 14 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 15 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lavazza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Deli Malinche - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Terra Tica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬2 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 fitness center or go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

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

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

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
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
DONE

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
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive 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
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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 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, Diners Club, Union Pay
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 (20-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 fitness center, 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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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Airport
Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Shuttle
Bed
Flights
Location
Shuttle services
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle service was convenient, reliable, and operated 24 hours with frequent pickups. (142 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being excellent, delicious, and abundant with a variety of options. (131 reviews)
  • The pool area was spacious, well-maintained, and a pleasant surprise with nice furniture and a great spot to relax. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very clean, had a beautiful pool with an area to relax and play games if you want to.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Breakfast

the room was comfy and super close to airport
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well-managed hotel.

Helpful, efficient front desk.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option close to the airport

We flew in late and just need a place to stay for 1 night before we headed to La Fortuna. It was very close to the airport and had a few restaurant options to walk to which was great!
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay for vacation!

It was amazing thr rooms and beds so comfortable. The staff especially in the complimentary breakfast the food and fruit were the best, staff and cleaning staff so kind and helpful , these employees, Minor, Esteban y Raul in the breakfast went above and beyond to serve and please the guests! I will definitely pass on to friends and family and for sure return on another trip to Costa Rica!
Marlene, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel, perfect location

We’ve stayed here many times. Great hotel with superb access to the airport, City Mall and Alajuela area. Highly recommend it.
Payton L, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Breakfast, offers shuttles to airport and shopping areas, close to car rentals
Williamson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent option all time
Gabriel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place didn't really have time to enjoy into 830 out at 4 lol
Claudette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, withr the beat shuttle service I have ever experienced. Front desk employees were amazing!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comvenient near airport, nice pool
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to airport and rental car.
Kenneth S., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay there several times a year
amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed one night but really enjoyed our stay. Room was very updated & clean. It was nice to have the Dennys restaurant so close.
Lonnie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient to the airport. Great place to start our Costa Rican adventure
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful and kind
Dennis, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in San Jose!

One of the best hotels in terms of service we’ve ever stayed in. The most delicious breakfast with standard breakfast things plus a ton of local items (including the most delicious fruit)! Each staff member we met was incredibly helpful, kind and welcoming. 10/10!
Jennie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a quick stay when arriving in country
Edouard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well maintained and friendly staff.
jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is close to the airport with a free shuttle. Very convenient for late arrivals and or early connections. Stayed here a few times before.
STEPHEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean and the personnel friendly. Check in was quick and easy.
Marcela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and room was nice. Bed very comfortable.
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, nice quiet, clean place
Leontiy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service. Great hotel. Great pool. Great breakfast.
Sabrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and convenient
Pavithra, 1-night trip