5 Hotels Nearby Costa Rica International Airports

If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica, one of the most important things to consider is how to choose properly the hotels where you will stay. No matter if your flight is landing or departing from Juan Santamaria International airport or Liberia International airport, for sure you would like to know about hotels located near both international airports in order to take them into account in your itinerary.

Even though Costa Rica is a small country, it has two international airports that are used by a lot of important airlines. The first and older one is located in Alajuela province, about 10 kilometers from the capital city San Jos©. The other one is located in Liberia – the capital of Guanacaste province – and just some minutes away from Costa Rica best all inclusive hotels.

Hotels nearby Juan Santamaria International airport (SJO)

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express hotel is located just one mile away from the airport and only 10 miles from San Jos© downtown (30 minutes). This hotel is ideal if you need to be at the airport very early in the morning, thanks to its proximity and to its 24-hour airport shuttle service. Besides, a buffet breakfast is served from 6am and a box breakfast is also available from 3am. In front of the hotel there is a Denny’s restaurant, open 24 hours and it offers room service.

Free local and international calls and wireless Internet access are available; as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center, in case you have a little more time.

Doubletree Cariari by Hilton

Doubletree Cariari by Hilton is a full-service hotel located conveniently only five minutes away from airport and 15 minutes from San Jos© downtown. It offers 222 comfortable rooms equipped with Sweet Dreams bed, wireless high-speed Internet access at a fee, 24-hour front desk service and room service, an outdoor pool & Jacuzzi, an spa & beauty salon, casino, 24-hour fitness center and a golf course and shopping center within walking distance from the hotel.

Besides, the hotel has several dining options that range from an international restaurant to a Deck Caf© with a Grab and Go concept.

This hotel is ideal if you are looking for a more luxurious option.

Costa Rica Marriott

Set on a splendid 30-acre coffee plantation, this luxurious property with colonial architecture is only 10 minutes away from the airport and 20 minutes from San Jos© Downtown. All its rooms are elegantly decorated and conveniently equipped; and the hotel offers its guests two restaurants, a cafeteria and 24-hour room service.

The property of Costa Rica Marriott is ideal for the sports lovers as it offers a modern gym, two outdoor swimming pools, three Sport Court® tennis courts, a jogging trail and an on-site training golf range.

Hotels nearby Daniel Oduber International airport (LIB)

Hilton Garden Inn Liberia

Hilton Garden Inn Liberia is located only 2 minutes away from airport and is a little bit more oriented for business travelers. To assist them, rooms are equipped with an ergonomic chair, a work desk, and two telephones with data port and include complimentary high-speed Internet access.

For dining, you can visit the main restaurant where you can find freshly prepared meals and the convenience mini-market, opened 24 hours, where you can find snacks, beverages and ready-made meals.

El Mangroove

When the mangrove and man meet to create a vibrant and unique lifestyle is the slogan of this new hotel, located in Papagayo Bay, at only 20 minutes from airport. We wanted to include this property, as it is one of the best beach hotels in the region and it is conveniently located; this means that you can enjoy of the beauty of Costa Rica beaches and be near the airport at the same time.

This hotel is ideal for families and couples; and offers a 130 feet pool, a 24-hours concierge, live music and complimentary WI-FI throughout property.

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