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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Ricardo
$101 nightly
$114 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
$85 nightly
$96 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Serena
$118 nightly
$134 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
$127 nightly
$143 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
Pool
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
$110 nightly
$124 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Loren
$115 nightly
$130 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
$79 nightly
$89 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Lavasha
$110 nightly
$124 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring high ceilings with exposed beams, hanging pendant lights, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
$110 nightly
$124 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
$152 nightly
$172 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.

11. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
COURTNEY
$116 nightly
$131 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Russell
$103 nightly
$116 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.
A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
$101 nightly
$114 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
$128 nightly
$145 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

15. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
$73 nightly
$82 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
$101 nightly
$115 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.
A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
$147 nightly
$166 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A modern lobby with a high ceiling, geometric light fixtures, and contemporary furniture.
A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the mountains.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a modern building with a glass facade, and a sign for "PIZZA REPUBLICA".
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area, and seating.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
Santa Ana
United States
Ronald
$118 nightly
$134 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
An infinity pool with a thatched roof, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A buffet setup with various food items and dishes.
A building with a central fountain, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue grill, and a table with drinks and fruits.

19. Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
San Rafael
United States
Joerg
$93 nightly
$105 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
An outdoor bar area with seating and a view of a modern building.
A modern interior with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.
A modern multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating areas, and a landscaped courtyard.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden shelving units, and a stone wall in the background.

20. AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Felipe
$134 nightly
$152 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
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$75 nightly
$85 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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$124 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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$161 nightly
$182 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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Just minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela's Central Market buzzes with local crafts and tropical fruits worth sampling. Visit the butterfly farm at La Paz Waterfall Gardens or explore Poás Volcano National Park in the surrounding highlands for impressive crater views.

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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

10/10 Excellent
"Randall was very kind and helpful!! We stayed here overnight before our next flight out and it was the perfect stop!!"
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10/10 Excellent
"Fue una estancia maravillosa..."
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Posted 3 months ago
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Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments

8/10 Good
"Hard too locate. Luckily I got message from hotel with Whatsapp phone so my Uber driver could contact mgmt to get points of reference such as "across of Pali". The location was great very close (70 meters) from Puente Villa Bonita to catch bus to Cobano, Puntarenas via "Transportes Cobano"."
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8/10 Good
"The guy at the front desk was so kind and helped me so much! He was super sweet and understanding"
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Posted 5 months ago
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10/10 Excellent
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Alajuela

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Alajuela, San José are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Alajuela, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Alajuela?
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica, around 7 mi south of downtown Alajuela, is an Expedia customer favorite. A terrace and a cafe are just two of its amenities. Residencias Villas Torres Del Campo is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It offers a garden and a barbecue grill, and is approximately 7 mi southeast of the city center.
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