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A two-story building with a balcony, potted plants, and a paved patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a refrigerator and a coffee maker, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A glass table with metal chairs, a glass vase with a napkin, and a bottle of water.

A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof and a large pot in the foreground.

1. Hotel Santa Maria Inn

San Juan

Maria

CA $84

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

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

Cacique

John Ross

CA $163

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

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.

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

Ciudad Cariari

Evarista F

CA $121

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

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.

A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Angel

CA $168

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

Nicole

CA $164

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

6. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Karen Caoimhe

CA $144

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.

7. Hotel Mango

Cacique

Robert

CA $109

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

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 snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

CA $155

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.

A spacious lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a city view, and modern furniture.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a view of distant buildings.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. There are bar stools and a counter with a green tiled backsplash.

9. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Ulloa

sergey

CA $156

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Richard

CA $168

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.

A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.

11. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

La Ribera

Jean Pierre

CA $205

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A garden with palm trees, a pathway, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A child on a green slide at a playground with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a dining table.

12. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

San Isidro

Julia

CA $198

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

13. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Nidia

CA $88

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a black armchair, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel entrance with a sliding glass door, a doormat, and large potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a shelf above the bed.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large green plant.

14. Berlor Airport Inn

Cacique

Richard

CA $92

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pathway lined with greenery and a white structure, leading to a building entrance.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, hanging pendant lights, and a bar counter with stools.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

15. La Riviera Hotel B&B

San Antonio de Belen

Arthur

CA $148

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

16. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Ernest

CA $124

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

A narrow, grassy path flanked by dense foliage and a building in the background.

A table set for two on a balcony with a view of a dense forest.

A room with two wooden beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp.

17. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

Camielle

CA $158

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a colorful mural, a seating area, and lush green plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched gazebo.

A buffet area with various food items, a refrigerated display, and a view of tropical plants through large windows.

A corridor with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and a patterned floor.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Nelia

CA $155

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and arched doorways leading to other rooms.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, arched doorways, and a view of the city at night.

A person holding a wine glass at a bar with sushi appetizers on the counter.

19. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

La Asunción

wesley

CA $230

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A car parked next to a tree with red flowers.

A dining area with red sofas, a glass table, and metal chairs.

A backyard pool area with a blue inflatable pool labeled "Bestway Steel Pro MAX."

A garden with a blue pool, a table, and a chair under a blue umbrella.

20. Hotel Your House

Cacique

Colleen

CA $94

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Top San Juan Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and large room…"

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"The entire staff was helpful and courteous. The maid service was exemplary and the staff at the bar and restaurant were friendly and personable."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! We were only there a night on our way to Quepos, but it was wonderful!"

Hotel Mango

8/10 Good

"Hotel was a great location for an early morning flight from San Jose. Staff were very sweet, professional, and helpful. Room had what I needed. I did not have time to enjoy the amenities. It was perfect to have a quick shuttle to the airport at 5am! I enjoyed chatting with the receptionist who was very friendly and answered my questions in English because I’m not fluent in Spanish."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"The view is everything. I love how close to the airport we are and we really enjoyed the hotels ambiance. We are coming back. The team is amazing."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, staff was friendly!"

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient to everything in a safe area. The friendly staff was helpful with any questions or concerns."

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very nice and helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent"

More cheap stays in San Juan

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

CA $27

CA $31 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (263 reviews)

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

CA $12

CA $31 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (372 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

CA $31

CA $45 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

CA $41

CA $46 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

CA $45

CA $51 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

CA $56

CA $63 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Juan?

The best area to stay in San José is the Escazú area, particularly for those who appreciate quality and convenience.Escazú is known for its upscale residences, modern shopping centres, and a wide array of international restaurants. It's a more suburban and polished area compared to the city centre, offering a comfortable base with easy access to amenities. You'll find most of the larger, well-known hotels here, often with good views of the surrounding hills.Couples often find Escazú appealing due to its relaxed atmosphere and the availability of sophisticated dining options. Many hotels offer excellent facilities, including high-end fitness equipment and spa services, superb for a relaxing stay. The area is also a good starting point for day trips to coffee plantations or volcanoes, as it allows for easier access to the main highways.For business travellers, Escazú is an excellent choice due to its proximity to corporate offices and convention centres. The area's infrastructure is modern, and many hotels cater specifically to business needs, offering reliable internet and meeting facilities.

What are the best hotels in San Juan that travellers recommend?

For a hotel in San Juan that travellers recommend, consider the Hotel Santa Maria Inn.The Hotel Santa Maria Inn, with a 7.6 rating, offers a variety of amenities including air-conditioned suites and a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests frequently mention the pleasant breakfast and the wonderful service provided by the staff. The hotel also offers a free scheduled airport shuttle for drop-offs, adding to its convenience.

What are the best family hotels in San Juan?

For a family friendly hotel in San Juan, consider the Hotel Santa Maria Inn.The Hotel Santa Maria Inn, with a 7.6 rating, offers a wonderful stay for families. Guests frequently mention the nice breakfast, which is complimentary and includes a continental option. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free self-parking, making it convenient for those travelling with a car. For added comfort and space, suites are available, and the hotel offers a complimentary airport drop-off service, which is very helpful for families.

What hotels in San Juan offer free breakfast?

For hotels in San Juan that offer complimentary breakfast, Hotel Santa Maria Inn comes highly recommended.The Hotel Santa Maria Inn, with a 7.6 rating, is a great option for travellers seeking a free breakfast. Guests frequently mention the nice breakfast and wonderful service. The hotel also provides free WiFi, complimentary self-parking, and free airport drop-off, adding to its convenience.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in San Juan?

For a top pet-friendly hotel in San Juan, consider the Hotel Santa Maria Inn.This hotel, rated 7.6, warmly welcomes pets, specifically dogs, and provides convenient food and water bowls for your companions. Guests frequently mention the wonderful service and the nice breakfast, which is complimentary.

What are the best budget hotels in San Juan?

For a budget-friendly option in San Juan, the Hotel Santa Maria Inn is a good choice.This hotel, with a 7.6 rating, offers a free continental breakfast and free WiFi, which are great for budget travellers. Guests frequently mention the nice breakfast and wonderful service. Additionally, it provides free airport drop-off transfers and free self-parking, adding to its convenience and value.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Juan.

How much is the nightly rate at a San Juan hotel?

Prices for hotels in San Juan often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $31 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for San Juan hotels

1. Hotel Santa Maria Inn

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

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

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

6. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

7. Hotel Mango

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

9. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

11. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

12. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

13. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

14. Berlor Airport Inn

15. La Riviera Hotel B&B

16. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

17. Hotel Pibi Boreal

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

19. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

20. Hotel Your House

Top San Juan Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Mango

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

More cheap stays in San Juan

Hotel Pacandé

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Toucan Hostel

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

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