Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near City Mall

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Garden
Interior
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 522
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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 - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 12 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 4 min drive

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

Hotel near City Mall
Located close to Juan Santamaría Park and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a computer station, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A gift shop, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 5400.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 5400.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in 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. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG located?

Located in Cacique, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of City Mall, Juan Santamaría Park, and Central Park. Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1391 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Walking distance to lots of things and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here whenever we fly in or out of Costa Rica! Great service, great breakfast, and just a wonderful stay! Free airport shuttle is nice too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a perfect stay before heading to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was a convenient place to stay for airport access. It was clean and provided the basics for our needs. The shuttle to the airport was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, close to airport and car rental. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a hot tub outside would be a nice addition, hotel was very nice otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short stay before our flight home. Excellent service taking shuttle to airport at 3 am

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop for the airport overnight. Nice pool good breakfast. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to airport with shuttle service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pompa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on our way in and out of Costa Rica. Great location. The airport shuttle was a great option. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
so easy to check in, room was quiet, bed comfortable and airport shuttle was timely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good and clean. The breakfast was excellent. However the front desk people are not very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice and close to airport. Breakfast staff super friendly and accomodating. Beds cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Krenar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great but the close proximity to the airport makes it very noisy. Planes landing and taking off all day and night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service all around!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williamson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast, offers shuttles to airport and shopping areas, close to car rentals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025