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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before exploring nearby Juan Santamaría Park with helpful tour guidance from knowledgeable staff

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The Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport captures the vibrant energy of San Jose. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden or take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. The free breakfast buffet and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave (Minifridge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave (Minifridge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cacique, a neighborhood in Rio Segundo with good airport proximity, is home to Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan Santamaría Park and Central Park. Check out an event or a game at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, and consider making time for National Center of Art and Culture, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Rio Segundo travel guide
Map
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Casino Fiesta
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Mall
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Terra Tica
    3 min drive
  • Rosti
    2 min walk
  • Gastro Pub 45
    4 min drive
  • Denny's
    1 min walk
  • Britt. Café • Bakery
    4 min drive

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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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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
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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 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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1206 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1652 reviews

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a quick stay, restaurants and casino outside the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie Reed

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I loved the breakfast, and the staff was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff and breakfast area staff. Would definitely stay again. Shuttle also great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the airport with free shuttle bus service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how modern and clean this hotel is. Seems to be the closest one to the airport, and shuttle was always available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean stay, convenient location by the airport with car rentals a short walk away. Breakfast included was nice and if you have to leave early for the airport they give you a "to-go" bag of snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor pool was great, perfect for entertaining the kids. We appreciated the airport shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast every day was outstanding and the staff Mr Raul and Mr Murió were great, friendly professionals and provided great service. Kudos to them great employees
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and location great for airport access— good breakfast— overall a good choine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast and clean rooms! What more to ask for!?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean comfortable room, friendly staff and convenient airport shuttl!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the best, clean, close to the airport excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees were very helpful and area was safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great airport location. Clean , large room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location with free 24/7 shuttle to airport, free hot breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with a very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel! Property is beautiful, rooms are updated and clean. The staff, location near airport, including free shuttle service, and breakfast were great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. The shuttle was super easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and courteous staff, clean and decently sized room, great location, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff , big and welcoming rooms , very easy transport from the airport , amazing breakfast buffet .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our last day needs. Beds were very comfortable, pool was clean & had the cutest birds making nests so cute for the bird watcher like myself. Easy & simple to get to the airport with their shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026