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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near City Mall

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
  • Place, Casino Fiesta
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ojo de Agua Spa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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
(48 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rio Segundo

City center stay.Your stay at this Cacique hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of City Mall and Juan Santamaría Park. Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino Fiesta - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Monserrat Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Plaza Real Alajuela - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Britt. Café • Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Imperial - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3-star hotel near City Mall
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rio Segundo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offers 100 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel
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
Hotel Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
Express San Jose Costa Rica
Express Jose Costa Rica By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is 1.1 mi (4-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on Dec 9, 2025 start from $142.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (7-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG features an outdoor pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG to downtown Rio Segundo?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Rio Segundo.

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1151 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1543 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
They had a trainee by herself.. she was polite but they needed a second person .. manager finally came to assist.. waited over 20 minutes to get check and i was 1st in line. The room smelt like a dog .. or was a mold smell .. The shower had a sliding door missing .. when you shower water goes everywhere ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here two weeks ago when arriving in Costa Rica. It was such a nice room that we were sure to reserve again on my way back home. Room was comfortable and the breakfast was wonderful. We appreciated the shuttle ride back to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms Ling check-in area and along the path to the elevator makes for an unpleasant and noisy experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meinir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run and clean airport hotel. Very convenient location for airport and rental car drop off. Local restaurant choice is a limited but acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast

Best breakfast in town, hands down!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and services

The breakfast was great, with a very helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The train stop was right behind the hotel, so we could go into the city to see the museums (highly recommended!) without driving. The front desk staff, with great grace, bailed us out of a problem we created accidentally. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Holiday Inns in the states that were not as nice as this. Our room was clean, comfortable and in good repair. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially given how late we arrived on our flight. They recommended the Dennys next door so we could get a meal after a long travel day. The breakfast next morning was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caridad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was average continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was really good, not just a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb overnight stop before flying out of San Jose. Very well run hotel, comfortable bedand a good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were friendly and interactive getting us fresh coconuts to drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dennys and a local restaurant were right across from the hotel, and the breakfast was wonderful with fresh fruit, hot entrees, yogurt, bagels, etc. A great place to stay near the SJO airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mazahir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anndrea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to airport and efficient shuttle service. Good option for late arrival or early departure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025