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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
"I got a single at Garden House and paid for the pick-up service from the airport. As a solo female traveler, I was nervous about staying here by myself, but everything was great! Gerardo picked me up right on time, safely drove me to the property, and showed me around the house. The managers kindly ..."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026
Villa San Ignacio
"🤘"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
"Excellent service Also Food at their restaurant was amazing,"
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026
Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
"À notre arrivée nous avons été placés dans l’édifice 2. C’était terrible, la chambre puait l’humidité, les matelas étaient tellement vieux qu’ils étaient déchirés et très inconfortables. L’état de la chambre n’avait pas de bon sens. Je n’en reviens pas qu’Expedia offre cela à ses clients. Pour moi ..."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo
Hotel Punta Leona
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa
El Silencio Lodge and Spa
San Mateo Hotel & Travel Guide\n
You won't find many places to stay on Travelocity in or around downtown San Mateo. We recommend you book early if you want to stay close to the action.
A good choice amongst only a few rooms within 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the business district of San Mateo, is the Hotel Iguana Verde.
Check out the Zephyr Palace or the Stay in Costa Rica. The Zephyr Palace is 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the heart of San Mateo. The Stay in Costa Rica, is situated just 20 miles (33 kilometers) away. Alternate hotels and apartment options are the El Silencio Lodge and Spa and the Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge.
If you have time left, you could travel to other places in the Central Valley region. Travel through Central Valley's ruins, art museums and nature museums. Anyone with a love for the outdoors should take the time to enjoy its rural landscapes, forests and mountains. Popular pastimes in this particular part of Costa Rica include hiking.
Alajuela is 20 miles (34 kilometers) to the east of San Mateo and is where you'll find Central Park and Zoo Ave. Alajuela hotel establishments include the Xandari Resort And Spa and Pura Vida Retreat & Spa. 25 miles (44 kilometers) to the east of San Mateo, you'll also find Heredia, which features the Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall and Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose. While in Heredia, make sure you visit the Walk of Flowers Mall and Universidad Nacional.
During your holiday, spend a few hours enjoying the spectacle with local sports obsessives at a local game. You'll find Saprissa Stadium 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the east of San Mateo. Any sports fans that hope to find a Travelocity-listed hotel near to the action can choose from the Hotel Grano de Oro or the Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici.
If you are planning on flying through Juan Santamaria International Airport, you may plan to book some accommodation at Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose Airport, or Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, both of which are a short trip away.
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Recent San Mateo hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
"I stayed here over night because of a missed flight so I didn'treally get to see much. It was a nice comfortable and quiet place."
