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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Love this hotel the staff are amazing"
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
"The rooms were clean, beds very comfortable, the staff was excellent, and the breakfast was one of the best complimentary breakfasts I have ever experienced."
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
Barceló San José
"This hotel is absolutely beautiful! Everything was wonderful, from the friendly and welcoming staff to the comfortable bed and every little detail throughout the hotel. The breakfast was amazing, with so many delicious options and a beautiful, spacious dining area. I loved every moment of my stay. ..."
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
"B"
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
San Rafael Abajo Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Wandering through San Jose? If you're looking to get a feel of the city, discover places to put up your feet which are near to the hustle and bustle of San Rafael Abajo. You will find 2 hotels, apartments and other accommodation options on Travelocity within easy driving distance of the downtown area.
Look at a few accommodation options within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius, such as the Hotel Villa Colon and Rancho Montezumo.
The Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge is around 17 miles (28 kilometers) from the heart of San Rafael Abajo. Alternatively, the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn can be found approximately 18 miles (28 kilometers) away. Alternative hotels and apartment options include the Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall and the Xandari Resort And Spa.
After you and your family have looked around San Rafael Abajo, how about you explore a little bit more of the area? The Central Valley area boasts plenty of things to check out. Central Valley offers rural landscapes, forests and mountains, and other commonly visited attractions include ruins and art museums. Fun-loving travelers might get into hiking, horse riding and cycling in the region.
Alajuela is 14 miles (22 kilometers) north of San Rafael Abajo and is home to Central Park and Zoo Ave. The Pura Vida Retreat & Spa and Asclepios Wellness and Spa are some of the Travelocity-listed hotel choices in Alajuela. 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the northeast of San Rafael Abajo, is Heredia, which boasts the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose and Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica. If you stay in Heredia, a couple of places to add to your itinerary are the Walk of Flowers Mall and Universidad Nacional.
Prior to departing from San Jose, you should make sure you join the locals watching some fast-paced sport. Swing by Saprissa Stadium, to the northeast of San Rafael Abajo. If you would like the ease of locating a room not far away, book a room in the Hotel Grano de Oro or Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici.
For those travelers flying through Juan Santamaria International Airport, you might like to book a room at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, or Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica, which are each a short taxi ride away.
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Recent San Rafael Abajo hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
"The rooms were clean, beds very comfortable, the staff was excellent, and the breakfast was one of the best complimentary breakfasts I have ever experienced."
