Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near City Mall

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
  • City Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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

  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles

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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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, Diners Club, Union Pay, 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
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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

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 May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on Jun 18, 2025 start from $131.0, 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 (20-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. 1064 out of 1418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1418 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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right next to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to airport and surrounding restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but really enjoyed our stay. Room was very updated & clean. It was nice to have the Dennys restaurant so close.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay at for a night if you’re just getting or leaving from SJO. Free shuttle, free breakfast, spacious and clean rooms. The vending machines and store are kind of pricey but if you can, try and go to a nearby store for water. The only downside I can think of is maybe it doesn’t have a mini fridge but not a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport and reliable shuddle service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joline

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

Costa Rica vaca

Only complaint would be airplane noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Ann, Halifax

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Would pick closer to airport Pool area was great Dated! Floors and furniture dirty Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavithra, Glen Rock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Like...close to ATM (casino) and restaurant (Denny's). Big problem - hotel staff barged into room with only brief knock at 11 p m. As we were getting into bed, allegedly to check if room was clean. Only a brief apology, and Mgr did not follow up with me the next day as requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Riverview

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Services were readily available for Denny's, but not like you see here. The food was brought out steaming hot and tasted delicious. It appeared to be new and as always, the wait staff did not come back, so one issue we always had to work around, but other than that, the hotel was in immaculate shape and had all the amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Milwaukee

VERY EFFICIENT AND FREINDLY STAFF
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and kind
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. My room was very clean and comfortable. Great options for breakfast. The airport shuttle was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Carteret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed at this hotel multiple times now, it’s my hotel of choice when I want to stay close to the airport in San José. The staff is very professional and helpful. The facilities and surroundings are very well maintained. The pool area is very nice. The rooms are always spotless. The breakfast was acceptable. The shuttle service from and to the airport is a huge plus. Will keep coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Airport access

Clean comfortable room. 1 night airpot stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

hal

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