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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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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ojo de Agua Spa Park
    ‪4 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
(102 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Monserrat Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Plaza Real Alajuela - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on Apr 1, 2026 start from 184.0, 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. 1204 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1622 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It served a purpose. Room was absolutely fine - obviously quite noisy given proximity to airport but we weren’t woken. Check in staff were helpful and free shuttle to the airport worked well. Buffet breakfast was good. And we had a good meal at the Costa Rican restaurant just behind the hotel - 3 min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean, air conditioner works and staff is friendly and also large complimentary breakfast. Extremely convenient location close to airport..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is terrible humid and there was an unpleasant smell in the hallway. Inside the room it was not bad but still humidity odor was there. Also all rooms are properly signed with a “quite zone” however the noise coming from hallways and the room next to me was huge. The hotel should reinforce silence all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Breakfast was fine had options - rooms very tired, had to change toilet was not working, bathroom showers need upgrade moldy. However outside pool area is pleasant. Sold only pop or water at kiosk. Casino next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very prompt Airport Shuttle Service and Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very friendly. Breakfast in morning had a nice variety. Great location near the airport and if want to do a day tour to the poas volcano area and Starbucks plantation as you don’t have to travel through the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnoldo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient hotel, especially if arriving late at night or very early morning. Free hotel shuttle easy to find and very quick pickup. The free breakfast was especially good, actually the best hotel breakfast we have ever experienced. Lots of fresh tropical fruit and local Costa Rican choices.
Outdoor pool area very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pick up à l’aéroport ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle is very efficient. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy, Muskego

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk staff is rude, stayed there many times and it’s always the same.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly bilingual staff. Great location near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro, Cabo San Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth every penny!, staff is engaged and keep the hotel in excellent condition, happy staff all !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Madeline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025