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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Property class: 3

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$153
$135 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 23 - May 24

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, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪7 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
(117 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
(55 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
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rio Segundo

In the heart of Rio Segundo, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of City Mall and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Juan Santamaría Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Central Park.

What's nearby

  • Casino Fiesta - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra Tica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rosti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gastro Pub 45 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Britt. Café • Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 100 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1206 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1648 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle was easy to get both going and coming....every 15 minutes. Room was clean, staff was very helpful. Appreciate the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Slippery shower/tub. No a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Jacksonville

I have very specific needs when it comes to motel rooms that are suitable for me. The staff worked with me until I found a room that met those needs. I appreciated that very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yulema

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes , more non gluten free would be better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

crystal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harshvardhan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms and bathrooms were neat and clean, and the beds/pillows were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Harshvardhan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms and bathrooms were clean, and the beds/pillows were comfortable—a welcome relief for someone with chronic neck issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hamzeh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We needed a hotel close to the airport with convenient airport shuttle. This hotel fits the criteria very well. It is only half a mile from the airport and they have very good shuttle service. The service at the hotel is really good . Breakfast was good , the rooms are very comfortable. Overall we liked the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steven, Eagle Mountain Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luigi G

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place for an overnight if you’re flying out early. Friendly helpful staff. The best shuttle service I’ve experienced. It’s available 24 hrs a day with pickup every 20 minutes. There are a few restaurant options that are walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was particularly impressed by the friendly welcome at the reception and the man in the breakfast area who was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and clean. Breakfast was so good with plenty of options. Enjoyed the two nights. Close to the airport and not noisy from airplanes overhead until 6 am. Helpful front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff were wonderful. Bed and pillows were so comfy. Also really appreciated the airport shuttle, which picked us up after midnight. Great value, super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026