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Hotel Santamaria

2.5 star property

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A narrow hallway with a sign reading "HOTEL SANTAMARIA," a potted plant, and a tiled floor.
A living room with a sofa, a desk, and a bookshelf. There are various masks and paintings on the walls.
Terrace/patio
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi
A reception desk with a telephone, a fire extinguisher, and a bookcase filled with magazines.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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St. 2 and Ave. 4, 50 mts West from Banco Popular, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Hotel Santamaria places you next to Juan Santamaría Park and within a 5-minute walk of Central Park. This 8-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Real Alajuela - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tortilleria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trigo Miel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santamaria

Guests of Hotel Santamaria enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other standard amenities include free local calls, ceiling fans, and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santamaria Alajuela
Santamaria Alajuela
Hotel Santamaria Alajuela
Hotel Santamaria Bed & breakfast
Hotel Santamaria Bed & breakfast Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Santamaria?

Hotel Santamaria offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Hotel Santamaria?

This bed & breakfast is located in Alajuela, just steps from Juan Santamaría Park and Central Park, and within a short walk of Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. You'll also find City Mall and Plaza Real Alajuela less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Santamaria?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hotel Santamaria include a casino?

No, Hotel Santamaria doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Santamaria?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Santamaria?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a free daily breakfast and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Santamaria?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hotel Santamaria have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Santamaria offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Santamaria allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Santamaria.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Santamaria?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Santamaria?

The closest major airport to Hotel Santamaria is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 1.6 mi away (3 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 12 mi away (19-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Santamaria?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Santamaria.

Hotel Santamaria Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close in downtown, close to the shops, restaurants, market, bus terminals (Wagon, TUASA). Daniel is a good host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mirja

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

Perfectly located to SJO and friendly staff

Hotel is perfectly located for arrival and departure only 5-10min away from San Jose Airport. Hotel is in walking distance to great restaurants and the city is clean and safe. The only small thing I would suggest for improvement is the shower in the rooms. Not enough pressure on the water is you need to wash long hair. The staff is outstanding, and the best of our stay: from welcoming us, recommendations and to sending us off at 4am :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Fue solo una noche. El personal del hotel fue siempre amable y dispuesto a indicar dónde almorzar, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicktor

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

Super céntrico

Las atenciones del personal fueron de lo mejor... siempre dispuestos a resolver dudas y dar opciones de comida y lugares que visitar. Y lo mejor es que está a 5min exagerando del aeropuerto
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy and comfortable. Staff was exceptional and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

ileondoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Buena ubicación a buen precio

Al llegar fuimos amablemente atendidos por Aldo, recibimos buena atención de su parte. La habitación pequeña con su baño privado pero bien para una noche que nos quedamos, un poco encerrada pero contaba con luz natural y un ventilador grande ya que la temperatura y humedad es alta en Alajuela. La cama era un poco suave para mi gusto pero pudimos dormir confortablemente. El desayuno está incluido y es continental de frutas y café y tostadas y lo sirven en un espacio muy agradable. Por su ubicación no cuente con Parqueo pero dejamos durante la noche el vehículo en un parque a 10o metros por 2500 colones. En general estuvo muy bien para caminar y recorrer el centro de Alajuela y disfrutamos de café en la esquina mientras llovía .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bernal

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel muy básico

Hotel adecuando para estadía por espera de vuelo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great hotel for a night near the airport. The area looks rough....window bars and razor wire abound, but I think it's just because it's inner city. No AC, and the fan didn't do much to cool the room. Room was small. Breakfast was a nice surprise, simple but good and delivered to the table.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location. Close to the airport. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jon

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

A true balla’ never frowns

Got to hotel and the guy said my room wasnt available. Flood he said. 10pm at night in an unfamiliar part of this city and im standing on a sidewalk with all of my crap and no hotel room. I asked why i didnt get an email and the guy says he sent one letting me know that room was unavailable and i was being relocated to the hostel down the street. Nope. No email. Should of taken a sec and sent me one. Whatever. The guy is lucky I know a little secret about this country. Everything is alway just fine....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aura

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

Near the airport and quaint little town.

My husband and I stayed here for the night before we headed onward. The hotel is located 1.3k from the airport and if you are ambitious enough to walk it, you could. Hotel provided us with taxi help in the morning with taxi cab costung no more $4-$5. Our one night stay was perfect. In the evening when we got in we walked around the square and the near by mercado. There are lots of great coffee shops and restaurants around. The following morning we woke up to a free continental breakfast. Fresh fruits, toast and coffee. The owners are really nice and attententive and really want you to feel at home. Definitely recommend staying here especially if you have a layover or early flight. Or even if you want to check out San Jose area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

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

Hôtel Alajuela

Patron et personnels sympathiques. Hôtel pratique puisque dans le centre ville et a moins de 10 minutes en bus de l'aéroport. En revanche, de part son implantation, bruyant tôt le matin en raison de la circulation. Bon rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hot night\Cold wake up.

Staff was very nice but somehow I missed that it is in the city (I knew) and didn't have air conditioning or hot water. I picked the place because of the proximity to the SJO airport (4 KM) since I had an early flight. Without AC or the ability to open the windows because of the city noise it was hard to sleep, but the cold shower at 3 am certainly woke me up fast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not sure how the value compares to other hotels

The man at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The room was small, bed was uncomfortable and the sheets were paper thin. There was a fan, but no a/c. Had to pay for overnight parking at a lot a couple of blocks away. Breakfast was toast with butter/jam, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una ubicación excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good service and close to the airport

Had a really nice stay here. The owner was really polite and service minded and had a good sence of humor! We got a big room with comfortable beds and cushions. There was also an airconditioner in the room. The hotel was very close to the airport. Did not feel like the safest area but it was better than San Jose! Would stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hostel in Alajuela

Can't say enough good things about our experience. Very kind and helpful manager, extremely clean and well-kept facilities, excellent amenities. Definitely a great place to stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Basic, clean hotel. Would stay again

My friend and I needed a cheap, basic hotel for one night near the airport and this was an awesome option as oppose to a hostel. We checked in late and the reception guy (owner?) was so so sweet and friendly. Our room was super basic but very clean bathroom and bed with a powerful fan. Would stay again
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Decent hotel for a one night stay

We stayed here for one night after flying into San Jose. The staff was nice, and the room was OK- a bit loud and no hot water. If you're going to/fro the airport, Uber is the way to go! (about half the price of a taxi)
Verified

8/10 Good

Cesar A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay

The hotel is very close to airport. There are restaurants near by which makes it a great one night stay. No A/C but did have a fan. Clean room and beds.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Enkelt hotell

Et meget enkelt hotell. Passer for folk som skal ha en natt i nærheten av flyplassen.
Verified

8/10 Good

LN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

very close to airport

We stayed in hotel santamaria for only one night when we arrived in san jose by plane. Everything you need is there and the staff is very friendly ready to help. very close to the airport but a bit noisy because you are in downtown Alajuela. Perfect for arriving/leaving costa rica.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lowell

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

great staff and location.

staff were extremely helpful especially Katra(sp?) and ceasar. convienient to airport everything looked new or recently refurbished. dont be put off by "hostel" in the name this is a small but very nice budget hotel.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

This hotels greatest asset is the wonderful helpful gentleman who works the reception at night. He is great. Hotel room was very small without a window. The furnishings are very old and tired. Only one picture in the room so one feels as if you are in a jail cell. Room is clean. Great location if one needs to catch an early flight the following morning. For $50.00 US I would expect better. Breakfast that is included is very disappointing. It consists of coffee, 2 pieces of very thin toast, and 3 small pieces of fruit.Room was very hot. Had a fan but with no windows it never cooled off.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Clean, convienient, friendly and Central hotel!

Awesome experience, really friendly staff and owner, close to airport and central location! Loved it!