Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near City Mall

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Relax in our inviting lobby with comfortable seating and a beautiful abstract art piece.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a modern and traditional design with a stone facade and covered entrance.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast with a variety of hot and cold options, including eggs, baked goods, and beverages.
Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a serene view of the pool and lush surroundings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rio Segundo

Located in Cacique within 2 miles (3 km) of City Mall, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Juan Santamaría Park. This 100-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 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
  • ‪Restaurante Malinche - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near City Mall
At Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 5400.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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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Express San Jose Costa Rica
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG on Sep 10, 2025 start from $110.0, 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.

What's there to see near Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Cacique, close to Multiplaza Mall Escazu, City Mall, and Juan Santamaría Park. You'll also find Plaza Real Cariari and Alajuela Cathedral within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, premium bedding, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is within a mile. Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 11.1 mi away (34-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1106 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1475 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Coral Springs

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

gino

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were bug on bed and the place smelled old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smoke alarms went off briefly 3 times in the early morning hours. Otherwise,it a good value and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to the airport. excellent condition. very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good after a flight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted positively by staff. A great place to land for a good rest!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Goldsboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nerissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to international airport. 24 hour shuttle. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, close to airport with friendly staff and a shuttle to and from 24/7. Not many restaurants around. The room was very humid and linen was damp. AC was working but it was not enough. Super clean room though!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

Fantastic place to stay for vacation!

It was amazing thr rooms and beds so comfortable. The staff especially in the complimentary breakfast the food and fruit were the best, staff and cleaning staff so kind and helpful , these employees, Minor, Esteban y Raul in the breakfast went above and beyond to serve and please the guests! I will definitely pass on to friends and family and for sure return on another trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Nivio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a convenient and confortable stay. It is my hotel of choice when I spent a quick time in San Jose. Shuttle and breakfast are a great option and location near the airport a must.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with all the amenities and close to the airport. Has a variety of restaurants nearby that are walkable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naijah, Riverview

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Beautiful place didn't really have time to enjoy into 830 out at 4 lol
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really nice clean and breakfast was very good! The staff in the restaurant were amazing with the children making fun things with ballon’s and even the food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Very nice staff and some restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025