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Country Inn and Suites

San Jose

Good to Know

Country Inn and Suites in San José's Cariari area offers a tranquil retreat near Juan Santamaría Airport, ideal for both initial and concluding nights in Costa Rica. Guests can enjoy two swimming pools amidst tropical gardens, a complimentary fitness center, and convenient dining options. The hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring Central Valley attractions like Poás Volcano and coffee tours, or for business travelers needing high-speed internet and meeting facilities.


A garden pause in Cariari

Two swimming pools and tropical gardens give Country Inn and Suites a welcome pause between travel days. In San José's Cariari area, near Juan Santamaría Airport, the hotel works well for a first or last night in Costa Rica, with enough space to settle in rather than simply wait for a flight.

A starting point for the Central Valley

Cariari puts airport days and regional outings into the same stay. Poás Volcano, coffee visits, museums, the National Theater, rafting and ziplining can shape time beyond the pools. Nearby restaurants, bars, casinos and shopping—from local stores and craft markets to larger malls—add options for an evening or a spare afternoon. Ask your planner about specific attractions, including INBio Park and zoo visits, before arranging a day around them.

Choose your room or suite

Standard Rooms include air conditioning, cable television, coffee-making facilities and a safe, plus a hair dryer, telephone and iron with ironing board. Complimentary daily newspapers are part of their inclusions. Junior Suites add separate living rooms to those comforts; the Presidential Suite's kitchenette and living room with a sofa bed make more independent time possible. Executive Rooms include a complimentary breakfast buffet in a private lounge and 3 free minutes of local calls; confirm that category when planning your stay.

A settled travel day

A buffet breakfast, a swim among the gardens and time in the free guest fitness center can make a travel day feel pleasantly settled. The business center and high-speed internet support work between outings, and the meeting room is available to rent. Cribs and special requirements can be requested in advance. The restaurant and bar keep dining and evening drinks close at hand.

What to consider when choosing this stay

  • A Cariari base near Juan Santamaría Airport suits a first or last night in Costa Rica, as well as trips that mix leisure and business, without reducing the stay to waiting for a flight.
  • Two swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens give you a place to pause between journeys; the restaurant, bar and buffet breakfast keep dining close at hand.
  • The fitness center is free for guests, and complimentary high-speed internet plus a business center support everyday work or travel planning. A meeting room can be rented.
  • Junior Suites add a separate living room, while the Presidential Suite has a kitchenette, a full living room and a sofa bed—useful distinctions for more space or a longer stay.
  • Executive Rooms include a complimentary breakfast buffet in a private lounge and 3 free minutes of local calls. Confirm that category and its benefits in your arrangements.
  • Cribs and other special needs can be requested. Compare the room’s facilities, air conditioning and sleeping arrangement with your party rather than assuming every category is identical.
  • Restaurants, bars, casinos, craft shopping and malls in the surrounding area add options beyond the hotel. City museums and the National Theater give a capital visit a different pace.
  • Coffee tours, Poás Volcano, rafting and ziplining are possibilities for Central Valley days. Arrange timings and transport as outings rather than assuming they are included in an airport-area stay.

Stay details

Number of rooms
92
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Airport
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Pool
  • Fitness Room
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi Free
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Standard Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Junior Suite

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Two Bedrooms

Hotel location

San Jose

Explore the hotel location on the map

Latitude: 9.975708; longitude: -84.1539

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
82%745 guest ratings
Cleanliness
87%
Expectations
82%
Staff
89%
Comfort
83%
Value
83%

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Douglas N.

Great!

Brenda N.

Very nice hotel. The room was excellent with two sleeping areas. Very clean and comfortable. The food was very good and the staff very friendly. Was sorry we had to leave so early.

Judy W.

No hand towels or washcloths. We were told we could have called and asked for them. The property is nice but the room needs updating especially the bath rooms.

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Michele R.

an ordinary hotel - nothing special

Deann C.

Stayed in the newer rooms and really liked it! So much better than the older building. Made a big difference.

Linda L.

Clean comfortable, nice pool, exceptionally helpful and pleasant staff

David G.

Typical of this type of hotel I suppose...glad we were there only one night

Deann C.

We stayed in the older part of the hotel on our first night of our trip and the newer building on our last day of our trip. The older building is in need of an update. Loved the restaurant!

Margaret P.

Clean andquiet

Bren C.

we were only in the hotel about 6 hours.

Debra S.

We arrived at the airport after midnight, then left the next morning after breakfast. The breakfast was great. Carrying luggage up and down flights was the only inconvenience. It would've been nice if they had other ramps, like they did at the front entrance, so we could roll our luggage or maybe some elevators for 2nd or 3rd floors.

Sandy G.

Would not stay here again and would NOT recommend to others. Ventilation-poor. Hotel had a very loud group of people overnight and did nothing to quiet them. We contacted the hotel and they apologized.

Bobbie M.

Had to carry our luggage up and down stairs which was a bit inconvenient

Michelle A.

familiar now with hotel and area from the first night of the trip so lowered expectations and enjoyed the stay more, we were in a nicer room than the first time, area surrounding hotel is still dull after such an amazing trip but again meets the needs of an overnight airport hotel and the breakfast is good

Pat S.

Split level (stairs to bed on upper level) was an inconvenience.

Bob L.

Fine place to stay for the night, good place for in transit. Long way out of downtown area. Restaurant staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Michelle A.

we unfortunately had lots of little bugs on our bed comforter when we first arrived because a window had been left open, that we had to make sure were not bedbugs. the bedding was promptly changed and we were offered to change rooms but we had already unpacked. the overall experience rating is more reflective of the area and not the hotel but met our expectations as a quick layover airport hotel.Breakfast is really good, its too bad the pool water is freezing, staff super friendly

Guest review

The room was not as comfortable this time.

Guest review

Obviously this was just a basic hotel upon arrival. The room set-up was a bit weird and limited dining options. Would suggest something closer to the City Mall.

Guest review

Good hotel. proximity to alternative dining options right outside the hotel was a plus

Guest review

Didn't really like this particular hotel; a/c conditioner made a lot of noise, and the hotel was pretty dated. Breakfast just okay compared to others.

Guest review

Excellent as before

Guest review

Very professional ,super services and very pleasant staff.

Guest review

Did not like the soups. It was difficult to get to breakfast since didn't open til 6 am and our transfer was later.

Guest review

A bit outdated and the area has a lot of traffic. The coffee machine was dirty on the inside so I couldn't use it. What I liked was that the suite had 2 separate rooms which was nice and the staff was very nice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Country Inn and Suites located and what kind of stay does it suit?

Country Inn and Suites is located in San José's Cariari area, near Juan Santamaría Airport. It is well-suited for a first or last night in Costa Rica, or as a base for exploring the Central Valley and conducting business.


What amenities are available at Country Inn and Suites?

The hotel features two swimming pools, tropical gardens, a complimentary guest fitness center, a business center, high-speed internet, a restaurant, a bar, and offers a buffet breakfast. Meeting rooms are available for rent.


What types of rooms and suites does Country Inn and Suites offer?

Country Inn and Suites offers Standard Rooms, Junior Suites with separate living rooms, and a Presidential Suite with a kitchenette and sofa bed. Executive Rooms include a complimentary breakfast buffet in a private lounge and local calls.


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