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Hampton Inn and Suites

Alajuela

Good to Know

The Hampton Inn and Suites Alajuela offers a convenient and comfortable stay near Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), ideal for easing into or concluding a Costa Rica vacation. Guests benefit from a complimentary 24/7 airport shuttle, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Accommodations range from Standard Rooms to Studio Suites with kitchenettes, all including free internet and mini-fridges. A complimentary hot breakfast ensures a pleasant start to any day, whether arriving or departing Costa Rica.


A comfortable welcome—and a little time to unwind

The first night of a vacation has its own pleasures: setting down your bags, getting comfortable and knowing the journey ahead can wait until morning. At Hampton Inn and Suites Alajuela, a location near Juan Santamaria International Airport makes that pause an easy part of your Costa Rica plans. The complimentary airport shuttle runs around the clock, every 15 minutes, and an outdoor pool offers somewhere to unwind once you have arrived.

Settle in, then start the day well

Standard Rooms provide a comfortable base for a short stay, while Studio Suites add a kitchenette and sofa bed. Both room types have mini-fridges and complimentary internet, with the suite offering extra flexibility for how you use the space. Whether you are arriving with a full itinerary ahead or spending a final night before flying home, the hotel gives you a place to unpack and catch your breath.

A complimentary hot breakfast brings a welcoming start to the day. Take time over breakfast before heading onward, fit in a workout at the fitness center or leave an afternoon open for the outdoor pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a business center help when there is work to finish, and staff are available to assist with questions during your stay. There is also room here to switch gears and enjoy being on vacation.

Give Alajuela a place in the itinerary

If you have time beyond the airport connection, Alajuela offers a little local culture to explore. Visit the Central Market, admire the cathedral or spend time at the Juan Santamaria Museum. Nearby restaurants offer options for a meal out, and a casino provides another possibility for the evening. An airport-area stay can be practical and still leave space for a swim, a good breakfast or a look around the city.

Hampton Inn and Suites is an appealing bookend to a Costa Rica vacation: somewhere to ease into the trip, or enjoy one more relaxed evening before the flight home. The airport is nearby, the essentials are taken care of, and you can give the stop a little more attention than simply checking in and checking out.

Why choose Hampton for an airport-area stay

  • Make arrival or departure easier: the location near Juan Santamaria International Airport and complimentary shuttle operating 24/7, every 15 minutes, suit a first or final night in Costa Rica. Coordinate the connection around your flight.
  • Start the next leg with breakfast taken care of: complimentary hot breakfast means you can eat at the hotel before continuing your vacation, rather than making a separate morning stop.
  • Give the stop some leisure time: the outdoor pool and fitness center let you swim or work out between journeys, so an airport-area night can include more than checking in and sleeping.
  • Choose space for the way you travel: Standard Rooms and Studio Suites both have mini-fridges and free internet; a Studio Suite adds a kitchenette and sofa bed for more flexibility during time in the room.
  • Stay connected when needed: complimentary Wi-Fi and a business center support practical tasks or work between travel days, without requiring you to leave the hotel.
  • Explore if the schedule allows: Alajuela's Central Market, cathedral and Juan Santamaria Museum offer local culture; nearby restaurants and a casino add evening choices. These are outings beyond the hotel, so fit them around your onward plans.

Stay details

Number of rooms
152
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Airport
  • Business
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Room
  • Conference Room
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • Laundry Service
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Standard Room

  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Radio

Studio Suite

  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sofa Bed

Hotel location

Alajuela

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Latitude: 10.002071; longitude: -84.195274

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
89%70 guest ratings
Cleanliness
93%
Expectations
92%
Staff
93%
Comfort
92%
Value
93%

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Douglas S.

Shuttle running every 15 mins to the airport 24/7 was fantastic.

Lisa G.

The shuttle to hotel was there quickly. The breakfast options were awesome and staff were helpful

Grace T.

A typical Hampton inn, but it was familiar and a nice way to start our trip back home.

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Scott W.

Again nice decorations for anniversary

Carolyn P.

The hotel was really, really challenging to navigate by car to get to, even with google maps. The pool was not heated and freezing. It seemed understaffed for the amount of people there - but it was clean.

Marina K.

Perfect hotel by the airport for esarly travel

Paul H.

Consistent Hampton Inn quality with spacious rooms and a well stocked breakfast buffet. Like that there were two restaurant with a couple minutes walk.

Christine B.

This is a beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. The breakfast buffet is satisfying. They met us at check in with a surprise birthday cake and a song for my husband. He loved it.

Beth M.

super duper clean, inviting, lovely staff, very friendly faces to greet you!

Ketan K.

Very near to the airport and made an easier commute after long journeys between different destinations.

Randy R.

the only good thing it was close to the airport. Denny's restaurant was not a good experience.

Debbie R.

Hotel was great. Spent the day lounging by the pool. The restaurant is only open for dinner so you need to venture out for lunch.

Cara C.

More of a no frills place. Was happy to have a good breakfast before leaving the area!

Guest review

We started and ended at this hotel. When we had to leave at 4am, they gave a 'breakfast bag' for the airport. Nice people!

Guest review

The staff was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hampton Inn and Suites Alajuela provide airport transportation?

Yes, the hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle that operates 24/7, departing every 15 minutes to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport.


What dining options are available at Hampton Inn and Suites Alajuela?

Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each morning. For other meals, nearby restaurants in Alajuela offer additional dining choices.


What amenities are included in the rooms at Hampton Inn and Suites Alajuela?

Standard Rooms feature a mini-fridge and complimentary internet. Studio Suites offer enhanced flexibility with a kitchenette, sofa bed, safe deposit box, mini-fridge, and complimentary internet.


What leisure facilities are available at the hotel?

The hotel provides an outdoor pool and a fitness center for guests to unwind or work out between journeys. Additionally, the nearby city of Alajuela offers cultural attractions like the Central Market and Juan Santamaria Museum.


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