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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

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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%

Showing reviews 1–25 of 167.

Cassandra F.

Perfect for a 1 night stay before we headed to Manuel Antonio. We appreciated the breakfast that was included.

Guest review

Convenient foe thw airport. Restaurant food was good. Very spacious

Eric S.

From the gentleman who took our bags to the room, the reception and the restaurant staff were great, I am extremely grateful as we were able to get into our room ahead of normal check-in. We also were very pleased to be able to get something to eat in the restaurant. With our very early wakeup -transit to the airport - I was pleased with the hotel

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Sheri S.

It met expectations. We were expecting to be there for less than 12 hours so we were not expecting anything other than a room and a bed.

James O.

Staff was very helpful. The hotel restaurant and pool area was very nice, and the breakfast was great. The location wasn't the greatest, but we were only there one night and it was very close to the airport, so that worked for us. The hotel itself was a little odd in its layout. There were no elevators, which meant carrying suitcases up and down stairs. And the hallways were very narrow, again meaning transporting suitcases was a little challenging. The room was fine, but the window shades didn't seem to work and the TV was hard to understand how to operate. But, as stated, since this was just a one-night stay since our flight arrived in San Jose late, it suited our purposes adequately.

Kristen O.

We were only here overnight. The breakfast was good and the pool was attractive. Wifi not great. Not much around the hotel so we had nowhere to go to kill time as we were waiting for our transfer.

Katherine W.

We opted for this hotel over the original recommendation because it was cheaper and closer to the airport. We were arriving at midnight and leaving early in the morning so we didn't want to travel far and just needed a bed and breakfast. I was completely satisfied with this hotel and glad we opted for it. Bed was comfy.

Shawn G.

only there to sleep, so was ok.

Ben Q.

Very clean and comfortable final nights stay before the airport. The pool is nice to relax next to. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Julie H.

Old and not well maintained. A bit of let down for first night of vacation. However it was cost effective and we got in late. Breakfast was very good

Jeremy E.

Somehow it felt like we were outside of the city already. Beautiful gardens sound the pool. We were lucky to get a balcony room

Robert A.

Such a quick stop that we really didn’t get any staff interaction which is why i chose N/A

Herb R.

Slightly disappointed by the room we received. Stayed there a couple years ago and for a much nicer room for the same price. The room was in some disrepair and the view was out to a parking lot.

Luci L.

The room was a little dated, but it was clean and the bed was comfortable, which is all I really need. All the workers we met were very helpful.

Roxana A.

The hotel was dated and we had to search for our own room. The beds were clean and comfortable. The look of the room was sad and I am glad we only stayed for the night. We couldn't put the blinds up as they were so old. The breakfast area was beautiful though and the staff was very nice.

Guest review

Room was small, not a lot a room to move around in. The location and room needs updating.

Karen S.

Pillows way to big and hard. I loved having the 2nd bed in a separate room with its own bathroom.

Timothy M.

Everything was pretty good. A few minor problems with the first room with the blkinds and the back door not locking. The staff fixed the problems within a reasonable amount of time.

Ashley S.

Was unhappy that there was not an elevator and we had to lug our suitcases to the 3rd floor.

Travis S.

Took over 10 minutes of running water to get hot water in the shower

Janet M.

Only comment is there are much restaurants or bars within walking distance.

Jeffrey M.

Just ok

Klaudia C.

Ok hotel, the town San Jose is unbelievably ugly, I travel a lot, it disappointed me, will never visit again.

Julianne W.

Exceeded expectations. Wish we had time to try the inviting pool! The front desk staff was very kind to provide a bagged breakfast-to-go for our early checkout even though the kitchen wasn't yet open.

Kandarp S.

This is the one hotel that did not meet my expectations. The AC was not working and when it started working it started leaking water. The room was very low quality - the floors had water stains, not enough room to move around, the TV channels did not have any English programs, the bathroom was very small. Seems these are the rooms that are reserved for travelers making booking thru a travel agent.

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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