Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location near airport
Helpful staff
Decent breakfast
Cons:
Rooms need renovation
Noisy environment in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Some rooms were dated, indicating a need for better cleanliness.
Service
9.2
Guests praised the helpful and friendly staff, indicating high service quality.
Location
9.24
Conveniently located near the airport, which guests appreciated.
Room Quality
7.69
Several reviews mentioned that rooms are dated and need renovations.
Amenities
8.52
Small plunge pool and airport shuttle are notable amenities.
Value for Money
7.68
Some guests found it expensive for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Breakfast was mentioned as decent, with some positive feedback on meal quality.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive experiences with minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:32

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just 8 minutes from the airport, La Riviera Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, sun terraces, and a pool. The air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV and pool views, while the on-site restaurant serves international cuisine and Spanish tapas.

Pet-Friendly Environment

La Riviera Hotel welcomes pets with an additional fee. Guests can enjoy the pet-friendly atmosphere while exploring nearby attractions like coffee plantations, butterfly sanctuaries, and volcanic tours.

Tour Arrangements and Transportation

The hotel assists guests in arranging daily tours to various attractions and provides free airport transportation. With easy access to the bus station, exploring San José and its surroundings is convenient.

Book your stay at La Riviera Hotel now for a memorable and pet-friendly experience!

Important information:

The property offers complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the Juan Santamaria International Airport any time.
To make shuttle arrangements, guests must contact La Riviera Hotel at least 1 day prior their arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2070 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Tabitha • couple • gb
8
Beautiful but a bit uncomfortable
Pros:

Great location, beautiful property
Very lovely receptionist
Nice food at attached restaurant

Cons:

Very hard bed
Uncomfortable dining chairs
We used our terrace to do yoga but got filthy as floor of terrace needed mopping

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Martha • extended_group • us
8
Two friends and I stayed a night in this hotel between a surf camp and our departure flights. It was conveniently locate
Pros:

The hotel was very close to the airport which made it convenient for taking the shuttle for our return flight. The restaurant in the hotel was delicious as well. We left too early for the breakfast.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • cr
9
Pros:

Der Flughafenabholservice war wirklich super. Alles wurde sehr gut organisiert und koordiniert. Das Frühstück war wirklich gut und die Zimmer sauber und ordentlich. Alles war vorhanden.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • ca
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Villalonga • couple • bm
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
9
Lovely
Pros:

The grounds were lovely, the host was gracious, and the restaurant had amazing food. The room was enormous but simple. Shuttle to airport was quick and very convenient.

Cons:

Shower was lukewarm, no coffee pods for the coffeemaker. Small things.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Elmer • couple • ar
8
Buen hotel antes o después de vuelo
Pros:

El restaurante tiene una buena carta. Hay un servicio gratis de traslado al aeropuerto. El personal es amable. Hay cafetera. La habitación tuve facilidades hasta planchar, paraguas y cafetera

Cons:

la ubicación no es muy cerca del aeropuerto. salimos a las 6 de la manana, y llegamos en 15 minutos, pero en hora pica podría ser mucho más. La caja fuerte no funcionó.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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mathilde • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent pick up and drop off. Nice staff, excellent on site restaurant and a supermarket opposite in a nice area and quiet considering so close to the airport

Cons:

No fridge, coffee machine in room but no coffee and no teaspoons

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Buckley • couple • ca
9
A great place to stay close to the airport. Full breakfast included and a great restaurant and staff
Pros:

Close to the airport. Nice gardens and restaurant

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Anika • couple • de
9
Guter Start
Pros:

Sehr gut um eine Nacht nach An oder Abreise dort zu verbringen. Es gab einen kostenlosen Shuttleservice und nächsten Tag wurden wir sogar zur Autovermietung gefahren. Frühstück war sehr gut !

Cons:

Das Zimmer roch etwas modrig

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • ca
6
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Mikkel • family_with_children • dk
9
Pros:

God beliggenhed i forhold til lufthavnen, god mad i restauranten, venlig personale

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
B
Boyd • couple • us
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • gb
8
The perfect place to stay when arriving to or leaving Costa Rica. Free lift to and from the airport is an excellent serv
Pros:

Proximity to airport, good restaurant next door, very efficient and friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Laicina • family_with_children • us
7
Good for an overnight between flights
Pros:

We loved having the free shuttle, fantastic breakfast and the cute cats on the property. The property also has lots of architecture character that you won't find in a large chain.

Cons:

This property does not handle wind well. We were there on a very windy night and barely got any sleep because it sounded like we were in a wind tunnel. The curtains in our room were even moving from the wind outside. I also wish this property didn't list that they spoke English as our shuttle driver, check in staff and breakfast staff didn't speak English. Make sure to call for your shuttle early! They told us they would be there in 10 minutes and it took them 25 minutes.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bartosz • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Polecam

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • nl
7
Prima
Pros:

Voor een kort verblijf bij aankomst of vertrek zeer geschikt

Cons:

De lakens zagen er niet echt wit meer uit. Beetje gedateerd van inrichting.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Shuttle service

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee