Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2331 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
C
Camille • couple • fr
8
Un hôtel parfait proche de l’aéroport
Pros:

Proche de l’aéroport exactement ce qu’il nous fallait. Personnel très gentil et serviable.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Monika • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage in Bezug zur Entfernung zum Flughafen

Cons:

Kann ich nicht negatives sagen

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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thierry • couple • fr
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kelsey • solo_traveller • na
10
Pros:

The staff (Esteban) were very friendly and helpful, the garden and space was comfortable and beautiful and natural for the city. The restaurant was convenient, had delicious food and friendly staff!

Cons:

It was good.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Villalonga • couple • bm
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Bram Lanser • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Mogelijkheid om later uit te checken en dat er vervoer van en naar de luchthaven is

Cons:

Veel lawaai in de nacht

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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georgia • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
Secure and relaxing hotel!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel located within 15 minutes of Juan Santamaria International Airport. Ample parking is available, the Riviera Restaurant is right next door, nice swimming pool, rooms are charming, and the beds are comfortable! Very limited number of steps. The hotel is gated which provides a safe environment!

Cons:

The tv was not a smart tv and there were no channels available.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Johannes • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Steck • solo_traveller • ch
8
Idealer Ort um anzukommen oder abreisen, inkludierter Taxiservice zum Hotel oder Flughafen.
Pros:

Die Nähe zum Flughafen und der kostenlose Shuttledienst.
Die renovierten Zimmer sind hell und modern.
Das Restaurant welches zu Hotel gehört.

Cons:

Einige Zimmer sind noch nicht renoviert und sind noch mit Teppich, was auch auf den Zimmergeruch einfluss hat.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • family_with_children • ch
5
Pros:

Nah am Flughafen, Restaurant ist schön, gutes und reichhaltiges Frühstück, Personal im Hotel ist freundlich

Cons:

Unbequeme (sehr weiche) Betten, düsteres, kleines Zimmer, alles eher in die Jahre gekommen/altbacken, TV mit ein paar wenigen Sendern, Pool war mit Baumaterial für Sanierungen belegt (Eisenstangen lagen quer über dem Pool), Personal im Restaurant wirkte nicht sehr freundlich, Speisen sind teilweise überteuert

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

The property was a really nice hotel, the room was lovely the food was beautiful and the staff very friendly

Cons:

At one point the electric went off for a short while and we was there only one night so needed the electric to charge phones up, iron clothes and to do my hair

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • solo_traveller • cr
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

The Riviera makes everything easier for travelers. The free transportation to the airport is available 24/7

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elke • solo_traveller • de
9
Ideale Unterkunft für den Start in eine Costa Rica Reise
Pros:

Das La Rivera eignet sich sehr gut für die erste Übernachtung nach der Ankunft in Costa Rica. Der Shuttle vom Flughafen funktioniert unkompliziert und zuverlässig. Die Anlage ist sehr schön gestaltet und verfügt über einen wunderbaren Swimmingpool.

Praktisch ist auch das Restaurant direkt in der Unterkunft, in dem man abends gut essen kann. Das Frühstück ist ebenfalls gut. Direkt gegenüber befindet sich ein Supermarkt, sodass man sich vor der Weiterreise noch problemlos mit allem Nötigen versorgen kann. Auch der Transfer zum Autovermieter lässt sich unkompliziert organisieren.

Insgesamt eine sehr gute und praktische Unterkunft, um entspannt in eine Costa-Rica-Rundreise zu starten.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • cr
6
it was adequate but I would not stay here again. I would try the restaurant again
Pros:

shuttle ride to airport

Cons:

coffee pot in room but no coffee...no non slip mat in shower..dangerous for older guests..breakfast was mediocre..burnt pancakes and cold coffee, dinner in restaurant was excellent but not great service, limited selection of wine by the glass and no wine menu..also refrigerating red wines?? obviously you don't know wine.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Cory • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location and ride to airport included is unbeatable. The restaurant and bakery was delicious. Would recommend to anyone staying in San Jose. Beautiful orchid garden

Cons:

Bathroom window that backed up to thr alley was broken and was bombarded by night noise from the city traffic etc. I'm sure it's fixed by now. It seemed temporary.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
C
Christophe • couple • ch
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The staff was excellent. The free shuttle was convenient and easily arranged. The property was welcoming and even had friendly cat greeters, which we just loved.
The restaurant, an independent one next door, was fantastic and had wonderful food and atmosphere.

Cons:

Our room was very small and the bed not very comfortable, but it was just fine for one night. Really, the only tiny downside here.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rose • solo_traveller • us
4
Lot of stray cats which triggered my allergies and shortness of breath (I’m allergic to cats).
Pros:

Breakfast and staff OK. Staff helpful.

Cons:

Bathroom trash bin smelled of poop and didn’t change after trash removed. Room otherwise clean. I asked for bottled water (distilled) since I didn’t want tap water. I got a total of 3 bottles. Two caps were loose and wasn’t sure of source of the water. I did realized that the water was from faucet when I got the 3rd bottle which was hermetically closed and water tasted a little better. Room much smaller than what was advertised. Didn’t look anything as advertised in pictures. Cats were on funitures napping and comfy. One of the owners carried one around with him when I saw him around the property. There’s a chance that the cats also have access to where the linens are kept.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Regina • solo_traveller • ni
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee