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
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Sebastien family_with_children fr
7
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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lauramils solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Ubicación y restaurante maravilloso desayuno

Cons:

Habitacion un poco vieja y aacc mucho ruido

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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MARIA extended_group ch
9
Muy buena
Pros:

El desayuno está muy bien, la ubicación cerca de un pequeño centro comercial, los jardines del lugar están muy bien cuidados. Un ambiente ideal para descansar

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ana Sofia family_with_children mx
9
Restauradora
Pros:

El staff es muy amable y atento. La comida es deliciosa. El ambiente es relajado y precioso.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jitka extended_group cz
10
Příjemný hotýlek
Pros:

Velmi příjemné ubytování se skvělým personálem.

Cons:

Nebylo nic, co by se mi nelíbilo.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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John-Paul solo_traveller nz
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple cr
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children es
7
Pros:

Ubicació , tracte

Cons:

Es sentia un soroll a l ‘exterior que venia dels aires aconsicionats que no ens ha deixat dormir bé . Pot ser un problema puntual

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Free airport pick up, convenient and good breakfast.

Cons:

Little bit dark in the rooms, not much space. Seems expensive for value.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Pederzoli solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Il servizio navetta da e per l aeroporto compreso nel prezzo, è il vero valore aggiunto di questo albergo. Anche il ristorante annesso è ottimo e il personale gentile ( come tutti in Costa Rica del resto)

Cons:

La stanza quadrupla è molto angusta. La colazione a portar via ( abbiamo preso la navetta alle 6 del mattino) consisteva in un sandwich prosciutto e formaggio di bassissima qualità e una mela(penso di nn aver mangiato mai una mela in costa Rica) e una lattina di succo alla pesca zuccheratissimo. Del resto è molto economico l albergo e vale la pena passarci giusto una notte se fai tappa a San José solo perché appena arrivato o se sei in partenza

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jamilah couple gb
8
great place to stay near the airport
Pros:

Beautiful exterior

Cons:

abit run down

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ilka couple de
10
Perfekter Stay nach Landung und vorm Abflug
Pros:

Super Lage, Pool perfekt nach langem Flug,Restaurant und Supermarkt direkt nebenan und gegenüber, Fenster zum Öffnen und nicht nur Klimaanlage.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jinnae couple us
9
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Muy práctico como punto de llegada o marcha,además te recogen en el aeropuerto sin coste. Todo el personal es encantador y el desayuno buenísimo. Hay un supermercado justo delante.

Cons:

La habitación pequeñita,justa para 4,aunque nosotros solo estuvimos de paso y no fué un problema

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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blandon couple us
10
Pura Vida
Pros:

We loved the restaurant attached to the property, we arrived in Mother’s Day and the staff did a great job to make all the mothers feel special. We loved how clean the rooms were. Great staff and the shuttle to and from the airport was fantastic.

Cons:

It rained all day, we could not see all of the property, pool area etc. another time we will see it again

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Elena extended_group es
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Jörg couple de
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Family Bouius solo_traveller nl
9
Heerlijk hotel
Pros:

We hebben hier zo wel op de heen als terugweg van onze reis overnacht. We werden van de airport opgehaald en bij de 2e overnachting weggebracht naar de airport, super service!
Mooie ruime kamer, fijne douche en heerlijk ontbijt! Gezellige zitjes overal en een mooie tuin.

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Christophe couple fr
7
Pros:

La proximité de l'aéroport est un plus vu la circulation à San Jose. L'endroit est joli avec son jardin et sa piscine extérieur

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est très simple pour le prix et ce n'est pas un buffet. Il y a un restaurant sur place pour dîner mais avec des prix très chers.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee