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 2215 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
D
Daniela • couple • cw
9
Goede plek om te verblijven vlak bij de airport
Pros:

Wij verbleven hier de laatste twee nachten voordat we weer naar huis gingen. Mooi vlak bij de luchthaven. Enorm vriendelijk personeel. De shuttlebus naar de luchthaven gaat zelfs midden in de nacht.
Goed bed, geen zitje op de kamer zelf (wel een buro met stoel), maar op verschillende plekken op het terrein zijn plekjes waar je lekker kunt zitten. Ontbijt ook prima.

Cons:

Enige wat misschien mist is een koelkast.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
M
McCarthy • extended_group • us
10
Very convenient and comfortable stay for our last night in Costa Rica prior to flying out next day.
Pros:

This is a lovely hotel near the airport. The grounds are lovely, with many spaces to relax and hang out. The restaurant breakfast was wonderful, as was the wood-fired pizza. Staff was great and the free shuttle to the airport was very convenient.

Cons:

The pool only has two lounge chairs, that are on the ground - a little hard for older people to get in and out of.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
E
Eduardo Andrés • family_with_children • ar
9
Pros:

Muy práctica y funcional, muy buen restaurante, excelente parking con seguridad 24hs

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
V
Valérie • extended_group • fr
6
Pros:

Établissement pas très moderne mais propre

Cons:

Un peu déçu du restaurant malgré les pizzas qui sont très bonnes
Le personnel ne parle pas anglais et notre commande a été mal interprété
Dommage !

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
B
BENOIT • family_with_children • be
8
Idéal après un.long trajet avant de partir explorer le pays
Pros:

Situé proche de l'aéroport pour se poser avant d'explorer le pays

Cons:

Environnement bruyant

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
B
Bayon • family_with_children • fr
9
L’hôtel est idéal pour une arrivée ou un départ aéroport idéalement situé. Le service de navettes et parfait et nous a m
Pros:

L’emplacement idéal, la navette aéroport, le confort de la literie, le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
A
Anu • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
B
bente • couple • nl
9
Goed
Pros:

Dicht bij vliegveld met gratis shuttle service. Goed restaurant om savonds te eten en goed ontbijt

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • mx
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
C
Chrystelle • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Limpieza desayuno y atencion

Cons:

Toallas justas

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Personnel sympathique, propre, près de l'aéroport, bon resto. Très bien pour la première nuit à notre arrivée

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • family_with_children • us
9
Gorgeous facilities, wonderful staff.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful, well maintained and beautiful gardens! The staff was wonderful and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs!

Cons:

We ended up with ants getting in the room so didn’t have the best night with the climbing into the bed. It was the middle of the night and we got shuttles to the airport at 4:30 am. I am sure they would have helped had we asked.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
Y
Young-Ji • family_with_children • us
8
Convenient free shuttle to SJO
Pros:

Great restaurant and convenient to the airport

Cons:

Extremely loud - street noise but also dogs barking all night and a rooster to wake u up! Not their fault but just fyi

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
A
A.N.M • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Prima voor een overnachting vlakbij het vliegveld. Goed ontbijt.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
A
Angelika • couple • de
8
Pros:

Der Flughafenshuttle war sehr gut. Das Frühstück war excellent.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
D
DELPHINE • couple • fr
8
Parfait! A refaire
Pros:

Emplacement. Nouvelle chambre moderne et lumineuse. Très bonne literie. Bon restaurant.

Cons:

RAS

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
K
Karolien • family_with_children • be
9
Nice and small hotel, situated close to the airport.
Pros:

Nice and small hotel, situated close to the airport. The free shuttle service was really nice!
We liked the fact that it was a small hotel not part of a hotel chain. We liked the small details in this hotel: the hanging umbrellas at the restaurant, the hanging flowers on the path to the reception, the cosy sitting area next to our room)
We loved the traditional Costa Rican breakfast: the rice and beans were the best flavoured of all the rice and beans we have been eating elsewhere during our trip

Cons:

The mattresses are in urgent need of replacement; they're worn out, with a big dip in the middle.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
M
Marc Bergeron • couple • ca
5
un endoit 3 étoiles
Pros:

proche aeroport et bon service shutte

Cons:

shutle

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • solo_traveller • ca
10
I will definitely be back to this amazing establishment from the beginning my shuttle driver picking me up was so friend
Pros:

i couldn’t have pick a better place. so clean and beautiful

Cons:

the flower vines,privacy,The Silence no air plane sound .

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

I stayed one night for to get my flight on the next day. The shuttle from and to the airport worked well. The room was huge, and the bed very comfortable.

Cons:

The dogs in the neighborhood are a bit annoying, and as almost everywhere in CR, you have ants in the bathroom. Finally, the breakfast for take away was just a sandwich, an apple and a coffee/juice. In general, a good hotel but IMO too expensive for what you get.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee