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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Ferran • couple • es
6
Recomendable pero revisaría otras opciones
Pros:

La ubicación está muy bien, y el restaurante genial, se come muy bien y el personal es muy atento.

Cons:

La habitación y la zona de la piscina se distorsiona bastante con las fotos, la relación calidad-precio es justa cuando llegas al sitio y no cumple las expectativas.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • couple • nl
9
Heel fijn verblijf.
Pros:

Dichtbij het vliegveld, accommodatie heeft een gratis shuttle naar het vliegveld. Lief en behulpzaam personeel. Mooi verblijf van alle gemakken voorzien.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • us
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

Personal

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Amélie • family_with_children • ch
9
Juste une nuit après notre atterrissage à San Jose
Pros:

Lits confortables

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • at
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dava • solo_traveller • us
8
Great place about 10 minutes from the airport!
Pros:

The property is very nice. A pool and beautiful plants. The room was clean and comfortable. Not luxury but very comfortable. There are various friendly cats around the property that are clearly loved. Every staff member I encountered was friendly. I had to leave before the free breakfast and they offered to have a to go box ready. The free shuttle to the airport on the hour was great and the driver played Costa Rica music which I enjoyed. The place has a great vibe!

Cons:

Room is a tiny bit dated, but that’s all i can say.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • es
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • se
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Marlene Alexandra • couple • ch
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Der Pool
Das Bett
Das sehr nette und hilfsbereite Personal

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa • extended_group • gb
8
Friendly staff perfect for an overnight stay
Pros:

Staff were really helpful . We were picked up from the airport which was so good after a delayed flight . Room was comfortable and clean

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ute • solo_traveller • cw
6
Für eine Nacht okay, auf keinen Fall länger.
Pros:

Die Lage in der Nähe des Flughafens, der Supermarkt gleich gegenüber und das gute Restaurant.

Cons:

Die Zimmer und vor allem die Bäder müssten dringend renoviert werden.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
R
raquel • solo_traveller • es
9
Una noche para descansar
Pros:

La atención del personal, los traslados al aeropuerto, el restaurante del hotel, limpieza y cama muy cómoda.

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

So close to the airport, also great breakfast. Typical central American rice beans and eggs with fruit. Pancakes for the kids

Cons:

Bathrooms a little tired, but for the price, there are fine

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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derrick • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee