Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 2295 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
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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Amélie • family_with_children • ch
9
Juste une nuit après notre atterrissage à San Jose
Pros:

Lits confortables

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • couple • es
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • at
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Magdalena • couple • se
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
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
U
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
J
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
B
Barbara • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
D
derrick • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
M
Marcilese • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
M
M • family_with_children • ca
9
Proximité de l aeriprt et service de navette
Pros:

L emplacement proche de l aéroport, la piscine, le service et le resto

Cons:

On y est resté moins de 12 heures donc difficile à évaluer.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Unfortunately, I got really sick from something I ate at the bar

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very Helpful staff, arranged transport from the airport. Rooms clean and facilities looked nice was only there for one night so didnt get to use the pool. The restaurant was open till midnight which is handy for our late arrival. Breakfast was also very nice.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
L
Larry • couple • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jesper • family_with_children • dk
4
Elendigt, burde blive kompenseret for opholdet.
Pros:

Sengen var fin.

Cons:

Der var desværre meget kommunikation, som gik galt. Vi havde i forvejen aftalt via WhatsApp, at vi skulle hentes i lufthavnen, og at der skulle være madpakker klar til dagen efter, da vi skulle afsted tidligt. Vi blev hentet sent, 30 minutter efter det aftalte tidspunkt, hvilket er skidt, når klokken er over midnat med børn.

De aftalte madpakker havde de glemt, så vi måtte løbe ud til et supermarked og hente forsyninger til vores børn.

Vi var blevet lovet et værelse med ro, men fik i stedet et værelse ud til vejen og poolens køleanlæg.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
P
Petra • couple • de
8
Pros:

Schöner Garten mit nettem Poolbereich und hübschen Sitzgelegenheiten

Cons:

Am Pool gibt es nur 2 Liegen, keine Sonnenschirme, keine Poolhandtücher. Auf dem Zimmer ist ein Kaffeebereiter ohne Kaffee oder Tee. Das Restaurant beim Hotel ist ziemlich teuer.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
F
Ferdinand • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

sehr freundliche Bedienung zum Frühstück - dort zur Auswahl frisch zubereitet und lecker!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee