Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.5 (1138 reviews)
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Plaza Los Mangos , Alajuela City , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Close to the airport
Good amenities
Cons:
Old room smell
Expensive breakfast
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Overall cleanliness is mentioned positively, but some guests noted that rooms had an old smell.
Service
9.43
Staff are frequently noted as friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.47
The hotel is very conveniently located close to the airport with a free shuttle service.
Room Quality
7.42
Guests noted that some rooms felt outdated and required renovation.
Amenities
8.45
Good amenities such as a gym and swimming pool, although breakfast is considered expensive.
Value for Money
7.41
Prices are seen as high for the quality of the rooms and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.46
The breakfast is generally well-rated, although some found it pricey.
Overall Experience
8.93
Guests expressed positive overall experiences with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:47

Property Description

Convenient Location and Transportation
Situated near the Juan Santamaria International Airport, our hotel offers complimentary transportation for a hassle-free arrival and departure. Surrounded by various dining options and close to popular shopping destinations, including Mango Plaza and City Mall, we provide the perfect base for your stay.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Our bright and spacious rooms at Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, and cozy sofas for relaxation. The bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Dining and Services
Indulge in international cuisine and refreshing drinks at our Centro restaurant and bar, or explore nearby dining options. With a 24-hour reception, newspaper and souvenir purchases, and car rental services available, we ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay for all our guests.

Experience convenience, comfort, and exceptional service at Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela. Book your stay now!

Important information:

The hotel will be going under renovations from May 15th to November 1st, 2023. Daily hotel operations will not be affected.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1138 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Pamela • extended_group • us
10
Overall good value for an airport hotel.
Pros:

Great shuttle service from airport - convenient and complimentary. Rooms clean and staff efficient. Breakfast a bit pricey. Good for transition hotel.

Cons:

Its location makes it difficult to access shops and restaurants across the street.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Annet • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Dichtbij airport met shuttle
Naast Green choice autoverhuur dus in ochtend snel auto opgehaald
Schone kamer
Prima ontbij met continental optie voor lagere prijs

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Marina • extended_group • ar
8
convenient
Cons:

Rooms could have illumination

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Conny • solo_traveller • be
8
Very good
Pros:

Clean and friendly service

Cons:

Close to the airport and good value for money

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Iñigo • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Machteld • couple • nl
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Gian-Luca • couple • ch
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Luca • family_with_children • it
6
Good location but overpriced.
Pros:

Conviniently close to the airport with a shuttle running all day. Also close to most car rental services.

Cons:

This hotel is overpriced for what it offers.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Giovanni • couple • us
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • couple • nl
8
Pros:

de locatie, dichtbij het vliegveld en bij citymall

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • gb
8
Perfect for our needs
Pros:

Nice hotel, perfect for the airport run.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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deborah • couple • pt
10
A perfect stay when travelling via SJO
Pros:

A great, fresh hotel very close to the airport. Super facilities and easy shuttle service

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • couple • ch
7
Value for money: too expensive
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Too expensive
At least breakfast should be included in the price

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • solo_traveller • gb
7
Convenient location, nice staff; better sound insulation would improve things
Pros:

Staff very friendly but when I wanted to purchase something from the shop, it took ages for someone off reception to help me.

Cons:

I found the rooms a bit 'clinical' with not much soul/costa rican vibe and actually quite noisy - both from the traffic outside and from other rooms.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Gaetan • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Blessol • couple • za
10
Amazing, just what the doctor ordered
Pros:

Very short distance from the airport, and adequately tucked away from all the messiness that comes from being in cities at times . The services were also excellent!

Cons:

At around 8.30, there was noise from house keeping - it is well anticipated . But, maybe in the future there can be a way of flagging long distance travellers and late check ins by giving rooms that are further away to enable adequate rest

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee