Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.5 (1169 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Outdated rooms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Guests noted that some rooms felt outdated and required renovation.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1169 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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Shay • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

מתקנים ברמה גבוהה מאוד, מיקום, שירות, ארוחת בוקר, חדר כושר, חדר כביסה, כיבוד

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Essi Eveliina • solo_traveller • fi
4
Buen hotel pero todo tiene un costo adicional
Pros:

El hotel es excelente: hermoso, limpio y con una ubicación inmejorable. Tanto el personal como las instalaciones son realmente excelentes.

Sin embargo, es muy decepcionante que, después de pagar una cantidad considerable de dinero por una sola noche, nos informen que el desayuno tiene un costo adicional de $28 USD. Solo por esto no puedo darle al hotel una mejor calificación, porque considero absolutamente exagerado cobrar casi $30 USD por un desayuno buffet.

Especialmente en Costa Rica, me pregunto cómo una persona local podría permitirse pagar ese precio por un desayuno. Entiendo perfectamente que un hotel cobre un precio elevado por el alojamiento y que el desayuno no esté incluido, pero cobrar casi $30 USD adicionales por un buffet de desayuno me parece totalmente desproporcionado.

Creo sinceramente que deberían reconsiderar este precio y hacer algo al respecto.

Tambien por favor, tienes que ofrecer mas que una pequeña botella de agua en la habitación..

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • family_with_children • be
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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hanbo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Lenka • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Alyni • family_with_children • br
1
Falta educação, empatia e nobreza
Cons:

Fui lesada por este hotel

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Nurah • couple • cw
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Leandro • family_with_children • ar
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • nl
7
Breakfast was better than expected, staff at reception and at breakfast were friendly and bed and room were just clean b
Pros:

Breakfast was better than expected. Staff were friendly, helpful and food was divers, healthy and quite good quality wise.

Cons:

Beds were ‘ok’, not super good. The gym was damp/no clean air or airconditioning and too hot for a workout. Rooms were pretty basic.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Xochitl Yasmina • family_with_children • mx
9
Pros:

room, bed

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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TSIPI • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

חדר מרווח ונקי, חדר כושר מאובזר, קרוב לנמל התעופה, ארוחת בוקר טובה. צוות קשוב ומוכן לעזור בכל בעיה.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • us
10
Great Location - Free Shuttle to Airport!
Pros:

They had an amazing breakfast selection!

Cons:

I cannot think of anything negative!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Laeticia • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

airport, room

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • ch
9
Étape très pratique près de l’aéroport
Pros:

Très pratique, propre, personnel très agréable, navette très régulière pour l’aéroport

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lenka • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marijan • solo_traveller • hr
10
Comfortable and Convenient Stay
Pros:

We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott near San José Airport after our flight plans changed, so we had to book a room at the last minute. It turned out to be a great choice.

We used the hotel's airport shuttle service, which was convenient and easy to arrange. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel was very clean and well maintained, and our room was spacious and comfortable.

Overall, it was a very pleasant stay, and we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay near the airport.

Cons:

No complaints. We had a pleasant stay.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Pete • extended_group • gb
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient hotel close to SJO
Pros:

Convenient location for an early morning flight out of SJO. 5 min drive to terminal and run every 30mins apparently. Clean and quiet room. Restaurant options opposite (Mexican was ok) and Walmart 5 mins walk. No breakfast as left too early

Cons:

Not a lot. Price a bit high

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee