Located about 13 miles from downtown Caracas, the Simon Bolivar International Airport is one of the main entry points into Venezuela for international travelers. Simon Bolivar is also the name of an airport in Colombia and the former name of an airport in Ecuador. To avoid confusion, remember the code for the Venezuelan Simon Bolivar is CCS. If you plan to travel to or from the Simon Bolivar airport, you may want to stay at one of the many hotels nearby.
Located only three miles from the airport, the Marriott's rooms feature down comforters, partial ocean views and a mini-bar. Rooms range from a single king or queen to the presidential suite with marble bathroom and a kitchenette. The hotel has wireless Internet, a game room and room service. Rates start at $269, as of January 2011.
The Hotel Ole Caribe is 20 minutes from the airport and features an on-site restaurant, swimming pool and an array of lounges. Rooms feature satellite television, refrigerator, room service and mini-bar. Some suites have garden terraces and all suites have ocean views. Standard and superior rooms feature one or two beds, with the superior rooms being larger than the standard rooms. As of January 2011, rates begin at $160.
Enjoy the beach while being near the airport when you stay at the Hotel Catimar. This hotel offers free shuttles to and from the airport and has an on-site restaurant. All rooms have either one or two queen beds, private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Rates begin at $81, as of January 2011.
The Eurobuilding Express features several amenities such as tennis courts, a gym and a pool. They offer free shuttle service to the airport that is only five minutes away and an on-site restaurant. Rooms range from the single studio, a double queen, king suites and presidential suites. They also offer rooms that are handicap accessible. Rates start at $229, as of January 2011.
