Juan Santamaria International Airport, also known as San Jose International Airport, is one of two major airports in Costa Rica. Named after a young man who gave his life in 1856 defending Costa Rica from forces led by American William Walker, it is located about 20 minutes from downtown San Jose. Rooms convenient to the airport range from hotel chains to resorts that provide many amenities.
The Orquideas Inn Hotel and Resort, about 20 minutes from the airport, has 19 individually designed rooms, six suites and a two-bedroom geodesic dome for families or groups. All rooms have mountain or countryside views and air conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite television and telephones. The larger suites provide extra amenities such as vaulted ceilings and a wrap-around porch. As of August 2010, nightly rates range from $69 for the standard room to $160 for the free-standing geodesic dome room.
Orquideas Inn Hotel and Resort
P.O. Box 394
Alajuela, Costa Rica
011-506-2433-9740
orquideasinn.com
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, located just two minutes from the airport, offers 100 non-smoking guest rooms. Both standard and studio suite rooms include a choice of one king or two queen-size beds, air conditioning, high-speed Internet, microwave and television. Guests also receive a complimentary breakfast and access to the swimming pool. As of August 2010, nightly rates start at $120.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport
Highway 1, Airport Boulevard
Alajuela 1017, Costa Rica
011-506-243-60000
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, located about a mile east of the airport, has 100 guest rooms. Standard, executive and suite rooms include a choice of king or double beds, air conditioning, cable television and private bathrooms with hot water. As of August 2010, nightly rates start at $122.
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
San Jose 2-1017, Costa Rica
011-506-244-30043
hiexpress.com
The Trapp Family Country Inn, located minutes from the Juan Santamaria Airport, has eight individually furnished rooms with a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. Amenities include private bath, cable television, mini-bar, soundproof windows and wireless Internet access. As of August 2010, nightly rates start at $95 and include breakfast.
Trapp Family Country Inn
Alajuela, Costa Rica
305-712-5634
trappfamilycountryinn.com
The Xandari Resort and Spa, located 20 minutes from Juan Santamaria Airport, offers 22 individually designed villas on 40 acres of tropical gardens. The five types of villas (Ultra, Ultra Plus, Prima, Prima Plus and Star Villa) include private terraces, a choice of a king-size bed or two full-size beds, small bar, kitchen, marble bathrooms and hot water. As of August 2010, nightly rates range from $195 for the Prima Villa to $577 for the Star Villa.
Xandari Resort and Spa
APDO 1485-4050
Alajuela, Costa Rica
011-506- 2443- 2020
xandari.com
