Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport, an IHG Hotel
1 Kilometer East Of Juan Santamaria Airport
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Really close to the airport and the free shuttle bus is fast and easy, very help…”
“Close to airport, great shuttle service, friendly and helpful staff”
“In fact girls on the front desk were barely giving any service and looked bored”
“English speaking helpful staff”
“Comfy beds”
“Perfect pit stop for an early flight, comfy beds, efficient shuttle to airport”
“Buffet breakfast - plenty of options”
“Great tasty local fruit selection at breakfast, in general breakfast buffet is n…”
“Clean, well appointed rooms”
“Our room was spacious & exceptionally clean, compliments for that”
“Swimming pool”
“Nice pool”
Overview
Situated just 1.5 km from San Jose Airport, this modern hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle, an outdoor pool and a gym. The bright rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Each air-conditioned room at the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport includes a coffee maker and free phone calls. Bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer. The breakfast buffet includes eggs and bacon, cereal and cinnamon rolls. Breakfast is available to take away. Opposite the hotel, you can find an international restaurant and a bar with live music. Located next to the Inter-American Highway, Holiday Inn San Jose Airport is a 30-minute drive from central San Jose. The tour desk offers area information and there is free on-site parking.
Traveller reviews
Suzette
couple
May 19, 2026
“There must be Much better and cheaper choices”
Super boring but convenient. Could have been anywhere in the world . No particular Costa Rica personality . In fact girls on the front desk were barely giving any service and looked bored. I had to ask all the questions about where and when. Shuttle bus driver was the highlight - David is a legend
Mary
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
English speaking helpful staff. Clean, well appointed rooms. Shuttle bus a big plus. Buffet breakfast - plenty of options.
Migle
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Really close to the airport and the free shuttle bus is fast and easy, very helpful & friendly drivers. Our room was spacious & exceptionally clean, compliments for that. Big bright bathroom. Great bed, bedding & pillows - choice of softer & firmer, very comfortable. Great tasty local fruit selection at breakfast, in general breakfast buffet is nice & tasty.
Barbara
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Close to airport, great shuttle service, friendly and helpful staff.
Kellie
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
N/a
Christine
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Excellent location near to the airport and car hire.
janet
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Convenient airport hotel”
Swimming pool. Comfy beds
Eliza
extended_group
May 3, 2026
“Very happy.”
Shuttle service was easy to find and very convenient. Breakfast selection was great there was even a glutenfree and lactose free option available.
Julia
couple
April 24, 2026
“Never again”
Out of date and expensive
Emma
couple
April 21, 2026
“Perfect pit stop for an early flight”
Perfect pit stop for an early flight, comfy beds, efficient shuttle to airport
Katelyne
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Friendly staff and closely located to airport”
Friendly staff (from check in to the people working at breakfast and cleaning the rooms). Tasty breakfast with a wide variety of fruits and good coffee.
Andrew
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
“Professional”
Airport Location. Free shuttle to airport. Nice pool
mary
couple
April 10, 2026
“Perfect choice for one night stay close to airport”
The free shuttle only took a few minutes from the airport to the hotel. The room was spotless and comfortable
Robert
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
“Ideal jumping off point”
ideally situated for the airport, free shuttle every 15 minutes, good rooms, pool, next to a couple of restaurants. Ideal place to stay upon arrival or departure from San Jose airport. Breakfast was excellent.
Diane
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“A great place to rest before our return flight home.”
The staff was friendly and efficient, and the hotel was conveniently close to the airport. The hotel is comfortable and close to all the amenities that you'd need before or after your travels. They also kindly cancelled our reservation on short notice when our flight to Costa Rica was delayed by 6 hours.
Xenofon
family_with_children
March 12, 2026
“good hotel to stay if you fly the next day”
How close to the airport it is, the room was nice inside but the location in ground floor i did not like
Anne-Lise Routier
family_with_children
March 8, 2026
Shout-out to the wonderful Raoul, who very kindly showed us the different fruits of Costa Rica over breakfast!
Sarah
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
Close to the airport, good and easy shuttle service. Staff were helpful. Fine for a place to rest before/ after a flight.
Ged
couple
March 5, 2026
“comfortable and good value”
Breakfast good. Shuttle service
Kiran
family_with_children
March 5, 2026
Friendly staff, convenient location near the airport
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Emergency cord in bathroom, Visual aids: Braille, Visual aids: Tactile signs
Activities
Evening entertainment, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Casino, Fitness
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Fruits
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Airport shuttle (free), Shared lounge/TV area, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
This bright, air-conditioned room is adapted for wheelchair access and offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffee maker and a visual alarm. Free phone calls are also included. The bathroom has a raised toilet and grab rails, and comes with toiletries and a hairdryer.
King Standard
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard King Room
The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a coffee maker. Free phone calls are also included. Bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer.
Standard King Room with Pool View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Room
The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a coffee maker. Free phone calls are also included. Bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer. Bed type and smoking preference for this room will be allocated on arrival, subject to availability.
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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