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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela: Traveler Reviews

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Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J. Orlich | 20109 Rio Segundo, Alajuela, Alajuela 20109, Costa Rica
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Reno, Nevada
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great Hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

We stayed at the Courtyard the first night and the last two nights of our trip to Costa Rica. It was by far the nicest hotel we stayed at the whole trip.

The hotel is very new. The rooms are clean, the bathrooms are roomy and the staff is wonderful. Our airline lost our luggage and Antonio at the front desk called the airline for us (spoke with them in Spanish as we do not speak Spanish) and was able to have our luggage delivered to us at our next hotel. We also found Diego and Roberto very helpful!

The hotel is located next to a Walmart. It has everything from fresh baked goods to suncreen.

The hotel has a free shuttle to the airport that runs every 20 minutes starting at 4:00am. This allowed us to turn in our rental car the night before and save a days rental fee.

The hotel does have rooms with connecting doors for families, but does not have any roll aways. The hotel also has a laundry facility for guests. The parking is secure. The rooms were very quiet, we did not hear any noise from the room above us or the rooms next to us.

Not too far away is Plaza Real. It has a few restaurants that are great for dinner: La Fabbrica (pizza & pasta) and Los Antojitos (mexican).

I would definitely stay at the hotel again!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Denver, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Good launching point to return to the US”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

My family stayed at this hotel when transitioning from CR back to the US after our recent vacation. This hotel is in a perfect position to get to the airport early using their shuttle. There were a LOT of people waiting on the shuttle the morning we left so the hotel had several of its staff member's driving their cars back and forth to take care of the overflow. Awesome service.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfect location and service for early morning flights”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013 via mobile

Great friendly staff. Very clean and good fitness equipment. Close to SJO airport for early morning flights. Shuttle service runs every 20 minutes starting at 0400. It's a 5 minute taxi ride to the Plaza that has good restaurants if you're not interested in eating at hotel. Hotel restaurants is nice and convenient for salads, club sandwiches, etc. New WalMart is next door.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Perfect for our needs”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

We were vacationing and traveling from the rainforest of La Fortuna - Arenal and then spending time in OSA, when we decided to change up our plans. We actually booked the Courtyard for 3 nights and used it as a home base for daytrips in the nearby San Jose area. An excellent property, very accommodating staff and quite helpful. We were traveling with our older boys and needed to book 2 rooms..we got the upgraded larger rooms and at a very good price. After spending 10 days traveling, free laundry facilities were a welcome perk. It is a very modern facility.. I really liked how the temperature is keyed to your room key and as you leave, you tke it with you thereby saving energy. Overall we were pleased.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SF Bay Area
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Courtyard Marriot”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

The hotel rooms are spacious and clean and the room was very quiet; a good way to relax after your trip in CR. There is a Wal-Mart located next store where you can resupply or purchase food from their cafeteria. Other than that, there is not much located within walking distance except a mall with US-fast food chain restaurants. The plus about this hotel is the free washer/dryer machines located on the 2nd floor. You can buy detergant at Walmart.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Courtyard By Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela Costa Rica
Address: Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J. Orlich | 20109 Rio Segundo, Alajuela, Alajuela 20109, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Alajuela
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Business Hotels in Alajuela
#8 Family Hotels in Alajuela
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The new Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela is the closest hotel to the International Juan Santamaria Airport in Costa Rica. From the International Arrival Gate, the hotel is just 5 minutes away towards downtown Alajuela. Our location provides the easiest and most convenient access to all the main tourist attractions in the Central Pacific: Puntarenas and Guanacaste, also National Parks such as Manuel Antonio, Carara, Poas, Braulio Carrillo, Volcan Rincon de la Vieja and much more. Some ideas to plan your Costa Rican Vacation are visiting Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls and other tourist activities and attractions, all starting at Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela, don't forget to take advantage of our free Airport Shuttle every 30 minutes. Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela offers all the essential services and amenities you will need to make your trip as successful as can be. Our new Refreshing Service will provide you a new lobby concept, casual food options and variety of beverage selection. We want to please you and make your stay a very special one! ... more   less 
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