St. 2 and Ave. 4, 50 mts West from Banco Popular, Alajuela, Alajuela
What's nearby
Juan Santamaría Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Central Market Alajuela - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
City Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 3 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 19 min drive
San Antonio de Belen Station - 9 min drive
Heredia Station - 16 min drive
Heredia Miraflores Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 5 min walk
La Calle - Beer & Street Food - 6 min walk
Pizza Hut - 4 min walk
Donde George Cevichera - 6 min walk
Sabor a Tiquicia - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Santamaria
Hotel Santamaria is a great choice for a stay in Alajuela. Free perks include WiFi, wired Internet and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Hotel Santamaria Alajuela
Santamaria Alajuela
Hotel Santamaria Alajuela
Hotel Santamaria Bed & breakfast
Hotel Santamaria Bed & breakfast Alajuela
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Santamaria offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Santamaria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Santamaria?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Santamaria?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Santamaria.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Santamaria?
You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Santamaria?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (22-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Santamaria like?
Hotel Santamaria is a short 3-minute drive from San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) and 15 minutes' walk from City Mall.
Hotel Santamaria Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2018
Nice hotel close in downtown, close to the shops, restaurants, market, bus terminals (Wagon, TUASA). Daniel is a good host.
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 August 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2018
Nele
Nele, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2018
Very cozy and comfortable. Staff was exceptional and very helpful
Not Provided
Not Provided, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 May 2018
A great hotel for a night near the airport. The area looks rough....window bars and razor wire abound, but I think it's just because it's inner city. No AC, and the fan didn't do much to cool the room. Room was small. Breakfast was a nice surprise, simple but good and delivered to the table.
Robert
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 February 2018
Convenient location. Close to the airport. The staff were friendly.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 December 2017
A true balla’ never frowns
Got to hotel and the guy said my room wasnt available. Flood he said. 10pm at night in an unfamiliar part of this city and im standing on a sidewalk with all of my crap and no hotel room. I asked why i didnt get an email and the guy says he sent one letting me know that room was unavailable and i was being relocated to the hostel down the street. Nope. No email. Should of taken a sec and sent me one. Whatever. The guy is lucky I know a little secret about this country. Everything is alway just fine....
jon
jon, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
13 November 2017
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2017
Near the airport and quaint little town.
My husband and I stayed here for the night before we headed onward. The hotel is located 1.3k from the airport and if you are ambitious enough to walk it, you could. Hotel provided us with taxi help in the morning with taxi cab costung no more $4-$5.
Our one night stay was perfect. In the evening when we got in we walked around the square and the near by mercado. There are lots of great coffee shops and restaurants around.
The following morning we woke up to a free continental breakfast. Fresh fruits, toast and coffee.
The owners are really nice and attententive and really want you to feel at home.
Definitely recommend staying here especially if you have a layover or early flight. Or even if you want to check out San Jose area.
Aura
Aura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 July 2017
Hot night\Cold wake up.
Staff was very nice but somehow I missed that it is in the city (I knew) and didn't have air conditioning or hot water. I picked the place because of the proximity to the SJO airport (4 KM) since I had an early flight. Without AC or the ability to open the windows because of the city noise it was hard to sleep, but the cold shower at 3 am certainly woke me up fast.
Jed
Jed, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 July 2017
Not sure how the value compares to other hotels
The man at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The room was small, bed was uncomfortable and the sheets were paper thin. There was a fan, but no a/c. Had to pay for overnight parking at a lot a couple of blocks away. Breakfast was toast with butter/jam, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2017
Wolfram
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2017
Great hostel in Alajuela
Can't say enough good things about our experience. Very kind and helpful manager, extremely clean and well-kept facilities, excellent amenities. Definitely a great place to stay.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 April 2017
Basic, clean hotel. Would stay again
My friend and I needed a cheap, basic hotel for one night near the airport and this was an awesome option as oppose to a hostel. We checked in late and the reception guy (owner?) was so so sweet and friendly. Our room was super basic but very clean bathroom and bed with a powerful fan. Would stay again
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 March 2017
Decent hotel for a one night stay
We stayed here for one night after flying into San Jose. The staff was nice, and the room was OK- a bit loud and no hot water. If you're going to/fro the airport, Uber is the way to go! (about half the price of a taxi)
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 March 2017
One night stay
The hotel is very close to airport. There are restaurants near by which makes it a great one night stay. No A/C but did have a fan. Clean room and beds.
Cesar A
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 February 2017
very close to airport
We stayed in hotel santamaria for only one night when we arrived in san jose by plane. Everything you need is there and the staff is very friendly ready to help. very close to the airport but a bit noisy because you are in downtown Alajuela. Perfect for arriving/leaving costa rica.
LN
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2017
great staff and location.
staff were extremely helpful especially Katra(sp?) and ceasar. convienient to airport everything looked new or recently refurbished. dont be put off by "hostel" in the name this is a small but very nice budget hotel.
lowell
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 February 2017
Good location
This hotels greatest asset is the wonderful helpful gentleman who works the reception at night. He is great. Hotel room was very small without a window. The furnishings are very old and tired. Only one picture in the room so one feels as if you are in a jail cell. Room is clean. Great location if one needs to catch an early flight the following morning. For $50.00 US I would expect better. Breakfast that is included is very disappointing. It consists of coffee, 2 pieces of very thin toast, and 3 small pieces of fruit.Room was very hot. Had a fan but with no windows it never cooled off.
Darlene
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2017
Clean, convienient, friendly and Central hotel!
Awesome experience, really friendly staff and owner, close to airport and central location! Loved it!
Christopher
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2017
Excellent service, convenient, clean. Great value
Great stay, service was phenomenal. Jorge answered questions, helped me with rental car options and even offered me a ride so I wouldn't have to hassle with the bus. Easy access to airport.
Robert
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 January 2017
You get what you pay for
This place was you get what you pay for. Inexpensive but a little run down and shoddy looking. However, the staff were friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was pretty good, fresh fruit, toast, juice and coffee.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2016
The stay was excellent and the staff was extremely helpful in helping me with my future travels and reservations. I would highly recommend this hotel for the safe area, great service, and room cleanliness.
Klaus
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 October 2016
For us a fine hotel; we were only staying one night prior to collecting our hire car and heading out of the city. The proprietor was extremely friendly and incredibly helpful!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2016
Helful and friendly staff
The gentleman that checked me in spoke English and was very helpful and friendly - he helped me with arranging a taxi to the interbus pick up the next morning and allowed Tex to access a small backyard area so she could stretch her legs a little after the long day of travel.