The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Alajuela

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Alajuela, Costa Rica? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Alajuela for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Alajuela over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Alajuela at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Ribera La Paz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Alajuela
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at Piedades Norte, 800m al O Del Cementerio, Hotel Ribera La Paz has great rooms from $163 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 36.1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, family rooms, and a tour desk at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Villa San Ignacio

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Villa San Ignacio which has nice rooms starting at $73. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Route 107. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and family rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Trapp Family Country Inn

Inn with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Trapp Family Country Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $108. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 400m West Of Soccer Field. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and an airport shuttle which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.6 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Playground


Brillasol Airport Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Alajuela
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $87, Brillasol Airport Hotel, at 4 km West of the International Airport provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a spa, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 4 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Robledal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Alajuela
  • Outdoor pool

Hotel Robledal has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care. The great rooms here start at $131 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 400Mts Oeste De La Iglesia De El Roble. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a child pool, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 5.1 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Buena Vista Chic Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Alajuela
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Buena Vista Chic Hotel is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $136, and it's located at Road 130, 9 Kms North From The Airport. We also love the city views, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Alajuela
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela because it has great rooms that start at $143. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Plaza Los Mangos. Only 1.8 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Berlor Airport Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Berlor Airport Inn offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $78 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Kilometre East From International and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Pura Vida Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Alajuela
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 1.5 Kilometros Noroeste Fabrica de Jabón Punto Rojo, Pura Vida Hotel has great rooms from $112 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a tour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and outdoor dining areas which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel La Rosa de America

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Hotel La Rosa de America which has nice rooms starting at $85. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a spa, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100Mts Sur y 75Mts Este de la Mandarina. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 4.9 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Alajuela, and Manuel Antonio.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San José, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in San José, Best Luxury Hotels in San José, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San José, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San José, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San José, Best Hotels for One Week in San José, Best Hotels for One Night in San José, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in San José, Best Adults Only Hotels in San José, or Best Business Hotels in San José.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Alajuela?

Alajuela Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$97

Travelers to Alajuela, Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 27 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $97. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Alajuela.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $79
  • 4-star hotels: $118
  • 3-star hotels: $95


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