Hotels Near the San Jose Airport in Costa Rica

San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, is one of the most renowned adventure travel destinations in the world. Visitors can tour Mayan ruins, participate in water sports, go rock climbing and hiking, and also explore waterfalls, volcanoes, mountains and rain forests. Most San Jose hotels are convenient to outdoor adventures, and some even arrange excursions throughout the country. There are also a number of hotels near the city's airport that are still convenient to both adventure and general tourist attractions.

Adventure Inn Hotel

Adventure Inn Hotel offers budget prices, on-site amenities, access to adventure tours and convenience to the San Jose Airport. Guests of the hotel have access to volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests and Mayan ruins. On-site amenities include a Jacuzzi and 24-hour fitness center. A large water park is within walking distance of the hotel. A free airport shuttle, wireless Internet access and on-site computer lab is also available. As of October 2009, nightly room rates started at about $80 USD and included a full breakfast.

Adventure Inn Hotel
50 m este de la entrada de Los Arcos
Ciudad Cariari, San Jose, Costa Rica
011 (+506) 2239 2633
adventure-inn.com

Hotel El Rodeo

Hotel El Rodeo is a four-star independently-owned country inn within 10 minutes driving distance of San Jose's airport. Those who want something more adrenalin-pumping than the on-site golf and tennis offerings will not be disappointed, as the hotel can arrange a number of outdoor excursions. Choices available include a half-day volcano tour, river rafting adventures, waterfall gardens, hanging bridges, and rain forests. As of October 2009, nightly room rates started at about $75 USD.

Hotel El Rodeo
Intersection Radial Belén
Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica
011 (+506) 2293 3909
elrodeohotel.com

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose

The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose is part of an international luxury hotel chain. Besides its proximity to the usual constellation of Costa Rican outdoor adventures and the capital city's airport, guests of the hotel can also enjoy a convenient driving distance to Lankester Botanical Gardens as well as parks on the outskirts of San Jose. The property is located on a 30-acre coffee plantation and was voted one of the best in Central America and Mexico by Conde Nast. As of October 2009, nightly room rates started at about $180 USD.

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose
700 Metros Oeste De La Firestone
San Jose, Costa Rica
011 (+506) 2298 0000
marriott.com

Article Written By Stephanie Mojica

Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.

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