The Courtyard is a mid-range Marriott property designed as a convenient modern stopover, with free airport shuttles and a decent line up of features. It's a solid overnight option for airport and business travelers seeking a smooth and easy stay pre- and post-flight, or while conducting business. Shuttles and breakfasts starting super early are a major plus for early morning departures and arrivals. Features include a fitness center, a nice pool and sun terrace, good business facilities, free Wi-Fi, and Centro restaurant and bar serving all meals. Rooms are basic but comfortable, and feature coffeemakers, mini-fridges, iPod docks, and Paul Mitchell toiletries. A major highlight is the great little strip of international eateries over the road, along with a Walgreens. Travelers seeking a little more quirk factor and a bigger pool could try the Adventure Inn.
The Courtyard is a mid-range Marriott property designed as a convenient modern stopover, with free airport shuttles and a decent line up of features. It's a solid overnight option for airport and business travelers seeking a smooth and easy stay pre- and post-flight, or while conducting business. Shuttles and breakfasts starting super early are a major plus for early morning departures and arrivals. Features include a fitness center, a nice pool and sun terrace, good business facilities, free Wi-Fi, and Centro restaurant and bar serving all meals. Rooms are basic but comfortable, and feature coffeemakers, mini-fridges, iPod docks, and Paul Mitchell toiletries. A major highlight is the great little strip of international eateries over the road, along with a Walgreens. Travelers seeking a little more quirk factor and a bigger pool could try the Adventure Inn.
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a modern mid-range stopover that offers free airport shuttles, a varied buffet breakfast guests love, a pretty outdoor pool, and a gym (though it’s teeny). The 100 spacious rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, comfy bedding, and Neutrogena products, which all shape a solid and reliable option amongst the many airport hotel offerings in the area. While the location is fairly lackluster (it's five minutes to the international airport), there are chain restaurants and a casino within short walking distance. Guests generally leave impressed -- but don’t expect any local character or flair. Those seeking a more stylish and character-filled affair could try the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose, though rates will be higher.
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a modern mid-range stopover that offers free airport shuttles, a varied buffet breakfast guests love, a pretty outdoor pool, and a gym (though it’s teeny). The 100 spacious rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, comfy bedding, and Neutrogena products, which all shape a solid and reliable option amongst the many airport hotel offerings in the area. While the location is fairly lackluster (it's five minutes to the international airport), there are chain restaurants and a casino within short walking distance. Guests generally leave impressed -- but don’t expect any local character or flair. Those seeking a more stylish and character-filled affair could try the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose, though rates will be higher.
This mid-priced, 120-room resort -- popular with Americans -- looks onto a white sand beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. Several types of accommodations (most with balconies) have varying views with contemporary furnishings, coffeemakers, and stocked minibars. Optional dining packages include themed buffets at the main restaurant, which serves international food (there's also a romantic dinner spot down the beach). Guests stay busy with games in the outdoor pool, tennis, and workouts in the fitness center, or pay for water sports, scuba diving lessons, and treatments at the spa. The swim-up bar receives a steady cocktail crowd, as does the Sunset Lounge in evenings when the vibe turns more adult-friendly -- read: after the kids are in bed. Freebies include parking, Wi-Fi, and use of beach chairs.
This mid-priced, 120-room resort -- popular with Americans -- looks onto a white sand beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. Several types of accommodations (most with balconies) have varying views with contemporary furnishings, coffeemakers, and stocked minibars. Optional dining packages include themed buffets at the main restaurant, which serves international food (there's also a romantic dinner spot down the beach). Guests stay busy with games in the outdoor pool, tennis, and workouts in the fitness center, or pay for water sports, scuba diving lessons, and treatments at the spa. The swim-up bar receives a steady cocktail crowd, as does the Sunset Lounge in evenings when the vibe turns more adult-friendly -- read: after the kids are in bed. Freebies include parking, Wi-Fi, and use of beach chairs.
The Guanacaste Lodge is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in Playa Flamingo. The hotel’s 10 guest rooms are basic but well-maintained. There are two beaches and numerous restaurants within walking distance, plus an attractive on-site pool set within green grounds. Add in a free Costa Rican-style breakfast, and the Guanacaste Lodge is easily one of the best bargains in Playa Flamingo. Travelers looking for direct beach access could consider El Sabanero Beach Hotel, which has slightly more stylish rooms for slightly higher rates.
The Guanacaste Lodge is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in Playa Flamingo. The hotel’s 10 guest rooms are basic but well-maintained. There are two beaches and numerous restaurants within walking distance, plus an attractive on-site pool set within green grounds. Add in a free Costa Rican-style breakfast, and the Guanacaste Lodge is easily one of the best bargains in Playa Flamingo. Travelers looking for direct beach access could consider El Sabanero Beach Hotel, which has slightly more stylish rooms for slightly higher rates.
The three-pearl Courtyard San Jose Escazu provides the comfort and familiarity of the Marriott brand at an affordable price, especially given that it’s in pricey Escazu. Its 120 rooms are spacious and clean, albeit with a fairly generic executive look. They offer mini-fridges, espresso coffeemakers, Paul Mitchell toiletries, plus balconies -- many with scenic nature views. Business travelers particularly enjoy it here, and common amenities include a lovely garden pool, a good fitness center, several event spaces, and a casual restaurant with a great breakfast and lunch buffet (plus a la carte options), though breakfast isn’t free. The Courtyard is walkable to a number of restaurants -- some right over the road -- and in close proximity to great shopping. Those after a more boutique feel in a prettier part of Escazu could try the Holiday Inn Express San Jose - Escazu.
The three-pearl Courtyard San Jose Escazu provides the comfort and familiarity of the Marriott brand at an affordable price, especially given that it’s in pricey Escazu. Its 120 rooms are spacious and clean, albeit with a fairly generic executive look. They offer mini-fridges, espresso coffeemakers, Paul Mitchell toiletries, plus balconies -- many with scenic nature views. Business travelers particularly enjoy it here, and common amenities include a lovely garden pool, a good fitness center, several event spaces, and a casual restaurant with a great breakfast and lunch buffet (plus a la carte options), though breakfast isn’t free. The Courtyard is walkable to a number of restaurants -- some right over the road -- and in close proximity to great shopping. Those after a more boutique feel in a prettier part of Escazu could try the Holiday Inn Express San Jose - Escazu.
Puerto Viejo's three-pearl La Finca Chica is a comfortable escape for guests looking for a quaint taste of the simple life. Four wooden cottages, or casitas, are spread out across 2.5 acres of lush, green farmland a five-minute walk from Playa Cocles beach. Each fan-cooled casita has separate bedrooms, patios, and full kitchens with tranquil views of the wildlife and banana trees that fill the surrounding gardens. The dog-friendly hotel is slim on big features aside from free Wi-Fi and parking, but bike rentals and laundry services are also available and there are plenty of sights in the area, like the Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge and the Parada Jaguar Rescue Center. Guests looking for extra amenities like a pool and spa may want to try Hotel Bugabutik, though rooms will lack La Finca Chica's extra space and can be more expensive.
Puerto Viejo's three-pearl La Finca Chica is a comfortable escape for guests looking for a quaint taste of the simple life. Four wooden cottages, or casitas, are spread out across 2.5 acres of lush, green farmland a five-minute walk from Playa Cocles beach. Each fan-cooled casita has separate bedrooms, patios, and full kitchens with tranquil views of the wildlife and banana trees that fill the surrounding gardens. The dog-friendly hotel is slim on big features aside from free Wi-Fi and parking, but bike rentals and laundry services are also available and there are plenty of sights in the area, like the Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge and the Parada Jaguar Rescue Center. Guests looking for extra amenities like a pool and spa may want to try Hotel Bugabutik, though rooms will lack La Finca Chica's extra space and can be more expensive.