Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

If you have to stay near the airport, this is the spot. I arrived quite late: check-in was a breeze. I had planned this so I would wake up in Costa Rica on my birthday. When I got to my room, there was a gorgeous slice of decorated cake along with the sweetest note! Breakfast has a good variety, shuttle pick-up and drop-off (all better than other hotels in the airport strip I have tried before).

I recently enjoyed a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic, with plenty of great restaurants and a mall nearby, making it easy to explore and find good meals. The breakfast was a highlight, offering a delicious variety that started my day off right. I also appreciated having access to the gym, which was a great way to stay active during my trip. My room was comfortable and well-appointed, featuring a nice workspace that allowed me to catch up on some work without any hassle. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for its great amenities and welcoming atmosphere.

Our stay at the Marriott Fairfield was comfortable, a great place to start of the trip before our 4 hour journey the next morning. Breakfast was amazing, great selection of local foods and standard breakfast foods. Staff we're so lovely and accommodating. There's a Walmart right across the road too which was handy for picking up last minute things like sim cards, snacks and toiletries.

The ease of the complimentary airport shuttle to and from the airport is a huge bonus, runs often, early in the morning to late at night, and is simple to find after exiting the airport and turning right and walking down the sidewalk/pavement a bit past the clamoring taxi drivers but they are helpful if you ask where the hotel shuttle pulls up. The airport shuttle serves both hotels, the Fairfield and Courtyard Marriott, which are located side by side. The entire hotel and rooms are aesthetically pleasing and clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is tasty and offers a large selection of choices, from gallo pinto to 2 types of scrambled eggs, meats, cheeses, veggies, yogurt, fruits, breads, cereals, milk, juices, coffee. Best and largest breakfast selection I’ve found at a hotel. Very close to airport but on a pretty quiet street. 24 hour security guards out front. The hotel bar and restaurant has friendly bartenders and servers. The ice machines have good ice. Walmart is conveniently located right next door and is open pretty late. For lunch or dinner, the restaurant at the sister hotel right next door is great and there is the option to charge the meals/drinks to your room next door, as they are both Marriott hotels. Would recommend and would stay again.

The staff were really helpful here. I arrived at San Jose airport quite late at night - nearly 2am (after the shuttle had finished for the day) and there were no official taxis at the taxi rank, but upon calling the hotel they sent a taxi straight away so I could safely arrive at the property. I just stayed for one night but the room was perfectly comfortable and a great selection of food at the included breakfast. I took the hotel shuttle to the airport the next morning and the driver dropped me straight at the domestic terminal before continuing to the international terminal. Great hotel for a layover between flights!