HILTON GARDEN INN SAN JOSE AIRPORT CITY MALL - Alajuela Francisco J. Orlich Road

Francisco J. Orlich Rd., Alajuela, Costa Rica

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In Alajuela (Los Molinos)

9.0

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It's directly connected to City Mall and offers convenient features like a free airport shuttle (about 3 minutes to Juan Santamaría Airport), an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness, a 24/7 Pavilion Mart, EV charging stations, and pet-friendly rooms (a USD 50 pet fee is listed, though sources differ on whether that's per stay or per night).

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Wheelchair accessible parking

24-hour fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Very hospitable accommodating and courteous"

I would return if ever in Coasta Rica.

Barbara B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 29 to Sun Apr 05 2026 at a $157.94 average nightly rate.

"Very comfortable rooms"

We stayed in this hotel and the beginning and end of our trip because it was so close to the airport. We do not regret our decision. Everything was great.

Sandra S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 08 to Mon Mar 09 2026 at a C$236.98 average nightly rate.

"Employees were outstanding"

Great

Dean Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 27 to Thu Jan 29 2026 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Alajuela (Los Molinos), you'll be steps from City Mall and a 4-minute drive from Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Sabana Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Jose, Costa Rica Airport Hotels (SJO) - 0.7 mi
Hacienda Espinal - 2.5 mi
Sabana Park - 8.7 mi
Poas Volcano National Park - 9.0 mi
Museum of Costa Rican Art (Museo de Arte Costarricense) - 9.0 mi
Saprissa Stadium - 9.6 mi
Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos) - 10.0 mi
Mercado Central - 10.1 mi
San Jose Parque Central - 10.2 mi
San Jose Cathedral - 10.3 mi
Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) - 10.4 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 10.4 mi
National Theater (Teatro Nacional) - 10.4 mi
Morazan Park - 10.4 mi
Jade Museum (Museo de Jade) - 10.5 mi
Simon Bolivar Zoo - 10.5 mi
Parque Espana - 10.5 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design - 10.6 mi
Plaza de la Democracia - 10.7 mi
National Museum (Museo Nacional) - 10.8 mi
San Pedro Mall - 11.6 mi
University of Costa Rica - 11.7 mi
Arenal Volcano - 23.1 mi
Turu Ba Ri Park - 23.3 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Alajuela? This hotel has 2054 square feet (191 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

Our hotel has easy access to Route 1, is three minutes from the SJO International Airport and we offer a free airport shuttle service. We're adjacent to City Mall Alajuela and within two miles of retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and museums. Relax in our outdoor heated pool on fourth floor, or sip cocktails at the lounge and pool bar area, overlooking mountain ranges and volcanoes.

Local Attractions

Adjacent to City Mall Shopping Center Poas Volcano National Park, the closest National Park to the hotel City Games Video Arcade and Playground Center within the Alajuela City Mall Casino located adjacent to the hotel just a few steps away from the main hotel lobby entrance. Casino is independently owned and managed. - To be opened in March 2024

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2023

Floors: 10

Rooms: 149

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 149

Handicap Rooms: 8

Suites: 6

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 6

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: CONSULTORA Y CONSTRUCTORA DE PROYECTOS Y DISEÑOS DE CR COPRODE S.A. 3-101-658682

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 48 Hour Cancellation Policy Group Cancellation Policy - Each group cancellation policy is managed individually.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

Amenities / Features

24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Area rugs in public areas
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Casino nearby
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 2054
Conference space size (meters) - 191
Couples/private dining
Coworking spaces
Dog exercise area
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 150
Elevator door width (inches) - 59
Fence around pool
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Free airport transportation
Free self parking
Front entrance ramp
Gift shops or newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Health or beauty spa nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
Nature reserve
No accessible airport shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 6
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 6
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 35
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 77
Pets allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Proposal/romance packages available
Reception hall
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 150
Registration desk height (inches) - 59
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Shopping mall on site
Shopping on site
Smoke-free property
Stair-free path to entrance
Television in common areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Tours/ticket assistance
Visual alarms in hallways
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs available on site

Green Sustainability

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 Certified

Airport & Shuttle Info

Juan Santamaría International Airport - 3 minutes away Exit the airport, take the Interamerican Highway and take first exit on the right, head North to Alajuela, drive 0.3 miles on the Radial Francisco J. Orlich, use right lane to exit and go under the bridge, make a left, hotel is on your right.

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary Shuttle Service from and to the Juan Santamaría International Airport

Breakfast Information

$20.00 per person plus taxes Buffet Breakfast served in our main restaurant.

Pet Friendly?

Pet Friendly Hotel Pet Service charge: $50 plus taxes (13%) per night Maximum Weight 35 Kilograms

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 77

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 35

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free Parking Hotel Guests-Parking Fee for Visitors 4 available charging stations in the basement parking lot Controlled Access Gates to Parking Area Secured and Covered Parking

Internet / WiFi

Free Wi Fi access to all guests and customers

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Cashless transactions are available

Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available

24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi

Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows

Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more

Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations

Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Café Milagro, a cozy café known for its delicious coffee and breakfast options, located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch Soda Tapia, a local soda offering authentic Costa Rican cuisine, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner La Casona de Laly, a traditional Costa Rican restaurant located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit the Poas Volcano National Park, a stunning active volcano with breathtaking views, located 15 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Britt Coffee Tour, a guided tour where you can learn about the coffee-making process and enjoy a delicious breakfast, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Lunch La Choza de Laurel, a popular restaurant serving traditional Costa Rican dishes, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Restaurante Silvestre, a farm-to-table restaurant offering organic dishes, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautiful nature park with waterfalls, hiking trails, and wildlife exhibits, located 20 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Café Britt Coffee Farm, a coffee plantation where you can learn about the coffee production process and enjoy a tasty breakfast, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Soda La Parada, a local soda offering traditional Costa Rican dishes, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner El Novillo Alegre, a steakhouse known for its delicious grilled meats, located 4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, a stunning volcano with hiking trails and hot springs, located 70 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall have?

There are 149 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?

$20.00 per person plus taxes Buffet Breakfast served in our main restaurant.

What parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?

Free Parking Hotel Guests-Parking Fee for Visitors 4 available charging stations in the basement parking lot Controlled Access Gates to Parking Area Secured and Covered Parking

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi Fi access to all guests and customers

Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Escape to our sparkling heated outdoor pool, perched on the fourth floor, offering breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and distant volcanos. Lounge in our ample seating area, soak up the sun, and indulge in your favorite beverage from the pool bar as you unwind in style. Let the rhythms of Latin American and international music fill the air, creating a vibrant ambiance that energizes your day with good vibes. Discover the perfect oasis to chill out, relax, and create lasting memories. Open from 6 AM to 9 PM

Is Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pet Friendly Hotel Pet Service charge: $50 plus taxes (13%) per night Maximum Weight 35 Kilograms

Is there shuttle service at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall?