La Riviera Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Located only 8 minutes’ drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this executive hotel offers free Wi-Fi access throughout and sun terraces around the outdoor pool. Airport transportation is free of charge. The rooms at La Riviera Hotel are air conditioned and provide cable TV, telephone line and pool views. The private bathroom has a shower and toiletries. The five forks restaurant serves international dishes and Spanish tapas. The breakfast service is included with some room rates. Room service is available until 10pm. The Hotel is a pet friendly property, an additional fee must applied per pet. La Riviera Hotel can help its guests arrange daily tours to visit the coffee plantations and a butterfly sanctuary, a cruise to Calypso Pacific Island, go sightsee the Poas Volcano or La Selva Bio Station. Tours may be of all day or half a day. San José is 15 km from La Riviera hotel, and a bus station can be located 300 metres from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Christine
Ireland Ireland
“I had a one night here before flying out of San Josè so the proximity to the airport was the main reason we chose it. I was pleasantly surprised; I stayed in a massive room that had a lovely bathroom and all the usual room additions one would...”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good and I had dinner at the same on site restaurant and it was really good, they serve some great food. It was quiet and close enough to the airport, the room was big enough for myself and the view from just outside the room was...”
Bar
Israel Israel
“Beautiful place with nice garden and pool. Staff super friendly. Breakfast is perfect!”
Nataliia
Ukraine Ukraine
“Location is not far from the airport which makes it a perfect place to stay before the flight back home. The free shuttle option is really helpful. We also enjoyed the breakfast and had a chance to swim before going to the airport. The room was...”
Luc
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Close to airport; airport shuttle; friendliness of staff”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the airport and complimentary shuttle bus”
Marta
Canada Canada
“This hotel is 15 minutes from the airport, which was the reason for choosing it on our way in and out of Costa Rica. The hotel grounds are very nice and it has a small pool that was sufficient for the kids. The restaurant food is very good,...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, comfortable, super friendly staff, excellent restaurant on site, supermarket opposite.”
Ciara
Ireland Ireland
“Great hotel with prompt airport shuttle service. The hotel itself is really nice, spotlessly clean, super comfortable. We were just there for a quick overnight before our flight home so unfortunately didn't get to spend any time in the pool area,...”
Francis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel staff were great .. The restaurant was good too”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Riviera Marketplace Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • Pizza • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

House rules

La Riviera Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property offers complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the Juan Santamaria International Airport any time.

To make shuttle arrangements, guests must contact La Riviera Hotel at least 1 day prior their arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.