La Riviera Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

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 9.3 mi from La Riviera hotel, and a bus station can be located 984 feet from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Dava
United States United States
“The property is very nice. A pool and beautiful plants. The room was clean and comfortable. Not luxury but very comfortable. There are various friendly cats around the property that are clearly loved. Every staff member I encountered was friendly....”
Jim
United States United States
“Arriving late after a delayed flight. The shuttle runs 24/7 which was great. We couldn't tell until morning how beautiful the grounds were. Our room was small but very clean and the bed comfortable. Breakfast was included and delicious. There...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The restaurant attached to the hotel was very good and we ate there several times.”
Stephen
United States United States
“Close to airport with friendly wonderful staff and a great airport shuttle. Breakfast was good and filling. They even arranged to pick us up when we dropped off our rental cars. Easy return to the airport. I often rate a place on its bathroom and...”
Steve
Australia Australia
“Great restaurant [although expensive]...very good menu. Breakfast good too”
Carlos
United States United States
“Close to the airport, good breakfast, close to Alamo rent a car , very safe place to stay, nice pool and gardens, lovely place and restaurant!!! staff was great!”
Heather
South Africa South Africa
“We chose La Riviera Hotel for our last night in Costa Rica because we had an early morning flight out of San Jose and read they offered a 24/7 airport shuttle. The hotel met our needs perfectly. Upon check-in, they confirmed space for us in...”
Josee
Canada Canada
“very clean and inviting, room was really big, bed very comfortable and they are really welcoming to the furry friends, with grassy area especially for their needs”
Fernanda
Brazil Brazil
“Very close to the airport and free transportation. Nice pool too, great for quick stays. Breakfast included and was great. Nice restaurant inside the hotel”
Mccarthy
United States United States
“This is a lovely hotel near the airport. The grounds are lovely, with many spaces to relax and hang out. The restaurant breakfast was wonderful, as was the wood-fired pizza. Staff was great and the free shuttle to the airport was very convenient.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Riviera Marketplace Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • Pizza • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of La Riviera Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

La Riviera Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-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.

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