Alajuela · ★★★★★
DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton
The perfect place to stay
DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, between the airport and San José
The DoubleTree Cariari is a resort style hotel in the Central Valley, close to Juan Santamaría airport and to the capital. It has the gardens and facilities to make a short stay feel like a proper start to the trip, and it works as well for families as for business travellers and groups.
Why we choose it
- Close to the airport and the city. Arrivals and early departures stay simple, and San José is near for a day of museums.
- Gardens and pools. The rooms look over tropical gardens, the mountains or the pool, so it feels less like an airport hotel than most around here.
- Good for families and groups. There is a children's pool, and the meeting and banquet halls suit a wedding party or a group starting a trip together.
Rooms and views
Rooms are modern and roomy, with views of the mountains or the pool across the gardens. The hotel uses art by local artists, native woods and good fabrics throughout. Each room has a TV, a phone, a safe and a hair dryer, and the beds are the brand's own Sweet Dreams beds.
On the property
There are outdoor pools for swimming and sun, a gym, a spa and a beauty salon. You can eat at the hotel's restaurants or order room service, and there is a shop on site.
The resort also has a casino for anyone who wants a game of blackjack or roulette after dinner, and a business center for those who need to work. For golfers, the Valle del Sol course is nearby.
Location and getting there
Cariari sits on the main highway between the airport and San José, so day tours around the Central Valley, from coffee farms to the Poás Volcano, are easy to fit in from here. Your driver collects you at the hotel when it is time to move on to the volcanoes or the coast. Read more about the area around Alajuela.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
Presidential Suite
Master Suite
Junior Suite
Executive Room
Accessible Room
How it compares
Hotels we book in Alajuela
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton | Marriott Costa Rica | Courtyard Marriott Alajuela | Fiesta Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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