Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn, a couple of minutes from the airport in Alajuela

The Hampton is a straightforward, well run hotel a couple of minutes from Juan Santamaría airport in Alajuela. It is one of our team's favourites for a first or last night: clean, comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, a good breakfast and almost no time in the car before your flight. Business travellers like it too, because the Central Valley's offices and business parks are close.

Why we choose it

• Right by the airport. On an early departure, a couple of minutes to the terminal is worth more than any view.
• Easy for families. The studio suites give you more room, and the pool helps children burn off a long flight.
• Breakfast that suits travel days. You can have a hot breakfast in the dining room or take a bag to go when the flight leaves early.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are oversized and comfortable, set up for travellers rather than for a long stay, with a coffee maker, an iron and good internet. Each has a TV, a phone, a safe and a hair dryer.

The studio suites are larger and more modern, the right choice for a family or for anyone who needs space to repack before going home.

On the property

There is a swimming pool, a gym and a business center with meeting rooms, plus a shop in the lobby. Coffee and tea are on hand in the lobby, and the front desk is staffed around the clock, which matters when your arrival is late at night.

Location and getting there

Being this close to the airport makes the Hampton a natural stop before or after the rest of your trip. From Alajuela, the Poás Volcano, the coffee farms and San José are all within reach for a half day out, and when you move on, your driver collects you at the door for the road to Arenal or the coast. Read more about Alajuela.

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