Marriott Costa Rica

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén, near the airport in Heredia

The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén stands on an old coffee plantation in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, close to Juan Santamaría airport. It was built in colonial hacienda style, with striking architectural details and antiques throughout, so it feels like a country estate rather than an airport hotel.

It suits families and couples who want comfort and space on their first or last night, and it is a lovely setting for a wedding.

Why we choose it

• A hacienda, not a highway hotel. The colonial architecture and the coffee fields around it make arrival day feel like the start of the holiday.
• Plenty to do on the property. There is a pool with a whirlpool and cabanas, Kuo Spa, tennis and even a golf driving range.
• Close to the airport. It is on the airport side of the Central Valley, which keeps the first and last drives short.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are elegant and traditional in style, with a TV, a phone, a safe and a hair dryer, and Marriott's newer one-bedroom suites have been renovated. Accessible rooms are available.

On the property

The hotel has five restaurants, so dinner never means a drive into the city. The outdoor pool has a whirlpool and cabanas for a lazy afternoon, Kuo Spa does massages and treatments, and there is a fitness center, a club lounge and tennis. Golfers can hit a bucket of balls at the driving range on the property.

From here it is easy to reach the Central Valley's volcanoes and coffee farms, and the concierge can arrange tours, though we usually set those up before you arrive.

Location and getting there

The address is La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, 700 m west of the Bridgestone plant, about 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Check-in is from 4:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm. Read more about Heredia.

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