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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is NZ$103 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$103
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
"Clean room, pool area very clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
"Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2019

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San Bosco Inn

San Bosco Inn

3 out of 5
100 m North from the Banco Nacional, Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is NZ$107 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$107
per night
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
"It was a bang for your buck kind of deal. We were happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
The price is NZ$202 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$202
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Food, amazing,"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

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Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is NZ$215 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$215
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy parking"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is NZ$129 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$129
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)
"It’s beautiful building"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

3.5 out of 5
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
The price is NZ$259 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$259
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"The property is really nice, everything look neat and clean. The personnel is very polite and friendly. We just stayed one night for transit, but so far the best experience was during checking. Downside is the AA noise, not finding how to run hot water in the bathtub."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

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La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia
The price is NZ$176 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$176
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the shuttle to the airport. Restaurant was great."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

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Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Km South from Cruce de Herradura, towards Jaco and 1 km East, Pueblo Nuevo, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$171 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$171
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay 4 days 3 nights. Staff was very friendly. Hotel was very clean and the pool and ambiance was very nice you can feel peaceful and enjoy nature! Will definitely book again next time I travel to Costa Rica!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

4 out of 5
500 Metros Este de la Pops, Calle Lapa Verde, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$184 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$184
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Amazing
"It was good"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
The price is NZ$210 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$210
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
"We love staying here and being able to travel with our dog and cat. These accommodations are perfect and clean and we never have any issues while staying here and that staff is very attentive and wonderful."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

Uvita
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
10/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Wonderful stay in Costa Rica
"I took my family back to the Uvita area for our first international trip. Mark provided loads of good information and stayed in contact with us and the property manager throughout the trip to address any issues that came up. Beds were comfortable and place was fully stocked. I didn’t want to use ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3 out of 5
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,242 reviews)
"Love it! Beautiful resort. Some parts are outdated but they do an amazing job to keep things looking nice. The staff is very friendly. The only time we had an issue was with room service. The guy rolled his eyes that we complained about the food being cold. Just recommend going to the on site restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is NZ$237 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$237
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The Volcano Lodge is very nice with a relaxing forest vibe. It provides multiple amenities like pools, hot springs, restaurant and spa. They also have options they are willing to help you book for excursions around La Fortuna. My friends and I stayed here for me and my twin’s birthday :). We did ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,314 reviews)
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

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What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

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Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.