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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Explore the area

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Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101
  • Place, Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cariari Bowling Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ulloa

At City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Costa Rica Convention Center and 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from City Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free airport drop-off service. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Ciudad Cariari hotel include Museum of Costa Rican Art and Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casino Fiesta Heredia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cariari Bowling Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ultrapark Free Zone & Business Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 8 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Antojitos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A free shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available on request). A fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ulloa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ulloa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Jose Aeropuerto Hotel
Jose Aeropuerto Hotel City Express San
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel
City Express San Jose Airport San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel Ciudad Cariari
City Express San Jose Airport Ciudad Cariari

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on 9 Apr 2026 start from NZ$183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Yep, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica has a free self car park.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, only service animals are allowed.

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean and nicely done
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nitin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

melvin

Disliked: Amenities
good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Super clean & convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Best value and near everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padmapriya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heiner

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There’s no free shuttle transfer $30 cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gita

Spent 40mins waiting for airport transfer to hotel. Lucky there were other taxi guys around to help with phone calls to the hotel - disappointing start. Room was fine as far as airport hotels go, breakfast nothing special, limited choices and some food was dry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, helpful staff and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is a bit older, did not include airport parking. We travel to SJ often and wont stay here again as there are other places for the same price, overall better
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I had specifically asked for a handicap parking space since my daughter has a cast. Since it was halloween the hotel was packed with cars that I am sure did not belong to hotel guests. When I asked for help, no one seemed to care. The parking lot in the back did not feel safe at all. Breakfast areas was dirty, not much variety. If all you need is a bed to crash in and out this hotel is ok, but if you expect anything else, I feel this is not up to Marriott standards.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

milton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it it's great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yajania

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra, Jacksonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, amazing fresh breakfast buffet, Airport Shuttle was great m. All Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful! I love that breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and well taking care, the amazing part is the staff, very nice and super helpful, I had the chance to deal with Jennifer who was very helpful, lost luggage and overall perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's new, the personal are very professional and friendly. The directions from the expediaapp where wrong so we had to drive like 30 minutes back, and i personaly think if you advertise with airportshuttle included, it should be included at any time, ( you shouldnot have to go seach within the advertising if it is really true) not just bussinesshours, I booked the hotel for the shuttle and ended up paying quite a lot for transportation. It felt a bit misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived late and staff seemed tired and unhappy, checked me in and not a hello, how are you?? Nothing…..same in the morning, no fildance as to where breakfast was and no staff to be found anywhere Room was great! Hot water, clean and very comfortable
View from the room was nice for a hotel in the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025