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Hotel Santa Maria Inn

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in San Juan with free breakfast

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Reception
Front of property
Quadruple Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rio Segundo, 800m NE of Pacific Gas Stn, Five minutes from SJO Intl Airport, San Juan, Alajuela, 100-1039
  • Place, Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

San Juan

At Hotel Santa Maria Inn, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Plaza Real Cariari. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of free airport drop-off service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this San Juan hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Casino Fiesta - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cariari Bowling Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 15 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar la Julieta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Noventa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chicharronera El Corralito - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway Intel - CR 1 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cheesus - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria Inn

Pet-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in San Juan with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A free shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available on request). A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Santa Maria Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Juan hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Santa Maria Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 7:00 AM to noon at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CRC 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 10000 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Extended parking fee: CRC 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CRC 10000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays 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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Maria Inn Alajuela
Santa Maria Alajuela
Hotel Santa Maria Inn Costa Rica/Alajuela
Hotel Santa Maria Inn Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria Inn San Juan
Hotel Santa Maria Inn Hotel San Juan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santa Maria Inn?

Hotel Santa Maria Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Santa Maria Inn?

Yep, Hotel Santa Maria Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Hotel Santa Maria Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santa Maria Inn?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs from 7:00 AM - noon on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santa Maria Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Maria Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Santa Maria Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Reviews

Hotel Santa Maria Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely little spot to recharge!

I only stayed here one night but it was a great experience. I had to check in very late due to my flight. The staff was very attentive to me and always kept in touch with me while I was in my way for my check in. It seems like a wonderful family business and I can tell they truly care about their hotel. I was so grateful for the beautiful view when I had breakfast. The breakfast was there waiting for me at the time I requested! They even reminded me. I could tell it was homemade authentic food. Thank you so much for making me feel right at home since this was my very first time coming to Costa Rica. I cannot wait to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Makena

Period blood in my dirty bed upon arrival. Full of bugs. And straight up a weird place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond, Saint Louis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Arriving after midnight I made reservations after viewing one of the advantages was airport shuttle. They did NOT provide this service arrived in an Uber and call the telephone numbers on the front gate, bang on the door no response finally the Uber driver called and someone came and o oh en the door. Only to reply we have NO Iingormation from Expedia. Disappointed, reserved three days but left after just two NO refund. We lost an night but still paid for it. It was worth it as we left happier. Just two steps and that’s being generous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, staff was really friendly and nice, place was a little tired but suited our quick night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Christina the manager, was very pleasant and helpful She made a nice breakfast for me and was a kind and gentle person
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra Prasad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quite place. Service was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dolores

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like entering jail as seen from street, with high gated fence, electrified barbed wires, several video cameras. room was clean with many beds for all of us. Good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Krystal

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wouldn’t recommend staying here

They don’t offer airport shuttle service, this needs to be removed from their page stating they do. This definitely is not the place to go if your looking for comfort. I woke up covered in bedbugs bites..I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No airport shuttle, air conditioner didn’t work, no hot water in sink in our first room. Stayed on our way through and again coming back home. Not safe area to walk to restaurants but was able to use Uber eats and Uber to the airport and bus station. Close to airport so that was good. Hotel owner was a great help and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pro: close to airport. Con: everything else. Also, place has bugs. Not sure what type but we all woke up with bug bites everywhere. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lilia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a nice neighborhood in the foothills above the airport. Very tranquil setting with a garden and parking.very secure . The host makes sure your stay is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Todd K

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

SHERRI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very basic Tico Inn. Our flight arrived late and after picking up our rental car we were less than two miles from Santa Maria. We had both emailed to prepare staff for late arrival and then called upon landing. We arrived and staff opened the gate within 5 minutes of ringing their bell. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good including fruit plate, eggs, sausage and toast served on an outdoor patio/garden with hummingbirds feeding on the pretty foliage. As I initially said, it is basic, but for the price, it was a safe convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God place to rest

2/10 Terrible

Cecile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower knobs were hard to turn. At least the water was hot. They advertise free cont. bfst but there was nothing not even any coffee made; I had to make my own coffee and this area was dirty. People had eaten pizza the night before and just left the empty box there. I had told the guy that checked me in the night before that I would need an airport shuttle which they advertise as free. He acted stunned like no one ever asks for it but he didn't say it could not be done. I was in the lobby at 9:30am and there was no one at the desk. Finally a woman wanders in that works there and I tell her I've booked the shuttle. She knew nothing about it. The guy didn't tell her. Thank goodness she was able to find someone who took me. The customer service here is horrible. The staff just doesn't care😟
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay, Camarillo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, though we were there for a quick sleep before an early morning flight. Expedia dropped the ball for the third time in our Costa Rica experience and didn't actually book our reservation. Luckily the hotel let us in the closed gate and found a room for us. It is off the beaten path and we had a little bit of a struggle finding it. We found a tourist bus parked and asked for help; he escorted us. The staff was wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Horace

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Selim

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to wait nearly 10 minutes in the street to be let in, then was told that there was no shuttle to the airport and I would have to pay for a taxi, then I found a cockroach in the hallway, a variety of insects in the room, and to cap it all, a bed without pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022