Alajuela: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Alajuela side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites	Best Value Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES	Luxury Xandari Resort & Spa
Guest score	8.0/10	8.7/10	9.0/10
Reviews	3,017	1,377	288
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	Alajuela Avenida 2, Del Teatro Municipal 200 metros al Este	712, Alajuela, Costa Rica	Calle Burios, 1 km NE del abastecedor Diamante
Reference price per night	€53	€87	€267
Guests like	Location: Walking distance to restaurants, supermarkets, and the central park near the airport. Airport Transfer: Reliable, punctual, and convenient transport to and from the nearby terminal.	Location: Short drive to the airport and walking distance to the town square and restaurants. Staff: Friendly team assist with luggage, airport transfers, and local recommendations.	Views: Spectacular outlook over the San Jose valley, mountains, and city lights at night. Location: A convenient 30-minute drive from the airport with on-site nature trails and waterfalls.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Fresh fruit and coffee are appreciated, though the selection is basic and lacks hot options.	Soundproofing: Thin walls allow traffic sounds from the street and noise from neighbors.	Pools: Beautiful setting with sunset views, though some areas require maintenance and tile repairs.
Good for	family, spa, ac	family, parking, breakfast	family, spa, parking, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites if price matters most, Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES for the best balance of score and price, and Xandari Resort & Spa if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.