Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a cheap, well-reviewed base in Alajuela town before or after a flight. Skip it if breakfast matters a lot to you or if you want a quieter, more polished stay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Alajuela. It suits travellers on a first or last night in Costa Rica who want to sleep near the airport, walk to dinner and pay as little as possible. With 3,017 guest reviews and an average of 8.0 out of 10, the score rests on a large number of stays, which makes it more reliable than a high score from a few dozen people.
Families may also find it practical. The property lists family rooms, a pool, a garden and a terrace, though you should confirm availability and any fees for your dates.
Skip it if a generous breakfast is part of how you judge a hotel, or if you want the strongest guest score in town. Of our three Alajuela picks, this one has the lowest score.
Location and getting around
The address is Alajuela Avenida 2, Del Teatro Municipal 200 metros al Este, so about 200 metres east of the municipal theatre. Guests give the location 8.8 out of 10 and say restaurants, supermarkets and the central park are within walking distance.
The one sight in our data is the San José Costa Rica Temple, about 4.4 km away. That works out at roughly 55 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so it is far: plan on a taxi or public transport. Our walking times are estimates and have not been checked on the ground.
For flights, the property lists a free airport shuttle. Guests describe the transfer as reliable and punctual. Confirm the schedule with the hotel before you land, since times and conditions can change.
What guests say
Two things come up again and again in the praise. First, the location: guests like being able to walk to food shops and the park while staying close to the airport. Second, the airport transfer, which reviewers call convenient and on time.
The main complaint is breakfast. Guests appreciate the fresh fruit and coffee but say the selection is basic and has no hot options. If you need a cooked breakfast before a long drive or flight, plan to eat elsewhere.
Price and how it compares with our other Alajuela picks
In our reference check, La Guaria came in at €53.32 per night, or about €107 for the two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your own dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel 1915 INN & SUITES, was €87.24 per night with a score of 8.7. The Luxury pick, Xandari Resort & Spa, was €266.65 per night with a score of 9.0. So you save about €34 a night against the Best Value option and give up 0.7 points of guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Alajuela. La Guaria had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale slot was reserved, and it still holds a solid 8.0 from more than 3,000 reviews. That combination of low price and a large review base is what earned it the Budget slot.
Before you book
Several points are not confirmed in our data. Breakfast type and whether it is included are unknown, so check the rate details. Room size, noise levels, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed either.
Ask the hotel to confirm the airport shuttle times, whether the pool is open during your stay and whether any facility carries a fee. Free parking is also listed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?
The property lists a free airport shuttle, and guests describe it as reliable and punctual. Confirm the schedule with the hotel before your flight.
Is breakfast included at La Guaria Inn & Suites?
Our data does not confirm the breakfast type or whether it is included, so check your rate. Guests who had it describe fresh fruit and coffee but a basic choice with no hot options.
How much does La Guaria cost per night?
We saw €53.32 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's price for your dates.
Can you walk to restaurants from the hotel?
Yes, according to guests. They mention restaurants, supermarkets and the central park within walking distance, and the location scores 8.8 out of 10.
Is there a pool?
The property lists an outdoor pool. Opening times and any conditions are not confirmed, so ask before you go.