The best hotel pools in Alajuela.

One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.

Checked: 2026-11-04

Best pool in the city: Xandari Resort & Spa. Infinity pool and several other pools overlooking the Central Valley, at the Xandari resort.

LuxuryBest pool in the city

€267 / night Xandari Resort & Spa, Alajuela

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Xandari Resort & Spa

★★★★ · Tacacorí (Alajuela)

Infinity pool, lap pool and several other pools spread across a coffee plantation with views of the Central Valley. Guests also have a heated outdoor Jacuzzi and a private hot tub.

Pool: Infinity · Outdoor · Lap pool
Extras: Multiple pools spread across the grounds · Heated outdoor Jacuzzi · Private hot tub · Spa

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk travelmyth.com entercostarica.comagoda.com

Mid-range

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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

★★★★ · Alajuela (near the airport and City Mall)

Rooftop pool with views, at a 4-star hotel next to the City Mall near the airport. Booking also lists an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

Pool: Rooftop · Outdoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Terrace · City views from the rooftop

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk booking.com booking.com

Budget

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Hotel Robledal

★★★ · Alajuela

Outdoor pool and garden area with loungers and a Jacuzzi, at a family-run hotel 10 to 15 minutes from the airport.

Pool: Outdoor
Extras: Jacuzzi · Loungers · Garden setting

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk reservations.com

How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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