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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is NZ$110 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (586 reviews)
"I've stayed here several times for an airport layover. Great customer service!"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Plaza de la Cultura and ...
7.2/10 Good! (462 reviews)
"Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2019

Hotel El Maragato
San Bosco Inn

San Bosco Inn

3 out of 5
100 m North from the Banco Nacional, Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is NZ$120 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano ...
9/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"Great location close to a vibrant town centre , nice rooms and as with everywhere in Costa Rica , genuinely and consistently lovely and helpful people."

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

San Bosco Inn
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Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
The price is NZ$164 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Buena relacion precio calidad del servicio"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is NZ$271 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is NZ$147 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,586 reviews)
"Great hot. Excelente service. Pura. Vida!"

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Barceló San José
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

3.5 out of 5
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
The price is NZ$297 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,239 reviews)
"Close to the airport, great one night stay before our flight home."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
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La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia
The price is NZ$232 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (945 reviews)
La Riviera
"Lovely B&B near the airport, Esteban was just terrific. Gated, safe, good restaurant. Hotel shuttle with good communication."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

La Riviera Hotel B&B
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Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Km South from Cruce de Herradura, towards Jaco and 1 km East, Pueblo Nuevo, Jaco, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$390 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jaco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Calmness with Beauty.
"Very good place if you need the peace and calmness of Costa Rica. Excellent Staff with right attitude to always help. Theu even provided lots of Snacks on day one for our trip. Good place to chill."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel
Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery

Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery

4 out of 5
500 Metros Este de la Pops, Calle Lapa Verde, Jaco, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$238 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jaco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The breakfast was great and the food menu"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
The price is NZ$230 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (796 reviews)
"Great pool and hot tub for a cool and windy SJ evening."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
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Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

Uvita
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
10/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Thanksgiving Relaxation
"This location was exactly what our family needed. The house was beautiful. It had a breathtaking ocean view and the natural wonders of the jungle. We saw toucans, Izzy the resident Iguana and a small tapir. We could hear howler monkeys all around in the mornings. Mark was on the spot communicating ..."

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2024

Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3 out of 5
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is NZ$482 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$482
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews)
"A MUST experience. Staying in the treehouse is unique without giving up comfort, the surrounding area is lush and filled with wildlife, the restaurant serves good food. Doing the afternoon tour with Victor was great, especially his knowledge of plants, animals, birds and love of gardening for the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is NZ$451 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$451
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews)
"Great hotel room, hot springs, breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is NZ$352 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Volcano Lodge
"Loved this place! Location was great, felt very safe, large spacious room, my favorite was the shower. It had a strong stream and got hot fast. Breakfast buffet was amazing!"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,423 reviews)
"It was our wedding anniversary and they made it very special for us . Our room was beautifully decorated 3 different days ."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
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What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.