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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$100 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (627 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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 Sabana Park and National ...
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$101 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 Baldi Hot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location, a few minutes walk to the main area full of shops and restaurants. The property itself is great value for money, it has an older feel and room quite small but that did not bother us at all, we really felt comfortable staying there and loved the seating areas outside ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

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$199 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a great place for the price."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 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$319 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nicely located near airport and food options across the street. The bathroom needs safety bars in the shower."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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$154 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (1,603 reviews)
Stately
"Stately hotel with some age. Service is great especially for vip suites. Mattresses are old but clean. Always a good stay."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 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$224 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (1,316 reviews)
"We arrived early and could access room."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 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$219 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (999 reviews)
"There were loud repairs going on and walls are paper thin. I had loud neighbors. Service was great. Room was clean. Restaurant offered lots of options. Great location. Shuttle available. Grocery across the street."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 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, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$213 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. 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)
"It’s always been a pleasure to stay here. Staff is warm and friendly. The property is well maintained, rooms are clean and well stocked. Raccoons are slight inconvenience sometimes lol but that’s nature for you. Anyway, will keep coming back for many more years! Thank you for a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel
Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

4 out of 5
500 Metros Este de la Pops, Calle Lapa Verde, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$191 per night from 7 May to 8 May
NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Really wonderful hotel. Incredible really."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró
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$225 per night from 7 May to 8 May
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
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! (842 reviews)
"This was our second time staying here and we continue to like all that there is at this location."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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! (115 reviews)
Family Fun in Uvita
"Our family of five, all adults, had a lovely stay in this Uvita house. The bedrooms were comfy, the kitchen well stocked, and the living area spacious.The setting was just beautiful. We spent much of our time enjoying the sounds and sights of the birds from the dining patio, gazing at the wide open ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
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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$404 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (404 reviews)
"This resort is amazing and I wish I was back there now. We only stayed here 2 nights of our 8 night stay in Costa Rica, but it was our favorite. We have a family of 4 and we stayed in a deluxe treehouse which fit us nicely. The grounds are beautiful and walkable and the staff is friendly. We were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 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$427 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,109 reviews)
"This property is amazing and we had a fantastic stay with our family. The only issue I had was with some grumpy employees, otherwise everything was amazing."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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$303 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property and grounds. Rooms were a little dark and definitely had the jungle touch with some insects finding paths inside. Close to town and activities."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 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! (1,511 reviews)
"I love the Riu and the parties and entertainment were amazing , there was a few hiccups this time , staff wasn’t always on point this time . Generally very pleased with this resort . The food was amazing . Excited for the renovations. Will come back for sure"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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.