Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 for arrivals between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a complimentary shuttle service to the airport is available upon request.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located 4 km west of Juan Santamaria International Airport and is approximately 5 minutes by car from Parque Viva. Other nearby attractions include City Mall (4.1 km) and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum (5.1 km).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is accessible from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The pool is seasonal.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the hotel. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies for additional guests and cribs?

The hotel does not specify information regarding extra beds or cribs. It is recommended to contact the property directly for specific requests regarding additional guests.

Brillasol Airport Hotel

What guests think

Brillasol Airport Hotel draws frequent praise for its friendly, attentive staff, handy airport shuttle, and leafy, gated grounds, making it a popular overnight stop, though rooms are basic and aircraft noise and dated areas are recurring trade-offs.

Many guests find rooms and common areas clean, but some report worn maintenance, mold or ants, and a cloudy pool. Breakfast and on-site meals are often highlighted as tasty and fairly priced, and the small pool, lounge and pool table create relaxed spaces to pass time. The location is convenient to SJO yet hard to find and in a less appealing neighborhood, with a secure gate providing a sense of safety. Good value for a no-frills airport stopover.

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Facilities

Leafy gated grounds with a small pool, lounge and pool table, plus an on-site restaurant and secure parking. An airport transfer to SJO is commonly provided and punctual, though several reviews note it is to the airport only with capacity/time limits.

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Nick

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were locked in the compound and had to ask for gate to be opened as they dont give keys. One tiny pillow each and no more available when i asked. Room was run down and has exposed wires one bedside table to share between 2 people. One faulty lamp with no shade. Almost in the flightpath of airport so noise - with no pillow to put on my head. The airport shuttle stops at 13:00 Ive stayed in plenty of hotels in Costa Rica and this was near the bottom in terms of stay quality. The staff were polite and friendly.

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Marjorie

19 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were outstanding. The food was freshly cooked and very good. They included the taxi to the airport in the price for the hotel! Not much to see or do within walking distance of the property but had a pool, restaurant and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

8

Soumya

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place has a private gate that once you drive through, you enter into a quaint setting with beautiful flowering trees! I was completely surprised because the drive to the area was on busy streets. I thought there would only be unsafe street parking, but there was ample parking behind the gate. The pool was nice, the staff was very friendly, and dinner was good. The bathroom was spacious and the lighting was good. Beds were comfortable. I would feel safe having this as home base while exploring nearby. However we vacationed in La Fortuna and only used this as a quick stay before a flight home.

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Lily

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff is very nice. The food at the hotel is good and the price is reasonable. The area inside of the hotel, it’s nice and comfortable. But outside of the hotel, it is a relatively poor area. It’s nice that free shuttle to airport is provided (even though we had to leave at 4:30 am) and breakfast is provided too.

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MARIAMA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one short night right before my flight breakfast was great. It was nice to hang out by the pool and the pool table where they had little board games and stuff like that - staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle got me to the airport on time I would stay again

8

Phil

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place with a pool and great little restaurant. Breakfast was included and was very hearty. The staff were excellent, and the place is very clean. The only downside is that it is directly beneath the flight path so you have to get used to hearing planes overhead, but not all night. Excellent airport transfer time with it being only 4 kms away from SJO, but if going during rush hour in the morning, give yourself extra time (it took us 40 minutes to get to SJO due to traffic). We would definitely stay again.

10

Brandon

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff. Punctual shuttle. And good environment and gardens

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Sean

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shuttle is only for return, not pickup from the airport. I would have booked somewhere else for that reason alone. I understood transportation to be for pickup. Once onsite, it was great for an affordable airport hotel.

10

Erica

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, clean, pool, great food and great staff

8

Angel

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute hotel creates a little tropical oasis in the middle of an inner-city area with lush landscaping and resort-like amenities on a smaller scale. Felt safe with the gate. Rooms could use some upgrades, but were spacious and clean. Convenient location close to airport and they even offer airport shuttle service. The included breakfast was more than adequate and served on a cozy outdoor patio. Can’t beat it for the price. I would return here.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and common areas clean, with noticeable housekeeping. However, multiple reviews cite worn maintenance, mold or damp bathrooms, bugs/ants, and a cloudy or dirty pool.

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Verónica estefania

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La habitacion estaba sucia, baños sin toallas, el de recepcion enviando fotos de el muy mal

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Kim

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, great breakfast, awesome shower, and the staff was very friendly

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Mike

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing extravagant. Very noisey due to airplane route for takeoff and landing right overhead. Very dirty pool that was NOT useable. Place meeds cleaning up but rooms were OK. Long congested ride ride from airport. All in all it was cheap and was a place to stay for 2/3 the price.

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Gennarose

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed one night after arrival in San Jose before flying locally the next day. The pluses were that the room was clean and cool (minus the black mold on some of the walls), and the people who work there are extra kind and attentive. A full Costa Rican breakfast was included. The price was super reasonable and the hotel was in reach of plenty of food deliveries. The owner’s daughter drove me to the airport the next day and was lovely. The minuses were that the area around the hotel wasn’t super safe. There was a large heavy gate protecting the property and when certain questionable folks walked by outside there was a staff hustle to get it closed. The property, though full of heart, potential, and soul, was rough around the edges: the gift store was like a 1980s time capsule and had a collection of odd dusty things, and the pool area was crumbly with the pool itself cloudy and of questionable swim-worthiness. A good scrub and paint and the place would be really cute. Above all, for an airport overnight, a decent place to stay.

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Paula

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel grounds were nice. The room was tiny and very old. The sheets were yellow colored, and the bathroom was damp and covered in old green tile. I would not stay there again.

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Jennifer

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The entire property is neglected. The pics online are obviously from many years ago. The paint is peeling off everything including the pool. There were weeds and dying foliage around the whole property and the bathrooms, specifically the shower was dirty, moldy and old.

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Angie

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stay a last night of our trip close to airport, the place was what we need , basic But clean. Service good, breakfast typical Costa Rican , good coffee and Fruits It’s value for the price . We would come back ( One suggestion should have more clothes hangers and Shampoo + Conditioner would be nice )

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Linda

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean. Great staff. Lovely food. Beautiful safe surroundings.

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monika

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Let me start by saying the staff is amazing and so nice; however, there were bugs in the room and dead bugs in the fan. We stayed in one of the rooms that sleep 5 with my family and the beds were extremely squeaky and uncomfortable. The pool was extremely cloudy and there were ants in the breakfast cereal.

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Melanie

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with occasional maintenance issues, minimal furnishings, and some reports of hard or squeaky beds and low water pressure. Aircraft noise is common due to the flight path, though a few rooms are described as spacious or comfortable.

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Alexandre

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Confort plus très minimaliste du matelas et oreiller

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ROMAN

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very noisy at night-time due to close proximity to the airport.

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Susan

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Very friendly & helpful staff! Airport shuttle. Great breakfast w/dinner as an option. Nice grounds in a gated area. Pool, leisure areas and massage available. Cons: Very basic room; bed & pillows could use to be updated. Noisy due to other guests milling about and some overhead planes sounding as though they're about to land on top of the room.

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christina

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff were great! Room was big and clean. Provides airport transport which was a big plus for me. Would recommend.

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Jana

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the outdoor lounge/game area next to the pool. And we really enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. The room was bare bones, no decor. One pillow per bed. But, that being said, it was cool, clean, and comfortable. There was a bit of an ant problem in our room. We let the host know, and she was going to get it taken care of. Also a little misleading that it is an “airport hotel”. It is actually about a 20 min. drive to the airport.

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Paula

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel grounds were nice. The room was tiny and very old. The sheets were yellow colored, and the bathroom was damp and covered in old green tile. I would not stay there again.

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Castula

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was ok same breakfast every day. Staff was super friendly. Pool it's ok. The room was dated.

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Phil

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place with a pool and great little restaurant. Breakfast was included and was very hearty. The staff were excellent, and the place is very clean. The only downside is that it is directly beneath the flight path so you have to get used to hearing planes overhead, but not all night. Excellent airport transfer time with it being only 4 kms away from SJO, but if going during rush hour in the morning, give yourself extra time (it took us 40 minutes to get to SJO due to traffic). We would definitely stay again.

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JOAQUIN

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, very basic. Shower was very low water pressure. Host was outstanding! Food was great! Breakfast included. Enjoyed playing pool 🎱

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Melissa

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice. Nice outdoor space and a pool table. Restaurant on site was not bad. Most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept on in my entire life; even worse than the floor mat in Guatemala.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive and accommodating, with staff helping with late check-ins, early shuttles and special requests. A few guests reported isolated issues with a rude or unhelpful receptionist.

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Rosemarie

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after 7 pm and the staff at the reception area were so friendly and accommodating. We had not eaten supper and even though their restaurant was closed they made us a delicious fish. rice & beans, plus veggies dinner as well as fresh fruit drinks! Great experience, plus they also found us a personal tour guide to take us to Cartago to see some of the places of interest then onto our next stay! Thanks so much everyone.

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christina

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff were great! Room was big and clean. Provides airport transport which was a big plus for me. Would recommend.

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Malik

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice stay. Great personnel, professional and helpful.

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Madeleine

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I rarely leave reviews even when an experience is subpar, but felt the need to review Hotel Brillasol specifically because of the receptionist who was present when I arrived. I was taken aback by how rude he was. Right off the bat he seemed frustrated when I addressed him in Spanish (I’m not fluent, but certainly proficient and able to communicate). He spoke back to me in English, which was completely fine, except for the fact that he clearly didn’t understand my English very well. I arrived late (just after 11p), and requested an early shuttle at 4 or 415am because my tickets for my AM flight requested I arrive at 415. He told me “one hour is better”. I told him I would like to be there at the time my ticket recommended—415–and he seemed to agree/understand. There were essentially no lights outside of reception, and he gave me incorrect instructions about where my room was before handing me the key and telling me to go. It took me several minutes to actually locate the room, and I had difficulty with the key once I did. I tried turning it both directions, and it would simply turn three times both ways without unlocking. I wasn’t given instructions about the lock. When I went back for help, he looked at me like I was stupid, threw his hands up and said “¡Ay, Dios!”. He angrily followed me to my room and unlocked the door.

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Hayley

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfect spot to start my adventure in Costa Rica- close to airport to rest and get acclimated. My hostess was a delight.

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Muhammad

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very pleased during my stay. The staff was very nice and professional. The dinner was more than reasonably priced and tasted as good as any gourmet restaurant.

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MARIAMA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one short night right before my flight breakfast was great. It was nice to hang out by the pool and the pool table where they had little board games and stuff like that - staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle got me to the airport on time I would stay again

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Rashida

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My 5yo daughter and I stayed at Brillasol on our way back home from a jungle camping gathering in Uvita. This property is amazing and we will be back. The staff was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. I thought we would have a shuttle service from the airport but it was only available to the airport. Its quite possible this was the case bc we had a same day booking. We enjoyed the pool and smoothies. We took a walk to get lunch offsite as there was a few restaurants close by. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean. It was such a cute little gem, i cant wait to come back.

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Linda

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean. Great staff. Lovely food. Beautiful safe surroundings.

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Samantha

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay overnight here every year and always enjoy coming back. Very nice family business and very helpful with great customer service.

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Location

Convenient for SJO overnights, but several guests found the property hard to locate and noted plane noise. The surrounding neighborhood feels less appealing, with most guests relying on the hotel’s gated entry for a sense of security.

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Mark

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to find. Tough neighbourhood. No sign on street for the hotel, only a partially broken "doorbell" to open a large metal door to enter the property. Room had broken drain on sink, which splashed on floor when used. Some shower fixtures starting to rust. Staff friendly. Restaurant acceptable. Bed ok. Wifi ok.Price and distance to airport ok.

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Elisa Gabriela

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

muy cerca del aeropuerto la gente del lugar nos traslado al aeropuerto en 3 de sus autos propios , mil agradecidos !!!

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Darcy

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a quick stop before we flew home - only 3 miles from the airport via side roads was a dream! Cute little hotel- not fancy, but enough beds for all, a good little variety at breakfast and we'd definitely plan to start and/or end future trips from this friendly little place!

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Allison

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shuttle to airport at 3 AM! Helpful staff. Very convenient for our last night before leaving - 5 min from airport.

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Mike

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Proximity to airport is good. Difficult to find as it is unsigned, and access is closed by a large solid metal gate, unmarked.

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Gwen

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love this property. I’ve stayed here several times over the past 10 years either arriving or departing from SJO. Due to its proximity to the airport you hear planes coming and going, so I wouldn’t spend my entire vacation here although it is a beautiful quaint place. I love the convenience and can’t beat the price for what you get.

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William

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is nice and the staff was friendly. Area around is not the best but they keep gate shut. You can use Uber eats to bring you stuff. Grounds are nice. Biggest complaint is noise from planes and motorcycles but you are close to airport.

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Phil

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place with a pool and great little restaurant. Breakfast was included and was very hearty. The staff were excellent, and the place is very clean. The only downside is that it is directly beneath the flight path so you have to get used to hearing planes overhead, but not all night. Excellent airport transfer time with it being only 4 kms away from SJO, but if going during rush hour in the morning, give yourself extra time (it took us 40 minutes to get to SJO due to traffic). We would definitely stay again.

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Céline

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Très bien situé proche aéroport mais donc bruyant

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Erin

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great, close and convenient to the airport, great breakfast and common areas

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and portions, and many guests enjoyed reasonably priced, home-style dinners and drinks on site. Some note repetitive or underwhelming items and occasional issues like small portions or blandness.

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Ricardo

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mucho escándalo los de limpieza a las 7am en los pasillos. La comida puede mejorar, algo insípida y el pinto medio crudo. Muy buen servicio en recepción!

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Sarah

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were only there for one night, but i would definitely stay there again! The staff were lovely and breakfast was just what we wanted; fresh fruit, eggs, rice, beans, coffee, orange juice, fresh homemade yogurt, etc.

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Neil

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap on food, 2 slices of pineapple and watermelon and a tiny slice of 1 bread. Not worth the money. Great stuff and good location but yes the breakfast isn't very satisfying. No shampoo and conditioner included nor water. You have to buy it from the reception office.

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Erin

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just an overnight stay before an early morning flight home. My room was clean and comfortable. Both dinner and the included breakfast were good. The included taxi service to the airport was on time and efficient. I would definitely stay here again.

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Muhammad

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very pleased during my stay. The staff was very nice and professional. The dinner was more than reasonably priced and tasted as good as any gourmet restaurant.

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Castula

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was ok same breakfast every day. Staff was super friendly. Pool it's ok. The room was dated.

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Stress Less with Paty

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was quite relaxing and beautiful. The staff was very helpful and attentive. I highly recommend this place as somewhere to stay before heading to the airport. The food was questionable though and wasn't fresh.

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MARIAMA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one short night right before my flight breakfast was great. It was nice to hang out by the pool and the pool table where they had little board games and stuff like that - staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle got me to the airport on time I would stay again

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catherine

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible service and excellent dinner/breakfast Thank you

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Linda

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean. Great staff. Lovely food. Beautiful safe surroundings.

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Brillasol Airport Hotel

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room

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