San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
Heredia Station - 16 min drive
San Antonio de Belen Station - 19 min drive
San Jose Sabana Station - 19 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
La Hendija Sabrosa - 3 min walk
Pizza Hut - 2 min walk
KFC - 2 min walk
La Tortilleria - 4 min walk
Jalapeños Central - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo is just 2 mi (3.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Cafeteria Dona Nidia, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Offsite parking nearby (USD 10 per night)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
19-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Cafeteria Dona Nidia - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs USD 10 (one-way)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 10 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Also known as
Catedral Casa Cornejo
Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Costa Rica/Alajuela
Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Hotel
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Hotel Alajuela
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 10 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Central Park (1-min walk) and City Mall (1 mi), along with Zoo Ave (4.8 mi) and Amusement Park San Jose (10.9 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?
Yes, Cafeteria Dona Nidia offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo like?
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo is in Agonía, a short 4-minute drive from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and 3 minutes' walk from Juan Santamaría Park.
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2019
I liked the view of the Cathedral and the psrk beyond ...
Verified traveller
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Feb 2019
Changed name of hotel and did not let us know took a while to find. T.V. Did not work even after staff tried to fix it.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified CheapTickets guest review
6/10 Good
9 Feb 2019
Extremely basic. We wanted something close to the airport for one night. Got that. Basic breakfast. Good staff. Not much in the area.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Feb 2019
They are in the middle of renovations but the staff more than made up for any inconveniences.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2019
Excellent service
The woman at the front desk was incredibly nice, even after I missed the breakfast period she offered to make me anything I wanted free of charge and gave great advice for things to see around town. There were renovations going on so not all of the amenities were available, but the staff did everything they could to make up for it. The location was perfect for sight seeing. The room was small, but clean and comfortable.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2019
The property is nice inside, newly painted. Very clean. Breakfast was awesome. But what really setcthis place apart were Mario who checked my son and I in and Juan who personally gave us our wake up call at 4am, made us breakfast and then stepped outside to wait for our cab that he called. It felt like we were guests in their home, especially when Juan was cooking for us.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jan 2019
Didn't need to go to San Jose
Great place to stay after landing at at the San Jose airport. Caught the bus to Jaco the next morning. Elizabeth was a great help getting us started on our first Costa Rican trip.
Linda
Linda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Jan 2019
Remodeling is in progress and the room had new paint, but it was lacking some very basic, inexpensive things that guests expect: a luggage rack (or at least a chair) to get luggage off the floor; a rack with hangers (or at least a hook) to hang clothes; reading lights for the beds (or at least a lamp on the nightstand); a cup or glass to drink out of in the bathroom. TV was not working properly. The locks are old and the attendant must let guests in and out the front door. Not recommended for anyone with a car; there is no hotel parking, and the parking situation in downtown Alajuela is very bad. However, taxi to airport is inexpensive.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2019
Elisa the day staff was a gem of a person who did all she could to make our stay pleasant.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2019
Mario was extremely helpful and kind. We left something behind, called and asked if we could pick it up in a month, and he held it for us!
Mads
Mads, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2018
This man was so accommodating and hospitable. The hotel is a bit noisy being right next to the road.. but he was great!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2018
Nice Neighbourhood - Really amazing service!
This place is located in a quiet neighbourhood. I made the mistake of booking on the wrong day and showed up at 2 AM from my flight. They were extremely accommodating and changed my reservations. Not only that but they accommodated an additional friend with and gave them a room on the spot. I was extremely pleased with their customer service and hospitality. Breakfast was great and room was nice. Perfect cozy spot for friends or couples. I would definitely go again here just for their service!
Sapna
Sapna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2018
Airport layover
Wonderful staff, welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. Fantastic location easy access to San Jose International.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Dec 2018
Noisy, stuffy room
My room was a stuffy, windowless cave on the first floor. There was frequently lots of noise from the lobby outside.Their credit card reader was broken, luckily I had enough cash on hand. The first shower I took didn't have hot water, the second had some, but it ran out pretty quickly. Breakfast was good, cooked to order, probably the only redeeming thing. Location next to the park is nice. Wifi was good.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2018
It is in the middle of downtown so close to food and shopping but all a lot of ongoing traffic. The place needs upgraded floor and bathroom. The room is decent nothing fancy. you get what you pay for
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2018
Nice Hotel close to Airport
This hotel is basic and and slightly outdated but feels safe and comfortable, very close to airport, $6 in a taxi
Mikaela
Mikaela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 May 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 May 2018
Don't Get Double-Charged
The worker at the front desk was shockingly rude, and tried to make me pay for the room in cash, even though I had already paid via Expedia. He finally gave me a key, but it was too a small basic room, when I had paid for a larger balcony room. When I went back to the desk, he again tried to make me pay cash for the 'upgrade.' Not sure if this was a scam or just terrible record-keeping. It was eventually sorted out, but it was not a pleasant experience. The rooms was small and basic - not great, but not terrible.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
14 Apr 2018
Very mean experience! We had to stay at the midle of the street !
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Mar 2018
Poor management
Not clean room and bathroom. I notice they have a restaurant, but they don’t have milk or cream for the coffee.
Celimo Edgardo Zuniga
Celimo Edgardo Zuniga, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 Mar 2018
Would not recommend
This is a good location, however our room was not clean. The bathroom had not been cleaned and the sheets were not laundered.