About Us
Where your Costa Rica begins
Our Story
From Ontario to Cariari: a family built around Costa Rican hospitality.
Meet Our Team
Adventure Inn is a family-run operation with a small, dedicated team. These are the people who check you in, cook your breakfast, plan your tours, and make sure you feel at home.
Eric Robinson
Owner
Mike Robinson
General Manager
Adriana
Server
Andres
Cook
Carolina
Server
Cinthia
Server
Loren
Tour and Vacation Package Manager
Nancy
Accounting Assistant
Paula
Front Desk Manager
Sofia
Server
Ximena
Front Desk Clerk
What to expect at Adventure Inn
34 rooms. Free SJO airport transfers. Breakfast, pool, jacuzzi, gym, and a restaurant on-site. Everything a traveler needs for a comfortable first night, last night, or extended stay.
Free SJO airport transfers
Free round-trip shuttle service to and from Juan Santamaría International Airport or the domestic terminal.
Hot breakfast included
Start your day with a complimentary breakfast: eggs, Gallo Pinto, tropical fruit, coffee, and juice.
Solar-heated pool & jacuzzi
Relax poolside or soak in the jacuzzi after a long day of travel or touring.
MoonGlow Bar & Grill
Our on-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks overlooking the pool: steps from your room.
34 spacious rooms
Spacious, hand-painted rooms with A/C, private bath, free WiFi, coffee maker, hair dryer, supportive beds, and family-friendly layouts.
Family-run since 2004
A father-and-son operation. We still recognize many returning guests by name and have a strong expat following.
Practical sustainability
Environmentally minded ownership, a solar-heated pool and jacuzzi, energy-efficient on-demand hot water, recycling, local sourcing where possible, and participation in Distrito Renova, Cariari's sustainability vision.
Our Location
Adventure Inn Hotel: Los Arcos, Ciudad Cariari (San José metro) · usually 10–15 minutes from SJO Airport, depending on traffic · near the Costa Rica Convention Center.
A greener future in Cariari
Practical sustainability tied to our hotel, restaurant, travel network, and neighborhood.
Helping you explore Costa Rica
Adventure Inn is also a practical base for planning your Costa Rica trip. Our team can help arrange tours, rental cars, tourist shuttles, private transportation, and recommendations for small hotels around the country.
Traveler-ranked #1 on Tripadvisor
Guests consistently rank Adventure Inn among the top places to stay near SJO Airport.
Rankings are based on Tripadvisor hotel listing pages sorted by traveler ranking/popularity and may change over time. Rankings checked July 2026.
Adventure Inn has received Tripadvisor awards (Certificate of Excellence / Travelers' Choice) in consecutive years since 2012. See the award archive below; Tripadvisor's award names and categories have changed over time.
Guest reviews
Verified Tripadvisor reviews from guests who stayed with us: airport convenience, staff, and real Costa Rica moments.
ffigart
Summary: Nine women from Winchester, Kentucky used Adventure Inn as their March home base before and after a jungle trip.
“I love bringing groups to Adventure Inn for many reasons. Being super close to the airport, kindness and genuine involvement of the staff, wonderful quality of the grounds and rooms, and good food. […] Highly recommended and we will be back.”
Patricia L
Summary: On her third stay since October 2024, Patricia was greeted by name at the front desk by Paula.
“This is my third stay at Adventure Inn, my last one being October of 2024, and can you believe that when I walked in Paula at the front desk greeted me by name! The Adventure Inn feels like coming home! […]”
igelly
Summary: A Montreal family bookended their trip with stays in San José and a Poas Volcano tour booked through the inn.
“The hotel is very cozy and colourful - making you feel right at home in Costa Rica. The pool is clean and refreshing, the hot tub luxurious and inviting. […] I highly recommend booking tours and renting a car through the Adventure Inn - they provided IMPECABLE services on all accounts.”
Pam D
Summary: Pam marked her seventh or eighth stay in January 2026, about 15 minutes from SJO.
“This truly is the place to stay when flying in and out of SJO airport. This was our 7th or 8th stay at Adventure Inn and, as always, it was terrific! The owner, Eric Robinson, provides a personal concierge-style service that is unmatched. […] Just book it!”
Lori G
Summary: Lori visited in December 2025 and reconnected with friends old and new at the inn.
“This place was a heavenly escape with friends both old and new. The shuttle service to and from the airport, art and murals were amazing, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the fresh fruit and chicken nachos were delicious. […] Found my Pura vida!”
Debbie and Rick S
Summary: Debbie and Rick from Whitehorse stayed in December 2025.
“This cute little hotel has a lot of pluses. The free airport shuttle and breakfast are great! The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was comfy. Friendly front desk staff and wait staff. We will be staying with them on our next visit to Costa Rica.”
Kimberly S
Summary: Kimberly stayed two nights on arrival and before departure after her son recommended the inn from cloud-forest volunteer trips.
“Our rooms were very clean and spacious, the staff so helpful and accommodating, the food was wonderful, and the free airport shuttle was a bonus. […] She truly was a gem and I'm grateful to have met her.”
Book with Confidence
Family-run since 2004. Traveler-ranked #1 on Tripadvisor. A comfortable first or last night in Costa Rica: with free SJO airport transfers, breakfast, pool, and people who care.
Unbeatable Location
Usually 10–15 minutes from SJO, depending on traffic + free SJO airport transfers.
Family‑Run Service
Personal attention you won't find at chains.
Exceptional Value
Great amenities at fair, honest pricing.
Trusted by travelers since 2004 · Adventure Inn · Los Arcos, Cariari