Eric Robinson
Owner
Adventure Inn
Family-run hotel near SJO — free round-trip airport shuttle
Los Arcos, Ciudad Cariari · usually 10–15 minutes from the airport
Our Story
From Ontario to Cariari: a family built around Costa Rican hospitality.
Meet Our Family
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.
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.
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.
Tour & Activity Planning
Help planning day trips and activities based on your interests and time
Our team can help you plan Costa Rica day trips around your schedule: active volcanoes, beaches on either coast, coffee tours, guided rainforest walks, city tours, and more. We work with reputable local operators and help match each guest with the right experience for their time, fitness level, and travel style.
Browse Tours
Transportation
Airport transfers, tourist shuttles, private transportation, domestic-airport transfers, and rental cars
We can arrange free SJO airport transfers for hotel guests, semi-private tourist shuttles on selected routes, private point-to-point transportation, domestic-airport transfers, and transparent-price car rentals. Tell us where you want to go and we will explain the practical options, schedules, tradeoffs, and pricing.
Book Transportation
Local Recommendations
Small hotels, restaurants, city tours, and experiences worth knowing about near Adventure Inn and around Costa Rica
Our team knows Costa Rica beyond the main tourist circuit. We can suggest San José city tours, walking tours, local restaurants, and small owner-operated hotels through Adventure Hotels of Costa Rica, a network we founded in 2005. Around Adventure Inn, guests can walk near Cariari Golf Course and find restaurants, pharmacies, shops, bowling, real-estate offices, and salons nearby. The Costa Rica Convention Center is about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Ask for Recommendations Before, During & After Your Trip
Questions before you arrive, or help mid-trip? We are here.
Whether you need help with lost luggage, a pet-friendly room, road questions, group reservations, last-minute itinerary changes, or flight changes, contact us by phone, WhatsApp, email, or in person. Our team is here to help before, during, and after your trip.
Contact UsWhy guests return
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
Winchester, Kentucky
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.”
- ffigart, May 15, 2026 Read full review on Tripadvisor
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! […]”
- Patricia L, May 13, 2026 Read full review on Tripadvisor
igelly
Montreal, Canada
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.”
- igelly, Mar 2026 Read full review on Tripadvisor
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!”
- Pam D, Jan 2026 Read full review on Tripadvisor
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!”
- Lori G, Dec 2025 Read full review on Tripadvisor
Debbie and Rick S
Whitehorse
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.”
- Debbie and Rick S, Dec 2025 Read full review on Tripadvisor
Kimberly S
Texas Gulf Coast, Texas
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.”
- Kimberly S, Nov 2025 Read full review on Tripadvisor
Ready for your first or last night?
Family-run since 2004. Free SJO shuttle. Traveler-ranked #1 on Tripadvisor near the airport.
Near SJO, free shuttle
Usually 10–15 minutes from Juan Santamaría Airport, depending on traffic — round-trip shuttle included with your stay.
Family-run since 2004
Father-and-son ownership with a small bilingual team — not a chain front desk.
Exceptional Value
Great amenities at fair, honest pricing.
Questions before you fly? Call or message us with your flight details.