LOCATION: Melia Cariari Hotel is located in the province of Heredia, nestled in the Central Valley of Costa Rica just 5 minutes from the international airport, and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose.

Melia Cariari is situated on 134 acres of lavishly planted grounds. Melia Cariari has convenient location that is a plus for guests interested in taking in a wide variety of tours and excursions. The low-rise Melia Cariari was San Jose’s original luxury hotel, and remains popular for its wide range of facilities and out-of-town location. The Melia Cariari has a fully equipped conference center and is surrounded by thick vegetation that buffers it from the traffic noise so your stay in this hotel located in the suburbs of San Jose will be peaceful and relaxing.

It is said that hotels, like people, are known by the company they keep. We couldn't agree more. The guest list includes the presidents of nearly all South and Central American Nations, two of the United States, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Henry Kissinger, Jacques Cousteau and other celebrities beyond numbers.

ACCOMMODATION: Rooms and suites have remote control cable TV, air conditioning, safety deposit box, electronic key system, mini bar, hair dryer, private bathroom, direct dial telephone and 24 hour room service. Suites and many of the rooms open to the pool or offer private balconies.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: The Hotel offers deluxe resort facilities, including access to the Country Club (next door) featuring a championship golf course, 10 tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool. There’s also a casino and small disco as well as 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The hotel is the only resort in the Central Valley with its own 18 hole golf course. The large pool is surrounded by plenty of space and lots of lounge chairs. In addition to the golf course and tennis courts, it also offers a pro shop, health club with saunas, whirlpools, an exercise room, and game room. Other facilities include a gift shop, beauty parlor and barber shop. There's never a compromise in comfort, service, food or fun at this Hotel Conference Center and Golf Resort. The Hotel is recognized as the nation's premier luxury resort and serve as the perfect base for discriminating visitors. It offers guests so much to come home to after a long day exploring the wonders of Costa Rica.