Adventure Inn

What Adventure Inn does

Adventure Inn is a 34-key family-run boutique hotel located in Cariari, San José, Costa Rica, positioned approximately 10-12 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport and within range of the Costa Rica Convention Center. Founded in 2004 by Eric Robinson (with his son Michael) after the family operated the Hemingway Inn from 1995-2004, the property operates under a private, family-owned structure with approximately 9 employees and a 25+ year operating history. The property holds the TripAdvisor #1 ranking for San José hotels and has earned the Certificate of Excellence for 14+ consecutive years since 2012.

The business operates four core revenue lines. First, room accommodations comprising Standard rooms at $99/night and Jacuzzi Suites at $119/night. Second, food and beverage operated through the on-site Moon Glow Bar & Grill. Third, private airport transfers priced $17-$415 via a partnership with Taxis Unidos. Fourth, a portfolio of four pre-designed multi-day vacation packages priced $1,215-$2,350 per person, supplemented by a $150 custom itinerary design service and in-house car rental facilitation. Additional capacity is allocated to group bookings of up to 12+ rooms and a dedicated government/public-sector rate program.

The go-to-market is primarily direct — through the company's own booking channels — supplemented by third-party review platforms and the Adventure Hotels of Costa Rica referral network founded by the owner in 2005. Customer segments span airport transit travelers, business and convention attendees, small-group leisure travelers, multi-day tourism explorers, and government/public-sector employees. Pricing is a fixed posted-rate model with segment-specific overrides rather than dynamic pricing, and the business is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Adventure Inn

Legal name

Adventure Inn

Website

https://adventure-inn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adventure Inn is a 34-room family-run boutique hotel in Cariari, San José, Costa Rica, located near SJO Airport. It serves airport transit, business, group, and leisure travelers with rooms, an on-site restaurant, transfers, and multi-day vacation packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel
• Airport shuttle service
• Vacation packages
• Eco-friendly lodging
• Car rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cariari, San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue from renting 34 hotel rooms including Standard Rooms (from $99/night) and Jacuzzi Suites (from $119/night). Direct bookings include complimentary breakfast. Revenue is generated through nightly stays with varying seasonal rates.
2. Food & Beverage - Moon Glow Bar & Grill: On-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests; lunch/dinner are paid services. Revenue from food sales, alcoholic beverages, and catering for groups. Happy Hour specials (2x1 cocktails) drive additional sales.
3. Private Transfer Services: Paid private shuttle services to destinations across Costa Rica. Free SJO airport transfers for hotel guests; long-distance transfers to beaches, volcanoes, and tourist destinations are paid services. Pricing ranges from $17 (SJO area) to $415 (Zancudo/Pavones) for 1-4 passengers plus extra per additional person.
4. Vacation Packages: Pre-designed and custom vacation packages bundling accommodations, transportation, tours, and meals. Packages include Caribbean & Tortuguero (7 days from $1,215/person), Adventure and Adrenaline (8 days from $1,300/person), Relaxation and Nature (9 days from $1,450/person), and Ocean to Ocean Dream (12 days from $2,350/person). $150 custom itinerary design fee for bespoke packages.
5. Car Rental Facilitation: Facilitates car rentals through partner agencies with vehicle pickup and drop-off at the hotel. Revenue likely includes referral fees or commissions from rental partner.
6. Group Bookings & Corporate Rates: Special rates for groups of 10+ rooms with discounts up to 25%. Additional revenue from group dining, corporate events, conferences near Costa Rica Convention Center, and government/public-sector institutional rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adventure Inn is a family-run 34-room boutique hotel in Cariari, San José, Costa Rica, located minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Operating since 2004, it offers Standard Rooms and Jacuzzi Suites, the on-site Moon Glow Bar & Grill restaurant, complimentary SJO airport shuttle service, vacation package planning, car rental referrals, and curated Costa Rica travel itineraries.

Product overview

Adventure Inn is a family-run 34-room hotel near SJO Airport in Cariari, San José, Costa Rica, operated by Eric and Michael Robinson since 2004. The hotel offers a portfolio of integrated services centered around accommodation and Costa Rica travel planning. Core products include Standard Rooms and Jacuzzi Suites with hand-painted murals, Moon Glow Bar & Grill on-site restaurant, free SJO airport shuttle service, and private shuttle/transfers across Costa Rica. The hotel provides four ready-made vacation packages: Caribbean & Tortuguero Seasonal Escape (7 days), Adventure and Adrenaline (8 days), Relaxation and Nature (9 days), and Ocean to Ocean Dream Vacation (12 days). Additional services include car rental coordination, group bookings with corporate rates (up to 25% discounts), National Convention Center accommodation services, and government/public-sector rate programs. The hotel serves as a base for first-night, last-night, and extended stays with tour and transportation planning assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moon Glow Bar & Grill: On-site restaurant and bar serving Costa Rican and international cuisine. Features breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, craft beers, and poolside dining. Known for dishes like Casados, Chifrijo, Moon Glow Burger, and Chicken Florentine.

Products and services

• Standard Room Comfortable guest rooms at the family-run boutique hotel for individual travelers, couples, and families visiting the San José area.
• Jacuzzi Suite Premium suite rooms with a private in-room spa tub, targeted at couples, honeymooners, and travelers seeking upgraded amenities.
• Moon Glow Bar & Grill On-site restaurant and bar serving guests and walk-in diners with food and beverage offerings.
• Free SJO Airport Shuttle Complimentary shuttle service to and from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) for hotel guests and package customers.
• Vacation Packages Pre-planned multi-day Costa Rica itineraries combining lodging, tours, and transportation for leisure travelers seeking packaged experiences.
• Car Rental Referrals Assistance booking rental cars through partner agencies for guests who want to explore Costa Rica independently.
• Group Bookings & Corporate Rates Discounted room rates and group accommodations for tour groups, corporate travelers, wedding parties, and attendees of events at Costa Rica's National Convention Center.
• Custom Vacation Planning Personalized Costa Rica trip planning service that builds custom multi-day itineraries combining lodging, tours, and transport for individual travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6/5 average guest rating from 3,300+ TripAdvisor reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Taxis UnidoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted shuttle company providing free SJO airport transfers for Adventure Inn guests. Operates 24-hour pickup service from airport and hourly departures (3 AM to noon) from hotel to airport. $7 fee per person for no-shows or late cancellations with less than 3 hours notice. Key operational partner enabling the hotel's core airport shuttle value proposition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Barceló San José: International full-service hotel in San José with extensive meeting facilities, multiple restaurants, and broader corporate convention infrastructure — overlapping with Adventure Inn's group and convention offerings at scale.
• Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana: Hilton-affiliated hotel in San José with broader corporate and group appeal; overlaps with Adventure Inn's business-traveler segment but serves a wider downtown catchment rather than the airport specifically.

Direct peers

• Best Western Irazú Hotel & Casino: Established full-service hotel near SJO Airport offering rooms, F&B, and convention/event space — competing for the same business, leisure, and group segments at a similar mid-upper price tier.
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson San Jose: Branded mid-scale hotel near SJO targeting similar airport-transit and value-conscious business travelers, with complimentary breakfast and shuttle as direct competitive overlap with Adventure Inn's offering.
• Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport: International chain hotel located near SJO Airport offering complimentary breakfast and shuttle — competing directly with Adventure Inn on the first/last-night airport-transit use case at comparable price points.
• Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela: Marriott-branded select-service hotel close to SJO targeting business and airport-transit travelers with brand-loyalty program competition against Adventure Inn's direct-booking proposition.
• Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center: Full-service convention-oriented hotel in the San José metro area with meeting space and proximity to the airport, competing for both convention attendees and group bookings.
• Hampton Inn by Hilton San Jose Airport: Operates an airport-adjacent limited-service hotel near SJO with brand-funded marketing, loyalty points, and complimentary shuttle. Directly competes for the same airport-transit traveler segment as Adventure Inn.

Regional players

• Hotel Bristol San José: Boutique-style hotel in downtown San José targeting business and leisure travelers; comparable in scale and mid-tier positioning to Adventure Inn but located in the city center rather than airport-adjacent.
• Hotel La Rosa del America: Independently operated mid-scale hotel in central San José serving similar budget-conscious travelers and tour groups; comparable business model though located closer to downtown than to SJO Airport.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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