Nestled in the verdant central valley, the Melia Cariari is only 5 mins. from the Juan Santamaría international airport and 10 mins. from the centre of San José. 5 mins. from the Plaza Real Cariari Shopping Centre. 30 mins. from the Coffee Tour and from Finca de Mariposas. 1 hr. from the Irazu Volcano national park. 2 hrs. from the Carara biological reserve.

Melia Cariari guests enjoy privileges at Costa Rica's only 18-hole golf course and 11 championship tennis courts. There's a complete gymnasium with fitness equipment, aerobic classes, saunas, massage service, children's play area and game room. The three swimming pools include a huge free form pool with swim-up bar!

There's always action at the Melia Casino, with international games of chance and video slot machines.

A choice of fine restaurants offer gourmet dining in an atmosphere of formal elegance, sumptuous seafood and brunch buffets and a relaxed poolside coffee shop featuring Costa Rica's specialties.

Special meeting rooms and facilities routinely handle conventions and conferences of more than 2,000 people, sit-down banquets, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, incentive groups, and business meetings.
The Cariari's elegant new Grand Salon with its marble floor and paneling of precious woods will accommodate up to 1,500 people.