Santamaria VIP Lounge
★4.0(1,020 reviews)SJO
SJO's most open lounge — Visa cards, Priority Pass or a walk-in rate, with a complimentary hot buffet.
The Santamaria VIP Lounge is the most broadly accessible lounge at Juan Santamaria International. It welcomes airline-invited guests, Visa Infinite and Visa Airport Companion cardholders (on cards issued in Central America), Priority Pass members and pay-in guests who simply buy a place at the door. That mix makes it a reliable fallback whatever access route you have. The food side is generous for the airport: a complimentary hot buffet alongside finger food and snacks, with food also available for sale, plus complimentary soft drinks, house wine and beer and premium drinks you can buy. It's a practical, well-rounded place to wait before a flight, particularly if your card or membership doesn't cover one of the other SJO lounges.
Crowding · busy at peak
A workable place for light tasks before a flight, with Wi-Fi and seating usable for a laptop. It's a relaxed, sometimes busy lounge rather than a dedicated work space.
A generous spread for the airport: a complimentary hot buffet alongside finger food and snacks, with additional food available for sale. Drinks include complimentary soft drinks, house wine and beer, with premium drinks available to buy.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located within the San Jose Juan Santamaria passenger terminal; follow the lounge signage and confirm the exact placement at the airport.
- 01Check in at the main terminal
- 02Follow signs for the lounge
- 03Present your card, Priority Pass, or pay at the door
Landmarks: Main passenger terminal
ℹ Juan Santamaria (SJO)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary finger food · Food for sale · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Premium drinks for sale
Pricing is confirmed at booking.
Instant confirmation · No hidden fees
Make the most of it.
This is the most open lounge at SJO — it takes Visa Infinite / Visa Airport Companion cards, Priority Pass, airline invitations and walk-in pay-in.
The hot buffet and finger food are complimentary; premium drinks are charged separately.
A walk-in rate makes it a reliable fallback if your card doesn't cover another lounge.
It can get busy at peak given how many access routes it serves — arrive early.
Central American card terms vary, so check your specific Visa product's lounge benefit before relying on it.
Quick answers.
Airline-invited guests, Visa Infinite and Visa Airport Companion cardholders (cards issued in Central America), Priority Pass members and walk-in pay-in guests can all enter.
Yes — the lounge sells walk-in pay-in entry at the door, subject to capacity, so you don't need a membership or card.
The hot buffet, finger food and snacks are complimentary, and house wine and beer are included. Some food and premium drinks are available to buy.
Yes — the lounge lists Priority Pass among its access routes; present your card with a boarding pass.
