VIP Santamaria
★4.0(1,020 reviews)SJO · VIP Santamaria
The dedicated Priority Pass lounge at SJO — a contemporary space to settle before your flight.
VIP Santamaria is the dedicated Priority Pass lounge at Juan Santamaria International, offering a comfortable escape from the busy terminal. The design is contemporary, with comfortable seating areas set up for relaxing before a flight. The food side centres on a cold spread, and the bar serves drinks including alcohol, with Wi-Fi, TV and flight screens to keep you connected and on schedule. It opens daily from around 04:30, which makes it a useful option for early-morning departures when other lounges may not yet be open. As the clearest Priority Pass route at SJO, it's the natural pick for travellers carrying that card rather than DragonPass or a Central American credit card.
Crowding · varies with departures
A comfortable spot for light work before a flight, with Wi-Fi and seating you can use for a laptop. It's a relaxed lounge rather than a dedicated business space.
The offering centres on a cold spread — snacks and lighter bites rather than a full hot buffet — with a bar serving drinks including alcohol. It's a light, settle-in food and drink setup suited to a pre-flight pause.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
VIP Santamaria is located within the San Jose Juan Santamaria passenger terminal; follow the lounge signage and check the per-lounge directions on arrival, as the exact placement is best confirmed at the airport.
- 01Check in at the main terminal
- 02Follow signs for the lounge
- 03Present your Priority Pass at the door
Landmarks: Main passenger terminal
ℹ San Jose International
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This is the dedicated Priority Pass lounge at SJO — present your card at the door.
It opens early, from around 04:30, which suits dawn departures.
The food is a cold spread rather than a full hot buffet — manage expectations on hot meals.
If you also hold DragonPass, the BAC Credomatic Lounge near gate 17 adds a complimentary hot buffet.
Arrive with time in hand at busy departure banks, as capacity is limited.
Quick answers.
Yes — VIP Santamaria is the dedicated Priority Pass lounge at San Jose Juan Santamaria. Present your membership card with a boarding pass.
It opens daily from around 04:30 to 20:00, which makes it useful for early-morning departures.
The offering centres on a cold spread and snacks rather than a full hot buffet, with a bar serving drinks including alcohol.
Yes — the lounge is disabled-accessible.
