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Hotel El Maragato

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre, near Sabana Park

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace

Room options

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Double Room with balcony | Bathroom

Double Room with balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (307)
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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About the area

Map
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 30 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 11 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San Jose Pacific Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café La Mancha - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Maragato

At Hotel El Maragato, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Restaurante Maragato, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 39 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 10 AM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 12:30 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Off-site

  • Casino shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (65 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1993
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Restaurante Maragato – This coffee shop specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

El Maragato
El Maragato San Jose
Hotel El Maragato
Hotel El Maragato San Jose
Hotel El Maragato Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel El Maragato Hotel
Hotel El Maragato San José
Hotel El Maragato Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Maragato offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Maragato does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Maragato?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Maragato?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel El Maragato.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Maragato?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Maragato?
You can check in starting at 10 AM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Express check-in and contactless social distancing are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel El Maragato?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (3-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel El Maragato and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and snorkelling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Maragato?
Yes, Restaurante Maragato offers international cuisine.
Does Hotel El Maragato have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel El Maragato like?
Hotel El Maragato is in Carmen, a short 1-minute walk from Plaza de la Cultura and 2 minutes' walk from National Theater.

Hotel El Maragato Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wintom, 14-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.
2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Dont go here! Let me first say i dont do bad reviews or comments but the reviews i read and what i got were not the same. I also want to say im a backpacker and im used to sleeping on the ground so my standerds are not high. 2 days we didnt have water. They ebed up fixing it after about a hour each time. No parking, you have to park 2 blocks away at 2 dollars a hour, do the math if you leave your car because you book trips, and they pick you up it adds up really quick not counting the meter is running when your sleeping, and if you get back late at night its a scary walk back to the hotel at night. spend the extra cash for a hotel that has parking. all the staff but one was good! We stayed a week left a day early. Rooms were horrable and i do not have high standerds at all again. Last night we found a much better hotel near the air port with parking and shuttel. This was my first trip to c.r. i would highly recomand staying outside of s.j. and drive in for the day, night time can get pretty hairy. The good: staff was good and at day time you are smake in the middel of down town market. The bad: the room, parking, night time safty, no water when you try to take a shower
donovan, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, great breakfast, dated facilities friendly service
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful to assist me in setting up my local Sim card. Also the breakfast was delicious and finding the fridge stocked with juice and beer and snacks was another nice touch.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel is in a great location in downtown San Jose. Everything you need is well within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Mike, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel looked old and rundown, there was a weird scent in our room. The hotel was on a street that cars couldn't access, so we had to get picked up and dropped off around the corner and walk. The hotel was in a very busy area and there were a few restaurants within walking distance. I had never been to San Jose before, so I'm not sure if the whole city is this way, but I didn't feel like the hotel was in the safest area. The hotel staff was friendly enough, especially the man who checked us out in the morning- he called a taxi for us and was chatting with us while we waited. Complimentary breakfast was fine- nothing fancy.
Alyson, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location !!!! At this place, you're a the center of everything in San Jose !!!
Miguel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
Hotell located close to Plaza cultura , easy access to all facilities
Helge, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Single traveler.
No frills hotelt in great downtown location. If you enjoy lots of shopping, lots of places to eat and lots of people of all ages and economic statis then this hotel is a good place to consider. Breakfast is basic but good. I enjoy staying at the El Maragato hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

They deliver what they advertise
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in the centre of the town.
At the beginning I felt that I am going to stay in a dormitory, or worse. The lobby is very little and not so welcoming. And its position in the noisy street of hussling vendors made me feel uneasy. But when I saw the silent and clean room, enjoyed a simple breakfast and had access to PC and wifi, I felt really confortable and safe. Due to its position it deserves the price. Moreover for young backpackers a few rooms are adapted to a cheap hostel.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good but not convenient for visits
Nice place. No guests allowed. Will probably stay elsewhere.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cody little hotel
Small and tidy little hotel situated in central San José, staff are very friendly and helpful and rooms were comfy and clean. Only problem was the noise levels at night, especially facing the street, which made it a bit tricky to sleep but otherwise no complaints, a good little place with fair prices
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

angelique washington, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

disappointed
wrong room, billed to my credit card instead of cash, No receipt copy. Room had no secuity bolt or chain! Carpets stained towels ripped. poor hot water. Breaker kept tripping for electric in room. windows dirty.
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel close to shops and restaurant
Exc hotel friendly staff right in San Jose center. I love to come over and over great for family
sheily, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Basic hotel
Basic hotel good location for museums, food and shops
bILL, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in great location in the center of Sanj
I like the hotel for the location and the price one of the best deals in sanjose .
wine man Dan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst Experience
Arrived to the hotel and had we had booked a room with a king size bed and received a room with two double beds on a loud noisy street. The hotel staff didn't try to get us our proper booking or try to make any extra accommodations for the mistake. We were told simply "Sorry too bad, this is all we have..." Wifi is limited and very slow.
Matthieu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Best location in town
Close to everything, good place to walk around. A bit noisy at night due to street noise.
patricio, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Stay Away
Very poor shower, no hot water, terrible mattress, very loud street noise and beeping all night long hard to get sleep.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Yongjie, 3-night trip
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