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Hotel Margarita

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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200 meters west of Drake Bay school, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 78654
  • Place, School & Soccer Field
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Drake Bay

Hotel Margarita places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as School & Soccer Field and Drake Bay Beach. This 8-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • School & Soccer Field - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Corcovado National Park - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Choza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Margarita

Guests of Hotel Margarita enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a lazy river. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 10 per person one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Safes and free toiletries are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Margarita Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Hotel
Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Hotel Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Margarita?

Hotel Margarita offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Margarita?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Margarita on Jun 6, 2026 start from $68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Hotel Margarita?

This hotel in Drake Bay is within a 10-minute walk of Drake Bay Beach, Playa Colorada, and School & Soccer Field. You'll also find Corcovado National Park and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Margarita?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Hotel Margarita?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Hotel Margarita have a casino?

No, Hotel Margarita doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Margarita?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Margarita?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa.

Does Hotel Margarita have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Margarita feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Margarita serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Margarita allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Margarita.

Does Hotel Margarita have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Margarita?

The closest major airport to Hotel Margarita is Drake Bay (DRK), which is 4 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Puerto Jiménez (PJM), which is around 27.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Margarita?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy ocean and mountain views.

Hotel Margarita Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

pollyanna

Host cancelled stay, they were very kind and found an alternate place for us day of
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pretty pool area, staff very helpful and friendly. The rooms facing the gardens were teeming with birds and was the highlight of our stay. We spent hours on the porch in the morning birdwatching
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good location. Warm and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fhernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really nice, there are no dinning or restaurant options on the hotel but you can order breakfast. The only negative aspect I can tell is that there was an odor coming out of the bathroom that sometimes was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

A decent option for a quick overnight with a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place to stay, and a reasonable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall fairly good accomodation, great experience with birds around hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This lovely hotel, in the tiny, unpretentious village of Drake Bay, was wonderful. I am an amateur wildlife photographer. The manager gave me Room 1, with an enormous window that looks out onto a guarumo tree. In this tree arrived, in turn, a toucan, a pair of aracaris, tanagers, tityrus, caracaras, golden-naped woodpeckers, multiple iguanas, hummingbirds - it was simply incredible. I took the best pictures I've ever taken. The pool and the bar are nice, and everyone is friendly. Just one thing: you will be waking up early. The woodpeckers and howler monkeys will take care of that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant has delicious options of meals and the staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to restaurants and has a good pool area. The wildlife just outside the window in the morning made this a memorable stay for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Birders paradise, friendly staff always there to help!! Highly recommend if you are staying in Drake Bay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location for the price. Simple and clean, functional, nice staff. Highly recommend for this budget!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are many options for a luxury stay at Bahia Drake, which this is not a luxury place. It is clean, safe, and pool is great at end of hot day. It is excellent at a reasonable price point. It is not luxury but that’s not why we were here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 2 nights at Hotel Margarita! The room was large, loads of windows to watch the birds, private patio, air conditioning, and the pool were great features. Friendly helpful staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel&Staff

When we arrived Mauricio greeted us, helped us check in, and also upgraded our room to the second level for free. The room is super big and clean. There’s a balcony and from it you can see/hear monkeys, macaws, parrots, iguanas, and so many more animals. We were also able to get reservations to Corcovado National Park through the person at the reception desk. At the end of the trip we were also able to get reception to call us a taxi within 5 minutes of needing it. It was a lovely hotel with friendly staff too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Hotel Margarita in Drake Bay

Best stay in Drake Bay. Rooms were clean, cool, and comfortable with great beds. Pool area and back porch were perfect for afternoons following tours. Front desk was super attentive and helpful with reserving taxis and answering all our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at this property. It's close to everything, rooms were clean, beds were nice and everything worked great. Staff was helpful if you needed anything, the pool was nice. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem in this remote little town adjacent to Corcovado National Park. It has a lovely pool plus a large terrace and decks where you can watch colorful birds in the surrounding trees. The hotel restaurant is very good and the staff were extremely helpful in setting up tours for us and helping us with other recommendations. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly, natural

Perfect spot to base in Drake Bay. Casual and well maintained. Shower was great! And from the pool you can see so many birds, it's almost like a little wildlife tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Hotel Margarita. From getting picked up from the boat (a mini-adventure itself), to a easy check-in, made for an stress-free arrival at Drake Bay. The quiet pool was glorious after morning tours. The only issue was wifi reception in the room was poor, but decent by the pool/office/restaurant area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was some confusion at check-in which made it a long process after 36 hours of flying. The first night we were exhausted but woken up by loud motorcycles circling at 2:30am. Otherwise everything was great. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Bed was comfortable and room was nice. Pool was a nice benefit. The filtered water was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice but

Nice stay. The best was the Chef Dixon. The meals he prepared were great. The downside was the air conditioning unit on the top of the bed with cold air on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024