Hotel El Maragato

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in San José

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room with balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Catedral, Hotel El Maragato is next to Plaza de la Cultura and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. This 39-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center. It's connected to a shopping center in central San José and also close to Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 11 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Maragato

Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in San José
Guests of Hotel El Maragato enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request), as well as a casino shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and a free grocery shopping service.
Guests can expect 25-inch LCD TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport pillow menus and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, minibars, and espresso makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Maragato

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards
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: 10 AM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Hotel El Maragato?

Hotel El Maragato offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Hotel El Maragato?

This hotel is situated in Catedral, just steps from Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater, and within a short walk of Central Park. You'll also find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel El Maragato?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Hotel El Maragato have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel El Maragato doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel El Maragato?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel El Maragato?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel El Maragato?

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

Does Hotel El Maragato feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel El Maragato serves breakfast for a surcharge at Restaurante Maragato.

Will Hotel El Maragato allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Hotel El Maragato.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel El Maragato?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel El Maragato?

The closest major airport to Hotel El Maragato is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 7.7 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 11.7 mi away (30-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel El Maragato?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel El Maragato comes with a balcony with some featuring city views.