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Hotel El Maragato

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour business center connected to a shopping center in San José

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Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
  • Popular LocationNational Theater2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica8 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)30 min drive

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Room options

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Double Room with balcony | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Double Room with balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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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Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room
7.6 out of 10, Good, (231)
The price is $9
per night
$22 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Carmen, 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
  • Central Park - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 11 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.): 23-min drive, 7.7 mi/12.4 km<br /> Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO): 30-min drive, 11.7 mi/18.8 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). </p>

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • Alma de Café - 1 min walk
  • La Vasconia - 3 min walk
  • Spoon - 2 min walk
  • El Tenedor Argentino - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Maragato

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour business center 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, concierge services, and securing valuables. 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in is available.

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 Carmen, 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 there parking available at Hotel El Maragato?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel El Maragato?

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

Does Hotel El Maragato have a hot tub?

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.

Does Hotel El Maragato have connecting rooms?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel El Maragato?

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

Hotel El Maragato Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 463 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 463 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 463 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 463 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 463 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wintom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

donovan, Salinas, usa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, great breakfast, dated facilities friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike, Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location in downtown San Jose. Everything you need is well within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, San Salvador, ES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location !!!! At this place, you're a the center of everything in San Jose !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018