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Hotel El Maragato

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

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Guests can enjoy stunning city views from the balcony, featuring a brick wall and a glass door.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, desk, and seating area.
Stunning clock tower stands tall in the heart of the city, surrounded by modern buildings with balconies and large windows.
Experience the vibrant energy of the city's bustling streets, lined with a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
Relax in a welcoming space with a comfortable sofa and chair, a potted plant, and a vibrant mural.
In Carmen, Hotel El Maragato offers a warm welcome with its on-site international cuisine coffee shop and shopping. Guests can unwind at the library or take in the views from the terrace while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. The hotel's helpful staff has made previous guests feel right at home.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • 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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Tonight

Jul 30 - Jul 31
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Tomorrow

Jul 31 - Aug 1
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Double Room with balcony | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 322 sq ft
  • 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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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

  • ‪La Frondosita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬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 check out 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

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Pets stay free
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*
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Offsite

    • Casino shuttle*
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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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

  • Elevator
  • 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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (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 specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • 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

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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 to 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 onsite parking at Hotel El Maragato.

Is 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 check-in are available.

Is there an onsite 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 like fishing, hiking, and snorkeling.

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 Catedral, a short 2-minute walk from National Theater and 3 minutes' walk from Central Park.

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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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recomendable

El personal del hotel muy amable, habitaciones amplias y con frigobar. El hotel está en pleno centro de la ciudad.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Una estadía excelente

Es un hotel bien cómodo, está en el centro de la ciudad, y su personal es bien atento,
luz marina, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Me gusta el Hotel porque es muy centro y el precio es accesible.
Perla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Edvin, 1-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, great breakfast, dated facilities friendly service
2-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hôtel pratique pour les gens qui veulent être dans le centre de vie et proche du marché couvert de SAN JOSE. Après, l'hôtel est propre mais avec des équipements assez vétuste.
1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Bra läge!

Fantastiskt läge mitt på gågatan i centrum. Mycket trevligt bemötande o hjälpsam personal. Hotellet var gammalt o slitet, men för oss passade det utmärkt för en övernattning på väg vidare mot kusten.
Maria Wangi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Um pouco velho mas legal!

Os quartos da frente são barulhentos mas tem uma vista interessante da cidade. Chuveiro fraco, carpete desagradável, mas é bem mobiliado e amplo. Pessoal correto mas nem sempre muito amigável. Exceção para Luiz, um recepcionista amável e prestativo e a senhora do café da manhã.
Henrique, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Mucho ruido del exterior que no deja descansar. De todo lo demás personal ubicación, limpieza bien.
Ape, 4-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Esta frente el paseo peatonal. Excelente lugar.
Hans, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Hotell located close to Plaza cultura , easy access to all facilities
Helge, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

En el corazón de San José

Muy buen hotel, justo frente al Teatro Nacional, frente a la plaza de la cultura y más lugares de interés. A dos cuadras del Museo del Jade y a tres del Museo de Historia Nacional. Personal muy amable y con espíritu de servicio. La vista del hotel es maravillosa.

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.