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Hotel El Maragato

2.5 star property

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A bed with a white towel arranged in a swan shape, a wooden chair, and a dark headboard.
A table set with breakfast plates, glasses of orange juice, and a bottle of water.
A street view with a building featuring arched windows and a red roof.
Two tubes of Ocean Blue conditioning shampoo and two bars of soap in a glass display case.
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$72
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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street 1 and 3, Av. Central, San José, Edificio Cronos, San José, San José
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Mobility Accessible, City View

Double Room, Mobility Accessible, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room, City View

Standard Quadruple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

Hotel El Maragato puts you in the heart of San José, within steps of Plaza de la Cultura and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a corner/local shop. Additionally, you'll find a communal living room, a lift and a banquet hall. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Carmen hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercado Central - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café La Mancha - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Maragato

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel El Maragato also features a corner/local shop, a communal living room, and a lift.

This San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Maragato offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Maragato serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Maragato?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Maragato on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$72, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Maragato?

No, Hotel El Maragato does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Maragato?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel El Maragato's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Maragato?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Maragato?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel El Maragato Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Briana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken toilet seat, terrible WiFi service, and torn ceilings. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful but would likely not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Orlando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This worst hotel I ever stay before the hotel a serious fix up I will never stay there again. This dirty and old
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente, buena ubicación y el servicio muy amable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026