Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old room conditions
Food quality inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
6.33
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including cockroaches and a dirty room.
Service
8.3
Overall positive sentiments towards staff, specifically mentioning friendly and helpful receptionists.
Location
8.84
Many reviews praised the great location of the hotel, being central with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
6.29
Reviews indicated poor room conditions including old furniture and musty smells.
Amenities
8.32
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.78
Guests felt that the price matched their experiences, though some noted the hotel wasn't modern.
Food and Beverage
6.83
Mixed sentiments on food quality, with some praising breakfast and others mentioning it was not good.
Overall Experience
7.3
Reviews conveyed a general acceptance of quality, with highlighted issues being offset by positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:51

Property Description

Central Location
Hotel Maragato is conveniently situated in the heart of San José's town centre, just steps away from major attractions such as the National Theatre of Costa Rica and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at Hotel Maragato is equipped with modern amenities including a cable TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. The private bathrooms feature a relaxing bath or shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, a charming terrace, and a snack bar at Hotel Maragato. Additionally, the property offers meeting facilities and a shared lounge for both leisure and business travelers.

Experience the best of San José at Hotel Maragato - book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 583 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.33
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 6.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 6.83
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Daniel • family_with_children • us
6
Great location, but the facilities need some work
Pros:

The location was AMAZING. It was a little hard to find at first, but that's because it's directly adjacent to a public square. You can't park near the hotel, we parked at a lot on Calle 3 to the tune of about $40 for an overnight. There were a lot of great things within walking distance of the hotel. The farmer's market Mercado Bonbon was about a 5 minute walk and had TONS of great local produce for a very reasonable price. The Mercado Central also had some nice stores. There are a ton of great restaurants nearby, the Teatro Nacional is basically right next door. The staff at the front desk was also very helpful and nice and spoke very good English. The breakfast in the morning was AMAZING. I highly recommend the typical Costa Rican breakfast. Everything is cooked fresh and the quality is very high, especially when compared to the hotel breakfasts I'm used to getting in the US.

Cons:

We had several issues with the hotel from a facilities standpoint.
1) The elevator was basically nonfunctional. This was really challenging with 2 kids and 4 suitcases to deal with.
2) The window in our room had glass panels that could be opened and closed, but one of the panels was missing. My kids were really anxious about bugs or animals getting into the room.
3) The shower was spacious, but the shower head was very weird. The water seemed to spray in every direction EXCEPT towards my body.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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wen • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

El desayuno

Cons:

La habitación no le llegaba agua

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Everything was great. The location provided lots of options. It's not the best but it was the best for the price. I was very satisfied and may return.

Cons:

The WIFI was not very consistent.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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GIORGIO • solo_traveller • es
1
Pros:

El centro istorico muy bien

Cons:

Indernet en la vitacione noavia
Solo en la escalera y cada piso una clave diferente

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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AlexFall00087 • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lesueur • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • us
10
Epic
Pros:

It’s a great location for a great price. The staff is wonderful.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jose ignacio • solo_traveller • es
2
Hotel viejo en muy buena unicacion
Pros:

Hotel muy viejo

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Garrison • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Although the hotel was old, the staff and location was exceptional and made the entire stay an extremely nice experience...I will definitely return and recommend...

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • solo_traveller • fr
7
Grossartige Lage! Man braucht aber viel Toleranz, um sich wohlzufühlen.
Pros:

Die Lage in der Fussgängerstrasse direkt am "Plaza de la Cultura" ist ausgezeichnet, besser geht es nicht. Mein Zimmer 704 in der siebten Etage ist sehr gross. Vom Balkon aus schaut man hinunter auf die Fussgängerstrasse, zum Platz und auf viele wichtige Gebäude mit den Bergen im Hintergrund. Die Betten sind super bequem. Das Heisswasser im Badezimmer hat um die 40°, ausgezeichnet. Schrank und viele Schubladen zum Verstauen des Gepäcks sind vorhanden.

Cons:

Die Einrichtung (ausser Matratzen) ist abgewohnt.
Beleuchtung des Zimmers war unzureichend.
Eine Stehlampe war defekt. Für meinen 17-tägigen Aufenthalt erhielt ich 2 batteriebetriebene Handlampen; ncht sehr praktisch beim Lesen im Bett.
In einem schönen Speisesaal durfte das Frühstück nicht eingenommen werden, es wurde auf's Zimmer gebracht.
Das Personal für Frühstück und Reinigung war freundlich, das Personal am Empfang nicht immer und bei kleineren Pannen wenig hilfsbereit.
Fernseher, Klimanalage und Telefon habe ich nicht benutzt, weil keinerlei Infos und/oder Bedienungsanleitungen vorhanden waren.
Für den Safe im Zimmer fehlten auch die Infos und die Eingabe von Codes funktionierte nicht; mit Hilfe eines Schlüssels (der dazu dient, beim Vergessen eines Codes den Safe zu öffnen) konnte ich den Safe benutzen.
Wenn etwas nicht funktioniert, kann man nicht unbedingt mit Abhilfe rechnen.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Anthony Vargas • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Molinari • solo_traveller • gt
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Yahya • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • pe
7
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Adeline • couple • fr
5
Passer votre chemin
Pros:

L’emplacement, le confort de la literie et le petit déjeuner

Cons:

La moquette, les chaises et le mobilier étaient très sales, nous avons demandé à changer de chambre, c’était pareil pour la moquette mais le reste allait mieux

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • cr
1
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Todo

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • fr
1
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

Tres spartiate, fenetre cassee. Lit superpose sans barriere, pas de gel douche juste une savonnette.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee