Hotel El Maragato

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

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Concierge desk
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Quadruple Room
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 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
  • National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 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 area

San José

Hotel El Maragato puts you in the heart of San José, connected to a shopping centre and within steps of Plaza de la Cultura and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .The coffee shop, Restaurante Maragato, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 65 square feet (6 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Catedral hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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 Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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 connected to a shopping centre in San José with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 65 square feet (6 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel El Maragato. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 65 sq ft of conference space
  • 6 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1993
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Maragato offers 39 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. 25-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Microwaves, fridges and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (65 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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 and check-out are 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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El Maragato San Jose
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Hotel El Maragato San Jose
Hotel El Maragato Costa Rica/San Jose
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Hotel El Maragato San José
Hotel El Maragato Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Maragato?

Hotel El Maragato offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Hotel El Maragato a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Maragato.

Is Hotel El Maragato family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, free food shopping service and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hotel El Maragato is a hit with families.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Maragato?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.