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Hotel El Maragato

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

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Hotel El Maragato in Carmen combines comfort with convenience. Guests love the attentive staff and homey atmosphere. The on-site international cuisine coffee shop satisfies cravings. Enjoy terrace views, unwind in the library, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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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
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 11 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tenedor Argentino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Maragato

Family-friendly hotel near Sabana Park
A free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel El Maragato. The on-site international cuisine coffee shop, Restaurante Maragato, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 25-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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
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

We should mention

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

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 Hotel El Maragato pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Maragato?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Maragato?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Maragato?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hotel El Maragato provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel El Maragato located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located near the airport, steps from Plaza de la Cultura, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, and National Theater. Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge and Melico Salazar Theatre are just steps away. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes.

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