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Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

3.5 star property
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or book a sports massage at the on-site spa, while multilingual staff help plan excursions to nearby attractions

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Hotel Martino Spa and Resort, in the business district, offers a peaceful retreat. Visit Spa Cleopatra for body wraps and manicures, then enjoy the free breakfast. The property features a tennis court, art gallery, and in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite Deluxe with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Villa Superior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Triple Suite Junior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in La Garita, Hotel Martino Spa and Resort is in the business district and near the airport. Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Studio Cinemas are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Central Market Alajuela. Consider Parque Viva for a night out or Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center if you're traveling with kids. Visit our La Garita travel guide
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150 Mts E From Zoo Ave, La Garita, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica
    Sabana Park
    34 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    34 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Main active crater of the volcano of Poas. Costa Rica of Poas. Costa Rica
    Poás Volcano National Park
    55 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • INCAE Business School
    7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    38 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station
    25 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Kivu
    2 min walk
  • Bar Don José
    13 min drive
  • La Casona del Maíz
    3 min drive
  • Las Delicias del Maíz
    2 min drive
  • El Cevichito
    2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
At Hotel Martino Spa and Resort, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body wrap at Spa Cleopatra, the onsite spa. In addition to an art gallery on site and a garden, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a gift shop, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CRC 100 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (CRC 100 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,844 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CRC 19934
Late check-in fee: CRC 19926 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CRC 100 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: CRC 100 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: CRC 19934 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CRC 19926 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Martino Spa and Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of CRC 19934 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM for a fee of CRC 19926.

What time is check-out at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Martino Spa and Resort located?

This family-friendly La Garita hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and INCAE Business School. Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Central Market Alajuela are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 497 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has very clean rooms, I will say it is very dated. The pool was clean and very nice. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot just outside of San Jose so we could feel like we were already on vacation after our plane landed late. The pool is beautiful, breakfast was great, staff was so helpful- ordered delivery food for us after most places were closed because we were so hungry after long travels. We went to the wildlife center across the street the next day after checking out, before heading on our way. It was really nice and a perfect way to start vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, I had a such a great time and I will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely appointed. Staff was pleasant and breakfast was good. Only stayed on night so did not have enough time to fully evaluate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room with beautiful style. The property was also gorgeous and the pool was huge. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant on site with room service was a big perk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in the area. Rooms have so much character and has a boutique feel. Breakfast is average, but staff makes up for that with their welcoming atmosphere and warmth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Property grounds are beautiful. Accommodations were comfortable and the kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Very clean. Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Super friendly staff Beds were extremely firm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Jafeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay some nights, good comforting beds and the staff is friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and Relaxing Resort

Very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to serve. The on site restaurant was exceptional!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect air conditioning, very warm atmosphere, lots to do, the property and staff make you feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private, and clean. Having the ability to make coffee in the room would be a plus
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and peaceful. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the tranquility and security of the place . The place is very quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Place

Gorgeous grounds and buildings with friendly staff to match. Facilities appeared to be designed to host large events very comfortably though there were only a few present when we stayed. Great place to go!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, it is what I think Costa Rica is like. Just as the pictures show. Wonderful carved doors. Great food. Very quiet at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms- the website photos do not do this place justice!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

free

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being across from animal rescue. Pool beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing greenery . It blew me away.Super cozy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable friendly and helpful staff. I was able to check in early thanks to the front desk employee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and pool are beautiful! The staff is friendly and helpful. There are some deferred maintenance issues here and there in the rooms. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very quite and room was comfortable had a beautiful pool that we had all to ourselves place was not crowded food was just ok but it was very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024