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Hotel Margarita

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A pool area with steps leading to a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants. - Hotel Margarita (Drake Bay)
A two-story building with a balcony, a stone fountain, and a wall with a sign that reads "Hotel". - Hotel Margarita (Drake Bay)
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a large window with curtains. - Hotel Margarita (Drake Bay)
A bedroom with a large window, a wooden bed, and a view of trees and sky. - Hotel Margarita (Drake Bay)
A hot tub on a balcony with a clear view of the surrounding landscape. - Hotel Margarita (Drake Bay)
Located close to Drake Bay Beach and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead, Hotel Margarita provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large glass doors, and a view of trees and hills.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a minibar, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Hotel Margarita is near the airport and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Drake Bay Beach and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bajo del Diablo. Corcovado National Park and San Josecito Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Drake Bay travel guide
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200 meters west of Drake Bay school, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 78654

What's nearby

  • A beach with dark sand, ocean waves, and tropical vegetation.
    Corcovado National Park
    17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Playa Colorada
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
    47 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roberto's Marisquería
    5 min walk
  • Claudio's Grill
    19 min walk
  • Restaurante La Choza
    3 min walk
  • Mar y Bosque
    4 min walk
  • Sunset Paradise Restaurant

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Margarita have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Margarita 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 Margarita?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Margarita?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Margarita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:30 AM–3:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Margarita located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Drake Bay Beach and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead. Corcovado National Park is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Margarita Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good location. Warm and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pretty pool area, staff very helpful and friendly. The rooms facing the gardens were teeming with birds and was the highlight of our stay. We spent hours on the porch in the morning birdwatching
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place to stay, and a reasonable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall fairly good accomodation, great experience with birds around hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to restaurants and has a good pool area. The wildlife just outside the window in the morning made this a memorable stay for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loverly hotel with great rooms (with fridge), central location to everything in Drake Bay. If you choose the rooms with Mountain View you can sit on the balcony and watch birds. Even a tucan came by and sat in the tree one morning. A little agouti lives close by and wanders around morning and evening, and there are some beautiful iguanas nearby too. Very friendly and helpful personel. Great pool and pool area, and delicious drinks. I did not try the food. Also a coffee area where you can make tea or coffee all day. Beautiful green views. Hotel margarita has my highest recommendation. If I return I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Birders paradise, friendly staff always there to help!! Highly recommend if you are staying in Drake Bay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We chose this hotel for its close proximity to the dive shop we used . Only 11 rooms with a nice pool and lovely lush vegetation on the back side .We even saw a toucan right at the pool as well as many other birds ! The only fly in the ointment for us was our air conditioner seemed to have a mind of it's own . It did work but started running water out of the unit inside our room and right over my nightstand which soaked my phone and kindle . All good in the end !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really nice, there are no dinning or restaurant options on the hotel but you can order breakfast. The only negative aspect I can tell is that there was an odor coming out of the bathroom that sometimes was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our 2 nights at Hotel Margarita! The room was large, loads of windows to watch the birds, private patio, air conditioning, and the pool were great features. Friendly helpful staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a very nice stay at this property. It's close to everything, rooms were clean, beds were nice and everything worked great. Staff was helpful if you needed anything, the pool was nice. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly, natural

Perfect spot to base in Drake Bay. Casual and well maintained. Shower was great! And from the pool you can see so many birds, it's almost like a little wildlife tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Hotel&Staff

When we arrived Mauricio greeted us, helped us check in, and also upgraded our room to the second level for free. The room is super big and clean. There’s a balcony and from it you can see/hear monkeys, macaws, parrots, iguanas, and so many more animals. We were also able to get reservations to Corcovado National Park through the person at the reception desk. At the end of the trip we were also able to get reception to call us a taxi within 5 minutes of needing it. It was a lovely hotel with friendly staff too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Mauricio was very helpful when we arrived, even gave us a better room as ours was on the second floor. And, carrying luggage upstairs would have been difficult. The location was good too as we had a whale watching tour the next morning and were able to leave our bags with Mauricio and walk down to the beach. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice but

Nice stay. The best was the Chef Dixon. The meals he prepared were great. The downside was the air conditioning unit on the top of the bed with cold air on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Mauricio the property manager is very helpful with information on tours in the area and anything else you may need during your stay. Laundry service on site is reasonable and quick. I was a week into my trip when I arrived at Hotel Margarita and I dropped off laundry in the morning and it was ready when I returned from my excursion. I highly recommend Hotel Margarita and will stay there again when I return to Drake Bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We were met from Drake Bay upon arrival and took us up the road to our hotel. The kitchen was very accommodating for breakfast and made us early breakfasts several days. The pool was beautiful and the room was air conditioned. Very nice. We also had a great view from the balcony of the trees and mountains and toucans on a nearby tree one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

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There was some confusion at check-in which made it a long process after 36 hours of flying. The first night we were exhausted but woken up by loud motorcycles circling at 2:30am. Otherwise everything was great. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Bed was comfortable and room was nice. Pool was a nice benefit. The filtered water was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel

Our room was clean, spacious and very well appointed with a comfortable King bed and a queen bed. Plenty of hot water and a good shower. Good pool and terrace with hammocks. The tree outside our window was visited every day by 3-4 toucans - fantastic to watch all their behaviour at such close quarters. Thanks to Mauricio for all his help. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is good value for money and in a nice location. Our room was quite dark as only the bathroom has a window but this was not a problem as we did not spend much time in the room. The pool area is quite small with only 4 chairs at the poolside which is not enough for a hotel this size. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel feels slighly outdates and could do with some renovations but the price reflects this.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nights at Hotel Margarita. We had them (Alberto) book our tours and found that if you pay cash (dollars or colones) you save some money on your tours. We did the snorkeling (well worth the money!) - 4 different snorkeling stops, an island stop and a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant. Corcovado Park tour - make sure and take shoes to get wet getting in and out of the boat, as well as shoes to wear while touring the park (they provide a lunch at the part and you are not allowed to wear your hiking shoes in the facility). And the surprise wonderful tour that we took was horseback riding! The horses turned into a river and actually walked in and out of the river - your feet get wet often (very nice as it cools you down), you then hike a little bit to a wonderful waterfall - wear your suit! You get to swim and it is SO refreshing! As far as the hotel, we loved the pool, room, and the location! Our room had a great deck and so many beautiful birds were constantly out there on the nearby trees - download the app Merlin - it will identify birds by their call. The hotel is a short walk to the boat pickup for tours, etc. and just around the corner from the row of awesome restaurants in Drake Bay. We ate at a different place every meal and loved all of them! Overall, we loved everything about our stay at Hotel Margarita!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a stunning spot! Absolutely beautiful property with beautifully furnished rooms. We extended our stay because how nice this place was!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Host cancelled stay, they were very kind and found an alternate place for us day of
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026