Hotel El Maragato

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

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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 cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Catedral neighborhood, Hotel El Maragato is connected to a shopping center. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Jade Museum and Simon Bolivar Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Visit our San José travel guide

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

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
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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 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), 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall

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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Free WiFi
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

￥10,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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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