Hotel Maragato
Hotel, 3-starAvenida Central entre Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via., San JoséShow on map
7.5 · Good702 reviews
- Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at Avenida Central entre Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via..
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Central Location Hotel Maragato is conveniently situated in the heart of San José's town centre, just steps away from major attractions such as the National Theatre of Costa Rica and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Comfortable Rooms Each room at Hotel Maragato is equipped with modern amenities including a cable TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. The private bathrooms feature a relaxing bath or shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Convenient Facilities Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, a charming terrace, and a snack bar at Hotel Maragato. Additionally, the property offers meeting facilities and a shared lounge for both leisure and business travelers.
Experience the best of San José at Hotel Maragato - book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
Rooms
7.5
Good
Rated 7.5 out of 10 by 702 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.0
- Service9.5
- Location9.5
- Rooms5.0
- Amenities6.0
- Value8.5
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
Excellent central location near attractions and marketsFriendly, helpful and English-speaking staff/front deskGood value for money / price-to-accommodation balanceBreakfast praised as tasty and high qualityComfortable bed (mentioned by several guests)
PaulCRBecause it is on predestrian-only road it is a long walk to a taxi.
MagdalenaArgentinaLa atención en recepción y la ubicación
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AdrianaBrazilLimpeza
Educação e presteza dos funcionários
Limpeza
educação e presteza dos funcionários
JoseCRLindo hotel
Ubicacion
JonathanUnited KingdomGood value and great breakfast for city centre location on a budget
Breakfast was excellent. Location was excellent. They kindly let us check in early and swapped our room to a nicer one when the first was fully prepped due to us arriving early.
TaraziUnited KingdomLocation was great, cheap but good for single night stay over
Room was a bit musty
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2026.
Where you’ll be
Avenida Central entre Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via., San José
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 1:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel Maragato
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Maragato?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel Maragato allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Hotel Maragato?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Maragato?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Hotel Maragato have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel Maragato?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Hotel Maragato have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Hotel Maragato?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Hotel Maragato?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel Maragato?
Avenida Central entre Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via., San José.
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