Marala Hotel

Property class: 3.5
Suburban hotel with outdoor pool, near Esterillos Beach

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When you stay at Marala Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Esterillos Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $94
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of lush greenery through a sliding door.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a chair, a nightstand, a wall-mounted phone, and a refrigerator.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden bench, a small table, and a view of the pool through the glass doors.

Deluxe Room with Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden bench, a bedside table, a TV, and a view of the sunset through the balcony doors.

Family Room with Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi

A modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Studio Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

A pool area with a wooden deck, two buildings with green roofs, and surrounding tropical vegetation.

Studio Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

A pool area with a wooden deck, two buildings with green roofs, and surrounding tropical vegetation.

Family Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Costanera Sur, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901

What's nearby

  • Esterillos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa Esterillos Este - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bejuco Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Judas Point - 13 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 45 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 125 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Colon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Rioja - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nuestro Pueblo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Parrots - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Marala Hotel

  • When you stay at Marala Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Esterillos Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Marala Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food, offered great selections, and had excellent staff. (52 reviews)
  • The pool was described as fabulous, magical, wonderful, and spectacular with a swim-up bar offering great cocktails. (45 reviews)
  • Breakfast was exceptional, made to order, and offered a wide variety of delicious options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is an amazing group of people. The best part was the food and the place was very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place and the restaurant was great too
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is spectacular. The cleanliness is excellent, and the staff are incredibly friendly; they make you feel right at home—with the exception that here, you simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and privacy of this beautiful spot. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to spend a wonderful, relaxing vacation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous boutique hotel, delicious food and cocktails, really chilled ambience with great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our ocean view room had a fabulous bed, plenty of room, and great shower. Pools were wonderful and clean. Restaurant had delicious food served by excellent staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful sunset
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8/10 Very good

The staff was nice.Food was decent pool was beautiful hotel, clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful during our stay. We would stay there again. We were able to leave our luggage there after check out and pick up later after a tour which helped us out a lot. The food was delicious from the restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

What my husband and I love most about this place is its privacy and tranquility; they make us feel right at home. The kindness and excellent service provided by the staff are exceptional and truly unique. There are so many good things I could say about this place—there isn't a single negative aspect. I recommend this hotel 100%, without a doubt.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Staff was absolutely terrific!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent, so happy with the service there.
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10/10 Exceptional

This boutique hotel is exceptional. Clean room, great view in the pool, friendly staff. We loved it.
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10/10 Exceptional

The place to stay with excellent food

An excellent hotel in the area! Friendly staff , well kept and the best food
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Cozy hotel and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. A bit noise due to being close to main road but pool, food, drinks, restaurant, service is amazing! Will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our quiet stay at Marala. It was very clean, the room and bathroom were large and the entirety of the front of the resort offered amazing views. The restaurant and bar offered great selections! ALL the staff, front desk, waiters/waitresses, kitchen, housekeeping and bar tenders were kind and courteous. We would stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

The most magical and wonderful surprise! We booked our stay not knowing anything about the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We like a low key less crowded experience and this property hit every bell and whistle per the reviews and description. To our happy surprise... it was all that and more! The staff was 100% amazing as well as the hotel location, it's bars and it's food. Prices very reasonable. We are coming back in two months and have already booked our next stay for early Sept... the Marala Hotel will be our home base for 5 nights out of our 9 night trip. We are so excited.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is about 1hour and 45min from SJO and it was the perfect trip for a few days to visit nearby Parrita and Jaco. We wanted a quiet romantic bitoque hotel and it’s exactly what we got. We walked to the beach (about 10-15 min walk) and then relaxed by the pool. The property views were amazing! The room was clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property with excellent breakfast each morning
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff! Just no Towels In the room. Everything else was quick and easy and breakfast and the views were delicious
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time! The staff was amazing and the food great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel , nice view
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a unique gem and not only is it beautiful, but it has everything all in one picture perfect place. Oh, the view!!! The Pool!! The Drinks!!! The Food!!! But for all that, to us, what makes this hotel so special, hands down, is the staff. They all are so kind, helpful, personable, and simply wonderful. We love Tina A at the front desk during the day who is absolutely amazing and makes sure to check in with you that everything is going well, to Alfonso in the evenings, to Shalim, Bryan, and Susan serving up the best drinks and food and always making sure to you have everything you need. The kitchen staff at the Marala are top notch and the food is absolutely wonderful. The grounds are meticulously kept beautiful by maintenance, and you feel like you are in a little slice of paradise. The rooms are simple, and we like that. The beds are the most comfortable clouds to sleep on with equally amazing down bedding. The maids do a great job daily too. We are planning to return to Costa Rica hopefully in March and the Marala will most definitely part of our trip again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Immaculate property, outstanding staff and service, beautiful location.
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10/10 Exceptional

We wanted a place to relax on our last night in CR and this place was perfect. Ocean view, warm pool with swim up bar, global clientele, great food and friendly service.