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Situated in Esterillos, 15.5 km from Hermosa Beach, Marala Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has a hot tub and room service. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Marala Hotel provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests at Marala Hotel can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 90.2 km from the hotel, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 91.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur Airport, 144 km from Marala Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Esterillos

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    Italy Italy
    The property is in proximity of Manuel Antonio, San Jose and Jaco. Good compromise for a night in between, to split the trip. The staff is kind and the restaurant has different choices.
  • Sarah
    Germany Germany
    Nice hotel, friendly staff, nice cocktails and breakfast.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Marala Hotel offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and serene tranquility, with breathtaking views that are simply unparalleled. I highly recommend this gem and look forward to returning soon. The staff truly made the experience...
  • Allan
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Breakfast and the food at the restaurant is amazing. The pool area is very nice and has a great view. The staff is friendly at all times. The property is well maintained.
  • Femke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Marala hotel was amazing. We got an upgrade of our room and ended up in a really nice family room with seaview. The facilities were amazing. Very nice decoration, huge comfortable bed, big shower. Really nice and welcoming service. Food and...
  • Katalin
    Mexico Mexico
    We received an upgrade to a beautiful room with a perfect view and free monkey shows at 5 am every morning! 😂🥰🤗
  • Joana_fernandes
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff and especially the guy in the reception make you feel welcome and comfortable. The pool and the views are great and the bar in the pool is just really cool. Breakfast is nice too. Rooms are big and comfortable, and in the morning you can...
  • Karolin
    Germany Germany
    Nice Pool, good food, very nice and helpful staff. The view was amazing and the food is a bit expensive, but very tasty.
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location Great food Comfy beds Stunning rooms Friendly, helpful staff Peaceful setting
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had such a great time at Marala. We had just been travelling for ages from the UK and hadn’t had the best time - we arrived at Marala and they had given us an upgrade to their suite. It was beautiful and extremely comfortable- the team working...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Main Dining
    • Cuisine
      Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Marala Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Marala Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Marala Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Marala Hotel

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Marala Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Marala Hotel on this page.

  • Marala Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Esterillos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Marala Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Marala Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Marala Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Marala Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Bungalow

  • Marala Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Main Dining

  • Marala Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming Pool