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Marala Hotel

3.5 star property
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Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
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Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Costanera Sur, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
  • Place, Esterillos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Esterillos Este
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bejuco Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪67 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Room

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

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room with Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room with Ocean View

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

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Family Room with Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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 Single Bed

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Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Family Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

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

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About this property

Marala Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, coffee/tea in a common area and a TV in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Marala Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with minibars. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. This Parrita hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Marala Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Esterillos Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a communal living room and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Esterillos Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Jacó Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Marala Hotel also features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Parrita hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Marala Hotel has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Marala Hotel Hotel
Marala Hotel Parrita
Marala Hotel Hotel Parrita

Marala Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 217 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service. Excellent food. Great location for beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff was absolutely terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was nice.Food was decent pool was beautiful hotel, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

zahra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is exceptional. Clean room, great view in the pool, friendly staff. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful sunset
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
THIS WAS THE NICEST DESIGN AND CLEANEST HOTEL. I HAVE EVER STAYED IN COSTA RICA. THE PEOPLE WERE MARVELOUS AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST WAS FABULOUS. 12 CHOICES OF MAIN BREAKFAST ENTREES. THE POOL WAS FABULOUS AND THE VIEWS WERE SPECTACULAR.I CAN'T SAY ANOTHER GOOD THING ABOUT THIS WAS SO GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, bed & pillow were super comfortable and the view from the pool was amazing!! ALL members of the staff were friendly, attentive and very helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. I cant say enough about this place! Definitely worth checking out!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful staff at the Marala hotel are absolutely outstanding in customer service! The hotel is beautifully chic with an awesome pool, bar, restaurant, guest rooms and overall property views and sites! Thanks so much to Tina, Alfonso, Bryan, Shalim, Jefferson, Kathleen, Maria, including all other staff from the chef and kitchen staff, housekeeping and maintenance! They all go above and beyond! Our stay was fantastic!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning boutique hotel with tasty cocktails, delicious food and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous boutique hotel, delicious food and cocktails, really chilled ambience with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada Marleny, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Berry good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, so happy with the service there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless Room and courteous and professional staff. Wonderful Stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with partner
Convenient for the beach thoughbits a drive away. Average 3 * accommmodation, food is average. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent ocean view room with a perfect view of the pool and the ocean Staff was great at the restaurant good food and drinks, had an amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025