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Marala Hotel

3.5 star property
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Relax by the infinity pool with a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable bench and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and a modern reception desk.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, ocean views, and a balcony.
Unwind with a soak in the hot tub on this tranquil balcony overlooking a lush green landscape.
Enjoy a tranquil seaside escape with access to the ocean and a serene beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Costanera Sur, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
  • Esterillos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Esterillos Este
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪61 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Studio Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

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

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Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

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

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Deluxe Room with Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room with Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room with Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Room with Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

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

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room

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

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Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi

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

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Room

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

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About this property

Marala Hotel

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and beach bars
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and 5 beach bars are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and coffee/tea in a common area. 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 a shower 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, 5 beach bars and poolside bar 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 5 beach bars, 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.

Languages

Spanish

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5 beach bars
  • 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

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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

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)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 0

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. 137 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kousei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOLINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing! The staff are also amazing; aways happy to help and very friendly! The food was delicious! We recommend the Flank Steak with chimichurri and fries. The pool was at perfect temperature! The room was also beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the marala! Kind staff, beautiful area, great food. Rooms were beautiful and we were able to see monkeys and macaws on the property! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Un ambiente muy tranquilo con excelente comida y servicios . Ideal para parejas que buscan un descanso .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

demetrios

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The overall grounds and pool are visually appealing at this property. The room and service left a lot to be desired unfortunately.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Marala, the staff we friendly and provided excellent service. The pool overlooking the ocean was a beautiful rest for the end of our trip. It was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time! The staff was amazing and the food great!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi estadía fue simplemente espectacular. Desde el momento en que llegué, el servicio fue de primer nivel, con un personal atento y siempre dispuesto a hacer que la experiencia fuera inolvidable. La comida superó todas mis expectativas: cada plato estaba preparado con ingredientes frescos y sabores exquisitos. Los cócteles, sin duda, fueron otro punto fuerte, con mezclas innovadoras y perfectamente equilibradas. El beneficio VIP realmente marca la diferencia, con beneficios exclusivos que hacen que la estadía sea aún más placentera. Sin duda, una experiencia que recomendaría a cualquiera que busque lujo, comodidad y una atención excepcional. ¡Definitivamente volveré! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a wonderful experience!

This hotel is a piece of paradise…the grounds are beautiful and pristine. The food and drinks, top notch, rooms clean and comfortable …but it’s the people who work there that make it even more special. Everyone there was polite, professional and absolutely helpful…one in particular was Tina. She made our stay absolutely wonderful…from booking tours, procuring taxi rides…something as simple as providing us extra towels…because of her we will absolutely return to Costa Rica and book The Marala Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a beautiful view and a good restaurant. Parking was good. The monkeys came to visit during check in. They were all over the place. And Tina, our host, was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Constant Road Noise

The Marala is a lovely little hotel--almost a boutique hotel really--with good service, comfortable facilities, and good food. The problem is that there is constant road noise from the highway below including engine braking from semis. So whether eating dinner in the open-air restaurant, enjoying a drink at the bar, or lounging by the pool, excessive road noise is a constant accompaniment to one's stay. Jake brakes from semis forced us to cease conversation momentarily every time a truck passed by. As a result, I can't recommend this hotel nor will I be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ChicagoCandle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cute, chic and modern boutique hotel. The hotel itself only has about 11-12 rooms and then they have a lodge a little further down the property. Nice infinity pool & free breakfast every morning was awesome with nice selections as well. You also get a welcome drink upon arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Parker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Marala Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel with incredible views, an amazing restaurant, fantastic bars, and two gorgeous swimming pools. The sunsets are something that you see in movies. The staff was so kind and went above and beyond to make our stay so special. There is a troop of Capuchin monkeys that would come through the property at least once a day to eat fruit from the trees. They were great entertainment. We got to visit a sister property for a day on the beach, called Marenaz Oceanfront Resort, which was lovely, with a nice pool, restaurant and bar. We would definately stay at the Marala again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

meredith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so great

We stayed 3 nights. One trash can only in the bathroom was for toilet paper since TP can't be flushed there. Water from the tap came and went. Never offered fresh towels. When we asked for fresh towels they said their dryer was out of service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodations and service. Tina is the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with excellent breakfast each morning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iassen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The infinity pool was really breathtaking with the ocean view in the background. It was a really relaxing atmosphere with great food options and drinks. The staff was super helpful and accommodating for any requests. The staff spoke both English and Spanish. We even loved the onsite cat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property.... highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025