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Marala Hotel

3.5 star property

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Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Front of property
Shared kitchen
Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 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

Room options

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

Studio Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 219.58 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

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

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

Deluxe Room with Ocean View

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

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

Family Room with Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Bungalow with Shared Kitchen and Living Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 376.74 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

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

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

Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

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

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About this property

Marala Hotel

3.5-star Parrita hotel close to Esterillos Beach
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 comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 5 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Parrita hotel also offers an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Marala Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Marala Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

demetrios

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Wonderful

Excellent hotel, food was delicious, the room was incredible and the staff were lovely, wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay! Great breakfast, drinks are crafted to perfection at swim up bar! Bed was perfect! We stayed in family ocean view! Room was cool temperature. Monkeys in trees were fun to watch. I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Itzamn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel beautiful, room excellent but staff is outstanding!! The lady at the front was so nice and the staff at the restaurant (Kate and Jefferson) were outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024