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Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with free breakfast

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Restaurant
Junior Suite
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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150 Mts E From Zoo Ave, La Garita, Alajuela
  • Place, INCAE Business School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite Deluxe with Garden View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Lobby

Villa Superior with Garden View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Triple Suite Junior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

La Garita

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and 2 miles (3 km) of INCAE Business School with a stay here. Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Central Market Alajuela are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • INCAE Business School - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sabana Park - 34 min drive - 27.5 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 34 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 38 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 55 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 25 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Kivu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Don José - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Casona del Maíz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Delicias del Maíz - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Cevichito - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with free breakfast
Hotel Martino Spa and Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4844 square feet (450 square meters) and includes a conference center. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Martino Spa and Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star La Garita hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4844 sq ft of conference space
  • 450 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Martino Spa and Resort offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Spa Cleopatra has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CRC 100 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (CRC 100 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CRC 19934
Late check-in fee: CRC 19926 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CRC 100 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: CRC 100 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: CRC 19934 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CRC 19926 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Martino Spa and Resort to the airport?

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort is 8.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort on May 13, 2026 start from CA $166, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort.

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort offer free breakfast?

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (13-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs CRC 19934 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort have a pool?

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Martino Spa and Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Cleopatra, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and body wraps.

How close is Hotel Martino Spa and Resort to downtown La Garita?

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort is 4.2 mi away from La Garita.

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 496 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ayana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, I had a such a great time and I will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint would be the poor WiFi. Too nice a hotel to not have premium WiFi in the rooms and around property. StarLink??
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and services were excellent, my only complaint would be the swimming pool not being heated, it was freezing!!.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room with beautiful style. The property was also gorgeous and the pool was huge. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant on site with room service was a big perk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zsuzsanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, attentive staff. They take your luggage to your room in a buggy. The room was large, it had a little entrance lobby with a fridge and bathroom was OK. Also, it had a walk-in wardrobe. Swimming pool and grounds are a highlight. Very nice. However: - place is quite tired - cable to plug fridge in was too short - not enough sunbeds by pool and some were busted - breakfast was just awful - restaurant is not very good, better off going to a local place up the road - no hot water, water in sink cold, shower only luke warm - nothing around except the wildlife rescue centre Having said that, it was nice for 2 nights. Not sure I'd stay much longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thelma

Travelled with partner
El hecho de haber usado Expedia en vez de pagar la cuota que ellos cobran, me dieron una habitación sin agua caliente y la cama tronaba por cualquier movimiento que uno hacia. Era algo ecagerado. Al siguiente dia, solicite un cambio de habitación y me dijeron que todas las camas hacían ruido y que me daba lo mismo cambiar. Al segundo dia de estar alli, por las prisas dejamos la puerta abierta del carro, cuando fuimos a ver en la guantera nos hacian falta $600.00. Sé que fué descuido nuestro pero los empleados revisaron el carro, abrieron la guantera y robaron el dinero que estaba en una bolsa con zipper. No sé porqué dan tan buenas reseñas del lugar pero a mi me fue muy mal. El lugar es bonito pero el staff es pésimo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cem

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suleyka

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfectly nice, just dated and not particularly exciting in any way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Toby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrise, Daytona Beach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I plan on returning. The hotel is nestled in the heart of San Jose, it's a huge property. I chose it for the decor/culture of Costa Rica. I swam in a pristine Olympic sized pool, I saw several iguanas, and I don't know how many bird species and in the ceiling of my room, what I thought was a mouse, was actually a bird nest with new hatchlings, which was a bit disturbing when I was sleeping. I was offered another room, it wasn't as nice, so I declined. Understanding Costa Rica embraces nature and tries not to disturb the natural habitats so they didn't remove the bird family. I adapted, it wasn't too bad. I will say bring/use insect repellent. There are few screens on any windows (in Costa Rica), which is the norm. Each day there were many insects dead in my room, I used spray to avoid bites. They conserve energy so the main building is open, no a/c just fresh air and fans. The building is open, anything may fly or crawl through the lobby or your room if you have your patio door open. The staff was beautiful, professional and so kind. The deep tissue massage was deep. The food was delicious and not expensive. Not sure if free refills were free, one said no, the others gave them to me. Caesar salad, calamari and a entree with ginger ale was $33.67. If you want to be as close to being a local, I suggest the location. Feels like the ambulance just made me want to sit and enjoy each moment. Bring washclothes they only give towels and hand towels. Older charming resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family
Very clean. Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in the area. Rooms have so much character and has a boutique feel. Breakfast is average, but staff makes up for that with their welcoming atmosphere and warmth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Property grounds are beautiful. Accommodations were comfortable and the kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco Aurelio, Miami

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old and has a bad spikie vibe. lots of cockroaches in the room They do t fumigate the rooms I couldn't sleep I had to leave the hotel I need a refund please
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are not white the workers are not pleasant towards you. False advertisement of gym, spa, and casino. They don’t have any of it. Hotel is really old even the sink makes weird noises and the toilet always leaks every time you flush. Also, workers go in your room to clean even when you do not put up a sign allowing them to. They will turn off your AC and leave windows open for mosquitoes to get in. Free breakfast, more like little finger foods
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private, and clean. Having the ability to make coffee in the room would be a plus
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Super friendly staff Beds were extremely firm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in Costa Rica. I loved that the hotel was super close to the airport and traveling to other cities was extremely easy using Uber and the bus. But, there were seperate beds and the bed i had was a twin so my partner and i couldnt sleep comfortably together. The worst part was having no water when I needed a shower….and the towels were old. However, the Staff was absolutely amazing!! Each one was very helpful and cheerful too. They were pleasant and made the trip very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025