4/10 Poor
Juan
1 February 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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Juan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Hotel Marakabu
3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Hotel Marakabu where nature surrounds them, with an inviting outdoor pool and a bar serving favorite cocktails
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Hotel Marakabu offers a genuine escape with its lush garden and refreshing outdoor pool. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying authentic local cuisine. The hotel provides dry cleaning services, and the bar serves well-crafted cocktails for evening relaxation.
Reviews
5.45.4 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Room options
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Double Room, Pool View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Quadruple Room, Pool View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Family Room, Pool View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
Upala is home to Hotel Marakabu. Tenorio Volcano National Park and Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frog's Paradise and Miravalles Maze. Visit our Upala travel guide
25 Mts sur del Banco Popular, Upala, Province of Alajuela, 21301
What's nearby
Tenorio Volcano National Park48 min drive - 45.2 km
Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge49 min drive - 32.4 km- Upala Central Park3 min walk - 0.3 km
- El Pilon Station52 min drive - 40.2 km
- Tapir Valley Nature Reserve56 min drive - 37.0 km
Restaurants
- Cevichera El Buen Gusto9 min walk
- Chorreadas Y Cafetería El Pueblo6 min walk
- Bar y Discoteca Ríos2 min walk
- Bar Y Restaurante Cabinas La Bomba2 min drive
- Bar y Restaurante El Bajo Mundo2 min drive
About this property
Hotel Marakabu
Property highlights
At Hotel Marakabu, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
- An outdoor pool and a children's pool
- Free self parking
- Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
- A 24-hour front desk and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Marakabu feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other amenities include:
- Showers and shampoo
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Minibar
- Room service
More
- Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Hotel Marakabu Hotel
Hotel Marakabu Upala
Hotel Marakabu Hotel Upala
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Marakabu have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Hotel Marakabu pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Marakabu?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Marakabu?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Hotel Marakabu provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Hotel Marakabu located?
Situated in Upala, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Upala Central Park and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Nicaragua and Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge. Frog's Paradise and Miravalles Maze are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Marakabu Reviews
5.4
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4.0
Cleanliness
2.0
Location
4.8
Staff & service
5.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Jairo
2 January 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Este hotel es un desastre.
Fue bastante mala la experiencia en este lugar, la piscina sucia con algas verdes, el restaurante y bar cerrados, sucios y sin ningún mantenimiento. Las habitaciones parecen de motel barato, sin agua caliente. Pagué por dos días seguidos pero solo aguanté quedarme un día, tuve que ir a buscar otro hotel. En general un desastre, no lo recomiendo.
Jairo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
16 August 2019
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Como q cerca no hay mucho lugares donde ir a comer, todos están ya saliendo de Upala
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019