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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

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Double Room, Pool View | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Bed
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About the area

Upala is home to Hotel Marakabu. Miravalles Maze and Aqua Celeste are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Frog's Paradise and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. Visit our Upala travel guide
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25 Mts sur del Banco Popular, Upala, Province of Alajuela, 21301

What's nearby

  • That water color? Totally real! No filter used on it! This waterfall is like something out of a fairy tale!
    Tenorio Volcano National Park
    48 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound
    Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
    49 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Upala Central Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    56 min drive - 23.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Cevichera El Buen Gusto
    9 min walk
  • Chorreadas Y Cafetería El Pueblo
    6 min walk
  • Bar y Discoteca Ríos
    2 min walk
  • Bar Y Restaurante Cabinas La Bomba
    2 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante El Bajo Mundo
    2 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Marakabu include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as 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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 6 for adults and from 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

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; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 at Hotel Marakabu?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (32 km) of Lake Nicaragua and Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge. Frog's Paradise and Miravalles Maze are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Marakabu Reviews

5.4

4.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

4.8

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Double check other options around

When I arrive the hotel was full and they try to fix a room for me but nothing was good I will consider other options before stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jairo

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Como q cerca no hay mucho lugares donde ir a comer, todos están ya saliendo de Upala
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019