Title: Hotel Marakabu Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6338240&destination=Upala%2C+Alajuela+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=37878843&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Marakabu Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Hotel Marakabu where nature surrounds them, with an inviting outdoor pool and a bar serving favorite cocktails ## Photo gallery for Hotel Marakabu ![Restaurant - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/c2c1b986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/6de49e45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/706af583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/5a12de90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/af673723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Pool View ![Double Room, Pool View | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/6cd84ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Pool View - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room, Pool View ![Quadruple Room, Pool View | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/180f75c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Pool View - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, Pool View ![Laundry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/8ff6f8bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Pool View - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Upala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Upala.dx6338240) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.89681%2C-85.01591&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ztk5au1ouIGabb0FXeegWEopzBQ=) 25 Mts sur del Banco Popular, Upala, Province of Alajuela, 21301 ### What's nearby - ![Tenorio Volcano National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tenorio Volcano National Park 48 min drive \- 28.1 miles - ![Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975698198/b9b238c4-2d04-4ab3-88fe-2428d3ce9c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge 49 min drive \- 20.1 miles - Upala Central Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - El Pilon Station 52 min drive \- 25.0 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 smoke-free property - A 24-hour front desk and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Marakabu include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars. 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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? ### Is Hotel Marakabu pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Marakabu? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Marakabu? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Marakabu? ### Does Hotel Marakabu provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Marakabu located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Marakabu Reviews 5.4 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 4.8 Staff & service ### 5.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Juan 1 Feb 2020 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 ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jairo 2 Jan 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Aug 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 traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ---