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Cabinas Madeleine

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Puntarenas

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room | Property entrance
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Central, Frente al estadio Lito Perez, Puntarenas, Puntarenas, 60101
  • La Casa de la Cultura
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Puntarenas Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Puntarenas Marine Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪144 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio | Free WiFi

Studio

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Puntarenas

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Puntarenas Cathedral and La Casa de la Cultura. Victoria Park and Museo Histórico Marino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Puntarenas Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Casa de la Cultura - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museo Histórico Marino - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Puntarenas Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puntarenas Marine Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Delicias Del Puerto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Donde Rosa! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar y Rest. Nuevo Pacífico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Velleta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Ostra - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cabinas Madeleine

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Puntarenas
As a guest of Cabinas Madeleine, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available on request) is available for a fee. Cabinas Madeleine also features a garden and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puntarenas hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cabinas Madeleine offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cabinas Madeleine

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Cabinas Madeleine.

Property is also known as

Cabinas Madeleine
Cabinas Madeleine Aparthotel
Cabinas Madeleine Aparthotel Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Hotel
Cabinas Madeleine Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Hotel Puntarenas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cabinas Madeleine to the airport?

Cabinas Madeleine is 131.2 mi (218-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabinas Madeleine?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabinas Madeleine on May 29, 2025 start from $44.55, 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 Cabinas Madeleine have an airport shuttle?

Cabinas Madeleine offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport on request, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle.

How close is Cabinas Madeleine to the beach?

This hotel is 0.4 mi (1-min drive) from Puntarenas Beach and 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Playa Pochote. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cabinas Madeleine offer free breakfast?

Cabinas Madeleine does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cabinas Madeleine?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cabinas Madeleine?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Cabinas Madeleine?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cabinas Madeleine have a pool?

Cabinas Madeleine features an outdoor pool.

Does Cabinas Madeleine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cabinas Madeleine to downtown Puntarenas?

Cabinas Madeleine is 0.3 mi away from Puntarenas.

Cabinas Madeleine Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 65 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is sketchy. There is nothing good about this place. The worst ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very safe, clean and close to beach and shopping. Nice small pool just right for a small family. Very friendly owner and staff. Owner was VERY helpful and speaks excellent English. Recommend highly for a short stay near everything 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ilyas, Astoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Few hour stay enough to not come back anymore no maintenance place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the dead mouse in my room or the bed bugs Fin This review app seems to not wor well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Xinia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Una cabina bien amueblada. Lo único es el horario de estar en la piscina. Y la hora de salida de la cabina.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Sunny

Property was easy relatively easy to find. We drove from the SJO airport. Does have air conditioner which was very necessary as it was about 100F heat index. I did not use the TV. Wifi connection was spotty. Place was quite noisy. People living on the property play their music loudly in the evening. Loud talking and laughing. Property was also right off the main road. Truck traffic added to the noise. I did not use the pool. Close to ferry. Have to operate a heavy iron gate to get car into parking area. Basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marek

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay pls. Horrible!!! Watch out for the electric panel in f…IG shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get you through the night, no more.

Think “Bare Minimum” we needed a spot to stay because we missed the last ferry. The staff was friendly but the rooms were closer to a run down hostel than any kind of hotel. Will get you through the night, but not a place you expect for an extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Mario Vega, San José, C R

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door toilet was brokeen since last time when I was there on las december.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced Dump

If you like giant cockroaches and lizards as your bed mates, this is your kind of place. The toilet had to be flushed several times, you could only access the WIFI if you stepped outside into the patio/parking lot, and the coffee filter still had the grains from the last unfortunate soul who stayed in this room. The fact the office was closed and the gates shut tight at 7 pm with no sign of any other guests was warning enough, I guess, that you were about to pass the gates into Dante's Inferno. At least the air conditioning worked but there was otherwise little value for the exorbitant rate charged for a single.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Don’t stay there

Very dirty hotel, would not recommend. Fridge and microwave didn’t work. Faucet was lose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

A traveler, Chicago

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced Hotel

As compared to other hotels in the same price range, I can not give it more than 3 stars.

6/10 Okay

Hari

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

4/10 Poor

Greg

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

Not good value

The strong wifi, the microwave, fridge and coffee maker were good, but no coffee was available.. The staff were friendly. There is no hot water system in the hotel.. The rooms are small and old, and VERY dark.The price for these rooms is much too high because there is very little competition in the old and worn out town of Puntarenas. We've never paid anywhere close to this amount for a hotel that does not supply even warm water. Staying here is basically camping without a tent.

6/10 Okay

retired , H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice, needs physical maintenance.

Friendly and welcoming staff when we we arrived late at night. They showed us where everything was located and wanted very much for us to let them know what we needed or wanted. All week they were ready to help make our stay pleasant. They succeeded and we recommend this place to anyone staying in Puntarenas.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good stay if you're on a slight budget

Hotel Madeleine was a bit hard to find at first. The map points you in a completely wrong direction, the one on hotels.com. The hotel itself wasn't too bad it was a little motel style setup. Locks to get into the grounds of it. Parking if you have a car. I did notice quite a bit of ants in the room, not something that really bothered me buy idk how bad their insect situation usually is. The room also had a small kitchen that had everything you needed. I didn't use it but I thought that was nice to have. Overall its a great deal for

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Puntaneras is a very nice place to visit. Very easy access to the ferry going to Paquera.

2/10 Terrible

Moliere, Seattle, WA

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

Stay Away From This

This is not a hotel. When I got there, there was a padlock on the iron gate of the establishment, which seems to be a cluster of cabins. I was informed by one of the tenants that the person in charge had gone out for a break. I called and no one showed up. I waited for more than two hours before deciding that I needed to find another place to spend the night. It was a frustrating experience that no other traveler should have to live through.

6/10 Okay

Birger, Puriscal

Liked: Staff & service

Good value for money

Good value for money for a one night stay

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Karen, Detroit

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

Very Accommodating

We had to stay at Cabinas Madeline when American Airlines delayed us to the point of missing the last ferry. We arrived after midnight and despite the fact that they were locked down for the night, we pleased to find the owners waiting up for us. They let us in and showed us the room and we crashed out. This is not the Ritz, it is a place to spend the night that is clean, affordable and secure with working AC.