Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

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

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Restaurant
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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite Deluxe with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Villa Superior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

Triple Suite Junior

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

About the neighborhood

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. Plaza Práktico and Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • INCAE Business School - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 34 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Sabana Park - 34 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 38 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 55 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Kivu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Casona del Maíz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Delicias del Maíz - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Cevichito - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Banco Marino - ‬11 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 Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort on Jul 14, 2026 start from $137, including 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 aromatherapy, mud baths, and sports massages.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 500 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was so beautiful! The staff were friendly and the food was fantastic. We wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vijaya Lalitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and nice breakfast with fresh fruits
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot just outside of San Jose so we could feel like we were already on vacation after our plane landed late. The pool is beautiful, breakfast was great, staff was so helpful- ordered delivery food for us after most places were closed because we were so hungry after long travels. We went to the wildlife center across the street the next day after checking out, before heading on our way. It was really nice and a perfect way to start vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely appointed. Staff was pleasant and breakfast was good. Only stayed on night so did not have enough time to fully evaluate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
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8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kurt

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

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
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8/10 Good

Dave

Super friendly staff Beds were extremely firm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

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
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Very clean. Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great at Hotel Martino
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Jafeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay some nights, good comforting beds and the staff is friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Resort

Very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to serve. The on site restaurant was exceptional!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect air conditioning, very warm atmosphere, lots to do, the property and staff make you feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfy, breakfast is fantastic and included, staff are so kind and helpful, cute dogs running around, the pool is huge, clean, and peaceful to lounge around- this is really a gem of a hotel and so close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rented two villas for two nights for ourselves and family. Falsely advertised. Old and smelly. Shower dirty and door broken. Found bed bugs on blood stained sheets. Got moved to two new rooms only to find same issues. Asked to check out with a refund for second night. Management refused and was not interested in helping us out. Told us to deal with Expedia which thankfully they were helpful. Do not book there. The grounds were the only thing that seemed well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026