Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

La Garita, null Costa Rica

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort
3.5
Availability
johndD9675NQ
3 years ago
Spacious rooms with heartwarming views Am greatly enjoying my stay in Costa Rica and here in lovely La Garita at the Martino Hotel. The hotel itself is quite special -- guests stay in separate tile-roofed buildings spread across the lush, green grounds. I imagine that the views from each room must be quite unique and special. It was so enjoyable sitting and reading on the deck outside my room watching the nearby bamboo forest sway in the gentle wind while listening to the fascinating calls of many species of birds perched in the many species of trees. Extra 5 stars and muchas gracias to the very helpful and friendly staff whose efficiency really impressed me (the hotel was hosting a conference when I stayed there in event space not far from my room, so I could witness first hand how hard the hotel team was working).

Amenities

Pool - Outdoor
Spa
Center- Fitness
Parking - Free
Sauna
Restaurant

Property LocationWith a stay at Hotel Martino Spa and Resort in La Garita, you'll be in the business district, a 4-minute walk from Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and a 4-minute drive from INCAE Business School. This family-friendly hotel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu.

RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

AmenitiesPamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

DiningEnjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in La Garita? This hotel has 4844 square feet (450 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Need To Know Info

The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees. The actual booking amount will be charged in USD. See FAQs for more details.

Customer Reviews

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Eomski
Outdated, ghost-like and minimal vegan options Ghost hotel, huge grounds but with minimal number of guests. Furniture and room, bathroom were very outdated. Smelled funny inside. Cleaning staff left cleaning supplies in the bathroom by accident. One of the bedrooms had no window and the lighting in the whole apartment was very dark. Air conditioning worked well. The rooms are large and comfortable however my mattress was lopsided and I kept falling off the bed all night. No shampoo or soap provided and shower had some animal poop. The restaurant staff was ok but not the friendliest. Minimal vegan options at the restaurants. Breakfast was also not the best. Rice and beans had minimal flavor, fruit was good but for a vegan not many other options such as bread or avocado. The pool looked great but didn’t have much shade provided with umbrellas or trees. The gym was closed. Would not stay here again as it didn’t feel very vacation like.
Simon G
Great stop-over hotel near the airport This is a nice hotel. As a stop over near San Jose airport it’s really good. Lovely pool and garden, nice breakfast, large comfortable rooms and good value. As you first stop or last on a trip o Costa Rica you would be hard pressed to find better at this price.
Pblondin69
Lower your expectations versus what is offered in description. Did not have all services advertised. We chose this resort for the spa facilities which were unavailable during our stay. They said only offered certain days (should say this in description). We saw on info on internet that they offered a shuttle to airport which was again unavailable. We had to take taxi. Tried using credit cards and their machines did not work with 2 of our cards (which we know worked as we used in other sites during our days there). Air conditioning did not work in our room. Bed was uncomfortable. The gym was old. Restaurant offered only 4 different cocktails. Depending on site, this site is rated as a 4 or 5 star resort (which was probably the case at a certain time). But I would rate as 3 star at best. The staff were very friendly. The pool was great. Food at restaurant was very good.
johndD9675NQ
Spacious rooms with heartwarming views Am greatly enjoying my stay in Costa Rica and here in lovely La Garita at the Martino Hotel. The hotel itself is quite special -- guests stay in separate tile-roofed buildings spread across the lush, green grounds. I imagine that the views from each room must be quite unique and special. It was so enjoyable sitting and reading on the deck outside my room watching the nearby bamboo forest sway in the gentle wind while listening to the fascinating calls of many species of birds perched in the many species of trees. Extra 5 stars and muchas gracias to the very helpful and friendly staff whose efficiency really impressed me (the hotel was hosting a conference when I stayed there in event space not far from my room, so I could witness first hand how hard the hotel team was working).
zaibootcr
Good for one night. Use ubereats to order food It is an average hotel. I actually expected more. Some employees tread you really nice and some others not so much. We went on new years Eve and we wanted to skip the dinner package. However we ordered something around 7ish p.m. the pizza promo. The person in charge was very rude to my gf and shut down the phone without asking anything other than the room number for billing porpuses. I know the feeling of pressure but I don't think it will justify being rude to a customer. We end up calling uberEats and spend less than the hotel restaurant price. To summarize our experience. The place is kinda nice. Most of the employees are decent but if we ever go again. I will either order UberEats or just bring my own food.

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