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Hotel Margarita

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a full-service spa and a lazy river

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hotel Margarita, by the ocean, offers a tropical getaway. Relax on the sunny terrace or schedule a massage at the onsite spa. The outdoor pool complex includes a lazy river. All rooms come with free WiFi for those balancing adventure with downtime.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Hotel Margarita is near the airport and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Drake Bay Beach and Corcovado National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bajo del Diablo. School & Soccer Field and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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200 meters west of Drake Bay school, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 78654

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 15 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kalaluna Bistro - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Margarita

Hotel near Drake Bay Beach
Located close to School & Soccer Field and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead, Hotel Margarita provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the boating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a reception hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Margarita Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Hotel
Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Hotel Margarita Hotel Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Margarita have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Margarita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Margarita?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Margarita?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Margarita?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Margarita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:30 AM–3:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Margarita located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of School & Soccer Field and Drake Bay Beach. Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

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Hotel Margarita Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy

A decent option for a quick overnight with a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are many options for a luxury stay at Bahia Drake, which this is not a luxury place. It is clean, safe, and pool is great at end of hot day. It is excellent at a reasonable price point. It is not luxury but that’s not why we were here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall fairly good accomodation, great experience with birds around hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place to stay, and a reasonable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Birders paradise, friendly staff always there to help!! Highly recommend if you are staying in Drake Bay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to restaurants and has a good pool area. The wildlife just outside the window in the morning made this a memorable stay for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was some confusion at check-in which made it a long process after 36 hours of flying. The first night we were exhausted but woken up by loud motorcycles circling at 2:30am. Otherwise everything was great. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Bed was comfortable and room was nice. Pool was a nice benefit. The filtered water was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant has delicious options of meals and the staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

leuk hotel bij fantastisch corcovado NP

Prima hotel, leuk kleurrijk ingericht met zwembad. Grote familie kamer met 5 grote bedden, lekkere douche en Airco. Drakebay is leuk plaatsje, restaurants op loopafstand. De omgeving NP, stranden, cano island zijn prachtig Er moet wel langzaam wat onderhoud aan het gebouw gebeuren.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 2 nights at Hotel Margarita! The room was large, loads of windows to watch the birds, private patio, air conditioning, and the pool were great features. Friendly helpful staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at this property. It's close to everything, rooms were clean, beds were nice and everything worked great. Staff was helpful if you needed anything, the pool was nice. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem in this remote little town adjacent to Corcovado National Park. It has a lovely pool plus a large terrace and decks where you can watch colorful birds in the surrounding trees. The hotel restaurant is very good and the staff were extremely helpful in setting up tours for us and helping us with other recommendations. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

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

Clean, friendly, natural

Perfect spot to base in Drake Bay. Casual and well maintained. Shower was great! And from the pool you can see so many birds, it's almost like a little wildlife tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Instalaciones nuevas, cómodas con buena ubicación tanto para ir a la playa como para ir al centro del pueblo. El administrador muy amable y cooperador, con buenos consejos para escoger actividades y tours. Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité/prix pour la chambre, propre avec frigo et congélateur. Accueil super, on est venu nous chercher à la plage et reconduire après nos 5 jours. Le personnel de l'office est très serviable. La piscine est un plus et la cuisine est un peu chère mais bien bonne. La plage est à 10 minutes de marche.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Amenities
We were met from Drake Bay upon arrival and took us up the road to our hotel. The kitchen was very accommodating for breakfast and made us early breakfasts several days. The pool was beautiful and the room was air conditioned. Very nice. We also had a great view from the balcony of the trees and mountains and toucans on a nearby tree one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Hotel Margarita. From getting picked up from the boat (a mini-adventure itself), to a easy check-in, made for an stress-free arrival at Drake Bay. The quiet pool was glorious after morning tours. The only issue was wifi reception in the room was poor, but decent by the pool/office/restaurant area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mauricio the property manager is very helpful with information on tours in the area and anything else you may need during your stay. Laundry service on site is reasonable and quick. I was a week into my trip when I arrived at Hotel Margarita and I dropped off laundry in the morning and it was ready when I returned from my excursion. I highly recommend Hotel Margarita and will stay there again when I return to Drake Bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Amenities
Mauricio was very helpful when we arrived, even gave us a better room as ours was on the second floor. And, carrying luggage upstairs would have been difficult. The location was good too as we had a whale watching tour the next morning and were able to leave our bags with Mauricio and walk down to the beach. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Our room was clean, spacious and very well appointed with a comfortable King bed and a queen bed. Plenty of hot water and a good shower. Good pool and terrace with hammocks. The tree outside our window was visited every day by 3-4 toucans - fantastic to watch all their behaviour at such close quarters. Thanks to Mauricio for all his help. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful little hotel right in town. Our room (B) had a lovely deck where we watched spider and howler monkeys! The staff is very helpful, rooms are very clean, as is the rest of the hotel. All our tours were set up by the front desk(in advance) and they helped with all our questions. The restaurant is quite good, they even arranged an early morning breakfast on the day we had an early tour. Hotel is in town so there are typical noises for the location. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nights at Hotel Margarita. We had them (Alberto) book our tours and found that if you pay cash (dollars or colones) you save some money on your tours. We did the snorkeling (well worth the money!) - 4 different snorkeling stops, an island stop and a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant. Corcovado Park tour - make sure and take shoes to get wet getting in and out of the boat, as well as shoes to wear while touring the park (they provide a lunch at the part and you are not allowed to wear your hiking shoes in the facility). And the surprise wonderful tour that we took was horseback riding! The horses turned into a river and actually walked in and out of the river - your feet get wet often (very nice as it cools you down), you then hike a little bit to a wonderful waterfall - wear your suit! You get to swim and it is SO refreshing! As far as the hotel, we loved the pool, room, and the location! Our room had a great deck and so many beautiful birds were constantly out there on the nearby trees - download the app Merlin - it will identify birds by their call. The hotel is a short walk to the boat pickup for tours, etc. and just around the corner from the row of awesome restaurants in Drake Bay. We ate at a different place every meal and loved all of them! Overall, we loved everything about our stay at Hotel Margarita!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is good value for money and in a nice location. Our room was quite dark as only the bathroom has a window but this was not a problem as we did not spend much time in the room. The pool area is quite small with only 4 chairs at the poolside which is not enough for a hotel this size. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel feels slighly outdates and could do with some renovations but the price reflects this.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Margarita has the best pool so far on this trip. Unlike other pools it was refreshing, (but not cold). The hotel staff was wonderful and very helpful. The only negative for me is that their standard rooms have windows that gave the common hallway. When closed for privacy the room feels like a cave. Although it was very comfortable I need natural light to truly be content.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023