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Resort Martino Hotel & Spa

3.5 of 5
In front of Zoo Ave | La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela 2203, Costa Rica
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Ranked #17 of 29 hotels in Alajuela
3.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
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  • Costa rica(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Very friendly(3)
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Traveling K
New York City, New York
Reviewer
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

I personally wouldn't pick this hotel for a long stay, but after traveling all over Costa Rica, we needed a nice place to rest our heads the night before our flight home and this was a fabulous choice. It is right across the street from the Costa Rica Zoo (something nice to do for a half day) and close to... More

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Michelle B
Richmond, Virginia, United States
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

We stayed for one night after arriving in Costa Rica. Upon arrival in our room, we found a large grouping of mice droppings in on corner. We tried to let it go, reminding oursleves that we were in a foreign country and we'd be okay for one night. As we went to bed that evening, we heard mice running rampant... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

The grounds are beautiful, the staff went out of their way to make sure my requests were satisfactory.Zoo across the street is informative and a great way to learn about the birds and animals of parts of Costa Rica.Breakfast comes with the purchase of the room every morning there is a hugh platter of sliced fruit,bananas,papya,pineapple,oranges,etc.coffee,hot mile for cereal and... More

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LeoandMonica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We stayed overnight a few times to get to the airport. This year we decided to stay a few days and tour from there, excellent choice. We took day trips to Grecia, Sarci, Poas Volcano and the Zoo. All worthwhile. Martino has a good restaurant, we also ate at two of the local sodas for some variety. The breakfast was... More

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kjzbrat
Lima, Peru
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We were quite pleased with the Martino and we would come back again. It had all the charm you would find in a small Central American town complete with the sights and sounds at night, which we happen to enjoy. If you're a creature of comfort and expect the luxuries of The Sheraton, or even just The Holiday Inn, this... More

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Amy T
Brooklyn, New York
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I went to this resort the week of Easter a couple years ago. I went with five other friends. The first night the staff was so friendly and welcoming. They showed us to our apartment and we called it a night. But then I don't know what happened. The rest of our trip the staff was somewhat rude and unaccommodating.... More

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Bogdan V
Arad
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I;ve stayed there in a business trip. The atmosphere is not fun, I chose to spend my time in other places. I was cold in the night, using the other's bed cover. the room was nice equiped, in costarican style. also the pool was looking good. you need a car if you chose to stay there. The breakfast was quite... More

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wgechter
Grand Junction, Colorado
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The place was nice but going to other locations now for the same rate it is not as good. Breakfast was really small...fruit and toast that's it. The gym was intimidating if you didn't come with a trainer. The gardens were pretty and the room was an average Latin room. It said it had a casino but the room was... More

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monkAustin
Austin, Texas
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

We stayed here on our first night in Costa Rica and had a lovely time. The resort is in a lush tropical setting, with the grounds landscaped in a fashion that isolates it from the surrounding areas. We arrived there on Christmas eve and the folks went out of their way to help us. The restaurant was supposed to close... More

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joyfulmom
Batavia, Illinois
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29 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

I can't even imagine how this place can have the rating it has--it is honestly a pit. I think the linens are from the 1940s, it was dirty, deserted, felt like a morgue, broken glass (I mean glass over the bulb was broken not just the lightbulb), and I think people used to smoke heavily in here. One side of... More

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Address: In front of Zoo Ave | La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela 2203, Costa Rica

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