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A wooden interior with a high ceiling, a large window, and a round table with chairs.

A wooden porch with a bench, a view of a landscaped garden, and a mountain in the background.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table with a plant, and a view of the mountains.

A wooden attic room with a large window, a wooden chair, and a small table.

1. Cedrela Ecolodge

Copey

Helen

CA $123

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden cabin with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a lush landscape.

A room with a large window overlooking a hilly landscape with dense greenery.

A small, modern house with a brick exterior and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A rustic house surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

2. Toucanet Lodge

Copey

Gustavo

CA $116

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A house with a balcony overlooking a lush garden and a waterfall.

A pool with a rock centerpiece, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with arched windows.

A bar area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a ship's wheel decoration.

A serene outdoor area with a pond, a wooden dock, and lush greenery.

3. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Jairo

CA $151

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with lush greenery in the background.

An arched doorway leading into a building with a tiled floor and a view of a hallway with a ceiling light.

A wooden bridge over a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and arched entrance, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

4. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Paola

CA $159

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, covered by a canopy, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and ornate ceiling patterns, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A round dining table set for a formal event, surrounded by chairs with white and brown sashes, in an outdoor setting with potted plants and a building in the background.

5. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

El Tejar

Rick

CA $153

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A swimming pool with a view of mountains, a covered seating area, and a glass-enclosed structure.

A hammock chair suspended from a metal frame, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A two-story building with a wooden facade and a balcony.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

6. Hotel Pico Colorado

Rosario

Edward

CA $148

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hammock on a wooden deck with a view of lush green hills and a cloudy sky.

A wooden interior with a wooden bench, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the landscape through large windows.

7. Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Naranjito

Joaquin

CA $210

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A serene riverside setting with a bridge, a gazebo, and a building with a red roof.

A traditional wooden house with a garden and pond.

A spacious living room with a checkered floor, green sofas, a pool table, and a bar area with a grill.

A lush garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and a building with a green roof.

8. Trogon Lodge

Páramo

Adriana

CA $137

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spa area with two hot tubs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a wooden facade and large windows.

A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by dense forest.

9. Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

Páramo

Damian

CA $158

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor covered dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water.

A house with a red-tiled roof, brick walls, and a garden with pink flowers and palm trees.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a fireplace.

10. La Casona del Cafetal

Cachi

Susana Cristal

CA $155

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A garden with a gazebo, a pathway, and seating areas.

A garden with a stone path leading to a building with a tiled roof.

A wooden room with a bed, two chairs, a table with a coffee maker, and a door leading to a garden.

A large, well-lit building with multiple windows and a covered outdoor area with hanging plants.

11. Hotel de Montaña Suria

Copey

Jose

CA $107

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at night.

A staircase with white balustrades leading to a building with arched windows.

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

12. Posada El Quijote

San Rafael

Angel

CA $90

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of mountains and a valley.

A paved pathway flanked by wooden railings and lush greenery, leading into a forested area.

A table set with breakfast including toast, eggs, and fruit, with a scenic view in the background.

A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a covered outdoor area with chairs and potted plants.

13. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Paraiso

Jane

CA $95

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rustic restaurant interior with stone walls, wooden benches, and hanging onions.

A room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a vase of flowers, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and mountains. There are two chairs and a potted plant.

14. Hotel Las Brumas

San Rafael

Guiselle

CA $144

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden building with a sign reading "SECRET GARDEN." It has a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a vineyard.

A wooden room with large windows offering a view of a rural landscape, including fields and a distant building.

A row of wooden cabins with a paved path leading to a covered area, string lights overhead, and cars parked in front.

15. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

Potrero Cerrado

Craig

CA $126

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

16. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Jorge Andres

CA $189

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A gazebo with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

A row of two-story buildings with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with blue umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden rocking chairs and a dining table.

17. La Foresta Nature Resort

Quepos

Charles

CA $135

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

CA $97

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, a chandelier, and a decorative wall with a sign.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a bathtub and plants.

19. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral

Valeriia

CA $71

CA $80 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging wine glasses. There are two wooden chairs and a round table.

A hallway with a staircase, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A glass table with two green chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a bench.

20. Hotel Le Bergerac

Catedral

Liam

CA $56

CA $79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The room was spotless, comfortable, and smelled wonderful. The staff was very friendly, and the parking was easy and convenient. Getting to our room was almost a little adventure — up, down, left, right, and a few turns along the way! 😂 It definitely made us laugh. Overall, a very pleasant experience and a lovely stay."

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"I'm the heart of downtown. Lovely boutique hotel, modern, chic decor. Just a jewel in the middle of the action. Nice staff, decent breakfast and great bed."

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing property!! Everything is fantastic. It’s full of stairs so take your knees into consideration. It’s on the main road but in the Jungle… very beautiful. When it rains it pours and thats also something to experience! The pool is beautiful and the local dining options are endless.a"

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"The staff very friendly, the land scape was out this world , breakfast was great , the piano at the lobby very good ."

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

10/10 Excellent

"Exc"

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

8/10 Good

"Me parece que al personal de servicio le falta calidez, los artículos de baño solo te ponen un jaboncito."

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

La Mariposa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent ocean views from the room, restaurant and pool! Very friendly staff. Great food."

The Falls by Lalibela

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff from the front desk to the restaurant to housekeeping."

More cheap stays in San Marcos

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

CA $12

CA $31 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

includes taxes & fees

Hotel el Descanso

Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304 San José San José

CA $39

CA $45 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (55 reviews)

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

calle 33 intensa frente San José San José

CA $53

CA $60 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (41 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

CA $65

CA $73 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)

Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 y 38 San José San José

CA $68

CA $77 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

includes taxes & fees

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Calle 618 en frente Mono Azul Quepos Provincia de Puntarenas

CA $101

CA $114 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Marcos?

The best area to stay in San Marcos is the town centre, particularly around the Parque Central.This area is the heart of San Marcos, offering a convenient base for exploring the region. You'll find many of the town's essential services, local eateries, and shops clustered around the Parque Central and along Calle Central. The layout is compact and walkable, making it easy to access everything on foot.For couples seeking an authentic experience with easy access to local life, staying near the Parque Central is ideal. You'll be able to enjoy morning coffees at local cafes, browse the market, and participate in town events, all within a short stroll from your accommodation. It offers a genuine glimpse into daily Costa Rican life.Solo travellers will also appreciate the town centre's convenience and accessibility. Being close to public transport links and having a variety of amenities nearby makes navigating the area simple.

When is the best time to go to San Marcos?

The best time to visit San Marcos is during the dry season, which runs from December to April, offering the most pleasant weather for exploring.During these months, you'll experience less rain and more sunshine, making it ideal for outdoor activities like coffee plantation tours and hiking. The days are typically warm and bright, with cooler evenings, superb for relaxing after a day of adventure.Travellers looking for a stress-free trip will appreciate the dry season. The roads are generally in better condition, and outdoor plans are less likely to be interrupted by unexpected downpours.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Marcos.

How much is the nightly rate at a San Marcos hotel?

Prices for hotels in San Marcos often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $31 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for San Marcos hotels

1. Cedrela Ecolodge

2. Toucanet Lodge

3. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

5. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

6. Hotel Pico Colorado

7. Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

8. Trogon Lodge

9. Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

10. La Casona del Cafetal

11. Hotel de Montaña Suria

12. Posada El Quijote

13. Hotel Rinconcito Verde

14. Hotel Las Brumas

15. Cabañas & Mirador Secret Garden Costa R.

16. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

17. La Foresta Nature Resort

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Fleur De Lys

20. Hotel Le Bergerac

Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Barceló San José

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

La Mariposa Hotel

The Falls by Lalibela

More cheap stays in San Marcos

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hotel el Descanso

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Viajero San José Hostel

Gaudys Hotel

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

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