Title: Hotel Marakabu - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Marakabu Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Hotel Marakabu where nature surrounds them, with an inviting outdoor pool and a bar serving favorite cocktails ## Photo gallery for Hotel Marakabu ![Restaurant - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/c2c1b986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/5a12de90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/af673723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/706af583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Marakabu (Upala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/6de49e45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Marakabu offers a genuine escape with its lush garden and refreshing outdoor pool. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying authentic local cuisine. The hotel provides dry cleaning services, and the bar serves well-crafted cocktails for evening relaxation. ## Reviews 5.4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 4 - Feb. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 5 - Feb. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 13 - Feb. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37878843&PinnedHotelID=37878843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Pool View ![Double Room, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/6cd84ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Pool View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Minibar Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room, Pool View ![Quadruple Room, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/180f75c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Pool View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Minibar Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, Pool View ![Laundry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878900/37878843/8ff6f8bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Pool View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Minibar Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpala-Hotels-Hotel-Marakabu.h37878843.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpala-Hotels-Hotel-Marakabu.h37878843.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Upala is home to Hotel Marakabu. Miravalles Maze and Aqua Celeste are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Frog's Paradise and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. [Visit our Upala travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Upala.dx6338240) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.89681%2C-85.01591&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ztk5au1ouIGabb0FXeegWEopzBQ=) 25 Mts sur del Banco Popular, Upala, Province of Alajuela, 21301 ### What's nearby - ![That water color? Totally real! No filter used on it! This waterfall is like something out of a fairy tale! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tenorio Volcano National Park 48 min drive \- 45.2 km - ![A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975698198/b9b238c4-2d04-4ab3-88fe-2428d3ce9c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge 49 min drive \- 32.4 km - Upala Central Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Tapir Valley Nature Reserve 56 min drive \- 37.0 km ### Restaurants - Cevichera El Buen Gusto 9 min walk - Bar y Discoteca Ríos 2 min walk - Bar Y Restaurante Cabinas La Bomba 2 min drive - Bar y Restaurante El Bajo Mundo 2 min drive - Pepe's Food 4 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Marakabu Property highlights At Hotel Marakabu, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills - Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Marakabu feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Children's pool - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Minibar - Room service ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel Marakabu Hotel Hotel Marakabu Upala Hotel Marakabu Hotel Upala ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Marakabu have a pool? ### Is Hotel Marakabu pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Marakabu? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Marakabu? ### Does Hotel Marakabu provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Marakabu located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Marakabu Reviews 5.4 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 4.8 Staff & service ### 5.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Juan Feb 1, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Double check other options around When I arrive the hotel was full and they try to fix a room for me but nothing was good I will consider other options before stay there ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jairo Jan 2, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Este hotel es un desastre. Fue bastante mala la experiencia en este lugar, la piscina sucia con algas verdes, el restaurante y bar cerrados, sucios y sin ningún mantenimiento. Las habitaciones parecen de motel barato, sin agua caliente. Pagué por dos días seguidos pero solo aguanté quedarme un día, tuve que ir a buscar otro hotel. En general un desastre, no lo recomiendo. ##### Jairo Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Como q cerca no hay mucho lugares donde ir a comer, todos están ya saliendo de Upala ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Arenal Waterfall Lodge Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-GreenLagoon-Arenal-Waterfall-Villas.h1823811.Hotel-Information) > > [Refugio Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Surf-House.h84012769.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Country Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Country-Inn.h1309591.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Monara](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Monara.h100643692.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Villas-Playa-Samara-Beach-Front-Resort.h888268.Hotel-Information) > > [Koora Hotel by Sandglass](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Aguti-Lodge-Reserve.h33594530.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabinas Las Palmas](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Cabinas-Las-Palmas.h102212685.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Relax & Hotsprings](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Relax-Hotsprings.h110402847.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information) > > [Lands in Love Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Ramon-Hotels-Lands-In-Love-Hotel.h1372764.Hotel-Information) > > [The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Atenas-Hotels-The-Retreat-Costa-Rica-Wellness-Resort-Spa.h10447279.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Waterfall Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Green-Lagoon-Wellbeing-Resort.h6000473.Hotel-Information) > > [dream rest house](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Dream-Home.h34045315.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ribera La Paz](https://www.expedia.ca/Piedades-Norte-Hotels-Hotel-Ribera-La-Paz.h94667109.Hotel-Information) > > [Azul Hotel & Retreat ](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Azul-Hotels-Azul-Ocean-Club-Hotel.h6776980.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Glamping](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Glamping.h76671841.Hotel-Information) > > [Maquenque Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Arenal-Hotels-Maquenque-Eco-Lodge.h4147006.Hotel-Information) > > [Socialtel Nosara](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Selina-Nosara.h32620956.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-ARENAL-POSHPACKER.h68268780.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabinas Piedra Luna](https://www.expedia.ca/Aguas-Zarcas-Hotels-Cabinas-Piedra-Luna.h95878177.Hotel-Information) > > [Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Oxygen-Jungle-Villas.h6042557.Hotel-Information) > > [Good Life Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Good-Life-Lodge.h31807555.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Family House](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Volcano-Family-House.h100387048.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [Sibu Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Rustic-Lodge.h10561215.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Sky Penthouses 3-6BR Condo-Hotel at Oceano Jaco](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Sky-Penthouses-3BR3BTH-At-Oceano.h12093587.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Las Orquideas](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Las-Orquideas.h16250520.Hotel-Information)