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#15 of 35 hotels in Alajuela
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 42
  • Address: In front of Zoo Ave, La Garita de Alajuela Alajuela Costa Rica
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Ten minutes from the airport and Central America's biggest Casino, this resort is located in the central valley of Costa Rica, known for having one... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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“A resort past its prime”

Martino Luxury Hotel & Spa

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2 of 5 stars
New Bern, N. C.
May 14, 2008

We stayed in the Martino only one night so that we could catch the plane out the next day. It looked like a place that might have been four star in the past. The front desk was very effecient. the room was average but they did not have door knobs on the door only a dead bolt which ment that if you wanted to go out to get coffee in the lobby the door opened itself while you were gone. The coffee in the lobby did not have any cups and there was no one around to help. We went to the resturaunt for a buffet breakfast and there was nothing on the buffet except a few pieces of fruit. This was two hours before the buffet was to be over. We ended up stayiing here because our first choice was booked and I did not research it well. We can find other better places to stay on the next trip.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — front desk
    • Disliked — resturaunt service
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N.C.Boatman's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 16, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Average price*: $113 (year-round)
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“Reasonable value and great food”

Martino Luxury Hotel & Spa

May 10, 2008

We spent 2 nights here at the beginning of our trip and found the Martino to be clean and comfortable, the food was excellent and the staff helpful. We will definitely stay there again when we return to Costa Rica next year.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — restaurant
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Snowtravelers's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 10, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event, Other
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“Great way to end the holiday”

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4 of 5 stars
Birmingham
Apr 22, 2008

Having spent the previous night in an awful hotel in Alajuela we decided to splash out a little for our last night in Costa Rica. Even so, £30pppn still isn't expensive! We simply showed up (11am) and our room was ready with 30 minutes from our unannounced arrival. The room was vast and clean, supplied with all the goods your would have needed.

The pool was a relaxed little haven for us for a few hours before heading to the restaurant for a wonderful evening meal.

The experience was a wonderful way to complete a brilliant holiday in Costa Rica.

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ScrumRugby's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 22, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Average price*: $113 (year-round)
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“Great spot for coming and going!”

Martino Luxury Hotel & Spa

Apr 19, 2008

Hotel Martino is a wonderful choice when starting or ending your trip to Costa Rica if you fly to and from San Jose. The hotel is only 10 minutes away from the airport in the right direction, away from the city of San Jose, in the "garden district", many of the other hotels are the other direction and it's not nearly as pretty or as safe. The hotel grounds and pool are very nice, the room are great, large with balconies, lots of carved wood. The food is great, homeade pasta and breads, breakfast is included and was very nice. We stayed three different nights , the second night as we were driving from one coast to the other. The service and rooms were consistant.. We felt like it was home away from home. The Booth Family

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The pool
    • Disliked — nothing
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Railfanfilm's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 05, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
I recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“not impressed”

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2 of 5 stars
california
Mar 15, 2008

I was not impressed with the Martino. First day they could not find the key to our room, it took them one hour to find the key. Twice we had to take a shower with cold water and the towels they left in the room were falling apart at the edges. Also there was some kind of rodent living inside the roof, we could hear it running around every night. I was looking forward to the casino, but it was always empty,no dealers, no people. It had the feeling of a ghost town. Some of the staff was kind of friendly but some were a little cold, unlike the rest of the people in Costa Rica. Breakfast was sad but dinner at the restaurant was very good. Also the grounds needed a little more TLC. We will be back to Costa Rica next year but the Martino is not in our list of places to stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — dinner at the restaurant
    • Disliked — staff
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nipomotica's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 15, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Gambling / Casinos, Other
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Average price*: $113 (year-round)
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In front of Zoo Ave | La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica