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Reviews of Hotel Mar y Mar

150mt plaza de futbol, frente al Mar, 00111 Puntarenas, Costa Rica

#8 of 19 hotels in Puntarenas

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 211 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was very friendly and helpful. And so was the staff. The location is superb.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    Great little find. Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On main road _a little unnerving when trying to park/ leave. Not a problem but need to be careful and aware is a busy road/one way and cars don’t keep to Speed limit

    Excellent find. Used as stopover during trip. Shame we didn’t have more time there. Staff at breakfast were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To close to the street

    The host was friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is directly on a street with so much traffic. The beach is in the opposite but not for swimming.

    We found a big nice room with air condition and freezer.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy tradic

    Enough room for 4 persons

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    7.0
    Would stay there any time again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only drawback was the traffic noice. Nothing a couple of nice Moosehead beers couldn't fix before going to bed.

    Reception was excellent and rooms were ready before the supposed check-in time. Breakfast was quite good, and the service excellent. We got 2 recommendations for dinner in the area, and both were spot on. We had fantastic meals in either one. The owner and his son are incredibly helpful. Extremely nice people.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable, friendly, across the street from the beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    9.0
    A lovely oasis with good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighborhood is quite rundown. Coming east from the ferry it’s a very difficult left turn. Either text the hotel as you approach so the gate to the driveway can be opened or park in the pull off to the opposite (beach) side of the road, request the gate be opened and then turn into the parking area.

    Lovely balconies, modest room with comfortable beds and effective air conditioning. Very clean. The dining room for breakfast had a charming ambiance and the breakfast was delicious and filling. Spectacular sunset from the beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel but not a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was very small and only 2 sun loungers. Location was not great as nothing was within walking distance. Beach across the road but very busy road and very noisy during the day.

    Room was good with comfortable outside seats and the courtyard was lovely. Breakfast was good and in a lovely setting.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area

    This was a little oasis, lovely little pool and fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No coffee in room only food at 7am for breakfast was good No coffee before 7Am Long walk to any other place to eat

    Nice place and people

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It s a boutique hotel super cute and nice and well maintained. Nice decor details, personalised attention by the owners.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    Staff made us feel welcome and were very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast too.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quaint, authentic feel of Costa Rica with amazing staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was on the main strip and the motorcycles were crazy loud Saturday night!

    What a quaint hotel. Feels much more like a Bed & Breakfast. Sitting under landscape canopy for breakfast was delightful. The breakfast was delicious! The staff was so helpful! He called for our taxi and helped make dinner plans. The hotel store was super convenient!! Filled up on snacks and water and drinks.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stopped here after getting the ferry over- nice little spot to recharge before going off again, other than that, I don’t think there’s much to do close by. Secure parking onsite. Make sure to bring bug spray, lots of mosquitoes- there were about 20 in my room when I arrived ! Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not in a great vacation hot spot for Costa Rica but still well placed facility. Thank you

    Location close to the Ferry terminal was important to me a 10min taxi. Slept very well. Small Grounds but had everything even a well stocked store. Pool. Beach across the street. Typical Costa Rica Breakfast was good. The Owner has my greatest respect.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    7.0
    We stayed one night and breakfast was the best we’ve had all week.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water. Small rooms. The gate is somewhat inconvenient. Parking is tight.

    The providers take great care of the property with many nice touches around it

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    8.0
    Staff very kind, nice, helpful, lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not hot water. Entrance to the hotel was difficult find and take the car out is very challenging since is in a rapid street.

    Very clean ! Good breakfast! Paling and wifi very good… the property is very well maintained, and it is very cute

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only cold shower

    Perfect for one night before the ferry. Very clean and big room, nice staff, good breakfast. Pool is nice to jump in to cool down

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    7.0
    reasonable hotel with a small room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WIFI reception in and for the room was bad. the room was small and the shower only had cold water

    The room was clean and tidy, you could also sit outside. Breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    Great, clean, economical place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can be a little loud a this is the main thoroughfare thru town but I always bring a sound machine and ear plugs when I travel.

    The staff were fantastic and the rooms were VERY clean. It’s a cute little compound with a convenience store next to it, which was nice.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Very pretty place, well hidden
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbourhood seemed pretty shady, and finding the hotel at night was impossible without asking the locals. The gate looks like any other private property, and the name of the hotel is impossible to see in the dark.

    Since it was the off season, we were the only guests, and got upgraded to a better room for free. The staff was very nice and helpful, and we enjoyed the small pool.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few km from attractions

    Owner and family very helpful and full of info.

    Stayed in September 2024

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