Hotel Martino Resort & Spa
A resort spa five minutes from the wildlife center
About this stay
The five-minute walk to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center anchors the property's appeal, close enough that a wildlife morning does not require a taxi in either direction. Back on site, the outdoor pool and hot tub cover the afternoon, with a full spa and fitness center adding options a smaller guesthouse in this valley simply cannot match. A business center and room service round out a property built for both leisure and short work stays. Two minutes from a local restaurant, and roughly twenty minutes by taxi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, it keeps the resort-scale amenities within easy reach of an early or late flight. The overall pace stays quiet, closer to a neighborhood guesthouse than a hotel built around a lobby or a big common area.
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Fitness center
Our take
Hotel Martino Resort & Spa is the address I would pick for travelers who want resort amenities and wildlife access without choosing between them. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is five minutes away on foot, while the pool, hot tub, spa and fitness center earn their keep over a longer stay, with breakfast and parking free. An 8.8 rating over 955 reviews is solid; anyone wanting a small, quiet guesthouse should look elsewhere.
- ✓Book the wildlife center visit for early morning, then use the spa and pool for the afternoon
- ✓Reserve a spa treatment ahead of a busy dry-season weekend, slots fill up faster than expected
- ✓Ask about business center hours if you need to work during a short stopover before finalizing your plans
Why we love it
- A five-minute walk to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
- A full spa and fitness center on site
- An outdoor pool with a hot tub
- A business center for short work stays
Why guests love itI recommend Hotel Martino Resort & Spa to families who want a full-service stay near Alajuela with a wildlife outing on the doorstep. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is five minutes' walk away, a good half-day with children. Back at the resort there is an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa and a fitness center, and breakfast and parking are free. It suits a longer stay more than a quick airport night.