Villa Margarita, surrounded by lush gardens, offers a peaceful escape. Start your day with continental breakfast on the terrace, then cool off in the outdoor pool. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and 24/7 front desk staff.
La Garita is home to Villa Margarita. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Central Market Alajuela are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Poás Volcano National Park and Sabana Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva. Visit our La Garita travel guide
Lisette Road, La Garita, 600 Oeste y 200 Sur del Incae, La Garita, 20113
What's nearby
Sabana Park
30 min drive - 26.4 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica
30 min drive - 26.4 km
Poás Volcano National Park
52 min drive - 24.6 km
INCAE Business School
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Multiplaza Mall Escazu
29 min drive - 22.5 km
Getting around
San Jose Contraloria Station
26 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Don José
15 min drive
La Casona del Maíz
6 min drive
Restaurante Kivu
4 min drive
Las Delicias del Maíz
3 min drive
El Cevichito
3 min drive
About this property
Villa Margarita
Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Margarita. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Margarita have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
More
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per stay
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per stay
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Villa Margarita Hotel Alajuela
Villa Margarita Hotel La Garita
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La Garita Villa Margarita Hotel
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Villa Margarita Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Margarita have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Margarita?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Margarita on Mar 13, 2026 start from ₩132,405, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Villa Margarita pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per stay.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Villa Margarita?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Villa Margarita?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Villa Margarita located?
Situated in La Garita, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of INCAE Business School and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Villa Margarita Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Margarita greeted us warmly and showed us our room. The resort has seen better days especially the pool area. The bed was comfy with nice linen but the kitchen needed a good clean. Luckily we didn’t need to use it. A breakfast was offered with various options.
This is fine for a brief overnight stay.
We loved our one night stay at Margaritas! She was very welcoming! It is super quiet. Close to the airport. She made us an incredible breakfast. Would stay here again !
Villa Margerita is an amazing cozy place to stay. The owner and the staff are super nice and make you feel welcomed. We spent one night in transition from SJO to the Arenal but ai would have spent more days just relaxing in the area. Defintely a 5 star!
The host was very nice and super accommodating. The breakfast was good too. It’s a traditional Costa Rican location within 15 minutes from the airport.
Margarita, was great. We loved her dogs and cats. She was extremely friendly and helpful. Nice and quiet location not too far from the airport. We will stay here again if we go back to Costa Rica.
Charming place. The grounds are beautiful. The room was large and nicely decorated, with comfortable beds. Breakfast was delicious.
There are dogs on the property. Very sweet and friendly dogs, but if you have dog issues be aware.
We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Margarita. We needed a place for 1 night close to San Jose Airport and this place was perfect! Our complimentary breakfast the following morning was wonderful! We would highly recommend Villa Margarita to anyone needing a place in the area!
This is a very welcoming place to stay with friendly pets - made us feel at home although had all the character of a costa rican villa! We would book here again in a heartbeat! My boys loved the extra space on the grounds and breakfast and patios with hammocks were a treat!
We spent a wonderful night at Villa Margarita. Margarita made us a delicious breakfast and we both really enjoyed the pool and our beautiful room. Also really loved having all the sweet dogs around. Would love to come back and would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.
It is a very cute place with a lovely pool, beautiful grounds, a very attentive hostess, friendly service and staff and good breakfast. Lots of attention to detail. Overall very comfortable and I will definitely stay there again.
Such a fun place to stay for our first night in Costa Rica! Place was gated and felt safe. Family room was perfect for 2 adults and 3 teens. Gorgeous setting- lots of birds and beautiful flowers! Very sweet host and yummy made-to-order breakfast.
Staying at Margarita"s place was delightful. The place is charming and the rooms are very cozy. I was travelling with my family of 4 and this place hit the spot for one night to gather energy and keep going. If you are looking for a hotel experience this might not be for you but if you want something like a B&B with character then it will strike all the right chirds. And if you like dogs you will get an extra bonus.
Margarite was a friendly and amazing host who greeted us personally as soon as we arrived. She was over the top accommodating in all aspects of our stay! We love animals so we enjoyed her dogs and cats and chickens running all over the place! Her breakfasts were great and the whole place was very quaint and rustic. Even in August it was cool on the mountain so having no air conditioning was not a problem.
This was the perfect place to stay after we landed in CR. We got there at 10:45 pm and we were greeted by our host Margarite and one of her super friendly dogs. We were offered food and beverages which was very kind of her at such a late hour. The room was more than we even needed and we had a great sleep. Breakfast was delicious and we headed out shortly thereafter to catch the Ferry to get to Santas Tresea. Perfect location not too far from the airport but you get out of the hustle and bustle and an easy drive from there to our next destination. Make sure you use Waze for directions. There is no sign at the road for the hotel but once you get down a short lane way you will see it!
Villa Margarita is the dream of a kind Dutch woman who, along with an excellent staff and several rescue dogs, does everything she can to make her guests feel like friends visiting her home rather than just staying in the hotel. The grounds are lush with tropical landscaping, the common outdoor dining area is the focus where delicious breakfasts are served and strangers become friends over a cold beer. The rooms are simple, but cozy (she could upgrade the pillows, however). The swimming pool is relaxing and the bustle and chaos of San Jose seems many miles away even though Villa Margarita is just 10 minutes from the international airport. Our family had a fantastic time there. The "zoo" Rescue center is just around the corner. This made our trip even better. Highly recommended over staying in the city. Tranquil and awesome.