Avenida Central, Frente al estadio Lito Perez, Puntarenas, Puntarenas, 60101
What's nearby
Puntarenas Cathedral - 6 min walk
Museo Histórico Marino - 9 min walk
Puntarenas Pier - 12 min walk
Puntarenas Marine Park - 18 min walk
Playa Pochote - 6 min drive
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 97 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 112 min drive
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 138 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
Airport drop-off service
Free cruise terminal shuttle
Restaurants
Las Delicias Del Puerto - 5 min walk
Donde Rosa! - 3 min walk
Bar y Rest. Nuevo Pacífico - 3 min walk
Restaurante Velleta - 3 min walk
Restaurante La Ostra - 4 min walk
About this property
Cabinas Madeleine
Located in the entertainment district, Cabinas Madeleine is a great choice for a stay in Puntarenas. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Onsite garage
Transfers
Airport drop off (available on request)*
Free cruise terminal shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2009
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per vehicle
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Cabinas Madeleine
Cabinas Madeleine Aparthotel
Cabinas Madeleine Aparthotel Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Hotel
Cabinas Madeleine Puntarenas
Cabinas Madeleine Hotel Puntarenas
Frequently asked questions
Does Cabinas Madeleine offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cabinas Madeleine does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cabinas Madeleine?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cabinas Madeleine?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cabinas Madeleine?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cabinas Madeleine?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 100 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cabinas Madeleine?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Cabinas Madeleine and nearby?
Cabinas Madeleine has an outdoor pool and a garden, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Cabinas Madeleine like?
Cabinas Madeleine is in the heart of Puntarenas, a short 12-minute walk from Puntarenas Pier and 6 minutes' walk from Puntarenas Cathedral.
Cabinas Madeleine Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2023
Ilyas
Ilyas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Dec 2023
Few hour stay enough to not come back anymore no maintenance place
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
1 May 2023
Didn't like the dead mouse in my room or the bed bugs
Fin
This review app seems to not wor well
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Dec 2022
A lot opportunities to improve, was not clean at all,
Mauro
Mauro, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Dec 2022
Una cabina bien amueblada. Lo único es el horario de estar en la piscina. Y la hora de salida de la cabina.
Xinia
Xinia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 Mar 2022
Property was easy relatively easy to find. We drove from the SJO airport. Does have air conditioner which was very necessary as it was about 100F heat index. I did not use the TV. Wifi connection was spotty. Place was quite noisy. People living on the property play their music loudly in the evening. Loud talking and laughing. Property was also right off the main road. Truck traffic added to the noise. I did not use the pool. Close to ferry. Have to operate a heavy iron gate to get car into parking area. Basic room.
Sunny
Sunny, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
2/10 Poor
25 Jan 2022
Don’t stay pls. Horrible!!! Watch out for the electric panel in f…IG shower!
Marek
Marek, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Mar 2021
Get you through the night, no more.
Think “Bare Minimum” we needed a spot to stay because we missed the last ferry. The staff was friendly but the rooms were closer to a run down hostel than any kind of hotel. Will get you through the night, but not a place you expect for an extended stay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jan 2021
The door toilet was brokeen since last time when I was there on las december.
Mario Vega
Mario Vega, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Mar 2020
Overpriced Dump
If you like giant cockroaches and lizards as your bed mates, this is your kind of place. The toilet had to be flushed several times, you could only access the WIFI if you stepped outside into the patio/parking lot, and the coffee filter still had the grains from the last unfortunate soul who stayed in this room. The fact the office was closed and the gates shut tight at 7 pm with no sign of any other guests was warning enough, I guess, that you were about to pass the gates into Dante's Inferno. At least the air conditioning worked but there was otherwise little value for the exorbitant rate charged for a single.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2020
Dmitriy
Dmitriy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Feb 2020
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 Mar 2019
Don’t stay there
Very dirty hotel, would not recommend. Fridge and microwave didn’t work. Faucet was lose.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2017
Overpriced Hotel
As compared to other hotels in the same price range, I can not give it more than 3 stars.
A traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 Dec 2016
Hari
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Oct 2016
Not good value
The strong wifi, the microwave, fridge and coffee maker were good, but no coffee was available.. The staff were friendly. There is no hot water system in the hotel.. The rooms are small and old, and VERY dark.The price for these rooms is much too high because there is very little competition in the old and worn out town of Puntarenas. We've never paid anywhere close to this amount for a hotel that does not supply even warm water. Staying here is basically camping without a tent.
Greg
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 Feb 2016
Very nice, needs physical maintenance.
Friendly and welcoming staff when we we arrived late at night. They showed us where everything was located and wanted very much for us to let them know what we needed or wanted. All week they were ready to help make our stay pleasant. They succeeded and we recommend this place to anyone staying in Puntarenas.
retired
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Feb 2016
Good stay if you're on a slight budget
Hotel Madeleine was a bit hard to find at first. The map points you in a completely wrong direction, the one on hotels.com. The hotel itself wasn't too bad it was a little motel style setup. Locks to get into the grounds of it. Parking if you have a car. I did notice quite a bit of ants in the room, not something that really bothered me buy idk how bad their insect situation usually is. The room also had a small kitchen that had everything you needed. I didn't use it but I thought that was nice to have. Overall its a great deal for
Verified traveller
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4/10 Fair
9 Feb 2016
Puntaneras is a very nice place to visit. Very easy access to the ferry going to Paquera.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
1 Feb 2016
Stay Away From This
This is not a hotel. When I got there, there was a padlock on the iron gate of the establishment, which seems to be a cluster of cabins. I was informed by one of the tenants that the person in charge had gone out for a break. I called and no one showed up. I waited for more than two hours before deciding that I needed to find another place to spend the night. It was a frustrating experience that no other traveler should have to live through.
Moliere
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jun 2015
Good value for money
Good value for money for a one night stay
Birger
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 Mar 2015
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2015
Very Accommodating
We had to stay at Cabinas Madeline when American Airlines delayed us to the point of missing the last ferry. We arrived after midnight and despite the fact that they were locked down for the night, we pleased to find the owners waiting up for us. They let us in and showed us the room and we crashed out. This is not the Ritz, it is a place to spend the night that is clean, affordable and secure with working AC.
Karen
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Nov 2014
Phillip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Aug 2014
Close to Ferry, Friendly Proprietors
This is a good place to stay if you need a place to crash before grabbing the ferry to the Nicoya Peninsula, and the proprietors are very friendly and accommodating. However the area is rough and the rooms are dated. The bedroom we were given was air conditioned, but only had a single bed and a double, so not ideal for a family of four. The price with taxes came to more than half of what a night at Tango Mar charges (across the gulf of Nicoya), which is a virtual paradise by comparison. So if you can catch the ferry, do so.