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La Mariposa Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Biesanz Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Corner Panoramic Ocean View Room

Corner Panoramic Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Ocean Garden View Room

Premier Ocean Garden View Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Quepos

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Manuel Antonio hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Marina Pez Vela and Nauyaca Waterfalls are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mountain Top Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Namaste - ‬8 min walk
  • Le Papillon
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Biesanz Beach
La Mariposa Hotel offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly La Mariposa Hotel. A beach shuttle and a bus station shuttle are free. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of La Mariposa Hotel was completed in December 2022.

This 3.5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1973
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
La Mariposa Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Music library
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 27 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Mariposa Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 120000.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3102721950

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mariposa
La Mariposa
La Mariposa Hotel
La Mariposa Hotel Manuel Antonio
La Mariposa Manuel Antonio
Mariposa Hotel
Hotel La Mariposa Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
La Mariposa Costa Rica
Mariposa Hotel Manuel Antonio
Mariposa Manuel Antonio
La Mariposa Hotel Costa Rica/Quepos
La Mariposa Hotel Hotel
La Mariposa Hotel Quepos
La Mariposa Hotel Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Mariposa Hotel to the airport?

La Mariposa Hotel is 5.6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mariposa Hotel?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mariposa Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from CA $408, 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.

Does La Mariposa Hotel have an airport shuttle?

La Mariposa Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 120000.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is La Mariposa Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Pará Beach and 1 mi (10-min drive) from Biesanz Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Mariposa Hotel offer free breakfast?

La Mariposa Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Mariposa Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Mariposa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at La Mariposa Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Mariposa Hotel have a pool?

La Mariposa Hotel features 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does La Mariposa Hotel have a restaurant?

La Mariposa Hotel is home to Le Papillon, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does La Mariposa Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer detox wraps, Swedish massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is La Mariposa Hotel to downtown Quepos?

La Mariposa Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Quepos.

La Mariposa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 745 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Niket

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property. Amazing private and spacious room. Tasty food. Centrally located. Everything about this place is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, room, staff, pool, views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rania

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended our two-week road trip through Costa Rica in Manuel Antonio, and choosing to stay at La Mariposa Hotel was absolutely the right decision. Amazing hotel, through and through. The location is fantastic — close to several great restaurants, so we didn’t even need to drive to find good food. At the same time, being located in Quepos gave us easy access to beautiful beaches where we enjoyed different views, stunning sunsets, soft sand, and the relaxing sound of the waves. It was the perfect place to unwind after two weeks of exploring. The atmosphere, the scenery, and the convenience made our final days in Costa Rica truly special. We highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Manuel Antonio. It’s the ideal combination of great location, beautiful surroundings, and a relaxing coastal vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

janell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Unparalleled views, insets, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, clean rooms, beautiful grounds filled with nature!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Huanzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views, very nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Lovely pool and fantastic view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place. Great food and drink. Stunning view. Beautiful views. Greal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views overlooking Manuel Antonio anf the Pacific Ocean. Nice large pool and restaurant that never seemed too crowded despite the high season. Beautiful grounds. The location is near multiple restaurants within an easy walk. There are a couple ofbeaches that one csn walk to but that’s for the adventurers who don’t mind the heat and no sidewalks. There is a free shuttle to a more established beach in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Justin

The room was expensive for what you got. The furniture was
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hylin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food, friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GORGEOUS property with amazing views. The best parts of the hotel are the amazing views, the great pool area, sunset pool bar, spacious room with a view, and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view so relaxing great buffet breakfast !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a fantastic view as described. Meals were top notch. Staff in general were fantastic. The person during check-in could have been more accommodating and understanding. Parking was a little cramped and down a hill. Pool was outdated but kept clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our king suite was overlooking the ocean and Manuel Antonio national park!! The entire wall was a window! It was a million dollar view. I said I could have just sat on the balcony or in the bed looking out and enjoyed my experience! The included bfast is amazing and the grounds are like being in the national park. We saw a baby sloth up close right by the bar and had monkeys on our balcony. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean and gorgeous hotel. Very close to wonderful food options. We drove an hour south to a beach with bigger waves, but this was still a perfect place to stay and jump off from. The front desk helped us schedule parasailing. Easy to park. Real gem.
View from our toom
Baby sloth sleeping on the hotel rafters
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing hotel, saw monkeys and a sloth while having breakfast. Only staying here when I come back to Costa Rica! Andres, Joseph, and everyone were so amazing and helpful! Food was also five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, clean and simple stylish rooms along with friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Mariposa was a highlight of our trip. The property is beautiful, and the view is absolutely incredible. Waking up to floor to ceiling windows and an ocean and national park view never got old. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the infinity pool overlooking the ocean was a favorite spot. We even saw monkeys on the property. Breakfast each morning was wonderful, and the staff were so lovely and accommodating throughout our stay. The property’s location is ideal, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The beach is about a 25 minute downhill walk and there’s also a property shuttle to the beach if you don’t feel like walking. We are absolute looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and views make it worth it! I was disappointed that the room was so sparsely appointed. There was no where to sit other than on the bed even though the room was huge. I was also shocked that the bathroom was stocked with the bare minimum. One hand towel and two bath towels. We made a VIP reservation for the sunset dinner which required buying a bottle of wine. We were happy to do so but patrons than were not required to make the same investment continuously walked behind our table to take pictures while our food was being served. It would have been nice for the staff to discourage this rude behavior. Again, the views make up for a lot but a few elevated touches would improve the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, great pool. Lots of wildlife without even leaving the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verry good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great walkable location and beautiful property overall with stunning views. The only issue I will name is that the rooms need to be updated, as the amenities are very basic, to say the least.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026