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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star resort near Playitas Beach

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Km 4 Ctra Principal de Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Master Suite

Master Suite

  • 92 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite

Double Queen Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature Bungalow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Bungalow

Grand Bungalow

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden view

Premium Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Manuel Antonio

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Quepos resort, you'll find Playitas Beach and Playa Espadilla. Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5-star resort near Playitas Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly ECOTICA Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of ECOTICA Boutique Hotel was completed in June 2024.

This 3.5-star Quepos resort is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
ECOTICA Boutique Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property uses solar energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Byblos Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort & Casino
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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 257 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeewon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: lots of animals (saw 3 different types pf monkeys, macaws, toucans, agouti, deers, iguanas), nice pool/bar area, friendly staff, good breakfast that was included, walking distance to many good restaurants/cafes/mini-marts, close to main attractions, 1 bottle of complimentary water per night per person, mini-fridge/microwave. Cons: lots of stairs (which was not made clear on the website. Was ok for us but would be an issue for some ppl), not the most comfortable bed, VERY noisy. Except for the bungalows set further inside the property by the pool, I believe all suites would be noisy since the windows/terraces face the main street. If you are a light sleeper, all the truck traffic noise will keep you up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out, this was a great experience. ECOTICA truly made our stay in Manuel Antonio feel like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel building and cottages are surrounded by trees, shrubs and greenery full of life! We saw birds including scarlet macaw, humming birds, heard a toucan’s call - couldn’t quite spot it though, white faced monkeys, agouti. It’s like in small private zoo! Best option here are cottages that have a balcony facing this small forest. The pool has comfortably warm water, perfect for relaxation. Breakfast served at poolside caffe has decent options, evening service is amazing with good selection of drinks and snacks. Moises, the server that assisted us was exceptional! Extremely caring! The restaurant upstairs offers sandwiches, salads, and small snacks that are delicious, all accompanied by live music every night. If you stay in main building’s basic hotel room and are sensitive to sounds, you may need ear plugs as it’s settled next to the main road that is quite noisy… Overall, the experience was great for us. We actually saw more animals here on this property than in Manuel Antonio National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was outstanding. Everything from the staff, to rooms, to the stunning eco friendly jungle environment, to the concierge were TOP KNOCH. we cannot wait to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Gordonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we were immersed in the jungle. This place is family-friendly and safe. There’s not many sidewalks to walk to everywhere, but it was easy to walk to a few nice restaurants. There are monkeys, macaws, tucanes and other wildlife all over the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moses and Joshua made us feel very welcome together with the staff in YOLO restaurant. All amenities in walking distance spacious room with good views of the wildlife especially the monkeys. Pool was well maintained and of a good depth with adequate loungers available. One improvement item would be a facility such as kettle rather than coffee maker so we are able to make a cup of tea. I would recommend a stay at ecotica and highly rate it. Claire & Sean Fryer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff who go out of their way to help you. The staff will organize day trips for you. There is a giant Jenga, free boardgames, and a free pool table on
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gitit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and patient, and always ready to assist. The hotel is beautiful and feels like a jungle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well kept and clean. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool area and how much wildlife you see! I would stay here again for sure
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalow was lovely and the grounds of the hotel were beautiful. We loved seeing the wildlife around the hotel and it was great that the music stopped at 10pm so the grounds were quiet. The only downside was the very high cost of drinks and food (other than the included breakfast which was delicious).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

candyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much, clean, friendly helpful staff, and the wildlife, we already booked a week for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bungalows are across from the pool and restaurant that play loud music until 10pm at night. The property was advertised as serene and peaceful which it was not. I had a very bad experience and don’t recommend staying here unless you are ok with hearing loud music and bass thumping in your room at all hours.

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smallness of this hotel allowed us to always have a comfy seat at the pool without having to get up early to reserve chairs. If we left for a couple hours in the afternoon, we didn’t feel the need to reserve anything. There was always a place for us when we came back. The breakfast was delicious and included! The drinks were amazing and the lunch and poolside snacks were also delicious. We were close enough to enough restaurants where we could have walked but we enjoyed having a car and were close to lots of delicious foods and excursions!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel. Room set in the back was private and less road noise than front of hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the pool area was beautiful. We really enjoyed sitting by the pool for breakfast and then going for a swim. They also made some really good cocktails. All the staff were so friendly and very polite. The food and service at the YOLO restaurant was top notch. They had either live music or a DJ which we loved. Joshua at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable. He helped us make all our plans and made sure we always had what we needed. Only complaint I would have is the thin walls in the main building. We could hear everything in the next room. That being said, we will be back. Thanks for the great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Place in Manuel Antonio!

My 12 year old twins & I stayed for 3 nights and I wish we could have stayed longer!! I actually booked other hotels and as soon as I found this resort, I was sold. This property is amazing! It’s spread out on a hill in the jungle, right in the heart of Manuel Antonio. We saw monkeys jumping around in the tree canopy every evening.The pool area is more beautiful than the pictures show. The restaurant and sports bar in the middle of the property is great food, drinks, live music, games and very family friendly! The delicious breakfast was included and not to be missed. Rooms are really comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dvir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sumana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and gives the feeling of living in the middle of a rainforest. It is quiet and attracts many animals. One doesn't need to do a mangrove tour to see monkeys; you can see them on the property. Most of the staff we interacted with were wonderful, but one bartender/waitress at the pool was extremely rude to us; it’s hard to forgive since we were genuinely kind to every one of the staff. Poolside service is not like in any of the Caribbean resorts. One has to place an order at the bar, and they bring you the drink. The dining options were good and tasty. The bungalow was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. However, the lack of an air vent in the bathroom wasn’t helpful. Typically, I’d keep these minor complaints to myself, but we expected better service for the amount we paid to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with amiable staff. The delicious, included daily breakfast & monkey sightings on-site were highlights!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth, naples

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT SPOT. YOLO RESTAURANT HAS GREAT FOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

On the main road, noise from outside carried into room. Smell from drains, bugs (all around the property but it looked like our room had not been in use — light fixture didn’t work). Very friendly staff. Other than staff not much upside for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

MYLINH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful garden that brings about a lot of animals. Most of the staff we interacted with was wonderful, but there was one bartender at the pool that was so horrible to us it’s hard to forgive. The pool towel service was nonexistent. They took the two we were given and then there weren’t any ever available again during our 3 night stay. We also think they might have bad plumbing issue? Every time we turn on the shower there was an awful sewer smell that would just linger for a long time. It wasn’t helpful that the bathroom didn’t have an air vent. Typically, these are small complaints I’d keep to myself but the amount we paid to stay here, we were expecting it to be a tad bit better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PABLO, MIAMI BEACH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room the only thing is if you don't like the stairs they have rooms in different floors with no lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025