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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
Exterior
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

Byblos Casino
Byblos Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort & Casino
Byblos Resort & Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort Casino

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 277 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Mariela, Moses, Amy and Kerly were so sweet and friendly. The property is incredible with so much wildlife. The howler monkeys were intense! I miss the sound of them. The monkey mafia (casiblanco) were entertaining. They’d roll through later in the day and put on a show.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisiane

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

Great Stay!

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, we saw little monkeys playing on the canopy. At breakfast we heard and saw beautiful parrots above. Everywhere we saw beautiful plants and animals. The staff was helpful and friendly. I could submit requests or questions to the front desk via Whatsapp, which was very convenient. The food was terrific. The pool was the perfect temperature. Rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and beautiful. Fantastic stay, we're sad to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir

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

Like a hidden hotel inside a rain forest

Ecotica is almost like staying in a hotel that is hidden inside the rain forest. Very friendly staff, all the facilities are readily available including spa, pool, restaurants and even a small casino!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ritu

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great experience here. The food was awesome, service and staff so nice, pool and grounds were gorgeous. Saw so much wildlife right on the balcony. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tropical setting
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, lovely location and pool. Plenty of opportunities to enjoy antics of monkeys around the pool in the evenings. Steps could use a little more lighting at night and area can get a little noisy at night. Special shout out to Moses who went out of his way to engage and serve guests!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place and amazing crew.

We had a lovely time. The crew is amazing. They took care of all our needs. Wonderful place. Must visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Staff was so friendly and welcoming. We loved the pool facilities and being able to see the monkeys right from our hotel! Great restaurants if you don’t want to leave the hotel although lots of great choices very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radakichenane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff. Property is on multiple levels, so lots of steps. Close to many restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, and it was exciting to see monkeys and macaws right outside our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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