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La Mariposa Hotel

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

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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, 3 beach bars, swim-up bar
Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

  • Ocean view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Ocean Garden View

Premier Ocean Garden View

  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

  • Park view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Manuel Antonio

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Quepos hotel, you'll find Playitas Beach and Biesanz Beach. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Playitas 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

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 242000.00 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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

La Mariposa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with group
Great infinity pool with an amazing view!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

6/10 Okay

shalin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is excellent and size, amenities were great as well. The restaurant has an excellent location but the restaurant manager was rude. This left a bad impression of our stay at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

AUSRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel offers the best views in town and boasts a beautiful pool along with well-maintained property grounds. However, the building is quite old, and the rooms feel more like hospital rooms than cozy accommodations. It would be a nice touch if bottled water were provided in the room and if wine glasses were available instead of paper cups. Additionally, the bathroom lacked shower gel and hair conditioner, and the towels were stained. Lastly, we had the worst dinner of our 10-day trip to Costa Rica at their restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views alone made this an amazing place to stay! However, the staff, location, food, drinks, pool, beautiful rooms/grounds, made it incredible! We had the best time and would love to visit again! 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Gorgeous views, but ...

Positives: the views, the views, the views! Breakfast selections and service were excellent. Loved that breakfast was included. Lunch and drink selections were great. Enjoyed the pools and location. Negatives: The furniture in our room was very uncomfortable...bed was extremely from and had a wide wooden frame around the mattress which made it difficult to get in and out, futon/couch was overly soft and hard to get out of, chairs both in the room and on the balcony were inexpensive plastic chairs and not what we expected for the cost. Towels were clean but well worn. One hand towel and no washcloths provided in room. Our garden view included a view of the roof and backyard of another residence...which was fine but the pictures were deceiving making it seem much more private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

So worth it!

Beautiful place. People were wonderful. Pricing for food and drinks expensive, but seems to be the case in CR. Wish they better lighting in bath and makeup mirror. Glad I brought one.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naamah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay but our Room #40, lacks a work space. A small desk and chair for computer work. Otherwise, we will highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nykia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the BEST views in Manuel Antonio. The staff were excellent. They were very helpful and kind. The food was good, the rooms were clean. I would highly recommend, I would certainly come again. I also love that there were so many options for food and shopping and entertainment nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful pool and view

Really enjoyed my stay here. Pool and view was stunning. We stayed in the main building and only complaint was water pressure is very week and sometimes no hot water was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio was absolutely incredible! The views from our room were nothing short of astonishing—waking up to the ocean and ending the day with the most beautiful sunsets was pure magic. The property is surrounded by nature, and one of the highlights was seeing a pair of macaws that live on-site, adding to the already unforgettable experience. The hotel itself was beautiful, well-maintained, and had a peaceful atmosphere. The staff was warm and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. If you’re looking for a stunning escape with unbeatable views and wildlife right at your doorstep, this is the place to be. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Restaurant and staff were great. The property has been around for years and is well Maintained. Landscape is beautiful. The restaurant view are amazing. Food is great. The rooms are very big with kitchenette- great for families. The staff is lovely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the La Mariposa corner sunset room for 3 days. The wraparound balcony is of course the highlight of our stay here. Everyday we woke up by around 5am to hear the howler monkeys and see the sunrise while sipping a cup of coffee. As the day went by with many activities around Manuel Antonio, we made sure to be back to our room by 4pm. We figured that was the prime time to start watching birds fly back to their nests. We were lucky to see so many scarlet macaws, toucans, hawks, green parrots, and so many other varieties of birds right from our balcony! And then the sunset would invariably paint the sky with the most beautiful shades of red and orange. Being high up in our 4th floor room we had almost a 200 degree view of the Manuel Antonio beach, the ocean, and the surrounding forest. We also enjoyed very good spreads of breakfast everyday, interactions with helpful staff members, and other amenities that the resort provides. The hotel grounds are also very well maintained with lush landscaping that blends into the natural surroundings. This is a must stay place while at Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was excellent. The breakfast options were great every day. Staff was always friendly. Overall a beautiful place
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, perhaps the best you could find in the area. The room was exactly as described, breakfast and dinner were exceptional and the view from the restaurant terrace (and our room) was to die for! Very clean and beautiful property with beautiful landscape and views. A few scarlet macaws were flying around every morning and were a delight to observe. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Raquel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amazing amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Sunsets, Out-dated Hotel

The hotel lobby gives off a great first impression, but unfortunately, the rooms don’t live up to the photos. They’re in dire need of an upgrade, and the towels in the room felt very worn—possibly the same ones used at the pool. Service was mediocre at best; it’s clear that exceptional hospitality isn’t a priority here. We previously stayed at a mid-tier hotel in La Fortuna, and the difference was striking. Perhaps that raised our expectations too high for La Mariposa, but ultimately, it didn’t measure up. For example, on our first day, we waited over 30 minutes for a drink at an empty bar. On the second day, I ordered ice to the room around 5 PM. After an hour of waiting, I had to call back, only to be told it was on its way—it seems they had forgotten altogether. For the price, I’d recommend exploring other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Scarlet Mccaws in the tree not far from the balcony. So pretty in flight., Monkeys around the area were fun to watch, amazing food at the La Papillon restaurant for dinner. Infinity pool was nice. Elevator for us with climbing stairs issues. Breakfast each day was on a patio overlooking the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025