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Lagunas de Baru

Bed & breakfast

A hammock with "JARDIN DE LOS HOROS" hanging from a tree, a wicker sofa, and a glass table on a balcony with a view of lush greenery.

A room with large windows, a wicker sofa, a small table, and a lantern.

A garden path leading to a building with a red roof and a traditional Asian design.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a menu board.

1. Jardin de los Monos

Savegre

Summer

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A reception area with a bamboo reception desk, a wooden door, and a potted plant.

A bed with towels arranged in the shape of two swans, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a painting of a sea turtle on the wall.

A reception area with a bamboo reception desk, a sign indicating 'Reception' and 'Bebidas' (drinks), and a view of the outdoor garden.

2. Mi Vida Lodge

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Anonymous traveller

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A house with a red roof, white walls, and wooden doors.

A fenced outdoor area with a concrete floor, surrounded by trees and a small building in the background.

A dormitory room with bunk beds and a wooden door.

3. Posada Alroma - Hostel

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NZ$50

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a few buildings with red roofs.

A wooden rocking chair in a covered outdoor area with a stone floor and a view of lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a window with curtains, and a wooden shelf unit.

A cozy living room with wooden furniture, a refrigerator, and a fan.

4. Hacienda Barú Lodge

Savegre

Steven

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A large, clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beach with rocky foreground, calm waves, and dense green foliage in the background.

A covered outdoor area with a hammock, wooden chairs, and a view of a garden.

A bar setting with various drinks, a menu, and bar tools.

5. Villas Rio Mar

Bahía Ballena

Jolanda

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A coastal property with a balcony overlooking the sea, surrounded by lush greenery.

A balcony with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a drink and a flower by a poolside with a view of the mountains.

A staircase leading to a scenic overlook with a view of the ocean.

6. Villas Alturas

Bahía Ballena

Tana

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A wooden gazebo with two wicker chairs overlooking a clear blue infinity pool.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a lush landscape with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a large window with a view, and a balcony with chairs.

A modern two-story house with a covered outdoor dining area and a small gazebo.

7. Lapazul

Savegre

James

NZ$606

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beach with a sandy shore, a palm tree, and rocky outcrops in the background.

A courtyard with a hammock, potted plants, and a pathway.

A dining area with a long wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.

A two-story building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a hammock.

8. Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

Bahía Ballena

Keith

NZ$106

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck and surrounding lush greenery.

A rustic wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A rustic thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

A cozy tented accommodation with two wooden beds, a small bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Rafiki Safari Lodge

Río Nuevo

Christopher

NZ$348

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A small, thatched-roof hut with a wooden deck and a single bed.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a distant mountain range.

A wooden interior with a staircase, dining area, kitchen, and large windows.

A pool area with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a house with a red roof.

10. Paradise Lodge

Barú

Carl

NZ$207

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A person sitting on a beach with a surfboard, surrounded by trees and ocean waves.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a wall mural of a tree.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a vase with a red flower, a plate of fruit, and two cups.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a decorative lizard sculpture.

11. Mavi Surf Hotel

Bahía Ballena

Ellen

NZ$265

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar area, and a view of the pool.

A corridor with a wooden floor, a large white bathtub, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the surrounding greenery and hills.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large water feature, and umbrellas.

12. Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Bahía Ballena

Carla

NZ$398

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by a large canopy.

A single-story tent with a porch and a small window, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

A pathway leading to a series of structures surrounded by dense foliage.

A tented outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a refrigerator.

13. Kritajna Safari Resort

Savegre

NZ$57

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A wooden deck with a view of lush greenery and a bamboo structure.

A rustic wooden table with a stone basin, a potted plant, and hanging light bulbs.

A tent with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a view of trees through the entrance.

A wooden structure with a white canopy, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. Qasa Boutique Hotel and Retreats - LGBTQ

Barú

NZ$303

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

An open-air restaurant with bamboo structures, wooden tables, and chairs.

A building with a covered entrance, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a wooden pillar, a black door, and a window with curtains.

15. Hotel el Páramo

Paramo

maria

NZ$94

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a lush garden and distant hills.

A bar area with wicker chairs, a wooden counter, and hanging decorative lights.

A wooden pathway through a dense, green forest.

A curved infinity pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

16. Hotel Cuna Del Angel

Bahía Ballena

Charles

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A nighttime outdoor area with a rock formation, a small pool, and a seating area.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

An indoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush green plants.

17. Hotel Diuwak

Bahía Ballena

Anamaria

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A gazebo with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden rocking chairs and a dining table.

A row of two-story buildings with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with blue umbrellas and lounge chairs.

18. La Foresta Nature Resort

Quepos

Charles

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A swimming pool with a view of the sea and a tropical landscape.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, a table with a wine glass, and a view of the sea.

An aerial view of a coastal area with two beaches separated by dense forest, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern building with a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

19. El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

Sandra

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A hammock on a wooden deck with a view of lush green hills and a cloudy sky.

A wooden interior with a wooden bench, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the landscape through large windows.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a balcony with a view.

20. Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Naranjito

Joaquin

NZ$272

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Surfers catch perfect waves along this pristine beach where sea turtles often nest in the golden sand. Hike nearby trails in Manuel Antonio National Park or join local fishermen for authentic catch-and-release adventures.

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Top Playa Matapalo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Playa Matapalo

Igloo Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Nice pool and superb breakfast"

Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in Manuel Antonio. Well located, excellent views, nice pool and helpful staff. Lots of comms via WhatsApp to help arrange tours, transport, etc - very helpful, particularly Walkiria. Food in both restaurants was very good and service was also great. A little on the expensive side in the restaurants vs nearby options but they ran some good promotions while we were there."

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was good but I believe it was a little too expensive for."

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property and wonderful staff. Great location but be aware it's VERY steep on the property. Luckily they have golf carts that can take you up and down. It's quite a steep hike to the beach too. Beds were very hard and the bathrooms were a bid odd, with things falling off the wall, like towel holders and the toilet paper holder. Breakfast was good. Most staff were super friendly and helpful."

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

8/10 Good

"The room was spacious with ample tables and drawers. AC works well. We love the pool and amenities such as walking trail, pickleball court, drop off service to biesanz beach. The food at the restaurant was too salty for us and rather pricy for the portion they gave."

Makanda by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING HONEYMOON SPOT!!!!!"

The Falls by Lalibela

10/10 Excellent

"We definitely enjoyed our stay here food was great both breakfast and dinner and very accommodating staff was amazing as well"

Hotel Costa Verde

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place overlooking the ocean. Nice pool. Great little pool bar. And an amazing place to visit"

Hotel Plaza Yara

10/10 Excellent

"Everything on point"

More cheap accommodation in Playa Matapalo

Hotel Flor Blanca

125 Oeste de la escuela Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas

NZ$117

22 Sept - 23 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Calle 618 en frente Mono Azul Quepos Provincia de Puntarenas

NZ$185

22 Sept - 23 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)

Alborada Boutique Stay

Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas

NZ$247

24 Aug - 25 Aug

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

Villas Nicolás - Adults Only

4th KM, 618 Route Quepos Puntarenas

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)

Villas de la Selva

Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas

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8.8/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Playa Matapalo?

The best time to go to Playa Matapalo is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience consistent sunny weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for enjoying the beach and outdoor activities. The Pacific Ocean is typically calm and clear, great for swimming, snorkelling, and surfing. While this is the most popular time to visit, and therefore you might find more people, the weather truly makes up for it.For those who prefer a slightly quieter experience and don't mind occasional afternoon showers, the shoulder months of May, November, and early December can also be a good choice. The landscape is lush and green, and you can often find good value on accommodation and tours.

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Our top choices for Playa Matapalo hotels

1. Jardin de los Monos

2. Mi Vida Lodge

3. Posada Alroma - Hostel

4. Hacienda Barú Lodge

5. Villas Rio Mar

6. Villas Alturas

7. Lapazul

8. Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

9. Rafiki Safari Lodge

10. Paradise Lodge

11. Mavi Surf Hotel

12. Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

13. Kritajna Safari Resort

14. Qasa Boutique Hotel and Retreats - LGBTQ

15. Hotel el Páramo

16. Hotel Cuna Del Angel

17. Hotel Diuwak

18. La Foresta Nature Resort

19. El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

20. Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Learn more about Playa Matapalo

Top Playa Matapalo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Playa Matapalo

Igloo Beach Lodge

Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Makanda by the Sea

The Falls by Lalibela

Hotel Costa Verde

Hotel Plaza Yara

More cheap accommodation in Playa Matapalo

Hotel Flor Blanca

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Alborada Boutique Stay

Villas Nicolás - Adults Only

Villas de la Selva

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