Playa Matapalo Travel Guide
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La Mariposa Hotel
100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista Quepos Puntarenas
The price is NZ$675 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
NZ$675
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
We have stayed in the area several times before, further down the road by Playa Biesanz, and remembered passing La Mariposa on our way to town, so this trip decided to give it a try. It’s conveniently located near shops and restaurants but is still quiet enough to have plenty of wildlife on the property. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
Road to Punta Quepos Quepos Puntarenas
The price is NZ$386 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$386
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Impressed by the hot breakfast, great variety. The breakfast restaurant has a great view of the ocean and rainforest by the beach. Very cozily decked up for the holidays! The guest service staff were very helpful. They helped us with day tours booking ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road Quepos Puntarenas
The price is NZ$630 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
NZ$630
9 Jan - 10 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
We had an incredible time at Parador Nature Resort and Spa. The property is beautiful and surrounded by wildlife — we saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and so much nature right on the grounds. The pool was fantastic, and the hot tub area was extra hot (which we loved after long days exploring). The staff ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ...
Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Los Altos Resort
Kilometer 4 on main road Quepos Puntarenas
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Pará Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
Clean rooms with great staff and amenities
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Pura Natura Lodge
150mts north of Escuela Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Quepos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Mountain Top Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Very nice staff and a great room. Wish we could open up the windows but there were no screens unfortunately. Lovely place and people.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Hatillo. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities

Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation
NZ$136
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
NZ$48
per adult

Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
NZ$155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour
NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio
NZ$148
per adult
92% of travellers recommend

Catamaran Cruise from Manuel Antonio with Snorkeling
NZ$169
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
