La Mariposa Hotel

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Located close to Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, La Mariposa Hotel provides free full breakfast, 2 poolside bars and a swim-up bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a body scrub or a body wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Le Papillon, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a table with a remote control.

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the landscape.

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sea view.

Corner Panoramic Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with a large window, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

Premier Ocean Garden View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos, La Mariposa Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Pez Vela. Nauyaca Waterfalls is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Quepos travel guide
Map
100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, a forested hill, and a cloudy sky.
    Playa Espadilla
    4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of lush green hills under a bright blue sky.
    Biesanz Beach
    9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Zip Coaster
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mountain Top Park
    7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playitas Beach
    8 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Cerdo Feliz
    18 min walk
  • El Patio de Café Milagro
    3 min walk
  • Drunken Monkey
    12 min walk
  • Falafel Bar
    7 min walk
  • Namaste
    8 min walk

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Biesanz Beach
  • Located close to Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela, La Mariposa Hotel provides free full breakfast, 2 poolside bars and a swim-up bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a body scrub or a body wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Le Papillon, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
    • Free self-parking
    • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
    • ATM/banking services, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 67 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 kilometres
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Le Papillon

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Music library
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (114 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport and bus station (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 within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CRC 50000.00 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 235000.00 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Property Registration Number 3102721950

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does La Mariposa Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mariposa Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mariposa Hotel on 22 Sept 2026 start from NZ$486, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Mariposa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Mariposa Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Mariposa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Mariposa Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does La Mariposa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 235000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Mariposa Hotel located?

This family-friendly Quepos hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Biesanz Beach, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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