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La Mariposa Hotel

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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS | View from room
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

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

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

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

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

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

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Premier Ocean Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier Ocean Garden View

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

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Superior Sunset Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

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

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Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

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

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About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

Bayside hotel with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features 4 outdoor pools, a restaurant and 3 beach bars. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free beach shuttle. Other amenities include 2 poolside bars, 2 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Change of towels is available on request
La Mariposa Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at La Mariposa Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Playitas Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free beach shuttle.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and ocean views while dining at Le Papillon
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, free food shopping service and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Playitas Beach and a few minutes from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Free beach and bus station shuttle shuttle service
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 metres) 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Le Papillon – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • 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/lorry 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

Restaurants on site

  • Le Papillon

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

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
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • 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
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • 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
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 (114 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (130 centimetre wide)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with cable channels

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 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, 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 (return, 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
La Mariposa Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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. 718 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 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

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

10/10 Excellent

rewa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely come back here and recommend to people. I think it’s probably the best hotel in town there. The views are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great resort with a wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Mariposa is a hidden gem and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Staff at the front desk and restaurant were wonderful. Views were amazing. Communication was good when they hosted a wedding onsite and the restaurant hours were limited, so that other plans could be made. The only issues for me were the mattresses were a bit stiff ( ultra firm) and our room was a bit of a hike with many uphill stairs to climb when coming to or from the hotel proper. We got plenty of exercise but it would have been good if they checked to see if this was an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are spectacular, the staff are friendly and the pool is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin, Hialeah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic when it came To the staff, view, dining option too. However, the bed in our room has to be the WORST mattress I've ever slept on. We spent 4 nights here and honestly were ready to get out of there because of the bedding situation. I'd highly recommend the hotel change out the mattresses because they are not comfortable, not remotely. Otherwise the place is lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sekharipuram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel and well maintained. friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heinrich

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Mariposa is an excellent property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful with a stunning view, beautiful pool area, spacious rooms and excellent service. The restaurant was superb. A few notes: it is hard to walk to the beach. The hill is extremely steep and narrow with lots of cars. The shuttle runs a few times a day. There is no spa as listed on Expedia. The beach is crowded and there are lots of hawkers unless you walk to a quieter place some distance away. However, overall it was a wonderful stay and I would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Allen was amazing, he really made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Fox Lake

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
With over 50 years of traveling around the world Hotel Mariposa is right at the top. No wonder it's listed in the famous book 1,000 places to see before you die. I'm glad we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A fun vacation in Costa Rica

The La Mariposa Hotel was amazing. The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the view was fantastic. We were told we would only have a partial ocean view and were very pleased that we had a beautiful view. The cleaning staff did an excellent job and was very thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kundanben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Locaton was good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janetsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 006 had a bad sewer smell come and go from the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really enjoyed the property. Be careful when you order anything at the hotel charged to your room. I left the required $200 room deposit. As i ordered drinks, which was usually just one Coke Zero, at the bar or restaurant a ALWAYS gave a large tip in cash, 5000 or 10000 colones on one COKE. I like to get good service and recognize the service staff. The actual Coke was charged to my room which i was told to put down my name and Room number. At the end of my stay I had 8 or so $6 tips added to my bill. The Front desk said i wrote my Room Number in the spot where the TIP goes and there was nothing they can do. I explained that i always tip in cash as a courtesy to the Staff to get their tips in cash. The front desk would not do anything. The amount of money is not the issue, it is the principle, what if i was in room 25 or room 50???? It would have taken the hotel to go to any of the wait staff and ask if I tipped in Cash. They would know. I tip very well, excessive and they would know me. Additionally, they wait staff excepted my cash tip and saw I wrote down my room number NOT a tip, but said nothing to me. I told the Front Desk, if i come back, i will not tip anyone anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024