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Raya

Raya offers accommodations in Matapalo, a 5-minute walk from Matapalo Beach and 23 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park. This bed and breakfast offers air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace....

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Christopher

From

United States

Philip and Kamila were extremely kind. I got sick during my stay and they were so comforting. I really appreciate how nice they were and excited they were to tell us about the area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Price from

$74.48

1 night, 2 adults

Jardín de los Monos

Jardín de los Monos offers accommodations in Matapalo just a 1-minute walk from the beach. A swimming pool, free WiFi is featured, and free private parking is available on site.

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Peter

From

Canada

Beautiful property set in a wonderful lush landscape. A troop of monkeys swinging above our heads by the pool and sloths hanging in the trees around! What else can one hope for?! Our room was very spacious, super clean and quiet. The outstanding artisan breakfast was very filling and delicious. The pool was very relaxing and refreshing and so was the beach which is located just a short stroll away. The sunset on the beach is a must! Our host Letikka made us feel welcome the minute we stepped in and always had time for us despite her busy schedule and gave us tons of local recommendations. We felt safe and taken care of and can only wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

Price from

$88.40

1 night, 2 adults

Casa Aba Matapalo

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and just 328 feet from the beach, Casa Aba Matapalo is located in Matapalo. Free WiFi access is available.

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Gong

From

United States

The room is very nice, especially the bathroom is very cool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Price from

$80

1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Beach Camp

Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo provides accommodations with pool with a view, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

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Céline

From

Thailand

Perfection It was like a dream We love our stay there the best place during all our trip The staff was so nice

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

Price from

$119.47

1 night, 2 adults

Dreamy Contentment

A good location for a relaxing getaway in Matapalo, Dreamy Contentment is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the mountain.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Price from

$127.93

1 night, 2 adults

Paso-lapas

Paso-lapas offers accommodations in Matapalo, a few steps from Matapalo Beach and 24 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

$63

1 night, 2 adults

Dominical (Near Matapalo)

Iguana Libre

Located in Dominical, 28 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park, Iguana Libre provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Mark

From

Canada

This place is paradise. We saw more animals here than anywhere else so far in Costa Rica. Even though it is just off the main highway, it is the jungle. The property is large, and full of trees. A troupe of monkeys comes to visit almost everyday. There are agouti, coati, iguana, toucans, hummingbirds, and at night, not far away, coyotes. There is an absolute symphony of nature sounds. The owner, Bettina, and her daughters, are lovely. The breakfast is great - fresh fruit, fresh buns, eggs, cereal, coffee. It kept us going all day. The hotel is ideally situated for visiting the Nauyaca Waterfalls, Marino Ballena National Park and the Uvita beach, Hacienda Baru nature trails, the Alturas Wildlife Sancturary, and more. There is a lovely swimming pool. We would do an excursion in the morning, and hang out by the pool in the afternoon. We were here for six nights, and had a fantastic time. Would definitely visit again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Price from

$65

1 night, 2 adults

Lapazul Boutique Hotel

Savegre (Near Matapalo)

Located in Savegre, 29 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park, Lapazul Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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David Enrique

From

Mexico

Lapazul is an absolute gem—easily one of the most memorable places I’ve stayed at anywhere in the world. The views are simply breathtaking, perched high in the jungle with the ocean in the distance, and the chance to spot local wildlife adds to the magic. The rooms are spacious, beautifully designed, and have everything you need to truly relax. But what really sets Lapazul apart is the top-notch hospitality. The warmth and attention to detail from the staff is among the best I’ve ever experienced—genuine, personal, and truly caring. Special mention to Mr. Jorge, whose first-class service and warm presence made us feel incredibly welcome. He is, without a doubt, one of the best hosts I’ve ever encountered at any hotel in the world. And the food? Outstanding. Every dish is full of flavor and heart, far surpassing the local restaurants in town. The menu is focused and perfectly executed, with ingredients that shine. You can taste the passion in every bite. If you’re looking to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and comfort, this is the place. Plus, it’s just a short drive down to the beach at Dominical. I can’t recommend it enough.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Price from

$356

1 night, 2 adults

La Palapa Ecolodge

Portalón (Near Matapalo)

Located in Portalón, 21 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park, La Palapa Ecolodge provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Christian

From

Belgium

Wonderful little gem in the forest. We stayed here to avoid the crowds and were blown away. Small villas separated by a beautiful garden/forest. We received an upgrade and on the beginning were the only guests there. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, a big thank you to everyone. The villa itself was very cozy, had a bathroom and a kitchen. Bed was comfortable, villa was overall very clean. You can walk on the property (lots of different plants, some animals such as birds, even sheep), or walk 15 minutes to the waterfall. Breakfast was also very good and the pool refreshing. Located a 15 minute drive from Dominical, 25 minutes to Quepos and 40 minutes to Manuel Antonio. But the local beach at Matapalo is highly recommended. And listen to AJ's restaurant recommendations, the Langosta Feliz was amazing. We ended up extending our stay and loved every minute of it.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Price from

$70

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matapalo

Tribe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

From $134.47 per night

Hotel Playa Espadilla

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews

From $293.80 per night

Hotel Manuel Antonio

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 712 reviews

Hotel Tropical Sands Dominical

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,145 reviews

Mavi Surf Hotel Dominical

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Hotel Villas Rio Mar

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,072 reviews

Hotel Naoz

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

From $197.75 per night

Dar Lamia Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

From $395.61 per night

The Falls by Lalibela

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 887 reviews

Most booked hotels in Matapalo and surrounding area in the past month

COCO Beach Village

Hotel in Matapalo

Popular with guests booking hotels in Matapalo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews

Lapazul Boutique Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Savegre

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

La Palapa Ecolodge

Popular with guests booking hotels in Portalón

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Iguana Libre

Popular with guests booking hotels in Dominical

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Budget hotels in Matapalo and nearby

Matapalo Hosting

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Matapalo Hosting is located in Savegre, just 18 miles from Marina Pez Vela and 29 miles from Rainmaker.

Finca LOS 4 VIENTOS

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the garden, Finca LOS 4 VIENTOS is located in Savegre and has accommodations with free WiFi.

Iguana Libre

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Located in Dominical, 28 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park, Iguana Libre provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Mayra Campground

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Providing a garden, Mayra Campground provides accommodations in Savegre. The campground features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

Jungle Bus, 5 min drive to PlayaLinda, 15 to Dominical, Wifi Starlink

Hotel in Quepos

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Providing a garden, Jungle Bus, 5 min drive to PlayaLinda, 15 to Dominical, Wifi Starlink provides accommodations in Quepos.

Sinfonía Tropical, ocean view, 5 minutes driving to Playa Linda, 15 to Dominical, wifi Starlink

Cheap hotel

22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park in Savegre, Sinfonía Tropical, ocean view, 5 minutes driving to Playa Linda, 15 to Dominical, wifi Starlink offers accommodations with access to spa...

Casita colibri

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Casita colibri offers accommodations in Savegre, a few steps from Matapalo Beach and 24 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park.

Casa Colibrí Ocean and Jungle Villa, Infinity Pool

Cheap hotel

Casa Colibrí Ocean and Jungle Villa, Infinity Pool is located in Savegre, just 22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 18 miles from Marina Pez Vela.

Best hotels with breakfast in Matapalo and nearby

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

With mountain views, Rafiki Safari Lodge is located in Savegre and has a restaurant, a concierge service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

Villas Carari 2

Breakfast options

Villas Carari 2 is located in Savegre, just 25 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 22 miles from Marina Pez Vela. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Casa Bromelia

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Casa Bromelia offers accommodations in Portalón, 22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 19 miles from Marina Pez Vela. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

La Palapa Ecolodge

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Located in Portalón, 21 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park, La Palapa Ecolodge provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Casa Alba - Portasol Vacation

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

A recently renovated vacation home, Casa Alba - Portasol Vacation offers accommodations in Savegre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Casa Odi-SEA

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Casa Odi-SEA is located in Portalón, just 22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 18 miles from Marina Pez Vela. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Casa Kabuae

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Casa Kabuae offers accommodations in Portalón, 22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 18 miles from Marina Pez Vela.

Casa Henaway - Portasol Vacation

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Casa Henaway - Portasol Vacation offers accommodations in Savegre, 22 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park and 18 miles from Marina Pez Vela.

What Guests Said About Matapalo:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

If you like to have a quiet vacation where you feel one with...

If you like to have a quiet vacation where you feel one with nature, this place is for you. It’s different from other cities we visited yet offers some of activities other places offer and it’s cheaper here. Food was delicious and cheap. Definitely visiting again.

Guest review byAnonymous

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Beautiful place, friendly people, relaxed atmosphere.

Beautiful place, friendly people, relaxed atmosphere. The epitome of Pura Vida. There are three licensed restaurants worth visiting, Akachete, La Esquinita and Supper Club. All are open for dinner, La Esquinita also breakfast and lunch and Akachete for lunch. There is Matapalo main centre with police, church, school and shops, also more eateries for lunches and snacks. And Playa Matapalo 15 minutes down the road, with one hotel (Coco Beach) and many B&B's, Airbnb and lodges close to the highly rated beach. Matapalo beach apartments (Jungle House) has a pool as well. Walks along the beach can go on the ever and the sunsets are magnificent. You can walk to Dominical along the beach, there are 4 rivers to cross which is very easy at low tide and it takes about 3 or 4 hours. The flora and fauna views are incredible and it's best in the early morning. You can catch the bus or take a taxi back to Matapalo. Also, take a walk to the small waterfall in the hills, it's about 30 minutes from La Esquinita restaurant. And horse riding on the beach in the afternoon.

Guest review bymerrifield PW

Canada

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Great location for exploring the area from Manuel Antonio...

Great location for exploring the area from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita and up into the mountains. There were a number of small restaurants to eat at even though we only ate at one. The beach was nice and quiet with lots of shade trees.

Guest review byNancy

Canada

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Matapalo Beach Apartments

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

The ‘included breakfast’ didn’t exist. The washing machine didn’t exist. When we queried this after an hour of negotiation between the host via a third party over the phone we were offered the use of the twin tub. We chose not to as by then we were steaming and desperate to explore. There was no hot tub (we weren’t planning to use it but it was on the details). It took us an hour to find the place because although we asked several locals they had never heard if it. Turned out it was called Jungle House not Matapalo beach apartments.

Guest review byJulie

United Kingdom

COCO Beach Village

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews

Exceptional, great pre check in information from David , great location with a restaurant next door ( highly recommended) , the location was perfect,2 min walk to a deserted beach , very quiet peaceful hotel , room was spotless and bed was delight to sleep in , enjoyed breakfast and David was a super host , attentive but not intrusive, would definitely stay again

Guest review byStuart

United Kingdom

Jardín de los Monos

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

Room was spacious and clean, lovely small pool with tea and coffee facilities. Playa Matapalo is 500m away and you can walk along it for miles watching Pelicans fly by and Scarlett Macaws. We saw sloths and monkeys at the property. Lettika is a lovely helpful host we had a fantastic stay.

Guest review byWendy

Isle of Man

Raya

From $105.20 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

The owners were so lovely, giving us great recommendations and tips for where to go and what to do. Very helpful overall to make our stay comfortable. Great breakfast and delicious waffles. It's a new hotel, nicely designed, and you can tell they take extra care to start things right.

Guest review byKevin

United Kingdom

Jardín de los Monos