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La Mariposa Hotel

3.5 star property

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Corner Sunset Ocean View Room
Corner Sunset Ocean View Room
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
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

Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

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

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

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

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Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room PLUS

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

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Premier Ocean Garden View

Premier Ocean Garden View

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

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Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

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

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Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

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

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

In the heart of Quepos, La Mariposa Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Playitas Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Biesanz Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Playa La Macha.

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

Bayside hotel with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast
La Mariposa Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 onsite 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy international cuisine at Le Papillon, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Visit one of the 2 bars/lounges, 3 beach bars, and 2 poolside bars for a refreshing drink. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Quepos? This hotel has 538 square feet (50 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Le Papillon - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
A complimentary grocery 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)

More

  • 4 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 242000.00 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 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

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio was absolutely incredible! The views from our room were nothing short of astonishing—waking up to the ocean and ending the day with the most beautiful sunsets was pure magic. The property is surrounded by nature, and one of the highlights was seeing a pair of macaws that live on-site, adding to the already unforgettable experience. The hotel itself was beautiful, well-maintained, and had a peaceful atmosphere. The staff was warm and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. If you’re looking for a stunning escape with unbeatable views and wildlife right at your doorstep, this is the place to be. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Restaurant and staff were great. The property has been around for years and is well Maintained. Landscape is beautiful. The restaurant view are amazing. Food is great. The rooms are very big with kitchenette- great for families. The staff is lovely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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