The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Matapalo, Costa Rica

Matapalo – 11 hotels and places to stay

COCO Beach Village

Situated in Matapalo, 200 metres from Matapalo Beach, COCO Beach Village features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

susana

From

United Kingdom

Clean, helpful host, location, bedroom conditions, breakfast, swimming pool

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Price from

US$128.25

1 night, 2 adults

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Raya

Matapalo

Situated in Matapalo, 500 metres from Matapalo Beach and 37 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, Raya features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Sonia

From

Portugal

Lovely place, clean and friendly, fantastic breakfast, only slight negative was the bed was so hard (and we like a hard mattress) a topper would fix this.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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US$93.10

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa Aba Matapalo

Matapalo

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and just 100 metres from the beach, Casa Aba Matapalo is located in Matapalo. Free WiFi access is available.

Jane

From

Canada

The room was very large and clean with great views. The beds were very comfortable. The property was well-maintained and the surroundings were beautiful. It was very quiet and serene. The pool was lovely and very clean. The beach was nearby. It is not good for swimming as the waves are too rough but it's nice to go in and get some salt water and jump the waves. There are many birds in the area. The macaws flew over the property quite often. Carlos was very kind and helpful. There is a little bar where you can get a glass of wine or a bottle of beer but that is the extent of it. The owner has put a lot of his heart and soul into this property and it shows. There are displays where you can learn about his background and there are little model ski gondolas which go up and down and track and are fun to watch. There is beautiful lighting in the gardens at night. I would highly recommend this accommodation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Price from

US$70

1 night, 2 adults

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Rafiki Beach Camp

Matapalo

Located in Matapalo, a few steps from Matapalo Beach, Rafiki Beach Camp provides accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, water sports facilities and pool with a view.

Inna

From

Canada

Like everything : location ,view ,staff !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

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US$138.94

1 night, 2 adults

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Dreamy Contentment

Matapalo

Facing the seafront, Dreamy Contentment is a bed and breakfast offering a 3-star accommodation in Matapalo. It has a private beach area, open-air bath and private parking.

Larissa

From

United States

What a gem in an idyllic setting, right on the beautiful beach, with iguanas and monkeys running among the palm trees. A great spot to relax or catch a surf. An exceptional staff, kind people who take visible pride in their work. Carmen is great, responds quickly, and goes the extra mile to make sure you have a pleasant stay. And the pancakes for breakfast are perfect! We will surely be back ;-)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

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US$117.99

1 night, 2 adults

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Lapazul Boutique Hotel

Savegre (Near Matapalo)

Set in Savegre, 46 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, Lapazul Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Saskia

From

Netherlands

This hotel is top-end. Very comfortable room, the best view, the birds and other wildlife, it’s relaxing atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. They will do anything to make your stay a fantastic one. Thank you George, Geovanny and Monica!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

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US$342

1 night, 2 adults

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La Palapa Ecolodge

Portalón (Near Matapalo)

Located in Portalón, 33 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, La Palapa Ecolodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Jessie

From

Costa Rica

I loved the nature, tranquility, beautiful place. Helene is so attentive and kind. There are hiking trails. The pool was clean and nice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

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US$70

1 night, 2 adults

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

Quepos (Near Matapalo)

Offering a garden and garden view, Jungle Bus, 5 min drive to PlayaLinda, 15 to Dominical, Wifi Starlink is situated in Quepos, 29 km from Marina Pez Vela and 47 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica.

PN Brook

From

United Kingdom

The Jungle Bus was the highlight of our three week holiday in Costa Rica. The bus has recently been converted into a wonderful little house for two in the jungle just south of Quepos. A 4X4 is necessary to reach the property as it's high up in the jungle, about a kilometre from the coast, but close to the gorgeous local beaches and other local amenities. The bus is split into a "living area" with a well appointed kitchen equipped with everything one could possibly need and a "sleeping area" with a double bed and ensuite bathroom. The planning and execution of the conversion were obviously meticulous as all available space has been used to create a unique little house with more than enough space for two. There is a lovely balcony surrounding the bus that has views into the jungle and the beautiful garden that the hosts have planted. A wonderful space to sit, relax, eat and enjoy the diverse wildlife.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

US$60

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainbow Lodge Costa Rica

Savegre (Near Matapalo)

Offering garden views, Rainbow Lodge Costa Rica in Savegre offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a private beach area and a terrace.

Rebecca

From

United Kingdom

We stayed here for two nights during our Costa Rica holiday and could happily have stayed longer. The place surpassed our expectations as we had not appreciated from the information that it is a single lodge set within amazing jungled grounds with access to a beautiful swimming pool. We thought it was probably within a complex of lodges so were very pleasantly surprised. The lodge was very comfortable with great kitchen facilities and an amazing open air bathroom which we loved. The balcony overlooking the forest was beautiful and you can see and hear lots of birds and animals. It was a very calm place with easy access beautiful beaches. We did a snorkelling trip to Cano island while there, which was amazing and we had the added bonus of seeing humpback whales on the boat trip there. We also visited Manuel Antonio national park which is nearby and saw many interesting birds and animals. We would definitely recommend this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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US$87.30

1 night, 2 adults

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Rafiki Safari Lodge

Savegre (Near Matapalo)

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.

Julia

From

United Kingdom

Amazing place to stay! We had two nights and saw so much wildlife - sitting on our deck overlooking the pond we spent ages watching huge iguanas in the trees, loads of birds and even a Basilisk Lizard running across the water! The safari tents are really comfortable - fab beds, proper hot showers and plenty of space. I had a bit of a concern about the amount of creepy crawlies we might have in/around the tents but the mesh netting kept everything out (we saw plenty of insect life on the trails but nothing in or around the tents!). The big communal deck is also fab - the first night there was a huge storm and we sat having dinner while the thunder and lightning raged around us and bats flew round overhead - a really magical experience. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. The pool and waterslide were a big hit with the kids too!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Price from

US$208

1 night, 2 adults

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