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

Matapalo – 12 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.

Domenico

From

Switzerland

We enjoyed very much our stay at Coco Beach Village which is located just 1 minute (by walk) from amazing Matapalo beach. Our room was spacious, very clean and all rooms are overlooking the beautiful garden with the nice pool. The owners David and Roja are both lovely. David even showed us the sloths on the beach and organised surf lessons with a great instructor. It is very quiet and perfectly located to easily reach all attractions of the surrounding (for example Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena national parks) or just to spend a relaxing beach day (my wife got a 1 hour massage from a lady directly at Matapalo beach which was fantastic). In addition, also the breakfast was very nice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

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US$103.55

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.

Saulo

From

Canada

Everything was impeccably clean. The room is spacious and cozy. The bed is a king size and very comfy. The breakfast is served at your door - in previous day you just need to inform your breakfast options and time of delivery. The hotel is a brand new building and everything is carefully run by the owners themselves. Extra tip: In front of the hotel there's a stable with horses available for a ride. We SUPER recommend this ride, as we had a lot of fun. It lasted 2 hours and on top of the ride itself, in nature and at the beach watching the sunset, our guide (Angel) was very friendly. He shared his knowledge about the local flora and spotted animals, such as monkeys and sloths. We even stopped for a coconut water drink, that he opened for us, right from the tree. It is really worth it! Comparable to other rides we've seen in Costa Rica, it was also very affordable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 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.

Karin

From

Sweden

Perfect location, close to the beach and the jungle just outside the window. Morning breakfast at the balcony with monkeys playing outside.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Price from

US$80

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.

Veronika

From

Hungary

Everything. I loved it. The perfect place at the ocean!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

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US$138.94

1 night, 2 adults

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Iguana Libre

Dominical (Near Matapalo)

Set in Dominical, 44 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, Iguana Libre offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Stephanie

From

Canada

Owner's were so nice and accommodating. Wonderful breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Price from

US$65

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.

Bianca-Elena

From

Switzerland

- AMAZING VIEWS - impeccably clean - friendly and helful staff - very quiet You can’t miss their Pina Coladas - absolutely delicious!

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.

Allison

From

Chile

I loved sleeping in the middle of the jungle, listening to all the fauna, it was a lovely experience. Everybody was very kind and helpful, they assist me with everything I needed.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

Price from

US$70

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.

Sabine

From

Croatia

This place is a true paradise! You’re surrounded by lush jungle, with monkeys playing in the trees, yet you get to enjoy a beautifully designed cabin with all the comforts you need. Even the WiFi was excellent for working remotely. The hosts were incredibly kind and thoughtful, paying attention to every detail and sharing great tips to make our stay even better. Getting there involves an off-road path that can be a bit steep at times, but the hosts' clear instructions made it easy to find this hidden gem. We would absolutely recommend it!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 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

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US$208

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotel Villas Rio Mar

Dominical (Near Matapalo)

Situated on the banks of River Baru, Hotel Villas Río Mar is also within a walking distance of 900 metres from the Village of Dominical.

Lia

From

Australia

Beautiful facilities, gorgeous spacious rooms and the best Pina Colada and Moscow Mules made by Carlos!! The villas are lovely - and only a 700m walk from the centre of Dominical. it was also lovely to swim in the river.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews

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US$125.59

1 night, 2 adults

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