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La Mariposa Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers relax by four outdoor pools or head to the beach where three lively bars serve refreshing cocktails - a perfect sun-soaked getaway

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La Mariposa Hotel near Playitas Beach offers a tropical retreat with beach and poolside bars. Enjoy international dishes at Le Papillon restaurant, spa treatments, complimentary full breakfast, and WiFi. Guests praise the exceptional service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is Rp4.508.190
Rp5.094.254 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

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

Premier Sunrise Ocean View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos, La Mariposa Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Pez Vela. Nauyaca Waterfalls is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring. Visit our Quepos travel guide
Map
100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla
    Playa Espadilla
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of Manuel Antonio National Park and its magnificent beach in Quepos Costa Rica
    Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Biesanz Beach
    Biesanz Beach
    7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playitas Beach
    6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Playa La Macha
    11 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Avión Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Restaurante Cerdo Feliz
    18 min walk
  • El Patio de Café Milagro
    3 min walk
  • Namaste
    8 min walk
  • Pasion Steak
    2 min drive

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Biesanz Beach
Located close to Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela, La Mariposa Hotel provides free full breakfast, 3 beach bars and 2 poolside bars. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, Ayurvedic treatments or a deep-tissue massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Le Papillon, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a swim-up bar and a free food/drink shopping service.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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

  • 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 within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 120000.00 per vehicle (one-way, 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-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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Mariposa Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mariposa Hotel?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mariposa Hotel on 19 Apr 2026 start from Rp4.508.190, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Mariposa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Mariposa Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Mariposa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Mariposa Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does La Mariposa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 120000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Mariposa Hotel located?

This family-friendly Quepos hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Biesanz Beach, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Mariposa Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhaavvna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! The servers at the restaurant during breakfast are great! The restaurant alone wins heart as is insane view of the ocean and sunset
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, clean room, staff were so kind and helpful, ocean view room overlooking national park. Wonderful vacation all around! Thank you, Mariposa!
Pool bar
View from breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view so relaxing great buffet breakfast !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, clean and simple stylish rooms along with friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Lovely pool and fantastic view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place. Great food and drink. Stunning view. Beautiful views. Greal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hylin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food, friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Modern, clean and nice hotel. Good location near shops and restaurants and only a short drive from the main beach, with convenient shuttle included.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing hotel, saw monkeys and a sloth while having breakfast. Only staying here when I come back to Costa Rica! Andres, Joseph, and everyone were so amazing and helpful! Food was also five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views overlooking Manuel Antonio anf the Pacific Ocean. Nice large pool and restaurant that never seemed too crowded despite the high season. Beautiful grounds. The location is near multiple restaurants within an easy walk. There are a couple ofbeaches that one csn walk to but that’s for the adventurers who don’t mind the heat and no sidewalks. There is a free shuttle to a more established beach in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mareike

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The view is absolutely breathtaking—truly beyond words—and offers a panoramic scenery that you simply have to experience at least once in your life. However, the hotel unfortunately fails to match this standard when it comes to service and staff. The facilities are also quite outdated, which makes the nightly rate feel significantly overpriced. In addition, the Wi-Fi was extremely unstable, and the cleanliness of the room did not meet expected standards. On a positive note, both the breakfast and the restaurant were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, respectful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and the staff were amazing. Nothing but great vibes!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great walkable location and beautiful property overall with stunning views. The only issue I will name is that the rooms need to be updated, as the amenities are very basic, to say the least.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a fantastic view as described. Meals were top notch. Staff in general were fantastic. The person during check-in could have been more accommodating and understanding. Parking was a little cramped and down a hill. Pool was outdated but kept clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAYDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious with amazing views, the location and nature all round is breathtaking - we saw sloths, capuchins, macaws and Titi monkeys right from our balcony and at the hotel itself! The sunsets at the pool were out of a picture postcard. Service is prompt and courteous throughout. We wish we could stay longer - we hope to return soon.
Sunset at the pool
Sunrise w macaws from balcony
Sunrise from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, with lush landscaping and an infinity pool that’s perfect for relaxing while taking in the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. We saw white-faced capuchin monkeys, a large group of squirrel monkeys passing through the property, and even a three-toed sloth on site. The rooms are basic but clean, and the food is delicious. Don’t expect luxury rooms; this is a place you come for the incredible location, unforgettable views, and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

It’s a very well located hotel, amazing views from the room. Infinity pool is beautiful. We had a corner room and would be nice to have a couch and comfortable chairs in the room. We would definitely return to La Mariposa .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pantea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was kind, as almost all the Costa Rican people are. Hotel has stunning view and provides daily shuttle to beach. However, it's been 5 days since we left the hotel and the hotel administration has not yet returned our deposit. Not sure why they even held a deposit as no other hotels we've stayed at have done this. They've held 100,000 colones and we've talked to front desk staff, emailed them everyday since we left and still we haven't received our deposit back. It would be beneficial for more guests to ask them not to withhold our funds. There is really no reason why they would.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Mariposa was a highlight of our trip. The property is beautiful, and the view is absolutely incredible. Waking up to floor to ceiling windows and an ocean and national park view never got old. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the infinity pool overlooking the ocean was a favorite spot. We even saw monkeys on the property. Breakfast each morning was wonderful, and the staff were so lovely and accommodating throughout our stay. The property’s location is ideal, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The beach is about a 25 minute downhill walk and there’s also a property shuttle to the beach if you don’t feel like walking. We are absolute looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our king suite was overlooking the ocean and Manuel Antonio national park!! The entire wall was a window! It was a million dollar view. I said I could have just sat on the balcony or in the bed looking out and enjoyed my experience! The included bfast is amazing and the grounds are like being in the national park. We saw a baby sloth up close right by the bar and had monkeys on our balcony. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean and gorgeous hotel. Very close to wonderful food options. We drove an hour south to a beach with bigger waves, but this was still a perfect place to stay and jump off from. The front desk helped us schedule parasailing. Easy to park. Real gem.
View from our toom
Baby sloth sleeping on the hotel rafters
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice

The room seemed old and smelled strongly of chemicals. The bathroom stayed wet for many hours after taking a shower. The view was good. The wait staff was kind. The reception staff could have been more caring and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, comfortable and spacious rooms. Stunning views. Exceptional service ? Concierge - Alan and waitstaff - John and Diego were friendly and attentive! Bonus was the sloth walking the rafters after dinner. Once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a beautiful stay and the staff were incredibly friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amazing view, wonderful food and friendly and pleasant staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025