La Mariposa Hotel (Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica)

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Situated near the beach in Manuel Antonio, this spa resort is close to Manuel Antonio National Park. Show more

Multiple outdoor pools

In addition to 4 outdoor swimming pools, La Mariposa Hotel features a restaurant, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar.

LCD TVs, DVD players

Guestrooms open to balconies with beach, sea or partial ocean views and feature LCD televisions with premium cable channels and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access. Hide

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Premier Room - Full Breakfast


		1 queen1 singleSignature bedding includes cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. Sofa bed. Balcony with view of the ocean (partial), beach, and mountains. Desk. 28-inch LCD television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Air conditioning.

Standard garden view - Full Breakfast


		2 doubleSignature bedding includes cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. Sofa bed. Balcony with view of the ocean (partial), beach, and mountains. Desk. 28-inch LCD television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.

Standard ocean view - Full Breakfast


		2 doubleSignature bedding includes cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. Sofa bed. Balcony with view of the ocean, ocean (partial), and beach. Desk. 28-inch LCD television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.

Ocean view room - Full Breakfast


		1 king2 queenSignature bedding includes cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. Sofa bed. Balcony with view of the ocean, ocean (partial), and beach. Desk. 28-inch LCD television with premium cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. No pets, including service animals, are allowed at this property.

Policies

Pets not allowed
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Check-in time ends at
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is Noon
Discover accepted
Caters to couples
Caters to families
No rollaway beds available
No elevators
JCB International accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted
American Express accepted
Diners Club accepted

Awards and Affiliations

La Mariposa Hotel is listed in the 1997 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Accessibility Options

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

Swimming pool - outdoor
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Parking (free)
Limo or Town Car service available
Fax machine
Computer rental
Total number of rooms - 62
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Currency exchange
Tour assistance
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Babysitting or child care
Laundry facilities
Garden
Bar/lounge
Suitable for children
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Number of floors - 4
ATM/banking
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service

Express check-in
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Number of outdoor pools - 4
Beach/pool umbrellas
On-site medical assistance available
Billiards or pool table
Tours/ticket assistance
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
Medical assistance available
Microwave in lobby
Secure parking
Parking limited (free)
Pool table
Room service (limited hours)
Free guest parking only during stay
Year Built - 1990
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Number of buildings/towers - 6
Swimming pool - children's
Television in lobby
Translation services
Umbrella
Wedding services

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Rooms

La Mariposa Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Balconies open to beach, sea, or partial ocean views. These individually decorated accommodations include sofa beds. Beds feature signature bedding, down comforters, and down blankets. 28-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and direct-dial phones. Additionally, rooms include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and extra towels/bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2010.

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La Mariposa Hotel, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

Balcony
Patio
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Direct-dial phone
Premium television channel(s)
DVD player
Wake-up calls
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Yard
In-room safe
Window opens
Clock radio
Cribs (infant beds) available
Lanai
Extra towels/bedding
Turndown service
Shower only
Makeup/shaving mirror

In-room massage available
Sewing kit
Rainfall showerhead
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Desk
Sofa bed
Cable television service
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
Partial ocean view
Beach view
ESPN
HBO
Individually decorated
Signature bedding
LCD television
Sea view
Mountain view
Courtyard view
Garden view

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Dining

A complimentary full breakfast is served in the restaurant.

Le Papillon - This poolside fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Afternoon tea is served.

Room service during limited hours is available.

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La Mariposa Hotel, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

Whale-watching nearby
Water skiing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rowing or canoeing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Boating nearby
Running track/path nearby
Aerobics nearby
Pilates classes/instruction nearby
Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Mountain biking nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Horse riding/rental nearby
Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
Bird watching on site
Fishing nearby
Ecotours nearby

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Spa

Manicures and pedicures

Massages

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A Traveller from tel aviv, israel

5.0

out of 5

“good hotel with good service”

Our stay was quite comfortable. The hotel itself is nothing fancy, but in a good condition. What really makes all the difference is the great service from hotel staff. They were all very nice and helpful. This is important when staying in Manuel Antonio since you often need to arrange different activities / tours / transportation etc. To sum it up - dont hesitate to book this hotel if the price is nice. But do not expect a lavish 5 star resort.

Area recommendations

Best to stay in the vacinity of la mariposa. A very good location.

Getting there

In addition to getting to / from san jose airport to manuel antonio via private shuttle or shared shuttle, you can also take a public bus that costs a lot less and takes the same time! we took this option on the way back to the airport, after taking a private van on the way from the airport. the fare for this bus is 4000 colones (about 8$!!!!!!!!). it departs from the bus station at QUEPOS - it will cost you about another 6$ to get to QUEPOS, and you can also pay the taxi driver the amount he would have taken anyway - and he will drive and buy the tickets for you!!! just ask this from the reception staff. Note that they highly recommend to buy the tickets a day before.

A Traveller

1.0

out of 5

“terrible”

rude service, poor upkeep of rooms (toilet did not work, shower did not work), rooms were not cleaned properly and items (towels or soaps) were not restocked ever.

A Traveller from Texas

3.0

out of 5

“Beautiful view but overpriced”

Our hotel had a beautiful view, but it was overpriced, old and needed some care in the room and outside of hotel. Our room had bugs in it. The bed was old and lumpy. The stairs were very difficult to walk on when it was raining. The breakfast was limited and had flies swarming on some of the pastries.

Area recommendations

I would recommend somewhere more on the beach rather than up in the hills. It made it difficult to travel back and forth to the town.

A Traveller from Lafayette, LA

5.0

out of 5

“Gorgeous views!!”

Second visit to this hotel. Views of ocean can't get much better. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfasts. Love the infinity pools and hot tub. Sunsets are beautiful to view from restaurant and pool area. Rooms are sparse but very clean. Stayed in a standard ocean view room. Updated bathrooms nice. Like most places, could hear neighbors TV. Who needs to watch TV in a place like this? Luckily, the spider monkeys playing on our roof drowned them out a lot. Would highly recommend this place. Do plan on returning here again on next trip.

When to go

Fifth trip here. Our favorite time to go is in May. Rates are lower, less crowded. Rains a little but is welcomed. Sun usually comes out later.

Getting around

We always rent a car. They pick us up at airport. Only way to have your freedom to move around. Roads have improved over the years but some can still be tricky. Its an adventure so go for it. Only way we could find new places to stay. Don't be afraid to take gravel/dirt roads uphill.

What to pack

Take out half of what you packed and leave behind. One good pair of "water sock" shoes. Need good grip on them and can be easily washed off. All walking involves uphill and down and somewhat slippery. Leave cute sandals behind. They are useless for walking comfortably. Girls- one bathing suit, 1-2 light weight sundresses, one pair of shorts, couple of tank tops. Underclothes that can be rinsed out and hung to dry. One long sleeve shirt for cool nights up in cloud forest area. One pair of hiking pants. Guys-wick dry type t-shirts, pair of shorts, bathing suits, hiking pants, same type water socks. Bug spray, sun screen. Pack light.

Paula S from Plainfield, IL

5.0

out of 5

“Was even more beautiful in person”

The character of the hotel and the views were what attracted me to book this hotel, but I was swept away by being there in person! You cannot capture those views in a picture. The staff was helpful and friendly. We booked all the excursions through the hotel and we were not disappointed. The food at the restuarant was wonderful.

A Traveller from Seattle

4.0

out of 5

“On top of the world”

Overall, great location and Hotel. You have a fantastic views of Manuel Antonio, sunsets and the ocean. Easy walk to one of the best beaches in Costa Rica or you can take a hotel shuttle. Unfortunately, the staff was less than satisfactory. Not overly friendly and helpful.

Joe B from Little Rock AR

5.0

out of 5

“1000 Monkeys can't be wrong”

Checked in a day early after a 4.5 hour drive from Arenal. Not only did they have a room they upgraded us to an ocean view suite. From our private balcony we watched white faced monkeys frolic in the palm trees less than 15 feet away. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to assist with calls to my rental car company to get a repair person on site. The grounds are beautiful, the views are world class. Highly recommend this hotel.

Area recommendations

The main road from the hotel to the Manuel Antonio beach has several good stops for food and drinks.

A Traveller from Harpenden

4.0

out of 5

“Infinity pool and beyond”

Great hotel with wonderful views and excellent service. We were upgraded from standard garden view to standard ocean view which was amazing, waking up to Playa Manuel Antonio from the hillside setting of the hotel. However our friends who were upgraded to the deluxe ocean view had to climb up to the top floor to get to their room 3 floors up and there's no elevators. There's an amazing infinity pool which lights up at night and waiters deliver your drinks pool side. There are also swim up pool bars. The food was pretty good and the setting very romantic on the terrace in the evening. There is a shuttle bus to the beach otherwise you need a car to get to Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Both bustling little towns though Quepos can be a bit seedy at night. Many venues close early at 10pm around the hotel so don't plan for late night dining. The hotel organised all our trips very efficiently, mangrove kayaking and rafting with Unique tours were great. Nothing was ever too much trouble and everyone speaks English. Watch out for the monkeys jumping round the hotel as they will pinch your stuff if you leave windows open but they are cute. Great experience and recommend La Mariposa, it is listed in that 1001 places book so what else can I say.

Getting there

If you down to Quepos from Samara I recommend the ferry trip route. We caught the ferry at Playa Narajo to Puntarenas. It takes about an hour and a half but it's so much fun. We danced with the locals onboard as latin music blared out from 5ft speakers. It made a good break from driving on the dodgy roads and we felt we got a real flavour of Cosat Rica and it's Tico's.

A Traveller from Washington DC

2.0

out of 5

“La Mariposa”

We actually didn't like our stay. We tried to leave and we weren't let out of the remaining nights. The hotel was over priced and the rooms were old. The manager never got back to us about our ipods being stolen eventhough he told us 3 different times that he would get back to us. I even left my email address for him but still haven't heard from him and it has been a week now.

Area recommendations

If you want good typical food, you need to go to Quepos for it. Also, there was a cafe across the road from La Mariposa (also across from a bus stop ) that was our favorite place to eat.

Don R from Oakland Park, FL

5.0

out of 5

“One of our best vacations ever”

Had a great time at La Mariposa. The staff bent over backwards to be helpful and accomodating - thanks especially to Andres and Johannes. Views were spectacular. We particularly liked the restaurant on the grounds of the hotel but not affiliated with the hotel. Bed was a little too firm but the room was large, attractive, and spotlessly clean. Problems (a non-working light) were dealt with immediately and graciously. We would definitely stay there again.

Area recommendations

Manuel Antonio National Park with a guide is a must. We went twice. You would be suprised what you will miss without a guide (sloths, toucans, basilisks, etc.). We also spent a day in Quepos and saw squirrel monkeys for the first time right in town.

Getting around

Bus fare between the hotel, beach. and Quepos was 240 colon and well worth it. There is a free shuttle between the hotel and beach but we often used the bus when the shuttle wasn't available.

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