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La Mariposa Hotel

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $333
$295 nightly
$333 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21

Explore the area

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100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Corner Panoramic Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Ocean Garden View Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Quepos

A stay at La Mariposa Hotel places you in the heart of Quepos, a 5-minute drive from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 9 minutes from Marina Pez Vela. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Biesanz Beach.

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mountain Top Park - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Namaste - ‬8 min walk
  • Le Papillon
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Mariposa Hotel

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 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 km
  • 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/truck 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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • 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 (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 4 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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-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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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. 742 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yipsi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, will be definitely back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Unparalleled views, insets, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, clean rooms, beautiful grounds filled with nature!
Stayed 5 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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, room, staff, pool, views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huanzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views, very nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of our favorite hotels we've ever stayed at. Great location close to restaurants and a short drive to the beach. Can take cheap Ubers anywhere you want to go within Manuel Antonio/Quepos. The best view we've ever experienced at a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights 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

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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

Sylvia

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

Niket

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property. Amazing private and spacious room. Tasty food. Centrally located. Everything about this place is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, great pool. Lots of wildlife without even leaving the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, a smaller hotel (not as crowed),
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GORGEOUS property with amazing views. The best parts of the hotel are the amazing views, the great pool area, sunset pool bar, spacious room with a view, and friendly staff
Stayed 4 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

Ghazaleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at La Mariposa and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so pleasant and welcoming, everything so clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justin

The room was expensive for what you got. The furniture was
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026