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Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

Good to Know

Hotel La Mariposa is a 4-star boutique hotel perched on a hillside in Manuel Antonio, offering captivating Pacific Ocean and national park views. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tropical gardens, and on-site dining at the restaurant and bar, all while savoring the elevated coastal outlook. While the beach requires transportation, the hotel provides a serene retreat with diverse room options, many featuring private balconies or terraces. It promises a memorable stay.


Leave an evening for the ocean view

The Pacific outlook is a good reason to leave an evening free at Hotel La Mariposa. From this boutique hotel on Manuel Antonio’s hillside, the ocean and national park become part of the view, with the pool, restaurant and bar inviting you to linger as daylight fades. Bring your plans back to the hotel early enough to enjoy it.

Give the hillside a day of its own

There is a particular pleasure in being back at La Mariposa before the afternoon has ended. Take a swim, spend time in the tropical gardens or settle into the Jacuzzi, then let a glass of wine and the Pacific outlook carry you toward dinner. The restaurant and bar make it possible to enjoy that change of light without moving on to another place.

For a more active day, Manuel Antonio opens up birdwatching, jungle safaris, ziplining, whitewater rafting and canyoning. A morning in Manuel Antonio National Park brings another reason to spend time outdoors before returning to the hotel. The beach is not within walking distance, so arrange transportation for time on the sand and leave an evening for the hilltop outlook.

Choose the outlook and space

Standard Garden View, Standard Ocean View, Ocean View and Premier Ocean View Rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, a hairdryer, safe, telephone and internet access. Breakfast is included with these four categories and the Double Connecting Room. Beyond everyday comfort, the differences in views, outdoor space and sleeping arrangements shape how you enjoy the hillside.

  • Standard Garden View Rooms have a sitting area and garden-view balcony; Standard Ocean View Rooms have a sitting area and private balcony with partial ocean and garden views.
  • Ocean View Rooms open onto a private terrace with panoramic ocean views.
  • Premier Ocean View Rooms have a futon for an extra guest. Some also have a kitchenette and private terrace with panoramic ocean and national park views.
  • Double Connecting Rooms provide two rooms, each with a private bathroom. The larger room has a sitting area leading to a corner terrace with ocean and national park views.
  • The Penthouse Suite carries the amenities of the other rooms and has air conditioning and a private terrace with a Jacuzzi and panoramic ocean and national park views.

Families may appreciate the connecting rooms’ separate bathrooms and shared sitting space, while couples can give priority to a private ocean-view terrace. Compare the current room details for the layout and outlook that best suit your stay.

Highlights to help you choose

  • Choose a hilltop boutique stay for Pacific and national park outlooks, sunset time and dinner facing the coast.
  • A swimming pool, Jacuzzi and tropical gardens give you reasons to leave an afternoon free at the hotel, with a restaurant, bar and WiFi for time on site.
  • The beach is not within walking distance. Plan transportation and choose the hotel for its elevated views rather than a walk straight to the sand.
  • Breakfast is included with the named Standard Garden View, Standard Ocean View, Ocean View, Premier Ocean View and Double Connecting options, helping start an outing day at the hotel.
  • Garden balconies, partial-ocean balconies and panoramic ocean terraces create different experiences; compare the outlook before choosing a room.
  • Premier Ocean View Rooms have a futon for an extra guest; only some add a kitchenette and private panoramic terrace.
  • Double Connecting Rooms provide two rooms with separate bathrooms and a larger sitting area opening onto a corner ocean-and-park-view terrace, useful for travelers sharing the stay.
  • The Penthouse Suite carries the other room amenities and adds a private terrace with a Jacuzzi and panoramic ocean and national park views.
  • Park wildlife walks and area ziplining, rafting, birdwatching, jungle safaris and canyoning let you pair the ocean outlook with active days.

Stay details

Number of rooms
60
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Boutique
  • Spa
  • Hilltop

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Room
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Air Conditioning

Room Amenities

Standard Sunrise Ocean View Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Partial Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Premier Ocean Sunrise Room

  • AC
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Superior Sunset Ocean View Room

  • AC
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Partial Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
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Premier Ocean Garden Room

  • AC
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Internet
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area

Premier Sunrise Ocean View PLUS Room

  • AC
  • Balcony
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Jungle View
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Partial Jungle View

Corner Sunset Ocean View Room

  • AC
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Safe Deposit Box

Honeymoon Ocean Suite

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Hotel location

Manuel Antonio

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Latitude: 9.403889; longitude: -84.158707

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
91%111 guest ratings
Cleanliness
93%
Expectations
90%
Staff
91%
Comfort
90%
Value
91%

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Leslie S.

great stay

Joanne O.

fabulous boutique hotel....

Patty S.

Room very old, refrigerator ancient, light switches

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Peter C.

Our "superior ocean view room" (60) was spacious and nice but had very little ocean view from the room or patio, should not be advertised as more than "partial ocean view." Free shuttle is nice, needs more and later time intervals.Walking up or down that street is difficult and dangerous.

John K.

Not sure what the cost of the room was, but it was worth it. Very nice view from our rooms! Our friends that stayed with us commented that it was a good pick. Thanks to whomever it was that sugested this place.

Cherie K.

Didn’t anticipate such a deluxe hotel. Was a pleasant surprise and a wonderful way to end our trip.

Takiya J.

Great hotel with SPECTACULAR views of the pacific coast. Very nice staff and the breakfast was great too! We would definitely like to come back when we visit again.

Janei J.

The view of the beach from the hotel was magnificent. The hotel staff were very kind and attentive. The breakfast offered had decent variety. The prices of the food were reasonable for a hotel. Emilio's Cafe, which offers delicious lunch, is within walking distance. I loved the infinity pool. The grounds of the hotel were very clean.

Gloria C.

I think having better pillows would do wonders. That was the only complaint. I loved the gardens, the pool, the incredibly friendly staff and beautiful setting.

Alice L.

Very good location with exceptional ocean views- very friendly staff

Reyna V.

Hotel La Marisposa was a nice hotel. The best part of it was the view, overlooking the pacific ocean. The staff were friendly. I also love the location which is close to many restaurants and store. My only thing was, the hotel is a little dated. The rooms didn't have extra blanket. The blanket we used was a bit too thin, which got me sick the first night. Other than that. I loved the hotel, the view, and its amenities. It was in a quieter side, but that's okay. It's off season, and loved that we had the place all to ourselves. So it seems.

Aaron C.

Tile floors = loud. Person in room above was walking around all night, kept us up first night. Very tired the next day.

Ilona K.

Staff was very nice. Enjoyed having so much wildlife around the hotel grounds: hawks, capuchins, agouti, macaws. Did not enjoy ants and roaches in the room. First morning breakfast buffet included sweet pastry (budin?) with mold on it.

Greg M.

Two nights in a row the air conditioner failed. The chef went out of his way to accommodate my requests for gluten free meals.

Sarah L.

The hotel, the view and the staff were awesome ! The hotel was very quiet, breakfast was amazing and especially Ceibo, the bartender, made our trip that much better !

Matt K.

Would come back to this hotel again. Nice staff. Good food. Good location. I lost my camera on one of the minivans to the beach and the driver was so kind to bring it back for me the next day.

David S.

Awesome hotel, staff, food, bar, wildlife and views!!!! Would highly recommend! 5 stars!

Lisa S.

Great hotel, restaurant and bar! The room was wonderful and excellent view of the ocean! We had plenty of wildlife visiting us on the balcony or throughout the hotel landscaping! Very accommodating staff highly recommended! 5 stars!!

Patricia R.

The view from this hotel truly is what everyone says, amazing. The rooms were comfortable with a nice balcony. We were able to walk to restaurants and the shuttle to and from the beach was on time. The pool was our favorite part.

Jonathan C.

Beautiful hotel with a perfect location.

Jen P.

Lovely, lovely property with magnificent views. Infinity pool was stunning. Restaurant staff was very friendly and fun. Front desk very helpful.

Coralie B.

in Monteverde area had little lighting at night to get to and from restaurant and had dangerous concrete pavement where one could trip.Loved the other selections and choice of rooms was great

Paul D.

Beautiful place to stay! easy to see and get to the local fare. GREAT view from the room!

Rachel R.

The room was not part of the hotel. The last two nights the people next to us were very loud and you could see their light through the door. Room was not comfy felt like an outcast.

David T.

The staff was outstanding at all levels from front desk to maids

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of views can guests expect at Hotel La Mariposa?

Hotel La Mariposa, situated on a Manuel Antonio hillside, offers stunning Pacific Ocean and national park views. Many rooms feature private balconies or terraces designed to maximize these panoramic outlooks.


What amenities are available at Hotel La Mariposa?

Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and tropical gardens. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar, providing on-site dining and drinks. All rooms include air conditioning, cable TV, a hairdryer, safe, telephone, and internet access.


Is Hotel La Mariposa located near the beach?

The beach is not within walking distance of Hotel La Mariposa. Guests should arrange transportation to access the sand, as the hotel is chosen for its elevated, panoramic views rather than direct beach access.


What dining options are available at Hotel La Mariposa?

Hotel La Mariposa features an on-site restaurant and bar, allowing guests to enjoy meals and drinks while taking in the Pacific outlook, especially as daylight fades. Breakfast is included with specific room categories.


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