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COCO Beach Village, hotel in Matapalo

Situated in Matapalo, 300 metres from Matapalo Beach, COCO Beach Village features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

This is an amazing place for short and even longer stays. David was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect! You have access to a beautiful beach, local fauna and other worth to visit places. It’s close to Dominical and Quepos. Car is essential.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
227 reviews
Price from£107.39per night
Dreamy Contentment, hotel in Matapalo

With a private beach area and Dreamy Contentment has accommodations with free WiFi.

location right next to beach
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
98 reviews
Price from£100.88per night
Casa Aba Matapalo, hotel in 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.

Close to the beach, pool, clean rooms, really nice host.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
259 reviews
Price from£72.20per night
Rafiki Beach Camp, hotel in Matapalo

Set between tropical forest and unspoilt beach in Matapalo, Rafiki Beach Camp offers accommodation in luxury safari tents. There is a communal pool and a private beach area with loungers and parasols....

Right on the beach but easy living so your tents not full of sand. Quiet, safe parking, little shop and 2 restaurants nearby, great breakfast, very friendly, helpful staff. Sloths and monkeys right outside our door. I walked a mile & a half down the beach and saw nobody.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
110 reviews
Price from£103.82per night
Raya, hotel in Matapalo

Situated in Matapalo, 600 metres from Matapalo Beach and 37 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, Raya features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Raya is a relatively new place run by its enthusiastic owners, who were very keen to try to ensure that you had a good stay. We were here for three nights and the other seven apartments were mostly occupied at the same time. The design of the building was unsual - one long single storey with dividers between each apartment which allowed for private patios for each. As well as a table and chairs, each apartment had a couple of unusual, comfortable, hanging hammock chairs, behind which was a pretty garden area. The bathroom, air conditioning and wifi all worked well and overall the bedrooms were very comfortable and quiet. A decent breakfast was provided for you each morning, right outside your apartment which was very convenient.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
36 reviews
Price from£66.53per night
Casa del Toucan, hotel in Matapalo

Casa del Toucan is located in Hatillo, 7 km from Dominical and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also features a terrace and a bar.

Great location, lovely pool, setting beautiful, lovely breakfast provided, rooms great with AC, parking.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
292 reviews
Price from£72.06per night
Lapazul Boutique Hotel, hotel in 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.

Unfortunately we stayed only for one night. The Hotel is amazing. The staff let you fell very welcome. We were very lucky to have the hotel for ourselves. The breakfast we had there was by far the best I had on any vacation. The waiter (Geovanny) was amazing. An experience I won’t forget.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
76 reviews
Price from£273.44per night
Iguana Libre, hotel in 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.

Bettina is an amazing host and goes out of her way to help. Very warm and welcoming. It is a wildlife haven. It was great fun to swim with Daisy the Duck to. X
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
85 reviews
Price from£54.15per night
Hotel La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort, hotel in Matapalo

Located in Portalón, 33 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, Hotel La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Very friendly staff and owner met all our needs during our stay. We were travelling with disabled child and their attitude was really great. Beautiful space around our villa, nice and clean swimming pool, tasty breakfast... We enjoyed it very much.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
299 reviews
Price from£81.22per night
Rafiki Safari Lodge, hotel in Matapalo

Located within the Savegre River Nature Reserve and 30 km from Manuel Antonio town centre, the Rafiki Safari Lodge features a tropical garden, stunning river views and a swimming pool.

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!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
44 reviews
Price from£159.73per night
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What guests said about Matapalo:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful place, friendly people, relaxed atmosphere.

    Beautiful place, friendly people, relaxed atmosphere. The epitome of Pura Vida. There are three licensed restaurants worth visiting, Akachete, La Esquinita and Supper Club. All are open for dinner, La Esquinita also breakfast and lunch and Akachete for lunch. There is Matapalo main centre with police, church, school and shops, also more eateries for lunches and snacks. And Playa Matapalo 15 minutes down the road, with one hotel (Coco Beach) and many B&B's, Airbnb and lodges close to the highly rated beach. Matapalo beach apartments (Jungle House) has a pool as well. Walks along the beach can go on the ever and the sunsets are magnificent. You can walk to Dominical along the beach, there are 4 rivers to cross which is very easy at low tide and it takes about 3 or 4 hours. The flora and fauna views are incredible and it's best in the early morning. You can catch the bus or take a taxi back to Matapalo. Also, take a walk to the small waterfall in the hills, it's about 30 minutes from La Esquinita restaurant. And horse riding on the beach in the afternoon.
    merrifield PW
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great location for exploring the area from Manuel Antonio...

    Great location for exploring the area from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita and up into the mountains. There were a number of small restaurants to eat at even though we only ate at one. The beach was nice and quiet with lots of shade trees.
    Nancy
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It’s a great place if you want a quiet peaceful experience,...

    It’s a great place if you want a quiet peaceful experience, away from crowds and along with the nature. There are plenty physical activities on the beach—walking, biking, horse riding.Strong current and big waves are making it difficult and safe to swim, but you can wade in or drive to safer beaches. This beach provides you with a privacy and lots of room to explore. There is a little restaurant La Kashette a couple minutes from the beach and a small store.
    anna
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Matapalo is amazing! The beaches are quiet and beautiful!

    Matapalo is amazing! The beaches are quiet and beautiful! There is a lot to do around the area yet it is far away from all of the very touristy parts of Costa Rica. Matapalo is safe and you can get around just fine by foot. Sunsets on Playa Matapalo are romantic and the sand is powdery and white. A great beach to swim and surf.
    Lisa
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    This is a very quiet and small beach community.

    This is a very quiet and small beach community. The beach is long and secluded with few visitors. Perfect for those who want a natural setting and privacy. There are only a couple restaurants and lodging facilities...so this is the place for those who want to be outside of the busy tourist destinations and want to enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
    Kevin
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Matapalo is all about the beach!

    Matapalo is all about the beach! The ocean was perfect with a gentle dark brown sand. The hotel is good - I liked the room, little garden and delicious food. Anja is very friendly and helpful host. Thank you so much! The only disadvantage is extremely bad WiFi in the room and no WIFi in the restaurant. There is another restaurant close by with very good WiFi and less expensive but worse food.
    Yuriy
    Ukraine

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Matapalo

  • From £64.49 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews
    The ‘included breakfast’ didn’t exist. The washing machine didn’t exist. When we queried this after an hour of negotiation between the host via a third party over the phone we were offered the use of the twin tub. We chose not to as by then we were steaming and desperate to explore. There was no hot tub (we weren’t planning to use it but it was on the details). It took us an hour to find the place because although we asked several locals they had never heard if it. Turned out it was called Jungle House not Matapalo beach apartments.
    Julie
    United Kingdom
  • From £72.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    The location of the property is fantastic: literally two steps away from the beautiful beach of Matapalo. The pool is very nice too, and very well equipped with showers and sun beds. The staff is very nice and took good care of us. Breakfast was simple but good. We mainly had pancakes and eggs. From the hotel you can easily spot animals like monkeys, iguanas, lizards, crabs etc. Juan Carlos (the owner) takes care of the hotel religiously. Everything is very cleaned and groomed. We had a great stay!
    Caroline
    Italy
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    My mom and I had a wonderful stay at Jardín se los Monos. The place is beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery, monkeys, sloths, butterflies. The owners are really nice and it’s visible they have built and run the hotel with a lot of love and interest, making sure their guests fully enjoy their stay. We loved the breakfast, too. The homemade bread Lettika makes is out of this world. The internet was great, too, handling easily video calls. I highly recommend this place and will come back. Thank you!
    Petra
    Netherlands
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    Everything was perfect! The room, pool area, garden, breakfasts, and all the amazing animals we saw including tons of capuchin monkeys, several sloths, a kinkajou, and a migration of land crabs just blew us away! Lettika has put so many special touches to the entire property and we loved everything so much. The property is so close to a beautiful and not busy beach which was so special. Sunsets were incredible. Jardin de los Monos was the most relaxing part of our two week trip to Costa Rica.
    Joey
    Canada
  • From £107.39 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 227 reviews
    David and his wife were great hosts for our stay with them. They were both on hand to help with any questions and anything we needed. the hotel is beautiful with large rooms with ac a rarity in Costa Rica, we loved the garden and was like a little garden of Eden where we had breakfast every day. Matapolo is a quiet seaside village away from the hustle and bustle with a beautiful beach which you feel like you have to yourself. We would definitely stay again.
    Leitch
    United Kingdom
  • From £107.39 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 227 reviews
    We had a wonderful stay at Coco Beach Hotel. Ron and Tammy were great hosts. The grounds/pool area were amazing. A little oasis to relax in. We had an issue with the shower in our room so Ron and Tammy upgraded us to the 2 bedroom suite for half of our stay which we really appreciated. This is the best place we have stayed in Costa Rica and this is our 4th trip to the country. I highly recommend staying here when coming to the area.
    Nancy
    Canada
  • From £107.39 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 227 reviews
    Ron and Tammy have created an oasis in a little beach town called Matapalo. Their garden and pool are so relaxing. Very clean! And a 2 minute walk to the beach. The townspeople stopped to welcome me and express pride in their village. The breakfast was made with love a was very tasty. Their gardener/maintenance person, Teddy, was extremely kind. I will come back and recommend it to others.
    Ira
    Costa Rica
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    WOW - our stay in Matapalo was incredible. We saw more animals here than anywhere else on the entirety of our trip through Costa Rica. The room was excellent and comfortable, the beach is gorgeous and the location is wonderfully quiet but close to dominical. Breakfast was delicious and generous and Lettika helped us arrange to go horseback riding which was another highlight.
    Kathryn
    United States
  • From £107.39 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 227 reviews
    This is a beautiful hotel walkable to a lovely, clean beach, with paved roads and covered parking, air conditioning, lovely breakfast, a delightful pool and grounds. The gardens were phenomenal. Every care has been taken to provide what guests would need, including umbrellas and beach towels. David is a wonderful host, very communicative and accommodating.
    Laura
    United States
  • From £107.39 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 227 reviews
    Fantastic setting in a very quiet area. Just countryside and the fabulous beach just a short walk from the hotel. Our room had a huge bed and exceptionally clean room. The bathroom shower was huge and very nicely decorated. Also there is compete quiet at night for sleeping. The owner David and his staff were very helpful and made us feel right at home.
    David
    United States
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    We loved the brand new hotel, closeness to the beach, price/value, breakfast and the hosts Philip and Kamila. Everything worked great. They recently opened the hotel. We look forward to going again. The beach is amazing as it is virgin. The hosts also gave us places to go nearby and helped us get situated in the surf with tides and peak locations.
    Thomas
    Peru
  • From £72.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    the grounds are pretty and rooms are big and very clean. enjoyed the extremely short walk to the beach where the monkeys come to visit daily and birds. matapalo beach was my favourite beach between ojochal and matapalo. pool was clean and warm, great way to end the day bar very convenient to have at the property and breakfast included was nice
    Stella
    Canada
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    Amazing bed and breakfast just few meters away from the wonderful Matapalo beach (especially at sunset, go there absolutely!!!). The owner Philippe is very friendly and loves Costa Rica. We enjoyed talking with him by the side of the nice pool. Room was super new and very comfortable. We definitely recommend Can Vamos and Casa Aba in Matapalo.
    Domenico
    Netherlands
  • From £72.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    The location was ideal, close to the beach, and with a good sized pool. Good cooking facilities, and very comfortable bed. Carlos was extremely helpful and always on hand. Very relaxed atmosphere. The beach at Matapalo is beautiful and mostly deserted, with a couple of good restaurants nearby and a supermarket within 10min walk.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    The owners were so lovely, giving us great recommendations and tips for where to go and what to do. Very helpful overall to make our stay comfortable. Great breakfast and delicious waffles. It's a new hotel, nicely designed, and you can tell they take extra care to start things right.
    Kevin
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    Homemade breakfast, Matapalo beach 3 min walk, sloths and monkeys on premises, swim up pool bar with made to order pina coladas, Owner of property very helpful with booking excursions and delightful to talk with, property is kept immaculate,rooms very large and comfortable beds.
    kristin
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review
    It was better than in pictures, best hotel to experience the rain forest, views and animals were amazing. Such a great experience. The host, Filip, couldn’t be better, he cooked an amazing dinner which we enjoyed so much.
    Enrique
    Spain
  • From £72.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    Next to the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! Very pristine, ideal for long walks. We enjoyed the swimming pool in the evening. We got a room with an outside kitchen with a very comfortable bed.
    Marlena
    Switzerland
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    It is an elegant place. There is nothing cheap in the whole property. Adding the hospitality and friendly landlord makes this property to stand above any 5* hotel or other accommodations.
    Evangelos
    United Kingdom
  • From £72.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    beautiful hotel near a perfect beach (also for little ones) with a wonderful owner and a hartwarming story about the hotel.
    Jenny
    Switzerland