C. Jardín de los Monos,, 60602 Matapalo, Costa Rica
#1 of 7 hotels in Matapalo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 111 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Michaela
GermanyWe stayed at this beautiful small hotel after travelling through Costa Rica for a week. This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach. The host is lovely and we saw sloths, monkeys, and birds in the back yard. The breakfast was made with love. You will need a car to get around but a few restaurants are close by. We would definately come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Julia
United StatesN/A - I have no complaints
During our stay in Costa Rica, we spent nights at 6 different hotels and this one was easily the best. This place is like a nice little haven in a peaceful town close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The facilities were fantastic and I could go on and on about how comfortable the beds were. We got to see many sloths in the area and the beach is stunning and peaceful - a very short walk from the hotel. Also the breakfast was like going to a restaurant - SO good!! Just as the website says, I only wish we had planned to stay here longer. I also honestly couldn’t believe this place was so reasonably priced for what you’re getting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Janet
GreeceNothing love to go back .
Lovely big rooms , very comfy bed , coffee and tea making facilities , lovely pool and fab breakfast .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Campbell
United StatesNothing.
The breakfast was perfect. You have 4 options. They even had monkey drawings on the pancakes! The fruit smoothie is amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Russell
United StatesPerfect location for a romantic getaway. Not much nearby except a gorgeous empty beach and great food from a few local sodas (cafes). The staff is wonderful and the rooms and grounds are beautiful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Aaron
United StatesThat we had to leave
It was just intended to be a layover for a night and turned into an exceptional stay everything was 10. The host was great the guests were great we intend to return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Iliana
United StatesNothing. All was perfect
Everything was perfect! From the gorgeous gardens, the monkeys, Sloths, beautiful walking distance beach, delish breakfast, modern and comfortable accommodation, yet jungle with a piece of paradise, to the loving, catering, welcoming and precious owners and staff. This was the best place to take our vacation ever. What a wonderful experience my husband and I had. The owner made us breakfast every morning and served us herself. A perfect balance as the other owner, her kind hubby kept and tended to the most beautiful, tropical and paradise peaceful gardens. Teddy and Dama spoiled us rotten . Two caretakers who we will keep in our hearts. So much to say that is wonderful about this place. Words are not enough. You need to experience this yourselves. We highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Jitka
United KingdomReally beautiful accommodation, very comfortable large bed, huge bedroom and bathroom, new quiet A/C, very clean room, nice swimming pool, tranquil setting. Breakfast was freshly prepared and delicious! This really is a little gem of an accommodation where every detail has been thought about! Nice location near a quiet beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Oke
DenmarkVery nice place close to a beautiful beach with lots of wildlife around. We saw 8 sloth, several scarlet macaw, iguanas and capuchin monkeys around.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Dominik
GermanyThe towels could have been changed more often.
Beautiful garden and nice pool area. The hotel where we saw the most animals throughout our holiday in Costa Rica. Perfect location, if you are searching for a relaxed private atmosphere and also good starting point for trips to Manuel Antonio, Dominical or Uvita.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Konstantin_g
GermanyNice room, friendly host, great breakfast and the best: there are sloths in the trees! You can walk to a beautiful beach. I would love to come back.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Nicole
United StatesI stayed at Jardin de los monos only for a very short stay. I fell in love with the place immediately. The rooms are big, clean and very nice. I woke up to a garden full of monkeys and even saw two sloths. They seem to be living in their garden. It was all very exciting. Lettika is very attentive and makes you feel at home. She also prepares the breakfast for you herself and it is very good. The beach is only minutes away by foot and it is very beautiful. I would definitely coming back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Thomas
United Statesbeautiful grounds, and we saw sloths and lots of monkeys in the garden.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Seth
United StatesGoing home!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Róbert
Hungarywe loved everything
it was our best stay through out our trip in Costa Rica - the room is big, well equipped and quiet, the garden looks like a cozy jungle, the owner serves delicious breakfast with multiple options and there were actual slots living in the nearby trees. the matapao beach is one of the best beaches of costa rica, almost intact - only 5 min from the house
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Ewa
PolandEverything was excellent,especially animals in the garden 😀
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Yvette
NetherlandsWe are in love with this place!
Perfect paradise. Really lovely Dutch owners, perfect spacious clean room and bathroom with very good shower. Amazing breakfast. Really lovely pool. But the best part is staying in the middle of the jungle, waking up with white faced monkeys in the garden. We could have stayed forever.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
..nina..
Switzerland-
Great location, 3min walk from the wonderful Matapalo beach. You can have hammocks for the beach (for free). Breakfast was good. Nice breakfast area. Monkeys and sloths are around the BnB. The host Lettika is very friendly and is glad to help if you have any questions.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Vladimir
Czech Republicthe nearest restaurant 800 m is not very good. The next one is no longer within walking distance
Staff, cleanliness, good location by the sea
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Jenny
United StatesAs always, everything is perfect! Monkeys and sloths on the property, delicious breakfast, wonderful hosts!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Lisa
United Kingdomabsolutely nothing to dislike.
Owners very welcoming, fab accommodation, very tastefully kitted out. Loved the vibe.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Ottawa
CanadaWe stayed four days and the same breakfast was served every day: orange juice, fresh fruit or fruit smoothy (very popular in Costa Rica), Dutch pancake or homemade rosemary toast, and eggs, coffee or tea. Some variety would have been welcomed as this got boring. The swim up bar is help yourself. Also, we asked where to get cold water on the first day as we drink a lot of water in the hot weather. We were told we could buy bottled water from her fridge at the pool or go to the store down the lane. Later I asked about ice, and again told I could go buy it at the store. Later it was provided in the self-help bar fridge. Need to bring your own beach towels.
Location was wonderful, a beautiful quiet beach with gorgeous sunsets was a short 4 min walk away. Our room, #3 was on the ground floor just across from the pool. Enough privacy but also with a view of the interior "courtyard". Very nice room. Excellent bed. Comfortable seating outside our room. Good size pool that has a deep end. Pool towels provided and a beach mat.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Kevin
United StatesThe breakfasts were great. The pool and surrounds were beautiful, very quiet and restful. We especially enjoyed the show the monkey's would put on around the grounds in the evenings and mornings. A Sloth was sited each day on the property and around the area. Enjoyed the beach it is very close the currents are strong but there is plenty of warning for that to be prepared for. At times during the day we had it almost to ourselves! Great Beach sunsets. The bed was super comfy, the airconditioning and hot water all worked exceptional. So glad we stayed here over the busy, loud, traffic congestion that Manuel Antonio area offered.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Michal
Czech RepublicHonestly I do not how can someone give less than 10 stars. Accomodation with the highest standards, the best we were in Costa Rica. Great job Lettika. Thank you for wonderful stay.
Stayed in February 2023
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