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Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel

Pacific Central Coast · Costa Rica

Calle MariposaView location

6.6/10Good18 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service6.0/106.0
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition6.8/106.8
Amenities5.6/105.6
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About Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel

With a stay at Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Pará Beach. This bed & breakfast is 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from Brisas Wellness Center and 0. 6 mi (1 km) from Zip Coaster.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

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With a stay at Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach.

This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pará Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Brisas Wellness Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Private host property Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Pets allowed (no fees)

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Zip Coaster 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pará Beach 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Playa Espadilla 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Brisas Wellness Center 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Playa Tulemar 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Biesanz Beach 1.6 km / 1 mi
Mountain Top Park 1.7 km / 1 mi
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Cascada El Salto 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Playa Espadilla Sur 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Rancho Tipico don Juan 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Marina Pez Vela 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Manuel Antonio Beach 4.8 km / 3 mi
Playa Gemelas 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Nahomi Park 5.8 km / 3.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Upon availability

Room types

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  • STUDIO LUXURY SEA VIEWSTUDIO • LUXURY SEA VIEWSTU.LX-VM

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    STUDIO LUXURY SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.LX-VM

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH VIEWSDBL.DX-WV

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    DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-WV

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM

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  • APARTMENT DELUXE SEA VIEWAPARTMENT • DELUXE SEA VIEWAPT.DX-VM

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    APARTMENT DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.DX-VM

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  • APARTMENT COMFORTAPARTMENT • COMFORTAPT.OM

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    APARTMENT COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE COMFORTQUADRUPLE • COMFORTQUA.OM

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    QUADRUPLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.OM

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • CLASSIC WITH VIEWSDBL.AS-WV

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    Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel

    DOUBLE CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AS-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel

6.6
Good
18 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
6.0 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Amenities
5.6 /10
15 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
16 Jun 2026
Carlos
In a nutshell
It is a dump
Be ready to walk up and down very steep steps with your luggage
No hot water hope you like cold showers if you stay there
Can’t keep your ac on if you step out. So if you step out and it’s 90 F it will be 90 F in the room when you return
There is no staff to help with tours or basic needs, dining area is filthy. The big fountain at the bottom of the stairs has brown water and bugs inside.
I found a hole 3cm wide on my front door. For insects to come visit me. The handle to the door and deadbolt are loose. I could turn the screws with my fingers.
Parking is in a field, unlit with a chain running across two posts for security.
When you contact them on Xpedia good luck getting a response. Also the phone number has been disconnected. No contact what so ever with the owner or host.
I had a beautiful view of the ocean that’s the only positive. The patio furniture is filthy and falling apart. Glass all around the sleeping area facing the balcony with just a few curtains. Furniture in terrible shape rotting wood.
I paid for 5 nights stayed one and ended up going to another hotel up the road. It was worth paying extra.
Do not stay here it’s a very bad idea. The description and pictures are not representative of the property.
They should charge cabana prices for this place. They should invest in a staff to help customers. Clean the place up a bit make it presentable. Invest in hot water heaters for hot showers.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2026
Fabiola
There are A LOT of stairs. Almost 120 stairs to get to the hotel or to your car. The queen bed was ok but the twin bed was kind of hard. I would not come back to this place because of the stairs honestly. Aside from that, the place was good for it's price
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Serge
For a short stay... it's perfect. Plenty of restaurants, bars and activities to do around.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2026
Fernando
The price is decent. Room was clean. The place isn’t fully staffed after breakfast, but people there were very friendly. Breakfast was simple but good. Two main issues are that you have to bring luggage down and up a steep path with over 100 steps. My bigger concern was the chain link fence covered in fabric that obstructs any garden view from the balcony. As a point of interest the other side of the fence has some extremely high end accommodations
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Marlene
Great staff!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2025
Roselynn
Unfortunately there are several properties owned under the Zen name. The photos on Expedia didn’t adequately represent Zen Zaru Beautiful. The room was very basic along with misrepresented surrounding photos. If you sat on the patio/deck, with the one provided deck chair, you stared right into a fence. The property is located on a hillside, amongst the trees, but the fence and common area are limiting any kind of jungle experience you may be after. As I mentioned the hillside, there are a lot of stairs to and from the main road and parking area. We were disappointed with choosing this accommodation.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2025
Susan
When we arrived, the room we booked 3 months prior on Expedia was already occupied. We were placed in another room that was half the size and not good (cramped and no sea view which is why we booked the original room). Host was not available to resolve the day of arrival and has been unreponsive to multiple attempts after to see if she would compensate for the error and the inconvenience. We are very disappointed in her non response. Expedia has tried to help resolve but they had no luck contacting her either.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2025
Alexandra
Was a quiet and simple stay. Recommend if you are on a budget or looking to have less convenience (tv, fridge, etc) surrounding you for your stay
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2025
Verified traveler
First, to reach your room, you must climb up and down a hundred flights of stairs. Just be aware of this.

Unfortunately, we had to wait almost 15 minutes for the hotel owner. We could not communicate with the staff because we don't speak Spanish. The owner was a great guy , he gave us tips about the area.

Unfortunately, the room was not well-equipped. There was not enough space to store clothes, no hangers, etc., just a bed, lamp and an air conditioner.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2025
Timothy
No front desk personnel to meet or talk to. Very poor signage, and therefore difficult to find. Yes - it was hidden.
No hot water for shower - if the electrical wires going into the shower head was supposed to heat the water, it didn't work. May need to have some instructions, if there was some trick to get hot water. Website should explain what the parking routine was going to be - a chain across the entrance that needed to be locked with a padlock.
Bed was OK. Breakfast was good.
Overall, this was an average hotel at best. But it was OK for the price I paid.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
Veronica
It was a convenient location and room and breakfast were good.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
09 May 2026
Mauricio
ATTENTION !!! Plus de 150 marches à monter et descendre avec les valises pleines sous 35°C et une hygrométrie très élevée....limite du malaise, malgré un bon niveau physique. Dommage car le cadre et le logement sont superbes.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Dec 2025
Irma
La habitación no era lo que pensábamos
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Glorimar
Alojamiento bien ubicado y con excelente servicio. La habitación estuvo bien cómoda para dos y muy limpia. Recomiendo llevar equipaje liviano ya que tiene demasiadas escaleras. El desayuno era el mismo todos los días. Todo lo demás perfecto.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Jhoseline karina

La mejor opción.

El mejor lugar sin dudas. Limpio y el personal de lo mas amable. 100% recomendado
Friends_and_family Family

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Zen Zaru Beautiful Hidden Hotel
Calle Mariposa, Quepos, Costa Rica

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