Name: La Mariposa
Address: Manuel Antonio, Quepos, CR

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Ramiro

Hotel had Excellent views. We had a brief issue wiith A/C, but staff was very responsive and it has resolved quickly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Keri

Hotel Mariposa will forever have a special place in my heart after spending three of the loveliest days with my love there. If I returned to Costa Rica in the future, I would want to stay there again.
First, the setting is absolutely stunning with one of the best locations in the Manuel Antonio area. You're surrounded by rain forest with ocean views. Our room was beautiful with a large balcony and a view even from our bed. The views from the dining area, bar and pool are also just as amazing. We ate dinner watching the sun set over the ocean and ate breakfast to monkeys frolicking nearby in the trees. There is a beach about a mile driving by 4x4 or walking that is away from the crowd with its own sloth in the trees. But there is a huge pool on the edge of the rain forest with ocean views as well as a bar pool.
Second, the staff is incredible. From the front desk to the serving staff and bar, everyone was attentive and treated us with so much kindness. They were always accommodating to our needs and a special shout out to the cleaning staff and gardeners as the property is maintained impeccably with beautiful gardens and fresh flowers in vases in your room and everywhere.
Third, Hotel Mariposa is a jewel in a beautiful country that I would happily visit again. The Costa Rican people are some of the warmest people I've met on my travels and their knowledge of the natural environment and enthusiasm to share about it was contagious. They truly live La Pura Vida!

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Orland

We loved the views, and the pool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Antonia

The staff was very helpful at all times! We had a water emergency late night and they were quick to resolve the problem.
The hotel grounds were beautiful; we were lucky to see a sloth beside the reception desk during our stay.
You can’t go wrong staying at this property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Sheila

This hotel was the full package: super clean, friendly staff, great amenities, amazing views, great food and perfect location. I would highly recommend staying here to others. Loved our stay here- so glad I choose La Mariposa!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

christine lee

The views from the room, restaurant, and pool were breathtaking! The room was immaculately clean & spacious.Sitting on the balcony listening to howler monkeys and seeing macaws fly over the ocean was unforgettable. The restaurant provided a delicious complimentary breakfast with fresh fruit, authentic dishes, and omelets made to order.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Katharine

Amazing stay. Many animal encounters, beautiful views and friendly staff.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Julian

Very beautiful place front of the ocean very awesome

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Allison

Will definitely be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Amber

This hotel was wonderful! The staff is absolutely incredible, they are so friendly! The breakfast was delicious and the pools were clean and not too crowded. Perfect for my family. The views and wildlife alone were worth the stay here. We will definitely be back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Lena

Very clean, wonderful breakfast, loved the outdoor pools.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Nancy

Beach view was amazing! Breakfast was also delicious.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

MOHAMMAD

Beautiful property. The pool and the view is unbelievable. Staff is very friendly

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

BRISEIDA

The view alone was worth the stay—waking up each morning to such beautiful scenery was unforgettable. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout my visit. Whether enjoying coffee at sunrise or relaxing in the evening, the view created the perfect atmosphere. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with stunning views.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

ROXANA

Hermoso hotel con unas vistas espectaculares, todo muy limpio el staff muy servicial, muy buena la comida de el restaurante Le Papillon. El hotel tiene un plus los monos pasan todos los días en la mañana, guacamayos, cotorras y tienen un perezoso en las instalaciones estuvimos en el parque Manuel Antonio y no pudimos ver ningún animal sin embargo en el hotel todos los días los veíamos

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Milena

The room itself was extremely spacious, with a beautiful balcony view and comfortable bed. The property also has a great location, with several restaurants nearby, and the complimentary beach shuttle was a convenient bonus.

My main concern was that the room doors weren't fully sealed from the outdoors. There were noticeable gaps around both the glass balcony sliding doors and at the bottom of the main entrance door, which allowed insects to enter the room. Because of this, it was impossible to fully turn the lights on at night without attracting bugs inside (they came in regardless). While this may be expected to some degree in a tropical destination during rainy season, sealing around the doors could have significantly helped.

That said, the staff was friendly throughout our stay, and the property’s views and pool were definite highlights.

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Surayah

Where do I begin? Let’s start with, DO NOT STAY HERE. Room 63 was completely uninhabitable due to a severe, active pest infestation. As a direct result of this health and safety hazard, four adults were forced to crowd into a single room (room 62) for the entire 3 night stay.

Hotel management refused to issue a refund Upon arrival, we simply dropped off our suitcases and left the property for the day. We never used or slept in the room, and never opened the balcony doors. When we returned in the evening, the room was heavily infested with bugs. We tried calling front desk immediately that same night, no one answered. We even walked over to the front desk at night, no one was present. NO STAFF ON SITE at night is an immediate safety concern.
Hotel staff acknowledged the issue and offered to \"deep clean\" the room. We agreed and waited. However, when we went back to inspect the room after this supposed “cleaning” bugs were still crawling everywhere. This proves a deep-seated, active infestation that the hotel can’t just “deep clean”.

Front desk staff falsely claimed that we left the balcony doors open. This is completely untrue. The infestation was present immediately upon our return, and the failure of their own deep-cleaning process proves the issue was structural, not environmental or caused by us.

Hotel staff was rude, condescending and totally unprofessional: Hector and Manfried Arias.
AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COSTS.
Rooms so outdated, dirty old. Nothing like pictures

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Hector

La Mariposa was a wonderful experience from my wife and I. The highest point looking out at the Pacific Ocean in Manuel Antonio. Stunning Views and vast wildlife. The view from the rooms was exceptional. Friendly and welcoming staff. The property has a swim up pool bar on the top floor that outlooks the ocean and an infinity pool on the lower floor. We loved every minute we spent and wish we had booked for more. I will be back to La mariposa every time I visit Manuel Antonio. Also the free breakfast was great and the restaurant dinner was to die for.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Andrew

The view we had in our room was mind boggling. We opened the curtains and just lost our minds. We didn’t want to leave the room. The breakfast made us feel like a king and queen. The staff were phenomenal.

My wife thought the shower could be better because it didn’t get too hot. I thought it was appropriate for the climate.

Getting around the town via foot or car was easy peasy. People are friendly and helpful. It felt like an easy going town.

Make sure to have small bills in USD and Cronies for tips for drivers, luggage folks, etc. I failed there and wish I hadn’t.

My only complaint was our room happened to be next to a machine that beeped 24/7. I travel enough I know how to deal with noise and lights so I can sleep, but given how much detail and beauty is in this hotel, I thought that was an oversight. The view though - I can’t go below 5 stars if I tried.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Michelle

This hotel is amazing! Courteous and helpful staff greet you, including a resident cat. Breakfast is good with an outstanding view.
Make sure to watch the sunset or the monkeys by the bar.
Pool is a perfect place to cool off and relax.
Restaurant serves fresh seafood and other offerings.
The location is off the main road a bit so it is quiet yet accessible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Jennifer Elizabeth Aguiluz

Excellent view

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Jan

Loved the spectacular view, the delicious breakfast and pleasant staff! Loved the morning swim, and beautiful sunsets. Loved the restaurant, just felt it was too expensive. Also wish the balcony had more comfortable chairs for enjoying the view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Haili

La Mariposa is amazing! It is a beautiful! The food is wonderful. The pools are refreshing. There is a sloth and cat that live in the lobby. We saw lots of monkeys on the property. The staff was very helpful. We did the kayak tour of the Mangroves set up by the hotel for us. It was amazing and worth the education and fun! We highly recommend staying here!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Caroline

La Mariposa was the best place I have ever stayed in Costa Rica. Not only is it a beautiful place, but it is like being in the middle of nature with all of its surprises. Being close to Manuel Antonio Park was a plus, but we got to see all of the wildlife at our hotel. You name it we saw it....Whitefaced, squirrel, howler, and spider monkeys. Slothes, macaws, butterflies galore.....
Everything is close by also. While the hotel was amazing, we took advantage of going to local restaurants, zip lining, ATV tour to the falls, mangrove tour with jesus lizards, more monkeys, baby crocs, bats and an education about the local environment and preservation.
Half day fishing trip to catch mahi-mahi, mackerel, and sail fish was the great. And we brought the fish back to the hotel where the chef cooked the fish three different ways and all were delicious.
We will definitely return!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Mitch

The hotel is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is possibly the friendliest, most helpful staff I've ever come across. From the incredible views of the ocean from every angle of the hotel to the dining experience this hotel is 5 stars across the board.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Jessica

This place is amazing!!
the view, the food, the staff and location were everything we needed for our stay in Manuel Antonio.

2/10

Poor

11 May 2026

Liat

We booked 4 nights at La Mariposa Hotel, but after staying only 1 night, we decided to leave because we were very disappointed with the hotel, the room condition (hair in the bathroom, no hot water and full of insects), and the overall maintenance. We tried several times to contact the hotel and explain our concerns, hoping they would at least try to help or compensate us for the 3 nights we didn’t stay, but nobody really handled our complaints properly. The staff and management were rude, dismissive, and not helpful at all. During one of the conversations, we were even told that they “know everybody in Costa Rica” and that we wouldn’t be able to find another hotel room, which made the situation feel very uncomfortable and unprofessional. Very disappointing experience overall.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Charles

You will enjoy every second staying here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Nora

The breakfast is very good and served in front of the sea. A very nice view.
The rooms in front of the sea had also a very nice view.
The room was clean and big. The bed was king with very good pillows.
Near the hotel had a lot of nice restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

René

Muy linda vista

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Pamela

The staff was very welcoming to this beautiful property. We could not have asked for a better experience. We saw so much wildlife while on our hotel balcony. Unreal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Judy

Where this property is situated makes the view of the ocean even better! The staff are nice and you just can’t match it with any other place. From having animal visitors like the monkeys or seeing the birds, it really is an incredible place. The only thing I would have to call out is in the evening at night there are these beatle/spider looking bugs and the rooms for some reason have an opening that they can easily enter. I was able to block them after spraying Lysol and covering the hole with tissues. I know it’s expected to have bugs around but that small gap on the bottom of the door is what threw us off. Other than that, the ocean view room was incredible and I can’t wait to go back with my family this time around!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Alex

Amazing views!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Jeff

Beautiful location and room, stunning views, staff was great. Will come again.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Maritza

Loved the hotel the views the staff , everything was perfect . The only thing that I would improve is the showers the water was cold the 5 days stayed , after a hot pool and beach day , bathroom water freezing. It ideal , but everything else great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Jennifer Galvan

Absolutely the best views in Quepos! Breakfast each morning was delicious. we looked forward to it each day. Eggs made to order, with fresh fruit. The rooms were nice and clean. We had an issue with our warm water in the shower but turns out we were dumb and didn't turn the knob the right way.. duh! The pool area is open and the staff are great. Very attentive and made great drinks. The location of the hotel was perfect! Off the main road so it was quiet.. but close enough to walk to restaurants and stores. I would definitely return and stay for longer. So much to see and do in this country. Well worth the $$!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Nicole G

Love this place, great locations, the best pools and views!
I am sold on this place! Food was delicious well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Johanna

Beyond impressed of the hotel. Beautiful place, amazing views and such a great service.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Lisa micheal

The hotel is older but well kept. The views were amazing and the staff friendly!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Bayron

We had an excellent time since we got to the property. Everybody was extremely friendly. We had an amazing time at their facilities. The pool was awesome. Staff was very attentive. Beers were extremely cold so we had an amazing time. I would highly recommend anybody looking for an amazing view to go and stay at this place. It’s very close to everything. You can literally walk to restaurants. They also have an extremely good restaurant at their. and stay at this place. It’s very close to everything. You can literally walk to restaurants. They also have a extremely good restaurant at their property

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Anastasiya

For $630 a night, this hotel is honestly a huge disappointment. You’d expect at least basic amenities, No tea bags, no bottled or filtered water in the room—I had to order room service just to get tea, which is ridiculous at this price point.

The bathroom setup was equally underwhelming. Instead of proper toiletries, they only provide an all-in-one bottle—no separate shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. It feels like you’re getting cheap 2 star motel amenities while paying Four Seasons prices.

The service didn’t help either. The front desk staff was rude, and one older gentleman was unnecessarily sarcastic when I asked about the room view. When I confirmed it, he responded that “of course you won’t see the view, it’s dark outside ,and rolled his eyes on me as if that wasn’t obvious. Completely unprofessional.

Even the pool system felt cheap—you have to exchange towels for pool cards like it’s a budget hotel. The pool itself was crowded, though I’ll admit it was nice, and the jacuzzi was decent as well. The view was amazing.

Overall, not worth the money at all. Way overpriced for what you actually get. You are only paying for the view.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Adam

Amazing view. Great property.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Steve

Check before you go to make sure you do not get Room 5. The room booked is a \"Corner Sunset Ocean View Room\" and the rate was $498.60 a night prior to fees, for three days those were $220.98 for taxes and fees and $204.00 for an \"extra guest\" to have 3 people. The room is not on the side facing the sunset and another balcony adjacent to the room protrudes making the sunset visible in only one small area of the balcony at this time of year, at some other times of year it would not be visible. People standing on the other balcony also block the sunset. The balcony is also directly above the outdoor dining area and diners can see the balcony and into the room. The room also has no furniture other than the beds, not a single chair or loveseat. We also had to request a third chair for the balcony despite paying $204 for an \"extra guest.\"

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Daniel

Beautiful place and amazing views with gardens and animals on site!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Alice

Really lovely hotel. Pool was great and staff were all very friendly. Amazing panoramic views and shout out to the fresh omelettes for breakfast! Would recommend :)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Richard

Beautiful view during breakfast

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Brandi Bailey

We had a beautiful time at the La Mariposa! The hotel is beautiful with orchids by the pool side and an occasional visit from the monkeys. The outdoor dining was fantastic and the drinks and food were incredible as well. It is nice to be so close to dining and shops and be able to walk.

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Mistinette

PROS: beautiful resort grounds
fabulous view from room
nice breakfast buffett
room good but not what I booked
CONS: booked a king bed got 2 queens
housekeeping forgot to bring face cloths, coffee filters, cups, coffee, at least one on a daily basis.
no ice machines for guests
no refrigerators in rooms
no wake up calls available
floor tiles in showers, very slippery, no hand rails or mats
pool steps no hand rails anywhere
screaming loud children everywhere
anniversary dinner booked at hotel, one dinner came with tomatoe sauce and tomatoes that were not mentioned on menu, which I have an allergy to. They insisted I pay for it even though it was sent back immediately without one bite taken. Maitre d was very rude and ruined our anniversary.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Shannon

Beautiful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Large rooms with comfy beds and very clean. Pool is kept clean for the fact its open 24hrs and the poolside is clean along with comfy sunbeds near the pool bar area. Food is great and not overly priced

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Sarah

Great location and they provide a shuttle to Espadilla (public) beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Beachside bar cocktails are expensive, but they take making cocktails seriously. Staff are helpful. Only unclassy move is that at the breakfast buffet which is included in your stay, they bring you a check to sign for $0 hoping that you will add a tip, which is silly since the only table service provided is pouring you water. Based off of this we decided not to eat any meals at the restaurant, but there are lots of good options within a 10 minute walk from the hotel. We had an ocean garden room which was spacious with a beautiful view and balcony. The property is gorgeous and you cannot beat the location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Iti

Sunset view was amazing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Bhaavvna

Beautiful location! The servers at the restaurant during breakfast are great! The restaurant alone wins heart as is insane view of the ocean and sunset

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Aline

Amazing property

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Joe

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.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Lara

Excellent property, clean room, staff were so kind and helpful, ocean view room overlooking national park. Wonderful vacation all around! Thank you, Mariposa!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

olivier

We have an ocean view from our room which it was in last floor. The room was not as incredible as the price we paid for it...the room was basically furnished and no decoration or somethings to make you cozy. Bathroom doesn't have a ventilation but a very small windows so you get a lot vapors during a shower. Not great at all. Pretty disappointed. You pay for the view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Victoria M

The was absolutely beautiful and that is why you stay at La Mariposa. Breakfast was excellent. The room we had was an ocean view and while it is very, very big, the bathroom is similar to a prison cell. It’s black painted cinderblock with very low light. The only showerhead they have is a rain head so if you didn’t wanna wash your hair, you have to because there’s no way to keep it dry. The sink was out in the main area when you showered water pulled into your room the toilet and bidet were quite low and if you were tall at all, your knees are hitting the wall. The Desk staff was Fair at best The parking staff were hit or miss. We had one very, very wonderful guy who took care of us. We made a dinner reservation days in advance actually weeks in advance and when we went for our dinner, we were asked to wait in the bar area, which we did however, the manager or whoever was managing forgot about us. It was a birthday celebration for both my husband and I we had neither flowers on the table nor a light on the table, the dinner was excellent and was a bit overpriced compared to area restaurants. we stayed at the Shana in the past and that was by far better service. The room was much better appointed and much more comfortable. We were given three towels, a day, two bath towels, one hand towel and a floor towel so we ended up using our pool towel on the floor because water was coming out of the shower and was quite dangerous to walk on. There’s no closet so all of your stuff is out

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2026

Pantea

Staff was kind, as almost all the Costa Rican people are. Hotel has stunning view and provides daily shuttle to beach. However, it's been 5 days since we left the hotel and the hotel administration has not yet returned our deposit. Not sure why they even held a deposit as no other hotels we've stayed at have done this. They've held 100,000 colones and we've talked to front desk staff, emailed them everyday since we left and still we haven't received our deposit back. It would be beneficial for more guests to ask them not to withhold our funds. There is really no reason why they would.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Ghazaleh

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Debi

Staff, a smaller hotel (not as crowed),

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Brayan

Amazing hotel

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Yipsi

Loved this hotel, will be definitely back.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Niket

Very beautiful property. Amazing private and spacious room. Tasty food. Centrally located. Everything about this place is amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Joe

Location, room, staff, pool, views

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Rania

We ended our two-week road trip through Costa Rica in Manuel Antonio, and choosing to stay at La Mariposa Hotel was absolutely the right decision. Amazing hotel, through and through.

The location is fantastic — close to several great restaurants, so we didn’t even need to drive to find good food. At the same time, being located in Quepos gave us easy access to beautiful beaches where we enjoyed different views, stunning sunsets, soft sand, and the relaxing sound of the waves.

It was the perfect place to unwind after two weeks of exploring. The atmosphere, the scenery, and the convenience made our final days in Costa Rica truly special.

We highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Manuel Antonio. It’s the ideal combination of great location, beautiful surroundings, and a relaxing coastal vibe.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

janell

Excellent stay! Unparalleled views, insets, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, clean rooms, beautiful grounds filled with nature!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Huanzhen

Nice views, very nice breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Sylvia

Everything was excellent. Lovely pool and fantastic view!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Scott

Incredible place. Great food and drink. Stunning view. Beautiful views. Greal location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Ewa

Wonderful views overlooking Manuel Antonio anf the Pacific Ocean. Nice large pool and restaurant that never seemed too crowded despite the high season. Beautiful grounds. The location is near multiple restaurants within an easy walk. There are a couple ofbeaches that one csn walk to but that’s for the adventurers who don’t mind the heat and no sidewalks. There is a free shuttle to a more established beach in town.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Justin

The room was expensive for what you got.

The furniture was

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Hylin

Everything was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food, friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Tyler

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

christine

Incredible view so relaxing great buffet breakfast !!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Lew

Room had a fantastic view as described. Meals were top notch. Staff in general were fantastic. The person during check-in could have been more accommodating and understanding. Parking was a little cramped and down a hill. Pool was outdated but kept clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Tammy

Our king suite was overlooking the ocean and Manuel Antonio national park!! The entire wall was a window! It was a million dollar view. I said I could have just sat on the balcony or in the bed looking out and enjoyed my experience!

The included bfast is amazing and the grounds are like being in the national park. We saw a baby sloth up close right by the bar and had monkeys on our balcony. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean and gorgeous hotel. Very close to wonderful food options. We drove an hour south to a beach with bigger waves, but this was still a perfect place to stay and jump off from. The front desk helped us schedule parasailing. Easy to park. Real gem.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Christopher

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!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Jonathan

Stunning views, clean and simple stylish rooms along with friendly staff and a good breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Katia

La Mariposa was a highlight of our trip. The property is beautiful, and the view is absolutely incredible. Waking up to floor to ceiling windows and an ocean and national park view never got old. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the infinity pool overlooking the ocean was a favorite spot. We even saw monkeys on the property.

Breakfast each morning was wonderful, and the staff were so lovely and accommodating throughout our stay. The property’s location is ideal, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The beach is about a 25 minute downhill walk and there’s also a property shuttle to the beach if you don’t feel like walking. We are absolute looking forward to staying here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Adrienne

The location and views make it worth it! I was disappointed that the room was so sparsely appointed. There was no where to sit other than on the bed even though the room was huge. I was also shocked that the bathroom was stocked with the bare minimum. One hand towel and two bath towels.

We made a VIP reservation for the sunset dinner which required buying a bottle of wine. We were happy to do so but patrons than were not required to make the same investment continuously walked behind our table to take pictures while our food was being served. It would have been nice for the staff to discourage this rude behavior.

Again, the views make up for a lot but a few elevated touches would improve the guest experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

John

Amazing location, great pool. Lots of wildlife without even leaving the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

JORGE

Verry good

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Jasmine

Great walkable location and beautiful property overall with stunning views. The only issue I will name is that the rooms need to be updated, as the amenities are very basic, to say the least.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Rosa

The property is beautiful, with lush landscaping and an infinity pool that’s perfect for relaxing while taking in the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. We saw white-faced capuchin monkeys, a large group of squirrel monkeys passing through the property, and even a three-toed sloth on site. The rooms are basic but clean, and the food is delicious. Don’t expect luxury rooms; this is a place you come for the incredible location, unforgettable views, and great food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Kristen

Beautiful! Pictures don’t do it justice. Super clean, great food, wonderful staff

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Jorge

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

MIchelle

The view from La Mariposa is spectacular. When you stay here you can expect friendly and helpful staff, fabulous food (breakfast is included with your stay), and the occasional wildlife sighting. We were greeted each morning by curious monkeys and colorful birds, which added another dynamic to our stay that made it unforgettable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Suzy

We have stayed in the area several times before, further down the road by Playa Biesanz, and remembered passing La Mariposa on our way to town, so this trip decided to give it a try. It’s conveniently located near shops and restaurants but is still quiet enough to have plenty of wildlife on the property. We saw not one but TWO sloths on the property, and both Capuchin and Squirrel Monkeys, not to mention the adorable Agouti that played near our patio. Then there are the birds…. So many!

The room was a little weird with the bathroom sink quite a distance away in the living room, but this gave room for a bidet in the bathroom and for that I say THANK YOU! Also we almost died slipping on the bathroom floor but they provided a second towel and that issue was resolved. The bed, and the red lights by the bed were really nice.

We had a lot of privacy off our patio so we slept with the curtains open and enjoyed the 5AM wake up calls of the Macaws and spent a lot of time enjoying the view. Our room was down a flight of stairs, and we had a few tent making bats surprise us at night. This is not a complaint….we loved it!

The pools are all amazing with incredible sunset views and comfy chairs. We enjoyed the drinks the staff made for us and watched a sunset from the swim up bar one night.

We had dinner twice at the hotel. Both times the food and the service were premium. The octopus appetizer is excellent! During dinner we had a 2-Toed Sloth make its way by even.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Monika

Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful wildlife

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

JAYDEEP

Rooms are spacious with amazing views, the location and nature all round is breathtaking - we saw sloths, capuchins, macaws and Titi monkeys right from our balcony and at the hotel itself! The sunsets at the pool were out of a picture postcard. Service is prompt and courteous throughout. We wish we could stay longer - we hope to return soon.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Inna

It was ridiculous that hotel is so stingy on towels. You cannot get more then one towel per person and if you ask for second one, they told me that hotel administration is absolutely strict and refuses to give you extra even one more towel. That hotel isn’t near cheap, but this kinda service is absolutely terrible.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Oleksandr

It’s a very well located hotel, amazing views from the room. Infinity pool is beautiful. We had a corner room and would be nice to have a couch and comfortable chairs in the room. We would definitely return to La Mariposa .

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

terri ann hill

Room view cannot be beat! Overall the room is lacking, no robes or slippers. Minimal towels (2 bath, 1 hand). Extremely old mini fridge. Mediocre bath items (2 in 1 combo shampoo/conditioner if not great quality). Pool towels are literally the exact same as the bath towels, small, white and no extras as you get 1 towel per towel card. Pool was cold, spa was basically a kiddie pool, but at least was lukewarm. Breakfast buffet options were decent. Bartenders were great! Especially dealing with the monkeys! Dinner food very good! You are coming here for the views, make sure you book a room that includes an ocean view!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Michelle

La Marioposa is in a beautiful location. The building and rooms are situated for unbelievable views of the ocean and forest. There is a lot of wildlife on the property that you can see from your balcony monkeys, birds, sloths. They even have a adorable resident baby sloth. The staff are exceptional and work extremely hard to make sure you enjoy your vacation. We were fortunate to have Alan, Oscar and David at the front desk and they bent over backwards to support any requests we had or provide good background on tours etc. The complimentary breakfast is really good. It is buffet style with a lot of options. The Papillion Restaurant for dinner and pool bar also serve really good food and drinks. The wait staff are extremely gracious. A magical location and definitely a place I would love to come back to. Thank you Mariposa.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2025

Janice

The room seemed old and smelled strongly of chemicals. The bathroom stayed wet for many hours after taking a shower. The view was good. The wait staff was kind. The reception staff could have been more caring and kind.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Ahmed

Clean room, respectful staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Nidia Cora

Las habitaciones sencillas. Cumplen. La vista era hermosa. No mucho más que decir…
Fuera de la vista y de la zona de la alberca, es un hotel no tan atractivo.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Christopher

Excellent. Highly recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

CLIFFORD

Spotless room, courteous and friendly staff.
(Hot water not always available).