La Mariposa Hotel

“10/10 MUST STAY HERE”

This was one of the best experiences that I’ve had in a tropical resort like this. Prices aren’t too expensive, the quality of the rooms and the service is really second to none, the restaurant food is amazing and legit has the most amazing view, the amount of animals you see in the resort is also … more

This was one of the best experiences that I’ve had in a tropical resort like this. Prices aren’t too expensive, the quality of the rooms and the service is really second to none, the restaurant food is amazing and legit has the most amazing view, the amount of animals you see in the resort is also incredible from the little monkeys, the agoutis, parrots, you really feel immersed in the jungle too despite being in a luxury hotel, the rooms were left super clean every time I would come back, the location is close to some really nice beaches and the Manuel Antonio National Park, and overall ambience of the resort is super relaxing and quiet. Best hotel by the Pacific Coast!!

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“Wonderful views at La Mariposa”

Had an enjoyable stay at La Mariposa Hotel. The staff was very professional and attentive. Food and drinks were amazing. The view from our room was spectacular over looking lush greenery and the ocean. Had monkeys visiting us everyday! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The only issue I had… more

Had an enjoyable stay at La Mariposa Hotel. The staff was very professional and attentive. Food and drinks were amazing. The view from our room was spectacular over looking lush greenery and the ocean. Had monkeys visiting us everyday! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The only issue I had during my stay was the bathroom lighting was very dim. I would suggest a lighter paint to help brighten it up.

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“Great views and pool”

La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio has absolutely stunning views and beautiful pools, but the rooms felt somewhat basic compared to the other properties we stayed at, and we wouldn’t consider it a true 4-star experience. We had three people in the room, and the third bed was a small, squeaky bed with an… more

La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio has absolutely stunning views and beautiful pools, but the rooms felt somewhat basic compared to the other properties we stayed at, and we wouldn’t consider it a true 4-star experience. We had three people in the room, and the third bed was a small, squeaky bed with an uncomfortable mattress. In comparison, at Sibu Hotel—where we also had three in a room—the third bed was a full, proper bed, which made a big difference. The room itself was quite minimalistic, with basic wall-mounted dispensers for shampoo and conditioner (not even marked which one is which). That said, the view from the balcony was incredible, overlooking Espadilla Sur Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. The wildlife on the property was also a highlight—we saw plenty of capuchin and spider monkeys, especially active in the mornings, eating mangoes from the nearby trees. There were often mangoes scattered right outside our door. Manuel Antonio is truly full of wildlife—you don’t even have to go far to see it. At one point, we were walking back from dinner and spotted a sloth in a tree just a few feet away. We were especially excited about this hotel since we had planned two days to relax by the pool and beach, and based on the photos and 4-star rating, we came in with high expectations. It’s possible we didn’t get one of their better rooms—there are several floors of rooms in the main building, and those may offer a different experience. The staff was somewhat helpful but did not get a warm fuzzy feeling, maybe they are short of people or tired of tourists. Gregory in the restaurant though was very friendly and accommodating. They have a shuttle to take you to the beach, and the only day when we planned to used it, it was broken, so some driver was giving people rides to the beach in this own car. The public bus though runs every 20 min and is about $1 fare. We did enjoy the pools—they are very nice—and the overall setting is beautiful. We didn’t dine at the restaurant as it seemed pricey, though we did try the bar; drinks were on the expensive side but very good. The entire area is built on a hill with narrow roads. While it’s technically walkable to nearby restaurants, there are stretches without sidewalks, so we ended up using Uber a few times, which was very reasonable.

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“Great view but overpriced!”

The view was remarkable but the attitude of the front desk was not welcoming. We experienced issues with our bathroom that was never fixed, and we requested additional towels several times that never came either. Overpriced-for everything but the view.