La Mariposa Hotel
Costa Rica
Visit the sunset bar for a relaxing evening with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Nestled in the captivating landscape of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, La Mariposa Hotel offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Known for its picturesque surroundings and immaculately landscaped gardens, the hotel provides a stunning backdrop for a memorable vacation.
The accommodations range from standard garden view rooms to ocean sunrise view rooms, ensuring a variety of options for different preferences. Whether guests are seeking a romantic honeymoon suite or an apartment-style stay, they will find comfort and elegance harmoniously combined. Each room is thoughtfully designed to blend modern conveniences with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
At the hotel, dining becomes an extraordinary experience at the acclaimed restaurant Le Papillon. Here, guests can enjoy a fusion of flavors crafted by an internationally renowned chef, all while taking in the panoramic ocean views and vibrant sunsets. The on-site sunset bar offers an array of exotic drinks, providing a picturesque location to relax and unwind.
La Mariposa is a prime location for those wishing to explore the Manuel Antonio and Quepos areas. With easy access to a variety of tours and activities, visitors can venture into the nearby rainforests, engage in water sports, or explore the lush trails of Manuel Antonio National Park. The hotel is also well-suited for hosting weddings, providing an exquisite setting for romantic ceremonies and celebrations.
Elegance, comfort, and nature seamlessly blend at La Mariposa Hotel, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. Whether enjoying a retreat in the hotel’s private villas or discovering the local sights, guests will find La Mariposa a delightful gateway to the wonders of Costa Rica.
Reviews
It is a big mystery how this hotel got this score! If you check my profile you see that I do not give bad reviews, out of 136 reviews now. But this one I cannot skip! 3 insects frozen in the ice of my child, very very worn out old dirty rooms. And the crew do not have a clue what hospitality is. You are just not welcome. It's ridiculous this place. We've been in a total of 12 hotels in this beautiful country and all were so nice with friendly staff. So be smart and just skip this one. Let the photos speak for itself
Just finished a wonderful 4 night stay. Excellent stunning views. Incredibly clean and modern rooms. Very attentive and polite and helpful staff. The location is very convenient and steps to several good restaurants, the public bus stop or market. Only area for suggestion is to have more food service at the poolside. But overall highly recommend staying here for a peaceful experience.
Very expensive but worth every penny! It was perfect for our special occassion. We stayed there in June 2026, off season so not crowded. It is the oldest hotel in MA so they got the best real estate, high on hill with beautiful ocean views! Old, but has lots of character and elegance! The entire property is beautifully landscaped. We had an ocean view room #36. An entire wall was sliding glass doors to balcony with georgous ocean view. There is a sloth that sleeps in their roof rafters, so incredible. Hotel was old but still very nice. We went fishing, caught tuna, the boat captain fileted for us, the hotel chef cooked it for us, we had a tunaFEST. We saw iguanas, monkeys and macaws on property. We rented a car, plenty of parking. The morning breakfast was great, huge spread with a live omelet station. The restaurant is completely open air, with beautiful ocean views. And amazingly no insects! They have 3 infinity pools, cool, normal and hot. The air bubbles didn't work in the hot. Some family stayed in a garden room. It was enormous, they had monkeys on their balcony! With a car we did not use the hotel shuttle. All of the staff were nice, warm, friendly and attentive. They have a sweet hotel cat, kept us from missing ours at home. We had a great guided tour at the MA National Park. Go parasailing at the beach! (Btw - you don't have to pay to park along the beach road, they are parking pirates!) All in all a terrific stay!!!
Stayed here for the last 3 nights of our honeymoon. I truly believe this hotel relies solely on its amazing view to justify their prices and their advertisement as a world class hotel. The pros of staying here: incredible views, great breakfast included, and easy walk to downtown Manuel Antonio. The bad: rooms are incredibly outdated for what you are paying for. TV didn't work, appliances are old, and it just isn't a very pretty room. Our shower didn't drain on the first night, we told front desk staff about it the following morning, they said they'd fix it immediately - came back from the beach that day and it was not fixed. Another issue we ran into was with the free shuttle to and from the beach. Front desk staff told us there would be a marked vehicle with the hotel name picking us up from the beach at 4:40. At 4:50, a man in an unmarked sedan with blacked out windows told us he was there to pick us up from the La Mariposa - in an area full of scammers, how were we supposed to just trust that this was a person with the hotel? We called the hotel and they confirmed this was our ride, but it was unnerving to say the least. Finally, the dinner at Le Papillon was incredible for views, but the food was not that great for the egregious prices they charged (200$ for two people to eat without any alcohol or appetizers). After staying at cheaper resorts and hotels in La Fortuna and Monteverde, we expected this one to be the grand finale of our trip and we were let down. Next time we are in MA we will be staying somewhere else, hopefully a bit closer to the beach too!
