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Our top choices for Playa Matapalo hotels

1. Mi Vida Lodge

Mi Vida Lodge
Savegre
Canada
Anonymous traveller
฿3,859
฿4,361 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mi Vida Lodge

2. Posada Alroma - Hostel

Posada Alroma - Hostel
Savegre
United States
Anonymous traveller
฿445
฿1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Posada Alroma - Hostel

3. Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar
Bahía Ballena
Mexico
Henry
฿3,771
฿4,261 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Villas Rio Mar

4. Hotel Diuwak

Hotel Diuwak
Bahía Ballena
United States
Anamaria
฿2,634
฿2,977 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Diuwak

5. Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn
Bahía Ballena
United States
Keith
฿1,712
฿1,934 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

6. Mavi Surf Hotel

Mavi Surf Hotel
Bahía Ballena
United States
Ellen
฿4,698
฿5,309 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mavi Surf Hotel

7. Lapazul

Lapazul
Savegre
United States
James
฿10,752
฿12,150 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Lapazul

8. Hacienda Barú Lodge

Hacienda Barú Lodge
Savegre
United Kingdom
Steven
฿2,694
฿3,045 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hacienda Barú Lodge

9. La Foresta Nature Resort

La Foresta Nature Resort
Quepos
United States
Charles
฿3,211
฿3,628 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
La Foresta Nature Resort

10. Villas Alturas

Villas Alturas
Bahía Ballena
United States
Tana
฿4,090
฿4,622 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Villas Alturas

11. Hotel el Páramo

Hotel el Páramo
Paramo
United States
maria
฿1,871
฿2,114 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel el Páramo

12. Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort - All Inclusive

Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort - All Inclusive
Lagunas de Baru
United States
Andrew
฿20,538
฿23,208 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort - All Inclusive

13. Hotel Cuna Del Angel

Hotel Cuna Del Angel
Bahía Ballena
United States
Charles
฿4,727
฿5,342 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Hotel Cuna Del Angel

14. Raya

Raya
Matapalo
United States
oscar
฿2,710
฿3,062 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Raya

15. Hotel Zima

Hotel Zima
San Isidro de El General
United States
Daniel
฿3,691
฿4,171 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Zima

16. Mata Palo Beach Club

Mata Palo Beach Club
Savegre
฿1,993
฿2,253 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mata Palo Beach Club

17. Rafiki Safari Lodge

Rafiki Safari Lodge
Río Nuevo
United States
Christopher
฿6,177
฿6,980 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rafiki Safari Lodge

18. Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa
Manuel Antonio
United States
Shantel
฿5,235
฿5,916 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

19. Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Bahía Ballena
United States
Martin
฿6,121
฿6,916 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

20. El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio
United States
Rodrigo
฿2,904
฿3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
El Faro Containers Beach Hotel
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Surfers catch perfect waves along this pristine beach where sea turtles often nest in the golden sand. Hike nearby trails in Manuel Antonio National Park or join local fishermen for authentic catch-and-release adventures.

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A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and dense forest.

Top Playa Matapalo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotel Plaza Yara

10/10 Excellent
"Loved Plaza Yara!!! Everything was amazing; the room, the staff, the breakfast, the location, the wildlife. Highly recommend this hotel."
Anne-Charlotte 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Plaza Yara
LAYAN Hotel & Spa

LAYAN Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Sin pensarlo volvería a quedarme en el hotel, buena ubicación, limpias y trato amable.!! Buen desayuno.!!"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
LAYAN Hotel & Spa
Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Everyone was so great and helped us to enjoy our stay"
Anabelle 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place very well maintained and super helpful staff definitely a10/10 will be back soon"
Walter 7-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

10/10 Excellent
"Perfecta para parejas"
Brenda Gabriela 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only

Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"Hello, My wife and I stayed here for 4 days. The service was incredible, breakfast included , and they even upgraded our room. Would recommend anyone to stay here if they never have visited Costa Rica. The staff provided great service and recommendations. It felt like I was in the show White Lotus lol"
Jose 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
Hotel Naoz

Hotel Naoz

10/10 Excellent
"Me gustó todo de este alojamiento, nos recibieron con una bebida refrescante ideal por el calor del lugar, las habitaciones cómodas, limpias y permiten descansar plácidamente. El desayuno con variedad y preparado al momento, muy rico, lo mismo que las otras opciones del menú. Se ubica a pocos minutos del parque nacional. Recomiendo el lugar sin duda alguna, volvería todas las veces a este alojamiento, no hablo solo por mi sino por el grupo de 6 personas que éramos."
Maria Gabriela 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hotel Naoz
Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY

Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY

10/10 Excellent
"The house and property are amazing. We love to stay at unique properties and this was one of the most unique properties we have ever stayed at. Everything about the property was clean, perfect, and very inviting. We especially enjoyed the peaceful sound of the river on the property, the extremely unique design of the home built in the middle of giant boulders, and the jacuzzi inside the home. If you are on the fence about booking a stay here just book it. We will definitely be back."
Jason 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY

More cheap stays in Playa Matapalo

Sueños de maria

Sueños de maria

Uvita Bahía Ballena Osa
฿1,443
฿1,631 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Sueños de maria
Casa del Arbol (Adults only)

Casa del Arbol (Adults only)

Valle Pura Vida Quepos Provincia de Puntarenas
฿2,090
฿2,362 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Casa del Arbol (Adults only)
Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Calle 618 en frente Mono Azul Quepos Provincia de Puntarenas
฿2,658
฿3,003 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay

Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
฿2,686
฿3,035 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Alborada Boutique Stay
Hotel Flor Blanca

Hotel Flor Blanca

125 Oeste de la escuela Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas
฿3,534
฿3,993 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
Hotel Flor Blanca
Villas Nicolás - Adults Only

Villas Nicolás - Adults Only

4th KM, 618 Route Quepos Puntarenas
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
Villas Nicolás - Adults Only

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Playa Matapalo?
Located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of Playa Matapalo, Parador Nature Resort and Spa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Hotel Costa Verde and Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Playa Matapalo.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Playa Matapalo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Playa Matapalo.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Playa Matapalo?
Based on our traveller reviews, Posada Alroma - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Playa Matapalo.
What's the best hotel for a beach holiday in Playa Matapalo?
Mi Vida Lodge is a top beach lodge offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 6-minute walk of Matapalo Beach . See more stays near the beach in Playa Matapalo.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Playa Matapalo?
Coco Beach Village is a top hotel with a pool, free breakfast and free self-parking. View all hotels with pools in Playa Matapalo.
What is staying in Playa Matapalo like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Playa Matapalo has to offer, including its beaches. In Playa Matapalo, there are 14 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Playa Matapalo.
What is there to see in Playa Matapalo?
A favourite place to visit is Matapalo Beach. You'll also find Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Playa Matapalo guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Playa Matapalo?
The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 24°C. The rainiest months in Playa Matapalo are October, August, July and June, with each month seeing an average of 1054 mm of rainfall.