Fodor's Expert Review La Mariposa

West of main road, right after Barba Roja, across from Mango Moon Hotel, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, 60601, Costa Rica

The best view in town—a sweeping panorama of verdant hills, the aquamarine ocean, and offshore islands—is the claim to fame for this array of spacious rooms tucked between the jungle and gardens ablaze with colorful flowers. The four-story main building holds the lobby and restaurant, above which are three floors of ocean-view rooms reached by external spiraling stairways or an elevator. Other ocean-view rooms are in buildings clinging to the hillside. The sundeck and wraparound pool are lovely, and there's live acoustic music every Tuesday from 6:30–8 pm. Transportation is provided to and from the beach, four times a day.

PROS

  • gorgeous views
  • free shuttle to the beach
  • infinity pool

CONS

  • 2 km (1 mile) from beach
  • some ocean-view balconies lack privacy
  • sections of hotel slightly dated

QUICK FACTS

Resort
Views
Quiet
Near the beach
Design
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 800-572–6440-in U.S. | 2777–0355

HOTEL DETAILS

70 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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