Hotel La Mariposa

Frommer's Review

Perched on a ridge at the top of the hill between Quepos and Manuel Antonio, La Mariposa (The Butterfly) commands a mountains-to-the-sea vista of more than 270 degrees. The sunsets here are knockouts, and the daytime views are pretty captivating, too. However, La Mariposa has been transformed from an intimate and elegant boutique hotel -- with 10 large villas set discreetly into the hillside -- into a cluster of rooms, suites, and villas crowned by an awkward behemoth of a building towering over everything in sight. Although this is still one of Manuel Antonio's premier accommodations, expansion and growth have cost this place much of its charm.

The best accommodations are the Premier Suites, housed in two three-story buildings constructed over the foundation of a couple of the original villas. These rooms are large, well equipped, and tastefully decorated, with excellent views. Most of the surviving older villas have been split into separate junior suites and deluxe rooms. Each junior suite has a Jacuzzi out on the small balcony or just inside its sliding glass door. There are rooms in the four-story addition to the hotel's main building; they're quite spacious and have great views, but they don't have much charm or personality. There are also a few standard rooms which are certainly comfortable but have no view to speak of.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; 4 small pools; concierge; tour desk; complimentary shuttle to and from the national park; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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