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Our top choices for Playa Matapalo vacation rentals

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Paradise Lodge

Paradise Lodge
2.5 star property
Barú
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"Great stay, great food, great chocolate, great staff. A MUST!!!! Great first night in Costa Rica, they really made it memorable. Definitely will be back."
United States
Angel
The price is P5,815
P7,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Paradise Lodge
Outdoor pool

Los Altos Resort

Los Altos Resort
5.0 star property
Manuel Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (260 reviews)
"Excellent place, would definitely be coming back."
United States
Daniel
The price is P42,965
P48,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Los Altos Resort
40-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Absolutely a wonderful place to stay with awesome staff!"
United States
Ashley and Mark
The price is P6,036
P7,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Hotel Uvita Forest
Exterior

Palco del Mar

Palco del Mar
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
The price is P23,924
P32,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Palco del Mar
Outdoor pool

Colinas Tinamastes

Colinas Tinamastes
3.0 star property
Barú
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Simple but comfortable with a nice view of the mountains while relaxing. Nice and close to Nauyaca Falls"
Australia
Joe
The price is P4,472
P6,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Colinas Tinamastes
Exterior

Blue Banyan Inn

Blue Banyan Inn
3.0 star property
Naranjito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We had a very good stay in this schedule place in the rain forest. Staff were so friendly and made our stay a pleasant experience."
United States
Rajagopalan
The price is P9,968
P11,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Blue Banyan Inn
Exterior

Condominio mirasol - luna

Condominio mirasol - luna
2.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
The price is P10,965
P16,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Condominio mirasol - luna
Exterior

Casa Mangostan

Casa Mangostan
2.0 star property
Savegre
The price is P12,144
P13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Casa Mangostan
Flat-screen TV

Uvita Paradise

Uvita Paradise
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Clean and near Fun adventures. "
United States
Gregory
The price is P8,440
P9,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Uvita Paradise
Miscellaneous

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo
3.0 star property
San Lorenzo
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"The house was unexpectedly nice. We thoroughly enjoyed the cool (unheated) but not cold, jacuzzi pool after a long hot day in Manuel Antonio park. This is a nice place, but they really, really, need to let folks know that this place is very remote and the road is very bad. Great if you want to bring everything and just stay there, but it is a 45 minute drive on bad, unlit roads to come or go from the lodge. We could see several places where the hillside had given way into the road and one...
United States
Kenneth
The price is P4,430
P5,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo
Garden

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
2.0 star property
Manuel Antonio
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"manager was fantastic, check in was easy, room was tidy and clean. Pool was refreshing after hiking in Manuel Antonio NP, also close to restaurants and nightlife. "
United States
Christopher
The price is P4,615
P5,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
Exterior

Pura Natura Lodge

Pura Natura Lodge
3.5 star property
Manuel Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"spacious and clearn rooms, nice ocean view, see lots of beautiful birds in the morning. happy with our stay."
United States
Zhong Ping
The price is P2,326
P2,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Pura Natura Lodge
Exterior

Vista del Pacifico Boutique Hotel

Vista del Pacifico Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Quepos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Great place with a great view and great location close to Restaurants and Manuel Antonio national park. Would recommend getting a 4x4 as the driveway is a little steep but other than that the place is amazing !"
United States
Elvin
The price is P3,728
P4,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Vista del Pacifico Boutique Hotel
Property grounds

Rancho Ecojoya Paradise Mountain Working Farm in Nature

Rancho Ecojoya Paradise Mountain Working Farm in Nature
2.0 star property
San Isidro de El General
The price is P1,906
P3,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Rancho Ecojoya Paradise Mountain Working Farm in Nature
Exterior

Beautiful private villa w private pool

Beautiful private villa w private pool
3.5 star property
Manuel Antonio
The price is P18,643
P21,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Beautiful private villa w private pool
Terrace/patio

Casa Naranjito

Casa Naranjito
3.0 star property
Naranjito
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is P27,413
P30,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Casa Naranjito
Front of property

Ballena Paradise Apartments

Ballena Paradise Apartments
3.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Apartment was amazing. Clean, equipped kitchen, pool was great. Will def stay here again "
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is P4,901
P5,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Ballena Paradise Apartments
Free WiFi

Iwa Żaru panoramic sea view property

Iwa Żaru panoramic sea view property
2.0 star property
Manuel Antonio
5.8 out of 10, (7 reviews)
"Cool little hidden spot"
United States
Joshua
The price is P4,246
P4,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Iwa Żaru panoramic sea view property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Mar & Sombra Villas

Mar & Sombra Villas
3.5 star property
Quepos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Responsive hostess, great location, spacious apartment."
United States
Maria
The price is P16,559
P18,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Mar & Sombra Villas
BBQ/picnic area

Palo Rosa 1

Palo Rosa 1
2.0 star property
Manuel Antonio
The price is P13,845
P15,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Palo Rosa 1
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Top Playa Matapalo Hotel Reviews

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Overall, it was a great property — scenic, very attentive staff, and nice amenities. Best of all: the animals on the property! We saw a lot of monkeys and sloths at very close distances. Highly recommended!"
Todd 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Parador Nature Resort and Spa

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Playa Matapalo?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals close to well known sights in Playa Matapalo, or you can select a more remote option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Playa Matapalo is known for its beaches.

How many vacation rentals will I find in Playa Matapalo?

Expedia has 9 vacation rentals for your stay in Playa Matapalo.

What’s there to see and do in Playa Matapalo?

While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or get outside and enjoy nature at Matapalo Beach. Playa Dominical and Nauyaca Waterfalls are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in Playa Matapalo like?

Vacation rentals are private properties you can stay in for a long or short time in Playa Matapalo. Vacation rentals offer amenities such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of privacy away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a popular option for a small group gathering.