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"Very friendly owner, beautiful views from room. Had a lovely stay. Bit of an uphill walk back from the beach but good to get your steps in. The beach is nice and not too crowded. "

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

"The view from my room was beautiful! The room was perfect for a couple. I would give it a five stars rating if the bathroom didn’t smell like mold. I told the front desk; they said they would look into it; but nothing was done. In addition, the TV didn’t work on the third day that we were there. They could not fix it 😕 The construction noise started from 07am to 10 pm. There was only one road to get in and out of town. It was very very bumpy! Food was expensive at Las Catalinas and...

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Overall, we had a nice stay at this hotel. Safe. Great location. A few things to be aware of. - The staff were nice but did not speak English very well making communication difficult. - Rooms are very small, however, this was noted in the listing (270 sq ft). - Cleanliness was an issue. Upon arrival at the room, there was a spoon that a previous guest had clearly used for yogurt. Although our room was serviced daily, this spoon was not changed throughout the duration of our visit (4 nights). The...

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5 Feb - 6 Feb

"Bosque Del Mar is a beautifully landscaped property. It was lovely to be right on the beach. The bedroom of our suite near the pool included a window wall from which we saw beautiful trees and plants. We felt like we were in the jungle as we walked around the property. The food was excellent and the restaurant has great views. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the small size of the hotel made for a serene and relaxing experience"

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1 Feb - 2 Feb

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Lovely, peaceful spot with rooms reasonably priced. Staff is pleasant and professional. A very short walk to the beach. And they have live music! Recommended. "

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

"We really enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint was that the beds were very very firm. "

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers

"We might have to go here every year! This is one of the most exceptional locations we’ve been to thanks to the upscale villas surrounding the town and the general beauty of Las Catalinas. The concierge desk was like having personal assistants to any requests to arrange transportation or reservations at other local restaurants or adventures. The staff were very accommodating in every way. Every time you ask for something the reply would be “it’s my pleasure…” All the staff were bilingual, the...

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30 Jan - 31 Jan

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"My husband and I throughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. We took advantage of the cooking demo, rum tasting, boat ride at sunset. Definitely, thinking about when we can go back with the kids.."

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

"Hotel is well maintained. Rooms are so small that there is no room for your luggage or chair to sit in. They post that the room will sleep four. No way. These are full size beds because two queen size beds would leave even less room. They gave us two rooms overlooking the busy road all the while we were the only guest. The motorcycles without mufflers were the worst. Why they chose to not but us in quieter rooms that were available is reason enough for me to not recommend staying here."

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

"Decemt nice location"

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

"The hotel is beautiful and they have a lot of resources to offer. Very convenient location and I felt safe. "

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

"A full kitchen with cooking an all the utensils. A good size fridge an English tv channels clean an pleasant to stay."

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3 Feb - 4 Feb

"The people are great and it was very quiet and peaceful. Close to the beach and everything else but much more relaxed. "

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"This property is within 3-5min walk from Playa Hermosa"

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5 Feb - 6 Feb

"Unbelievable property!!! A complete Oasis. Staff was incredible-Kaylin, Scarlet, Jeremy and Santi were attentive, kind and made me feel at home. My “tienda” was spotless and comfortable. I highly recommend this property for its tranquility and amazing pool area. You won’t be disappointed."

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

"great location and great staying"

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28 Feb - 1 Mar

"Everything was great inside The Palms hotel. It’s when you go outside and walk to the beach to the left side of the hotel and you find a lot of graffiti and trash around the area. There’s a soccer field right in front and people going to the beach park there so that’s probably why. Also there’s some homeless people that hang out there by the skate park making it feel a little sketchy. Wouldn’t recommend going through this street at night due to it being very dark with lack of lighting. "

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

"Both facilities and staff were great. Good value for price."

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3 Feb - 4 Feb

"All was as expected for a small property. Very nice!"

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4 Feb - 5 Feb

"El concepto de diseño de la propiedad es agradable, el hotel presenta oportunidades de mejora a nivel de mantenimiento "

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

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Number of reviews	5,509
Accommodation	2,235 hotels
Lowest Price	S$111
Highest Price	S$3,510

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5/5 Excellent

"Fun activities in the resort and outside the resort "

A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

A verified traveller from Chino stayed at The Palms At Coco Beach

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

5/5 Excellent

"Highly recommend this place especially for anyone who is celiac and especially for kids who are celiac. Staff were super friendly & helpful, excellent food, lots of activities on the go, fun water slides only a 5 min walk from the resort. My daughter is 9 and is celiac. When checking in I told them about her "gluten allergy", they immediately gave us a paper where any allergies are documented and our room number and told us to take it to any restaurant we ate at. She's super picky with food, we can't say enough good things about David & Monica, they're staff managers & dressed in black. They asked her what she wanted and would go and talk to the chef or the chef would come out. She had chicken nuggets, fries, pancakes, hashbrowns, sushi (loves avocado/cucumber rolls), bacon, chips & guac...lots of fruit, veggies, salads & various deserts. They could have made her more food like chicken, fish dishes etc. but she's picky. When I asked them if they had muffins, they brought out sealed little lemon muffins (so yummy!) & little sealed packages of mini gf bread. She was so happy to have food she could eat! It takes a little longer obviously so give yourself some extra time to wait for the food. They also told us if she didn't like anything at the other restaurants that she could have food from the buffet and bring it over to the other places we wanted to eat at. We did the zipline, animal sanctuary & snorkeling tour (Planet Dolphin tours) We love this resort & will be back!"

A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Posted 11 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Matapalo?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Matapalo, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its array of dining options and surfing. You'll find 1065 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Matapalo?

Adjacent to Playa Matapalo, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this property offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Another good option is Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, located just 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Playa Matapalo?

Expedia has 1065 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Playa Matapalo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Matapalo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Playa Matapalo.

What can I see and do near Playa Matapalo?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Coco Beach, Ocotal Beach and Bahia Pez Vela Beach. Create some family memories at Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Haras del Mar Equestrian Center. Enjoy nature at Playa Penca, Playa Prieta or Playa Calzón de Pobre.

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