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Our top choices for Playa Matapalo hotels

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a wooden deck, a black chair, and a view of a lush landscape.
A restaurant with a wooden ceiling, hanging pendant lights, and a dining area with a round table set for two.

1. El Remanso Rainforest Lodge

El Remanso Rainforest Lodge
1.4 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Anonymous traveller
€638
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge
A tropical outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
A beach with rocky shoreline, palm trees, and calm water.
A room with a tiled floor, a marble counter, a ceiling fan, and various plants.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a statue of a mermaid.

2. Cabinas Jimenez

Cabinas Jimenez
18.3 km from Playa Matapalo
Canada
Nelly
€59
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Cabinas Jimenez
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.
A beach with clear blue water, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
A spacious indoor area with a sofa set, chairs, and a coffee table. Large windows provide views of greenery outside.
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, wicker chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

3. Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
17.8 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Steven
€183
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
A tropical resort with multiple thatched-roof structures surrounded by dense greenery.
A pathway surrounded by lush tropical vegetation leading to a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious indoor area with a high, thatched roof and hanging wicker chandeliers. There are stone pillars and wooden benches.

4. Lapa Rios Lodge

Lapa Rios Lodge
5.1 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Joe
€615
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Lapa Rios Lodge
A modern glass house with a wooden deck and outdoor seating.
A secluded cabin surrounded by dense forest, featuring a wooden deck and a small porch.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
A modern building with a flat roof and a large umbrella.

5. Maze Lodge

Maze Lodge
11.9 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Erinn
€59
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Maze Lodge
A pathway lined with tropical plants and a red bucket.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a green carpet, and a door with a sign.
A stained glass window with a blue butterfly and leaves, and the number 1.
A garden pathway with a small table and a palm tree.

6. Cabinas Tropicales

Cabinas Tropicales
17.9 km from Playa Matapalo
Canada
Robert
€54
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Cabinas Tropicales
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with a bed, two chairs, a table, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and trees on the shore.

7. Corcovado Beach Lodge

Corcovado Beach Lodge
18.1 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Elizabeth
€50
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Corcovado Beach Lodge
A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey bedspread and pillows. A white towel is placed on the bed in the foreground.
A spacious hallway with a ceiling fan, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
A staircase with orange railings leading to a landing. There are two brown leather armchairs with red cushions and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

8. Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado

Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado
17.9 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
James
€69
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado
A hammock under a bamboo structure in a lush garden with a pool.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a chair near the window.
A room with a bed under a mosquito net, wooden floors, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A beach with footprints leading into the ocean, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

9. Iguana Lodge Beach Resort

Iguana Lodge Beach Resort
14.9 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Heather
€174
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a tropical landscape and the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dense forested hill.
A hot tub surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden deck, with a view of the ocean in the background.

10. LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas
16.6 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Melissa
€345
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
LagunaVista Villas
A modern outdoor patio with a stone floor, a hammock, a staircase, and a pool.
A hallway with a green sign reading "Atel de Vida," wooden doors, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a window, and a door leading to a balcony.
A two-story building with a balcony, large black gates, and a sign indicating a boutique hotel.

11. Arbol de Vida

Arbol de Vida
17.3 km from Playa Matapalo
United States
Clint
€71
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Arbol de Vida
A bar area with wooden stools and hanging lanterns, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean at dusk.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and tropical plants.
A beach with chairs and a tree, overlooking the ocean.

12. La Leona Eco Lodge

La Leona Eco Lodge
21.9 km from Playa Matapalo
Canada
Jeremy
€191
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
La Leona Eco Lodge
A spacious covered dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
A sloth hanging from a tree branch.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a fluffy white blanket, and a wooden headboard.
A covered courtyard with a central grassy area, surrounded by various plants and trees.

13. Ventanas en Corcovado

Ventanas en Corcovado
20.6 km from Playa Matapalo
Hungary
Gabor
€52
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ventanas en Corcovado
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair, connected to a kitchen area with a refrigerator and stove.
A modern room with a large window, a dining table, a TV, and a bed.
A modern pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio with large windows.

14. Villa Estrella Pavones

Villa Estrella Pavones
17.6 km from Playa Matapalo
€128
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Villa Estrella Pavones
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant named 'Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria' with outdoor seating and a signboard advertising a special offer.

15. B&B Il Padrino

B&B Il Padrino
17.5 km from Playa Matapalo
€50
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
B&B Il Padrino
A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by greenery.
A small building with a tiled roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a concrete pathway leading to it.
A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a view through a door.
A welcome sign at Osa Lodge with a tropical theme, including a watermelon graphic and a plant.

16. Osa Lodge

Osa Lodge
17.3 km from Playa Matapalo
€54
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Osa Lodge
A pebbled beach with a clear view of the ocean and distant land.
A river flowing through a forested area with rocks along the banks.
A toucan perched on a branch surrounded by dense foliage.
A plate with a fried egg, two slices of toast, and a small bowl of sauce on a table with a patterned tablecloth.

17. Corcovado Pura Vida Stays

Corcovado Pura Vida Stays
17.4 km from Playa Matapalo
€52
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Corcovado Pura Vida Stays
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Matapalo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
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A tropical outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
Cabinas Jimenez
9.2
Wonderful
127 reviews
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A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.
Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.6
Exceptional
137 reviews
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A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
Lapa Rios Lodge
9.8
Exceptional
28 reviews
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A modern glass house with a wooden deck and outdoor seating.
Maze Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews
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Top Playa Matapalo Hotel Reviews

El Tumbo de las Olas

El Tumbo de las Olas

10/10 Excellent
"The hosts at the site were very helpful and wonderful once we found them. But finding them initially was very hard as the address is difficult to locate and our local taxi got lost. It would be far better if Expedia would send us a good contact # for the people who are actually running the place on the ground before we even came just as VRBO does. There should be more pictures of the outside of the rental as it was very deep in the jungle and very dark as there was no sunshine. There was very little electric lights at night so not possible to read. Other than that it was a great experience staying there as we met up with our son on his birthday at Lapa Rios. The ladies that hosted us were a A + team. Raana Azad"
Raana 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
El Tumbo de las Olas
Maze Lodge

Maze Lodge

8/10 Good
"The road up is bumpy but easy in little Suzuki SUV. You can get food delivered to your lodging from town. The site is actually surrounded by rainforest, not some then agricultural land. Wildlife and fauna everywhere and facilities are excellent. It is off grid so a/c went off, not power, at night but the ceiling fan was powerfully and we were very comfortable sleeping. I’m coming back."
robert 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Maze Lodge
Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Very good idea to have the right vacations"
Johanna 5-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Luxury Villa with Incredible Pool, Wildlife, Private Yoga Deck & Surfing nearby

Luxury Villa with Incredible Pool, Wildlife, Private Yoga Deck & Surfing nearby

10/10 Excellent
"Super beautiful spot. We saw most of the wildlife we saw while touring Corcovado while lounging on the veranda and swimming in the pool! Really a special spot!"
Philip G. 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Luxury Villa with Incredible Pool, Wildlife, Private Yoga Deck & Surfing nearby
Lapa Rios Lodge

Lapa Rios Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"If you want to be right in the middle of nature and wildlife this is the place to go. Most of the resort is raised up into the treetops so you can be eye level with creatures you'd usually only see way above you from the ground. The included hikes and birdwatching were wonderful with very knowledgeable and passionate guides. We also arranged a day trip to Corcovado by boat through the lodge in advance, seems pricey at first but was well worth it. Over the course of a week we saw sloths (lodge & Corcovado), monkeys (everywhere), tapirs (Corcovado), ant eaters (lodge and Corcovado), coatis (lodge), frogs and lizards (lodge) and so many different birds (everywhere). We chose a forest bungalow room which is just screened in from the outside. I was a bit worried the lack of AC might make it too hot to sleep, but at the end of April the fans in the room were enough to keep us comfortable over night. No need for alarm clocks, the howler monkeys will get you up every day. Overall a fantastic nature focused lodge that combines the ability to relax with adventure."
Michelle Alexandra 7-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Lapa Rios Lodge
LA PONDEROSA Beach & Jungle Resort

LA PONDEROSA Beach & Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful"
Alvaro 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
LA PONDEROSA Beach & Jungle Resort
Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"great all around"
Thomas F. 6-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House
LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very nice. We did end up having to leave early due to a family emergency but it was a beautiful place. "
Melissa 3-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
LagunaVista Villas

Other attractions near Playa Matapalo

Playa Piro

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Piro during your trip to Puerto Jiménez? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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King Louis Waterfall

8.4/10 (14 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at King Louis Waterfall during your travels in Cabo Matapalo. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.
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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. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Matapalo?
Bosque del Cabo Rain Forest Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and private pools. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Playa Matapalo. Another good option is El Remanso Rainforest Lodge, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
How many hotels will I find near Playa Matapalo?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Matapalo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Matapalo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Playa Matapalo.
What can I see and do near Playa Matapalo?
Lounge by the water at Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero. Explore nature at King Louis Waterfall and Playa Piro. Playa Tamales is also located 5.4 mi from Playa Matapalo, and Playa Zapote is 8.1 mi away.