Breakfast was delicious and there were lots of options. The owners were so nice and accommodating, they spoke Spanish to us but slowly so we could try and understand, which was great because we were trying to practice our Spanish. The accommodation was super close to the beach which there were not many people so it was great. There was also a sloth named George in the tree out the front which was an awesome suprise! Overall a great stay!

Stayed in August 2025

Only thing is maybe the driveway into Aba could be smoother

The breakfasts were excellent. We liked the pool and how it was shaped. We just enjoyed everything

Stayed in April 2025

No ice cube trays

We have stayed at Casa Aba Matapalo numerous times, we love Playa Matapalo and Casa Aba. Our suite is always ready and well appointed with everything we need. The pool and surrounding areas are spotless and so comfortable. Playa Matapalo is all about the most amazing beach and sunsets.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Great place with a lovely pool. Very close to the fantastic beach. Breakfast was great. All the staff were very friendly. Would have loved to stay longer.

Stayed in February 2025

Easy walk to beach and the beach is wonderful! Bungalows are exceptional. Scarlet Macaw’s everywhere and white face monkeys climbing nearby.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Amazing location a minutes walk from a beautiful undeveloped beach in sleepy Matapalo. We had the most wonderful experience on arrival. Almost instantly we saw an Iguana on the roof of the neighbouring room. A capuchin monkey did too and chased the Iguana around the roof before the Iguana jumped off into a hedge! Going downstairs we then saw two slothes in the trees, before heading to the beach and seeing a troop of 50+ monkeys. Was our best nature experience in Costa Rica!! Lovely large room with good facilities too. Highly recommended

Stayed in December 2024

There is no a/c and so it was a little warm at night although they do have fans. There also are no windows just screens so you hear everything from animals to footsteps.

Location was perfect. It was remote and quiet

Stayed in January 2025

The temperature of shower water is hard to adjust.

The room is very nice, especially the bathroom is very cool.

Stayed in December 2024

Perfect location...best beach ever..Lots of monkeys around and a sloth right on the tree close to the pool. Great advises from Philippe and Juan Carlos. Thank you we really enjoyed

Stayed in December 2024

Cannot come up with anything ...

Breakfast was excellent and Gallo pinto is going to to become my Breakfast food too! Staff was increadible, Juan Carlos was there all the time to assure we had everything we needed. We felt absolutely comfortable throughout our stay

Stayed in August 2024

Breakfast was great!! Everything was so fresh!! And flavory!!! Love it

Stayed in August 2024

Enjoyed the breakfast and that it was made fresh. The pool area and the entire property were excellent. Access to beach was short walk but the area was beautiful and well maintained trail.

Stayed in March 2024

The room was very small

The location of the property is fantastic: literally two steps away from the beautiful beach of Matapalo. The pool is very nice too, and very well equipped with showers and sun beds. The staff is very nice and took good care of us. Breakfast was simple but good. We mainly had pancakes and eggs. From the hotel you can easily spot animals like monkeys, iguanas, lizards, crabs etc. Juan Carlos (the owner) takes care of the hotel religiously. Everything is very cleaned and groomed. We had a great stay!

Stayed in March 2024

Close to the beach, pool, clean rooms, really nice host.

Stayed in March 2024

Sometimes “younger” hotel guests had music on too loud!

The staff were excellent!

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast was average, too little variety Sunbeds could be improved

Next to the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! Very pristine, ideal for long walks. We enjoyed the swimming pool in the evening. We got a room with an outside kitchen with a very comfortable bed.

Stayed in January 2024

No A/C 😟

Pura vida Pura vida I would go here again and recommend to my all friends A lot of animals around. Great beaches across the street Good breakfast with fruit 🍉 delicious eggs 🍳 served to our kichen table

Stayed in January 2024

Our room was very small and really really hot so not comfprtable to sleep, for the price we were disappointed The woman who did the check in is not welcoming at all, she clearly doesn't like her job

The owner is truly nice, he always gives ylu good advice and here for a chat or to help The pool is great Thebarea is fabulous, probably the most beautiful bitch in costa rica and better than any national park for the animals The library is great

Stayed in January 2024

Our room had a few fans, but it would be amazing if there was AC.

This location of this property is a hidden gem. A short distance from the beach, which was absolutely amazing. Nice staff, beautiful pool and a good breakfast. Very relaxing.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Cozy lodge close to the sandy beach with few people - good for morning runs and a sundown swim. Well kept, clean. Swimming pool with lights at night. Outdoor showers. Great breakfast served from 7 am. Host showed us a sloth in a tree by the parking which we followed the two days we stayed. We also saw 10 red macaws in the tree right outside. We managed to understand each other with the little Spanish I know and his good gesturing. We had a private balcony which was great in the hot humid climate. A kitchen at the room was well equipped for cooking. Refrigerator available.

Stayed in December 2023

The room was very small.

The location is fantastic, right by a beautiful, pristine beach. Lots of gorgeous vegetation t interesting wildlife around: scarlet macaws, a sloth, monkeys, lizards, and more.

Stayed in October 2023

This place is a true gem. In a tiny village (3 restaurants, 1 convenience store) close to Manuel Antonio NP is this small scale hotel with a large pool area. We stayed in a very large apartment with beautiful wooden floors and lots of windows. Everything is kept nice and clean and is decorated with care. Staff is lovely and helpful eg the gardener went out of his way to point out the abundant wildlife in the lovely garden and surrounding greenery. Opposite the hotel is an amazing kilometers long stretch of pristine beach with hardly a soul on it. Best of all though where the animals that visit the hotel. We had a mum & baby sloth in the tree next to the pool which we could observe up close all day, saw a raccoon, lots of birds and iguana’s. And monkeys were swinging from the roof outside our windows in the morning. Would warmly recommend this hotel!

Stayed in August 2023

No a/c. Windows were just screens so could hear people at night.

Pool was great. Lots of monkeys around. Great beach. Room was very clean.

Stayed in July 2023

Could do with a bigger fridge and better shelving or places to prepare food

There was someone to meet us on arrival. The house was clean and welcoming, lots of wildlife including George the resident sloth, a family of Capuchin monkeys. And various lizards around the pool.

Stayed in July 2023