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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Resort with 2 restaurants, near Playitas Beach

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Aerial view
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
2 restaurants, lunch served
Poolside bar
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May

Explore the area

Map
Km 4 Ctra Principal de Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Master Suite

Master Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Partial ocean view
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite

Double Queen Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Signature Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Bungalow

Grand Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden view

Premium Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Day bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Manuel Antonio

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of Quepos, within a 20-minute stroll of Playa Espadilla and Playitas Beach. Highlights at this resort include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, YOLO Social Bar & Grill, is open for lunch and dinner. LaPoza Poolside Lounge is the resort's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Quepos resort include Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Playitas Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

Resort with 2 restaurants, near Playitas Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly ECOTICA Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of ECOTICA Boutique Hotel was completed in June 2024.

This 3.5-star Quepos resort is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
ECOTICA Boutique Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • LaPoza Poolside Lounge
  • YOLO Social Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property uses solar energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Byblos Casino
Byblos Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort & Casino
Byblos Resort & Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort Casino Manuel Antonio
Byblos Resort Casino

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel on 29 May 2025 start from AU$268.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

Yep, ECOTICA Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

Yep, ECOTICA Boutique Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Playa Espadilla. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Brisas Wellness Center is a short 20-minute walk away.

Does ECOTICA Boutique Hotel have a pool?

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool, free pool cabanas and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and late-night room service.

What makes ECOTICA Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel.

Does ECOTICA Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests love the free cooked-to-order brekkie here! Served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

No, ECOTICA Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 232 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure and quiet. Pleasant grounds. Comfy bed. Nice breakfast. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduard, Jupiter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, in beautiful surroundings. Birds, monkeys, agoutis,... Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location & Hotel Stay

Great location, staff great, rooms clean & big. Pool nice. Money visits near pool area each day were fun. All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy bungalow in jungle atmosphere. Very relaxing and comfortable. Beautiful pool. Friendly staff. Cute monkeys.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Tropical Paradise at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel I can’t say enough great things about ECOTICA Boutique Hotel! Nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of Manuel Antonio, this place truly feels like a slice of paradise. From the moment we arrived, the friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and well cared for. The hotel perfectly balances luxury and eco-consciousness. The rooms are beautifully designed with local touches and are immaculately clean, offering stunning views of the lush rainforest. Waking up to the sound of tropical birds and seeing monkeys playing in the trees right outside our balcony was magical! The location is unbeatable. It’s close to Manuel Antonio National Park, pristine beaches, and fantastic restaurants, yet it feels like a private, tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle. One of the highlights was the on-site dining experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and made with locally sourced ingredients. Their attention to detail and commitment to sustainability truly shine through. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, ECOTICA Boutique Hotel is the perfect base. I wouldn’t hesitate to return, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Rica. A 5-star experience from start to finish!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ECOTICA was clean, with a beautifully maintained pool and breakfast area. We saw more wildlife lounging at the resort than in the national park, including two scarlet macaws that spent the entire morning over the pool, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, and toucans. The food, however, was Americanized. The on-site YOLO restaurant is American food and music, and was quite loud until about 10 pm. While the resort was excellent in terms of service, amenities, etc., I can't recommend visiting Manuel Antonio for more than a day. The park is over-crowded and swarming with men posing as guides with fake badges demanding payment for parking and services. The beach is beautiful and worth a day of exploration. Stay away from the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra, Raleigh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with nice location. Since we could not take the complimentary wine, we were offered smoothies instead. Unfortunately, the person at the pool bar who made the smoothies was not friendly at all, and did not even wait to take the correct orders before making our smoothies. We ended up dumping ALL the smoothies because they were done incorrectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property. Stairs could be issue. Property amazing for wildlife viewing. Toucans, sloths, 2 kinds of monkeys viewed from front of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a week in a bungalow at Ecotica and had a wonderful time. It’s is a wonderful boutique hotel with breakfast by the pool and a great restaurant. We saw 3 kinds of monkeys daily and Scarlett Macaws and toucans. We had such a nice time and staff was so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this property. The grounds and wildlife are amazing. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and the rooms were very clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel was very well located - walkable to restaurants and convenient location from a tourist / sightseeing viewpoint
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shuba

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for a few days in Manuel Antonio

Great property in a great location. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Manuel Antonio in the future. Shout out to Pedro and Joshua at the front desk!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time. We liked the morning breakfast. YOLO was fun too. We enjoyed playing their games while having fun snacks.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this stay was pleasant, its price (particularly in comparison to other hotels in the area) feels a bit too expensive. While the breakfast is made-to-order, the pre-set savory options do not include fruit and service was very slow. The front desk personnel were responsive on WhatsApp and were able to swap out our bottle of sparkling wine welcome amenity for smoothies at their restaurant (appreciated as we were not drinking on this trip). The property is clean, beautiful, and in excellent condition. It is also within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. The laundry service is on a per-item basis, not per kilogram.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When Can We Go Again?

Our family loved this hotel. All the staff was friendly and very customer focused. The rooms were excellent...great bedding, beautiful decor, robes, espresso makers, and super clean. We spent so much time just walking the property because the tropical variety of flora was stunning. Lots of stairs and we had my mom with us who has 83 year old knees, but we just took it slow and she enjoyed this lovely hotel as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

WEIFENG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trendy hotel by the mountain. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Easy access to the beaches and parks. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely gorgeous! I've never experienced such friendly staff. Truly a joy, all of them! I lost my purse with my ID, money, and credit card and before I reported it, they had it at the front desk because housekeeping had found it and everything was in it. There were howler monkeys right outside my room in the trees, macaws flew overhead, amazing pool area, free breakfast freshly made by Chef, great coffee. The entire menu is so good, we tried almost everything! There was live music by an amazing guitarist/singer every evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024