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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star resort near Playitas Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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

  • 92 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite

Double Queen Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Signature Bungalow

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Bungalow

Grand Bungalow

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden view

Premium Bungalow

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Manuel Antonio

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Quepos resort, you'll find Playitas Beach and Playa Espadilla. Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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

3.5-star resort near Playitas Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 is 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 daily.

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 transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 guestroom 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 each 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

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 227 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was very nice and comforable in a jungle setting. Breakfast (next to the pool) was good. Pool is nice. We were lucky it was very quiet so always beds available. The upstairs restaurant was not as nice as could be, a bit soulless with a grim looking casino inside as well. However, many options outside the hotel. Can recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have loved to give this property 5 stars. It was clean, beautiful, centrally located. Great pool, cool bar upstairs with live music and great TVs each evening. Close to the beach, a quick 80 cent bus ride, stops right in front. Staff gave very good service. Now the cons- NO ONE was Pura Vida. We were not asked our names the whole 5 days, no one was happy to see us, ever. The servers and bartenders seemed very disconnected from us. The drinks were VERY EXPENSIVE and they were not strong, EVER. example=34.00 for two drinks- they were okay at best. we started bringing our own or going elsewhere. Becuase the drinks were so expensive and mediocre we didn't eat there, only the free breakfast, which was fantastic every day. We ate everywhere else and the food was GREAT and the drink were half the price. Everyone at all the other places we visited were so friendly and personable. We wished we had saved the money at ECOTICA and airbnb's it for less. Also, teh AC had issues our whole visit. They were quick to respond but the problem ultimately was not solved. Again, we loved a lot about this property. At 5pm the monkeys come out and play right in front of the bar. But you don't have to stay there to enjoy that. Missing the PURA VIDA
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Multiple stairs on property that were of varying heights and depths. Stairs are not very well lit and are tiled. When it is dark and the stairs are wet, they are deadly. There is a casino on property-no mention of that anywhere. Music from the bar is loud and played constantly. The food is terrible and more than twice the price at any other resort. I stayed at another resort. Ecotica offered a future stay credit but they never delivered it. Quite frankly, I don't want a future credit at this dangerous, noisy, clip joint/rip off establishment. Expedidia didn't make mention of a noisy casino on the property! This is the epitome of a rip off hotel, that using expedia, should make it easy to avoid. Let severely down by the hotel and expedia! Oh yeah, breakfast sucked too!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sadie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, close to restaurants. Easy parking. Close to Manuel Antonio park. Front desk was helpful and gave us a free late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good experience at Ecotica. The property has a very unique contemporary design. The staff provided excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Very helpful. Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff! Rooms kept clean and beds are comfortable. We liked it so much we added another 2 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel was absolutely perfect from start to finish! The location is unbeatable—tucked away in a lush rainforest oasis yet close enough to explore nearby attractions. It’s the best of both worlds: peaceful seclusion and easy access to adventure. The hotel is impeccably clean, and every detail is thoughtfully maintained. From the beautifully designed rooms to the serene outdoor spaces, everything feels like it was crafted to help guests unwind and connect with nature. The wildlife is incredible! I loved waking up to the sounds of birds and even spotting monkeys right from the property! The staff, though, are what truly make this place shine. They are warm, attentive, and go out of their way to ensure you have an amazing experience. I want to give a special shoutout to Joshua, who was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful throughout my stay. His care and professionalism made my visit even more memorable—thank you, Joshua! ECOTICA Boutique Hotel is a true gem, and I can’t recommend it enough. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, adventure, or just a break from the ordinary, this is the place to go. I’m already dreaming of my next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ecotica Hotel Ecotica is a little paradise right in the middle of Manual Antonio, when in the town it’s very accessible to the beach via public transport and there are little shops nearby, the rooms are spacious and guess what you can see or hear wildlife if you are lucky to wake up at 5am!! We would like to extend our gratitude to Josh who really stepped up when my partner fell ill for the first few days, he was extremely knowledgeable regarding the area, the medical centres and above all extremely Approachable and friendly.. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Emily at the restaurant who was extremely friendly and always served us with a warm smile..

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great breakfast beautiful surroundings. Wished we had more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024