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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Master Suite

  • 990 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Queen Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Signature Bungalow

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Bungalow | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Bungalow

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden view

Premium Bungalow

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe King Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

3.5-star Quepos resort close to Playitas Beach
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly resort also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2024.

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
YOLO Social Bar & Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
LaPoza Poolside Lounge - This lobby lounge is located by the pool. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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

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 elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 167 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel in a natural paradise
The staff were super friendly, breakfast delicious (especially the breakfast burritos) cocktails amazing in the Yolo bar and the loaded nachos too. The best thing was the way the place is built in a rain forest. The plants were amazing and I saw monkeys, a sloth with a baby, a humming bird, butterflies, ants. Really great. I hope to be back oneday.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Took care of every need with a quickness unmatched anywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The term "boutique" hotel here is a stretch. For example they also own the "YOLO Social Club and Casino" at the front of the property... Staff were not very responsive on both Expedia and Whatsapp, the latter being the default communication method in Costa Rica. The vast majority of the imagery online is of the bungalows which is a bit misleading in terms of the overall aesthetic, but we stayed in the cheaper Double Queen Suite which is very spacious for a couple. The breakfast also does not look like the images on their own website. The shower water pressure was poor, much like the Wi-Fi. The staff blamed weak signal on the rainy weather, but we connected easily to other Wi-Fi networks everywhere else we went in Manuel Antonio. Lots of parking space and a decent central location, good for using taxis as well. Many Capuchin monkeys and Agoutis roaming the property, which are fun to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access around town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fue nuestra primera vez en Costa Rica y tomamos muy buena decisión quedándonos aquí. La comida fue excelente, el servicio fue excelente, todos son muy amables y su energía positiva es contagiosa, vimos muchos animalitos, las recámaras muy cómodas, todo nos quedó ser as y fue excelente lugar para descansar, muchas gracias Ecotica, si regresaremos ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really recommended this hotel so beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024