Ecotica

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Superhost

62 total reviews

90% rated 5★

62 reviews

4.85

2024–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 4.9

Location 4.9

Check-in 5.0

Value 4.9

62 reviews

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Jacob

Excellent, 2 months ago

What a fantastic property! We loved the villa with a very comfortable bed. The deck with adirondack chairs was fantastic to sit out on in the morning and enjoy the sounds of the jungle. The pool was peaceful and it was fun being able to see the capuchin monkeys moving about in the trees. Definitely a place I would love to stay at again.

Whilst the hotel looks lovely, it’s one of the noisiest hotels I’ve stayed at in a long time. Even in the bungalows which were furthest from the street, the noise echoes across the property from YOLO, the onsite casino and the pool area where people are often drinking til late. It’s unfortunate as the property is very nice and the staff are friendly but the noise is inescapable. It should be highlighted that YOLO - which sits above the hotel reception - has live music 7-10pm. We were unaware of this.

Nice place to stay in the city center of Manuel Antonio. Many restaurants are within walking distance.

The bungalow is exactly as shown in the photos; in fact, it may be even more beautiful in person. The bed really is very comfortable and large. Overall, the best thing about the hotel is the common area; the pool area is beautiful. At 5:00 pm, the monkeys come down very close to this area, and you can see them quite well. The hotel is located in a very touristy area, and restaurant prices are generally high; in fact, they have a restaurant within the hotel complex. We loved our stay there, and we would definitely come back.

Ecotica is great. Really comfortable bed in a spacious room in a nice environment. The pool is good and the drinks at the bar tasty. Breakfast is good too. The problem we had was with the admin. We booked 4 nights through Airbnb (admitedly across 2 bookings of 1 day and 3 days - so a little bit complex). They were only able to accomodate us for 2 nights - there was a mistake with their in-house system - giving us this info the afternoon of our second day. So we had to find somewhere else at short notice. We were disappointed to leave - we were really enjoying our stay.

Really nice hotel and absolutely amazing grounds! the wildlife around the pool is crazy we saw monkeys and a family a macaws. The room are spacious clean and the beds super comfortable. The bathroom were spotless and it was nice have good coffee in the morning. The place is really well located1 walking from great restaurant, bakery, and small super market. the entrance of the park is 7 minutes drive! One of best massage I had was at the hotel spa amazing! Do it! We highly recommend ecotica. The staff is really friendly and accommodating! Hope be back here someday!

This place was amazing!! It was like being in paradise! The lush surroundings were full of animals. We seen monkeys, macaws, and a sloth daily. You could also hear the howler monkeys every evening and morning. The bungalows were super comfy and clean and very private and quiet. The reception was very pleasant and willing to help out or arrange anything you needed. The resteraunts were tasty. The complimentary breakfast was very good! Moses was super friendly and great to talk to! The pool is also very nice and relaxing. We would love to stay at this place again!! It’s also in a very good location. So many resteraunts walkable. Also the local bus goes by every 15 minutes and is super easy to use as well! We loved our stay at Ecotica! Pura Visa!

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Daniel

Excellent, 10 months ago

lovely stay, great location, ideal if your driving and want to stay near the national park of Manuel Antonio Pool always clean and lots of wildlife whilst your enjoying the pool and also dinner

Overall we really enjoyed our stay here! It was the perfect location, close to Emilio’s Cafe and Cafe Milagro (both great cafe/restaurant spots) and close to the bus stop so we could easily hop on the bus between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. It was also really nice that the YOLO restaurant is attached to the hotel because on rainy nights we didn’t have to walk far to have somewhere to hang out. It’s great that they have games to play as well. The pool area is cute and there is such great wildlife to look at! There was even a tree of macaws (I’m assuming they live there because they were there everyday), monkeys, frogs, and other wildlife to watch every time we walked around. The only reason I gave Ecotica 4 stars instead of 5 is because on the last day of our week-long stay we had some money stolen from our wallet while the room was being cleaned. I’m not faulting the hotel as a whole, but it was definitely a disappointing ending. Overall though, I would stay here again.

Everything was great. Very clean. Very beautiful place. The staff were extremely friendly and provided amazing service. Moises in particular (who works at the bar near the pool), was quick, attentive, and took the time to get to know his customers. He is always smiling and greets you everytime. Very peaceful place. This place also has a bar with music and kareoke at the at the top floor with lots of board games available which was fun. You can see workers constantly cleaning everywhere, day and night, it is extremely clean and beautiful.

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Amanda

Excellent, 1 year ago

Such a convenient and beautiful stay! Highly recommend

Ecotica was amazing! The rooms were very nicely decorated, and perfectly temperature controlled. The pool and adjoining bar/restaurant nestled in a jungle setting was absolutely incredible. We saw many monkeys which were quite entertaining and, even saw a toucan while sitting at the pool! The staff was so pleasant and hospitable. And, the location is perfect to visit Manuel Antonio. Many restaurants and other activities are very close by. This was the highlight of our 10 day stay in Costa Rica.

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Dan

Excellent, 1 year ago

Absolutely amazing place to stay… Scarlett Macaws and monkeys were on the property everyday.

Wellness Retreat

Dan

Excellent, 1 year ago

Had a great experience. The bungalow feels very private in the jungle but walking distance to restaurants. You have pool access and maid service. It was very modern and romantic.

We got a bungalow, which is part of a resort. It was nice yo have an Airbnb with room service. The location is perfect, close to some amazing restaurants and a spa we enjoyed a massage at. Also got to see a Tucan, some howler monkeys and frogs right from our balcony! Probably our favorite Airbnb experience in Costa Rica!

Host Response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your bungalow and the added convenience of room service. It’s great to know the location worked well for you, with amazing restaurants and the nearby spa. We’re also thrilled you had the chance to see a toucan, howler monkeys, and frogs right from your balcony! It truly sounds like a memorable experience. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back soon! Ecotica Boutique Hotel 🌴☀️🌊

I always skim the reviews to make sure where I am staying is as listed or at the very least the people who have stayed are happy with the place. And I have to say one of the best places I have stayed. It’s just so so cozy. If you’re looking into staying here you should just do it. You will be surprised at how nice this place is. I always read the reviews before I book a place to stay. I want to make sure the place is as described or at least that the people who have stayed there are happy. And let me tell you, this place is one of the best I’ve ever stayed in! It’s so cozy and inviting. If you’re thinking about staying here, you should definitely do it. You won’t be disappointed!

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Alexander

Good, 1 year ago

well worth the money an close to just about everything you'd want to do

We had a great stay at Ecotica. The room was exactly as described and very clean. The bed was comfortable, and we appreciated having daily housekeeping. The unit is within a hotel property, so there are onsite services including two restaurants and a front desk. All the staff were very friendly and responsive to any requests. The property is very lush, and the pool area was wonderful after spending a hot day out touring. There were many restaurants and shops within walking distance, and it was within close proximity to Manuel Antonio Park. Would recommend this property.

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