Hotel La Mariposa - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Listed in the 1,000 Places to See Before You Die travel book, the Spanish/Mediterranean-style Hotel La Mariposa is located at Manuel Antonio Beach, approximately 3.5 hours' drive from the San Jose International Airport or eight miles from the domestic Quepos Airport. Hotel amenities include the three swimming pools, two pool bars, open-air restaurant, coffee shop, spa, souvenir shop, and tropical gardens with walkways and trails. The hotel also offers valet laundry service, room service, daily maid service, private parking with 24-hour security, available transportation to and from the Quepos Airport, and complimentary shuttle to and from the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park. All rooms feature air-conditioning, ceiling fans, bathrooms (with showers), flat screen TVs and telephones. Some rooms have adjacent terraces and hammocks.