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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

3.5 star property
Travelers find natural serenity at this beachfront boutique hotel where morning coffee comes with ocean views and sandy toes lead to comfortable accommodations

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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel surrounds guests with lush greenery for natural relaxation. Start the day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, then join a yoga class at the 24-hour gym. Unwind at the poolside bar with live entertainment.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Signature Bungalow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 92 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden view

Premium Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Master Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Km 4 Ctra Principal de Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 7 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 11 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quepoa Sport Bar - ‬1 min drive

About this property

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Resort remodeled in 2024 and located near Playa Espadilla
Located close to Biesanz Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a massage at ECOTICA Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and coworking spaces
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and evening entertainment
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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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

Restaurants on site

  • LaPoza Poolside Lounge
  • YOLO Social Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Does ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this spa resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Espadilla and Biesanz Beach. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Room was lovely and staff was friendly and helpful! The pool and close up jungle was our favorite part.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so charming and unique! The staff is super friendly and helpful! The breakfasts are delicious and generous and the restaurant by the pool is beautiful. We loved our bungalow and watching all the animals around the property. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at ECOTICA. Moses is a breath of fresh air to start the day while we're enjoying breakfast. I give Moses 5 stars for making our stay at ECOTICA exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! It was absolutely beautiful; we loved breakfast by the pool and three beautiful parrots joined almost every morning. The staff were polite and kind, rooms were beautiful and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Ecotica hotel for our honeymoon. The property was gorgeous and well maintained. The hotel staff customer service was excellent and they went above and beyond to meet our needs. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the YOLO bar & restaurant was very yummy and convenient. We would definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert and Chef made breakfast delightful every morning. Pedro was very helpful and the rest of the staff very friendly and willing to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Hotel-Excellent staff!!! Amazing Restaurants…we’ll be back-you’ll be in the middle of a little national park with spider monkeys, white faced monkeys, sloths, Macaws, and Toucans. 10 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredibly beautiful hotel with an amazing staff. Moses is awesome and greets you with a smile every time he sees you. The bar is convenient, although the drinks are very expensive outside of happy hour. There is wildlife all around the hotel, from three different species of monkeys to scarlet macaws, to iguanas and frogs. It's in a great location within walking distance from anything you might need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Great looking and well kept place. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of wildlife. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, caring staff and beautiful property
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Within the nature

A wonderful place in a bungalow, living within the nature, together with monkeys, parrots and deers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. So cool, boutique, unique, and posh yet understated. We loved our bungalow and would definitely recommend it. Plus, the on-site bar and restaurant was great! All in all a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a ‘must see ‘ resort. The private cabanas in the middle of the rain forest offers all kinds of wildlife sightings and a peaceful paradise. The staff were engaging and provided excellent service. The pool is an incredible, clean oasis. I’d highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Loved it! So green and lush.

Loved the room, the property, and the super friendly and welcoming staff! We saw parrots, monkeys and these little agouti critters that are adorable around the property, along with tons of flowers and greenery. There are steps everywhere, just FYI in case anyone has trouble getting around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary, we had an amazing time, from the check in to the check out. All staff were very nice and accommodating. Specially Moi! We loved all his cocktails and kindness. We really appreciate the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel about a 5 min taxi from Manuel Antonio. Lots of monkeys and macaws to be seen around the lovely pool. Very relaxing spot, fun bar/restaurant and another one by the pool. Fabulous staff and the rooms are stunning and very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. Breathtaking views surrounded by all kinds of wildlife. Wiuld definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was amazing! Staff was the best and the restaurants in YOLO was amazing. Quick side note TIP THE CLEANING STAFF THERE SUPER FRIENDLY.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here. Staff were all very friendly (shoutout Joshua especially). Great location near plenty of nice restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
These ppl at ecotica go above and beyond for you! They’re a true blessing to the experience. Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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