Rafiki Beach Camp, Matapalo (Puntarenas)
Overview
Located about 5 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo, the 4-star beachfront Rafiki Beach Camp Matapalo hotel features snorkeling, canoeing, and cycling. Featuring a sundeck and BBQ, this Matapalo hotel is 2.2 miles from Portalon.
Location
The center of Matapalo is a 10 minutes' walk of the bed & breakfast. The property is located a short way from Manuel Antonio National Park.
The private beach is located around a 5-minute walk away.
For those traveling from afar, Aeropuerto La Managua airport is 32 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Guestrooms offer a patio and an equipped kitchen, along with a writing table for guests' comfort. Guests can take advantage of a separate toilet and a shower, along with bath sheets and towels supplied in the bathrooms.
Leisure & Business
Active guests will also like horse riding tours arranged by the Rafiki Beach Camp Matapalo.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Baggage storage
- Private beach
- Vending machines
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Recommended for:
Savegre River Kayaking
Paddle through the Savegre River estuary to Playa El Rey, spotting shore birds, monkeys, and sloths in the mangrove forest.
Manuel Antonio Park Hike
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park's trails to observe abundant wildlife and access white sand beaches, located 30 min away.
Surf Lessons with Daniel
Take surf instruction from local instructor Daniel Valverde and his team on Matapalo Beach's waves, with fruit provided.
Los Campesinos Aqua Hike
Hike Quebrada Arroyo stream to find rare poison dart frogs, cross a 340 ft suspension bridge, and see a 120 ft waterfall.
Location
Convenient Location
Matapalo is near Playa Matapalo, a supermarket, and Portalon for beach access and supplies.
Quiet Neighborhood
Matapalo is a small coastal town known for its beaches, with nearby attractions like Cascada La Laja and Playa Linda.
Local Bites to Try
La Langosta Feliz and El Express del Pacifico offer seafood and Mediterranean dishes, popular for dinner.
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