Jardin de los Monos is a hidden gem. Situated at the edge of the small town of Matapalo, this little B&B feels like a special find. Every piece of the property is thoughtfully laid out, with an outdoor shower by the front gate, beautiful gardens leading up to the house, wide, shaded walkways to the rooms. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and came with an outdoor seating area that was essentially a second room. We spent most evenings sitting on the couch outside, enjoying the little geckos on the walls and the beautiful and funny crabs that skittered about the garden. In the mornings butterflies and hummingbirds visited the flowers planted by the pool, and we enjoyed watching capuchin monkeys from the back garden.

Nearby is the beautiful and quiet Matapalo beach. We spent hours there each day, playing in the waves, walking along the beach, lying in the sand. While we had lots of plans for our time in Matapalo, we found that in the unaccustomed heat (coming from frozen New England) we happily spent our time between the nearby beaches, the pool at Jardin de los Monos, and seeking out the next fruit smoothie.

Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, the breakfast they cooked was delicious, the room and common areas were beautifully designed and always clean. This was the perfect spot to spend a few days enjoying the beach and sun.

Susan, March 2019, Canada

Really great rooms & great pool! The owners are amazing – very friendly and caring! The whole place shows so much love for detail. It’s a 2 min walk from the beach, which is amazing too. Great restaurants in the area too. Truly nothing missing. I would totally recommend to stay here

Alexandra, February 2019, Germany

Quiet B&B outside of the crowdy Quepos
Firstly the warm welcome & tips of the owners. The room is vast, the bed is really comfortable. Surrounded by the nature & a lovely garden. The incredible breakfast & the delicious Dutch crêpes of Lettika. Without speaking about the homemade Mojito. Go there without any hesitations ! 100% puravida

Yann, February 2019, Belgium

My wife and I stayed at this B&B for three nights and absolutely loved it. We had thought about staying in Manuel Antonio but were afraid it’d be too busy and touristy. We are glad that we ended staying in Playa Matapalo, it was so peaceful and serene being this close to nature. Lettika welcomed us and we had several relaxed conversations with her during our stay. We stayed in a deluxe double room with a large king size bed. The room was spacious, clean and air conditioned. It had a very spacious bathroom with a huge shower, hot water was always available and the water pressure was excellent. Our room faced the pool and had a patio with a hammock and sofa set to relax on and lots of green space. We saw monkeys early in morning roaming through the trees which was a treat. The pool was very well maintained, the water crystal clear.
There was a choice at breakfast from a small menu, Dutch pancakes, fresh bread, eggs, fruits and really good smoothies. After breakfast you could walk down to the beach, about a 2 minute walk. The beach goes on forever and pretty well deserted, perfect for a leisurely walk. The sunset from the beach is spectacular and not to be missed if you have a chance.
Lettika arranged for a horseback riding tour to Nauyaca Waterfall, a must if you’re looking for some adventure. We also drove to Manuel Antonio, about 40 minutes, and to Marion Ballena near Uvita, again about 40 minutes. The surfing town of Dominical is 20 minutes away. We ate twice at La Langosta Feliz for seafood and twice at Express Del Pacifico for great pizza and meat dishes, highly recommend both.
We loved our stay at the Jardin and highly recommend it, a fantastic way to experience the tranquility and beauty that this area has to offer.

Ross, April 2019, USA

Really great rooms & great pool! The owners are amazing – very friendly and caring! The whole place shows so much love for detail. It’s a 2 min walk from the beach, which is amazing too. Great restaurants in the area too. Truly nothing missing. I would totally recommend to stay here

Alexandra, February 2019, Germany

My wife and I stayed at this B&B for three nights and absolutely loved it. We had thought about staying in Manuel Antonio but were afraid it’d be too busy and touristy. We are glad that we ended staying in Playa Matapalo, it was so peaceful and serene being this close to nature. Lettika welcomed us and we had several relaxed conversations with her during our stay. We stayed in a deluxe double room with a large king size bed. The room was spacious, clean and air conditioned. It had a very spacious bathroom with a huge shower, hot water was always available and the water pressure was excellent. Our room faced the pool and had a patio with a hammock and sofa set to relax on and lots of green space. We saw monkeys early in morning roaming through the trees which was a treat. The pool was very well maintained, the water crystal clear.
There was a choice at breakfast from a small menu, Dutch pancakes, fresh bread, eggs, fruits and really good smoothies. After breakfast you could walk down to the beach, about a 2 minute walk. The beach goes on forever and pretty well deserted, perfect for a leisurely walk. The sunset from the beach is spectacular and not to be missed if you have a chance.
Lettika arranged for a horseback riding tour to Nauyaca Waterfall, a must if you’re looking for some adventure. We also drove to Manuel Antonio, about 40 minutes, and to Marion Ballena near Uvita, again about 40 minutes. The surfing town of Dominical is 20 minutes away. We ate twice at La Langosta Feliz for seafood and twice at Express Del Pacifico for great pizza and meat dishes, highly recommend both.
We loved our stay at the Jardin and highly recommend it, a fantastic way to experience the tranquility and beauty that this area has to offer.

Ross, April 2019, USA