Rafiki Beach Camp
  • ★★★★
  • Bed and breakfast
  • Matapalo
  • 9.4/10

Rafiki Beach Camp

Beachfront Location: Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with stunning views or enjoy the sun terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each unit includes a kitchen, work desk, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Leisure Facilities: The property provides water sports facilities, a minimarket, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Nearby Attractions: Matapalo Beach is just a few steps away, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 38 km distant. Other attractions include Nauyaca Waterfalls and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, each within 25 km.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
  • Breakfast info: Continental
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

1 km north of the supermarket El Mar, 63501 Matapalo, Costa Rica, Matapalo, Costa Rica

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Free WiFi Free parking Beachfront Private beach area Breakfast

Gallery

a swimming pool next to a beach with palm trees at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a bedroom with a bed in a tent at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a swimming pool with benches and trees in a park at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a bathroom counter with a sink and two dishes at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
two people are in the water at the beach at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a wooden chair sitting on a patio with palm trees at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a sunset on the beach with a reflection in the water at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a monkey standing on top of a roof at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo
a sunset on the beach with people walking on the beach at Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo

Reviews

Kathrin 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

This is paradise!

Pros: Located right by pristine beach Spacious tent, huge bathroom Lovely pool Best host ever, Alex, who knows all the sloth's living places

Simon 9/10
Germany 🇩🇪

I would defenetly recommend the Place at the Beach with the nice staff and the chill atmosphare

Pros: The Location at the Beach was amaizing. The calmness. The staff was excellent. T

Cons: Everthing was good

Nick 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A most relaxing venue in a stunning location with easy access to beach and sea.

Pros: The fantastic location adjacent to the beach meant that we could hear the sound of the waves as we fell asleep and as we awoke in the morning. The sunrise and sunset seen from the beach were very special. We had regular visits from a group of white faced capuchin monkeys, saw red macaws, frequent groups of pelicans flying low to the sea and a resident sloth. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This was a perfect end to 18 days in Costa Rica.

Cons: It won’t suit travellers who are expecting hotel facilities but offers everything a discerning visitor could want who is looking for a more authentic experience close to nature away from the trappings of modern life.

Lenore 9/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Pros: It was fun to stay in this glorified tent, though it was a bit hot. The bathroom was large and very modern. The included breakfast was good, the beach was stunning and the gardens were gorgeous.

Suzanna 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Sleep to the sound of the crashing waves, glamping heaven

Pros: Right on the beach but easy living so your tents not full of sand. Quiet, safe parking, little shop and 2 restaurants nearby, great breakfast, very friendly, helpful staff. Sloths and monkeys right outside our door. I walked a mile & a half down the beach and saw nobody.

Cons: Nothing, it was great

Wendy 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Absolutely loved Rafiki. Amazing setting, lovely accommodation and friendly and welcoming staff. We saw sloths and we're visited for 2 hours by about 20 crazy monkeys. A great experience. Thanks to everyone x

Veronika 10/10
Hungary 🇭🇺

If you want to rest at the ocean, come here!

Pros: Everything. I loved it. The perfect place at the ocean!!

Cecile 10/10
France 🇫🇷

Le meilleur moment de notre voyage

Pros: Magnifique petit hôtel. Alex est très serviable. Il nous a fait découvrir les paresseux et la faune autour de l’hôtel. N’hésitez pas à passer par lui pour la balade dans la mangrove en kayak c’était exceptionnel… la plage est sublime…

Celine 10/10
France 🇫🇷

Pros: Magnifique plage, si vous aimez le calme. Le gérant Alex nous a proposé 2 tours , magnifique au lever du jour dans la mangrove !

Kathrin 8/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Ein tolles Gefühl direkt am Strand zu schlafen und den Wellen und den Tiergeräuschen zu lauschen.... Wir konnten eine Faultiermama mit Baby direkt super beobachten. Ein wirklich schöner Ort und ein genialer Strand! Frühstück war gut. Nette Gastgeber

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