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The Best Beach Hotels in Malpais

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Malpais

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Malpais? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Malpais, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Malpais, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Malpais near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Malpais's best beach hotels and resorts.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Indigo Yoga Surf Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 2 km sur de el cruze de playa caarmen, Indigo Yoga Surf Resort has great rooms from $112 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this beach hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Vista de Olas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Malpais
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Vista de Olas which has nice rooms starting at $142. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vista de Olas Dr#1. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and a free breakfast which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $289. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at From the ICE Tower 500 meters south and 250 Meters East Mal Pais. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and cooking classes which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Adults only
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Hotel Tropico Latino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Malpais
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $136, Hotel Tropico Latino, at Playa Carmen provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and a hot tub. It's located just 2.5 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Vista Naranja Ocean View House

Guest House with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Vista Naranja Ocean View House has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $83 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Del cruce 800 sur y 600 este. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa, free parking, horse riding, and car rentals, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.2 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge is 9.99 out of 10. This place has room service, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $58, and it's located at Mal Pais 50 meters from Beach Playa Mar Azul. We also love the child care, a game room, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Manala Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Malpais
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Manala Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $184. It has an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 800mts north soccer field Santa Teresa Beach-Cobano Puntarenas - Costa Rica - Puntarenas. Only 0.7 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love horse riding, car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Ritmo Tropical

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Malpais
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Hotel Ritmo Tropical offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $73 (before taxes). It's located at 100 metros sur del cruce entre Mal Pais y Santa teresa and has earned a guest rating of 8.26/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Jacó, Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Sámara, and Nosara.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Malpais, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Malpais or Best Hotels for One Night in Malpais.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Malpais?

Malpais Average Beach Hotel Price
$135

After analyzing 8 beach hotels in Malpais, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $135. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Malpais.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $289
  • 3-star hotels: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $84


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