About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Raya in Matapalo offers spacious bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a dining area, wardrobe, and soundproofing for a comfortable stay. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, or terrace. The property features a minimarket, housekeeping service, and free on-site private parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Breakfast and Activities: A continental breakfast is served daily, including juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. The property offers cycling activities and is highly rated for its beach access and friendly host. Nearby Attractions: Matapalo Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 23 mi distant. Other attractions include Nauyaca Waterfalls (15 mi) and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (14 mi). La Managua Airport is 17 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dugas
United States United States
Playa Matapalo is one of my favorite places and we were excited to stay at Raya. It is absolutely beautiful and well appointed. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation in Costa Rica. Our hosts Phillipp and Kamila went above and...
James
United States United States
Friendly hosts that cooked a great a great breakfast. It was very quiet yet close to the ocean.
Sheryl
United States United States
Well-appointed rooms, spacious and comfortable with great air conditioning. Easy walk to the beach which was clean and beautiful. Hosts were well informed about the area and made several great suggestions about places to go and restaurants nearby....
Garcia
United States United States
The owners are fantastic and the place looks like new
Betsy
United States United States
Philip & Kamilla were the perfect hosts. Raya is beautiful, peaceful and lovely place to stay away from the crowds. The beach is just a short walk and is magnificent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Paul
United States United States
Raya is a wonderful place to slow down and relax. The rooms are spacious and well designed. The outdoor patios, garden and pool are an invitation to kick back and relax.
Jingfei
United States United States
Everything was good, from the room setup to the breakfast everything was excellent. We felt safe and comfortable and taken care of during our stay. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area.
Alexandra
Portugal Portugal
Very comfortable and big bed, great shower, delicious breakfast, very clean and exceptionally welcoming hosts. They have a lot of info on activities in the area and the local flora and fauna. But most of all they make you feel at home and safe. I...
Julie
United States United States
It was clean. Easy place to get to for a quick overnight. Great recommendation for dinner. Breakfast was served on time and made to order.
Armando
United States United States
Host and hostess went above and beyond to make sure are vist was great. We had to leave early one morning for a tour and they got up early and made breakfast for us

Hosted by Philipp und Kamila

9.8
Host Review Score
Philipp und Kamila
Discover our modern Bed & Breakfast, just a 4-minute walk from the beautiful sandy beach of Playa Matapalo. In each room you will find a comfortable king-size bed, quiet and efficient air conditioning and an adjustable ceiling fan. A spacious fridge is also provided. Wooden bedside tables and a spacious wardrobe provide storage space for personal belongings. Enjoy relaxing on your 16 square metre private terrace. A table with two chairs, where we serve your breakfast, and two hanging chairs invite you to relax. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and on the terrace. We serve a delicious breakfast with homemade bread and jam as well as homemade waffles.
We are Dr. Kamila Szlachta and Dr. Philipp Klug, the proud hosts of your home in Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica. Let us tell you how our journey led us here. Kamila was born in Poland and came to Germany with her parents as a child. After studying chemistry in Bochum and completing her doctorate in Hamburg, she ventured into the business sector. There she worked as a medical writer and in special sales for renowned companies. Today she is a freelance medical writer. Philipp, who was born in Berlin and grew up in the Ruhr region, studied biochemistry in Bochum and also completed his doctorate in Hamburg. After his time in research, he also switched to the business sector, where he worked for 12 years as an account manager for international medical technology companies. During our travels around the world, we discovered our passion for tropical climes and especially for life by the warm ocean. Our love for surfing developed over the years until it became an integral part of our lives. Although we have visited many different countries, we were always drawn back to Costa Rica and Matapalo became our place of longing. After more than 10 visits as tourists and making friends with the local community, we decided to leave our hectic lives in Germany behind and start a new adventure in Costa Rica. And here we are, looking forward to sharing our passion for this beautiful country with you. We sincerely hope that you feel at home with us and enjoy Costa Rica as much as we do. Your stay at our Bed & Breakfast in Playa Matapalo promises not only relaxation and adventure, but also a warm welcome to our very own corner of paradise. We look forward to meeting you soon.
This picturesque kilometre-long beach, free of rocks and stones, invites you to take relaxing walks and offers you the opportunity to explore the local flora and fauna. Our special highlight is the proximity to the area of the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, which is not open to the public and borders directly on Matapalo. Many of the animals that live in the national park can also be observed here in Matapalo. Monkeys, macaws, toucans and sloths live in the trees on the beach. With a bit of luck, you may even spot dolphins, whales and turtles. During the nesting season, our beach is a favourite place for sea turtles to lay their eggs. Matapalo is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist hotspots. Here, the crowds are unknown and you can experience the true meaning of peace and relaxation. Thanks to our central location, Matapalo is an excellent starting point for day trips along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. From Manuel Antonio to Corcovado National Park and the lively surfing town of Dominical, everything is within easy reach. Even inland destinations such as the Nauyaca waterfalls and Chirripó National Park are within easy reach from here. Although Matapalo has retained its original charm, we still offer you plenty of dining options, including four restaurants and several "sodas" (local snack bars). Our central location means you can easily walk to two restaurants and a small supermarket, while the other restaurants and sodas are within 1.2 kilometres of the village. We recommend travelling by rental car, as there are no ATMs, taxis or nearby bus stops (1.3 km away) in Matapalo. Despite its remoteness, more and more tourists travelling the country by bus have recently found their way here to experience the beauty of our tranquil beach. Matapalo is also a real insider tip for surfers. While the line-up in Dominical gets more and more crowded when the waves are good, you will still find unspoilt surf spots in Matapalo.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.