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Montezuma Beach
Montezuma Beach
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Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco
Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco
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Natural scenery
Montezuma Waterfall
Montezuma Waterfall
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Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa
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Beaches and shores
Playa Cuevas
Playa Cuevas
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Iguana Divers
Iguana Divers
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Playa Las Manchas
Playa Las Manchas
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Blue Line
Blue Line
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Playa Mal País
Playa Mal País
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Playa Cabuya
Playa Cabuya
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Malpais, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Villas de la Bahia Playa Tambor
Villas de la Bahia Playa Tambor
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Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas
Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas
4.6/559 Review
Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
4.6/557 Review
Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Ocio Villas Mal Pais
4.6/548 Review
Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant
Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant
5.0/523 Review
Aduana House
Aduana House
4.0/516 Review
Cabuya Lodge
Cabuya Lodge
5.0/52 Review
Selva Resort
Selva Resort
4.8/536 Review
Paradise Beach Lodge
Paradise Beach Lodge
4.4/58 Review
Villa Venus
Villa Venus
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Dream Surf House Santa Teresa (Playa Hermosa)
Dream Surf House Santa Teresa (Playa Hermosa)
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Casa Olala Santa Teresa
Casa Olala Santa Teresa
5.0/52 Review

What to eat

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Brasas Del Mar
Brasas Del Mar
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Seafood
The Papaya Lounge Restaurant
The Papaya Lounge Restaurant
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. QAR38/person
Nula
Nula
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Gigi Fish & Co
Gigi Fish & Co
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Seafood
Sea view
La Doña Pizzeria
La Doña Pizzeria
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Western cuisine
Sunset Lounge & Katsumi
Sunset Lounge & Katsumi
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Japanese cuisine
Zula Restaurant
Zula Restaurant
4.6/57 Review
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Western cuisine
Bajo El Arbol Tapas Bar
Bajo El Arbol Tapas Bar
4.7/57 Review
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Western cuisine
Nami Santa Teresa
Nami Santa Teresa
4.7/56 Review
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Seafood
Avg. QAR69/person
Don Ramiro
Don Ramiro
4.9/57 Review
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Latin American cuisine
Banana Beach Restaurant
Banana Beach Restaurant
4.3/57 Review
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Barbecue
Sea view
Avg. QAR89/person
El Patio Cafe
El Patio Cafe
4.9/57 Review
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Coffee shop
Avg. QAR19/person

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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Malpais

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Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
10.0/51 Review
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
9.8/546 Review
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
9.4/573 Review
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
9.4/557 Review

Popular Family Hotels Near Malpais

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Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
9.0/5102 Review
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
9.0/5101 Review
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
9.4/573 Review
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
9.3/576 Review
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
9.8/546 Review
Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas
Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas
9.3/559 Review
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
9.5/5111 Review
Tulemar Resort
Tulemar Resort
9.5/547 Review
Los Altos Resort
Los Altos Resort
9.5/577 Review
Nayara Gardens
Nayara Gardens
9.7/597 Review
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
9.6/5105 Review
El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica
El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica
9.5/547 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Malpais

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Hotel Villa Caletas
Hotel Villa Caletas
8.9/566 Review
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection
9.7/562 Review
Los Altos Resort
Los Altos Resort
9.5/577 Review
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
9.6/5105 Review
W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal
W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal
9.0/5105 Review
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
8.7/5117 Review
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
9.8/5100 Review
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
8.7/595 Review
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
9.4/573 Review
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
8.3/5102 Review
Vista Celestial
Vista Celestial
9.7/544 Review

Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Malpais

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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
9.3/5103 Review
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
9.5/5111 Review
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
9.3/5105 Review
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
9.6/577 Review
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
8.8/5107 Review
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
9.2/5104 Review
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
8.9/5118 Review
Nayara Springs - Adults Only
Nayara Springs - Adults Only
10.0/5101 Review
Nayara Gardens
Nayara Gardens
9.7/597 Review
Hotel Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Hotel Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
9.2/540 Review
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
9.6/5105 Review
Hacienda Guachipelin Volcano Ranch Hotel & Hot Springs
Hacienda Guachipelin Volcano Ranch Hotel & Hot Springs
8.8/5105 Review

Popular Premium Hotels Near Malpais

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Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
9.3/557 Review
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
9.0/5102 Review
Hotel Villa Caletas
Hotel Villa Caletas
8.9/566 Review
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa
9.6/563 Review
JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
8.9/597 Review
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
9.5/5111 Review
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
9.2/5104 Review
Makanda by the Sea Hotel Adults Only
Makanda by the Sea Hotel Adults Only
9.3/5101 Review
Amor Arenal Adults Friendly
Amor Arenal Adults Friendly
9.9/5108 Review
Los Altos Resort
Los Altos Resort
9.5/577 Review
Nayara Springs - Adults Only
Nayara Springs - Adults Only
10.0/5101 Review
Nayara Gardens
Nayara Gardens
9.7/597 Review

Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Malpais

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Marriott Vacation Club at Los Sueños
Marriott Vacation Club at Los Sueños
8.8/545 Review
Best in Jaco Condos at Diamante del Sol
Best in Jaco Condos at Diamante del Sol
9.2/526 Review
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection
9.6/531 Review
ESH Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
ESH Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
9.5/550 Review
The Gilded Iguana
The Gilded Iguana
9.7/583 Review
Senda Monteverde Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
Senda Monteverde Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
9.4/541 Review
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
9.3/5103 Review
Ocho Artisan Bungalows
Ocho Artisan Bungalows
9.2/5100 Review
Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
9.7/573 Review
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
9.3/5105 Review
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
9.3/5103 Review
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
9.6/577 Review

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