Staff: 9.7
Its highest score on Booking.com. Reviews describe hosts who help with anything and give very useful tips about the area.
Guesthouse · Quepos · Puntarenas · Costa Rica
Casa Quepos
★★★
A family home turned guesthouse on a quiet street in downtown Quepos, a short walk from the central park, the cafés and the bus terminal. Rooms and apartments with their own kitchen, a leafy patio, a ping-pong table and a family of hosts who guests mention in almost every review.
- 8.9on Booking.com · 461 reviews
- 4.8on Google · 70 reviews
- 9.7for staff on Booking.com
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A homey base in town, a short bus ride from the park
Casa Quepos stands on Calle 2 and Avenida 9, in the center of Quepos, a few steps from the Banco Popular. The central park is about 450 m away, the town's cafés are a 5-minute walk, and guests say the supermarket, the banks and the bus terminal are all close at hand. Manuel Antonio National Park is around 7 km up the road, and a local bus climbs there from town.
It's a simple, family-run place rather than a hotel with services: three basic types of room plus an apartment, each with its own kitchen or kitchenette, and a garden patio to sit in the evening. The hosts speak English and Spanish, help you plan your days and, according to guests, treat you "like family." There's no pool or restaurant listed; what you get is a clean, comfortable base at a fair price.
See availability →Why stay here
What guests mention most often on Booking.com and Google.
Location: 9.4
In the middle of Quepos, a short walk from the central park, cafés, shops and the bus terminal.
A kitchen in your room
Rooms and apartments have a private kitchen or kitchenette; one guest called it "like a cozy little apartment."
Value for money: 9.2
A good score for a guesthouse in one of Costa Rica's most visited areas.
Ping-pong table
A covered games area with a table, popular with groups of friends and families.
WiFi: 9.5
Free throughout the property, and highly rated by guests.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Four types, all with a private kitchen or kitchenette, free WiFi and a coffee maker. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV in all but the economy room. Names and sizes as listed on Booking.com.
Quadruple room with private bathroom
The most flexible room for friends or a family: it has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV and its own kitchen.
See price →Economy double room
The simplest and smallest option, with a private kitchenette area and a coffee maker. The bathroom is shared with other rooms.
See price →Standard apartment
The biggest space, a whole apartment with an in-room bathroom, air conditioning, a TV and a kitchen: handy for longer stays.
See price →Triple room with private bathroom
For three travelers, with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV and a kitchen.
See price →Amenities
A small guesthouse with no pool or spa: the strengths are the location, the kitchens and the hosts.
- Free WiFiThroughout the property.
- Private kitchenIn rooms and apartments; some also have a microwave.
- Coffee makerIn every room.
- Air conditioningIn most rooms; the economy room doesn't list it.
- Garden patioA covered patio with plants and an outdoor table.
- Ping-pongA table in the covered games area.
- Linens and towelsIncluded in the rooms.
- Shuttle serviceBooking.com lists a transfer service; ask the hosts before you arrive.
- Family roomsRooms for families and groups.
- Smoke-freeSmoking is not allowed on the property.
- English and SpanishThe hosts speak both.
- Local tipsGuests highlight how much the hosts explain about Quepos and the area.
Where to eat
You can cook in your room, and the town's cafés and sodas are a few minutes away on foot.
Your own kitchen
Guests find it "spacious and complete." Supermarkets are close, so shopping is easy.
Meals on some rates
The hosts' description mentions breakfast and dinner on some rates. Check what your rate includes.
Cafetería Milagro · 350 m
The closest café listed on Booking.com.
Cafetería Mas · 400 m
Another coffee stop within walking distance.
Cafetería Delicias · 450 m
Next to the central park, with Quepos' other eateries.
Marina Pez Vela · 0.9 km
For dinner by the water, with restaurants and ice cream shops.
Rainforest, monkeys and white-sand beaches on Costa Rica's Central Pacific
Quepos is a fishing town and the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most visited in the country. Between the two runs a jungle-covered ridge with hotels and ocean lookouts. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Manuel Antonio National Park · 6.2 km
A small park where the rainforest meets the sea: trails under huge trees, sloths, monkeys and calm beaches such as Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur. It's closed on Tuesdays; tickets are sold online and there's a daily cap.
Espadilla beach · 4.7 km
The long, open public beach just before the park entrance. It has restaurants, umbrella rentals and surf schools, and it's the best place to watch the sunset. Currents can be strong: swim where there are lifeguards.
Punta Catedral · 6.4 km
A former island joined to the mainland by a strip of sand, covered in forest and ringed by islets. A park trail climbs it, with lookouts over the Pacific.
Monkeys, sloths and more
The area is home to white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys, plus two- and three-toed sloths, raccoons, iguanas and toucans. A naturalist guide with a spotting scope will show you many more animals. Don't feed them.
Damas Island mangroves · 3.8 km
An estuary of mangrove channels north of Quepos, explored by boat or kayak. Birds, crabs and monkeys are easy to spot, and with luck you'll see caimans.
Marina Pez Vela · 0.9 km
Quepos' marina, with restaurants, ice cream shops and stores by the water. Catamarans and sportfishing boats leave from here; the area is famous for sailfish.
When to go to Manuel Antonio
Average high temperature and rainfall in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, month by month (approximate values).
32°Jan
32°Feb
33°Mar
33°Apr
32°May
31°Jun
31°Jul
31°Aug
30°Sep
30°Oct
30°Nov
31°Dec
Dry (Dec–Apr) Green season (May–Aug) Heavy rain (Sep–Nov) · mm
- ☀️ December to April is the dry season: sunny days, calmer seas and the best time for the park and the beach. It's high season; at Christmas, New Year's and Easter, book early.
- 🌿 May to August is the start of the green season: mornings are usually sunny and the rain comes in the afternoon. Everything is greener, there are fewer people, and July sometimes brings a drier spell called the 'veranillo'.
- 🌧️ September and October are the rainiest months, with heavy downpours and sometimes whole days of rain. Some tours may change times or be cancelled.
- 🌊 Rafting on the Savegre and Naranjo rivers depends on the water level each season; check which months each tour runs.
- 🐒 The park is closed on Tuesdays and has a daily cap: buy your ticket online in advance. Go early, when animals are most active and it's cooler.
- 🧴 The sun is very strong all year: wear sunscreen and a hat and carry water. At the beach, follow the flags and swim near the lifeguards because of rip currents.
How to get here
From San José Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaría Airport, in Alajuela, has the most international flights (62.5 km in a straight line). From there it's about 3 hours by car on Route 27 and the Costanera Sur (Route 34), via Jacó; shared and private shuttles are available.
Domestic flight to Quepos (XQP)
Short flights on small planes connect San José with Quepos' La Managua airstrip (4.1 km from the hotel), in about 30 minutes. Baggage allowance is limited; check the airline's conditions.
By bus
Direct buses run from San José to Quepos in about 3 to 4 hours, and guests say the bus terminal is close to the guesthouse. A local bus runs frequently from Quepos up the ridge to Manuel Antonio beach.
By car on the Costanera
The Costanera Sur (Route 34) follows the Pacific coast: Jacó (54.8 km) is a little over 1 hour north and Uvita (55.1 km) a little over 1 hour south. The road is paved; drive carefully at night and in the rain. Booking.com doesn't list parking details, so ask the hosts first.
Getting around
Between Quepos, the Manuel Antonio ridge and the beach there are frequent buses, red official taxis and informal taxis; agree on the fare first if the taxi doesn't use the meter ('la maría'). The currency is the Costa Rican colón; there are ATMs and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, though change may come in colones.
What's nearby
From Calle 2 and Avenida 9, in the center of Quepos. Distances from Booking.com where available; the rest are straight-line.
- Plaza de Deportes Los Ángeles350 m
- Cafetería Milagro350 m
- Quepos Central Park450 m
- Cafetería Delicias450 m
- Quepos sports field750 m
- Marina Pez Vela0.9 km
- La Macha beach2.4 km
- Biesanz beach3.6 km
- Espadilla beach4.7 km
- La Managua Airport (XQP)4.1 km
- Manuel Antonio National Park7 km
- Jacó54.8 km
What guests say
8.9 out of 10 on Booking.com from 461 reviews, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 70 reviews.
9.7Staff on Booking.com
9.5WiFi on Booking.com
9.4Location on Booking.com
9.2Value for money on Booking.com
9.1Cleanliness on Booking.com
9.1Comfort on Booking.com
9.0Facilities on Booking.com
«I loved the hosts, such warm people, always ready to help! It was also close to the bus terminal, which made it super convenient.»
«Facilities in good shape, a super comfortable bed, a great shower and an equipped kitchen. Everything ideal for a good night's rest.»
«Great vibes from the hosts, very helpful. If I come back to Manuel Antonio, I'll clearly stay there again. Thank you for being so kind, and a very pretty place!»
«Downtown but quiet, safe, the little house well equipped, very clean, very good taste.»
«Spotless! The cleanliness, the very comfortable bed and the friendliness of the hosts deserve a 10.»
«Excellent experience, the best decision to stay here. The level of hospitality is indescribable.»
What to know before you book
Check-in 2:00 to 9:30 PM
Tell the property your arrival time in advance. Check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Cash only
Booking.com says the property accepts only cash. Bring colones or US dollars; there are ATMs in town.
Check the room type
The economy room has a shared bathroom and no air conditioning listed. If you want a private bathroom, choose the quadruple, triple or apartment.
Simple and family-run
It's a house with a garden, not a resort: no pool, restaurant or spa is listed. Guests value the clean rooms, the kitchen and the hosts.
Quiet hours
From 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, noise should be kept to a minimum. It's a street of homes.
Smoke-free, no pets
Smoking isn't allowed and pets aren't accepted.
Children
Children from age 1 are welcome, but there are no cribs or extra beds on the property.
Parking not listed
Booking.com doesn't give parking details: ask the hosts before you arrive by car.
Things to do from Manuel Antonio
Highly rated tours on Viator: the national park with a naturalist guide, the Damas Island mangroves, a canopy zipline, rafting on the Savegre River, a catamaran along the coast and a night walk in the rainforest. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes hotel pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist
See the tour →
Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
See the tour →
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
See the tour →
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
See the tour →
Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise Sea Quest
See the tour →
Jungle Night Tour Manuel Antonio
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle 2, Avenida 9, 2nd house on the left of Banco Popular, 60601 Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Book your stay at Casa Quepos
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Check which room type you're choosing (with a private or shared bathroom, or a whole apartment) and what the rate includes.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Casa Quepos?
On Calle 2 and Avenida 9 in the center of Quepos, second house on the left of the Banco Popular. The central park is about 450 m away and Manuel Antonio National Park is around 7 km.
Can I cook?
Yes. Rooms and apartments have a private kitchen or kitchenette, and some have a microwave. There are supermarkets and cafés close by.
Is there a pool?
No pool is listed. It's a small guesthouse with a garden patio and a ping-pong table; the beaches are a bus ride away.
Is breakfast included?
The hosts' description mentions breakfast and dinner on some rates, so check what your rate includes when you book.
What time is check-in?
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM; let the property know your arrival time in advance. Check-out is until 11:00 AM.
How do I pay?
Booking.com says the property accepts only cash. Bring colones or US dollars.
How do I get to Manuel Antonio National Park?
About 7 km away. A local bus climbs from Quepos to the park and the beach, and there are taxis; the park is closed on Tuesdays and tickets are sold online.
Is it good for families?
Booking.com lists family rooms and children from age 1 are welcome, but there are no cribs or extra beds. The quadruple room and the apartment give you the most space.