Rafiki Beach Camp

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

About this property

Beachfront Location: Rafiki Beach Camp in Matapalo offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and a swimming pool with a view. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each unit includes a patio, terrace, or garden, ensuring a relaxing stay. Amenities and Services: The property provides free WiFi, a swimming pool, sun terrace, and water sports facilities. Additional services include a free airport shuttle, concierge, and tour desk. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Lenore
Canada Canada
“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
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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
Hungary Hungary
“Everything. I loved it. The perfect place at the ocean!!”
Livvy
Canada Canada
“Great location on the beach. Was lucky to see monkeys, a sloth, various birds and baby turtles on the beach.”
Laurence
Canada Canada
“Location directly on beach. pool. breakfast. Staff.”
Céline
Thailand Thailand
“Perfection It was like a dream We love our stay there the best place during all our trip The staff was so nice”
Andreas
Panama Panama
“Amazing location and staff. No air-con but fan inside tent - plus a huge private bathroom. Big pool for the kids and an endless beach - pretty much for yourself!”
Viviane
France France
“Logement en tente safari très bien équipée et insolite, idéalement située en bord de plage”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lautjie, Noah and Mauren

9.7
Host review score
Lautjie, Noah and Mauren
Rafiki Beach Camp is a family run bed and Breakfast. The owner comes from South Africa where luxury tents camps were founded. The idea of camping on the beach is amazing, especially with hot water showers, hotel beds, tile floors, and an awesome pool!
Lautjie is a Biologist and avid outdoor enthusiast. He leads tours on property as well as Rafiki Safari Lodge. Mauren is a local "tica". She loves gardening, and loves taking care of guests and her 2 lovely children. Noah and Acacia.
Matapalo Beach is one of the last "diamonds in the rough" of Costa Rica. Miraculously development has passed by this area, leaving wild beaches that stretch for miles without single person on them. Just 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio or Marino Ballena National Park, Matapalo is a perfect staging point for all of the adventures of the central pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Dutch

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.