Rafiki Beach Camp

Location: 1 km north of the supermarket El Mar, Matapalo, cr

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Car hire
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Invoice provided
• Shopping on site
• Free wired internet
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Free bus station shuttle
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Secluded Tent

  This secluded tent is surrounded by tropical gardens. It has a king-size bed and a sofa that converts into 2 single beds suitable for children. The fully equipped bathroom comes with hot water and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

• Beach Front Tent

  The beachfront tent looks the beach. This unit features a tiled bathroom with hot water shower and amenities. It is equipped with a king size bed and 2 singles. There is also standing fan, a mini-bar, and safe. There is also parking right next to the tent.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key access

• Beach Front Tent

  A great lawn is all that separates this tent from the beach. It has a tile floor, teak furniture, and can sleep up to 4 people. This unit has 1 King-sized bed and desk with a couple of chairs. The tent has a full modern bathroom with a hot-water shower and amenities.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key access

• Tent with Pool View

  This tent is offers views of the pool and the Pacific Ocean. It has a king-size bed and a sofa that converts into 2 single beds suitable for children. The fully equipped bathroom comes with hot water and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Harald (10/5): -
• Stefan (10/5): -
• Saskia (10/5): Pura Vida!!! - traumhafte Lage mit supernettem Personal
• Marcel (10/5): Paradisisch - Wir hatten ein Zelt mit Klimaanlage. Direkt am wunderschönen Strand. Täglich kamen Affen vorbei.
• Christian (10/5): Tolle Unterkunft zum Entspannen direkt am Meer. - Glamping am Pazifikstrand. Tolles Grundstück mit interessanten Tieren, die zu Besuch kommen (Faultier, Affen, Leguane). Tolles Frühstück. Schöne Restaurants in der Nähe. Nichts.
• Kathrin (10/5): This is paradise! - Located right by pristine beach Spacious tent, huge bathroom Lovely pool Best host ever, Alex, who knows all the sloth's living places
• Cecile (10/5): Tooopp - Super sympa Alex et sa balade en kayak
• Cecile (10/5): Le meilleur moment de notre voyage - Magnifique petit hôtel. Alex est très serviable. Il nous a fait découvrir les paresseux et la faune autour de l’hôtel. N’hésitez pas à passer par lui pour la balade dans la mangrove en kayak c’était exceptionnel… la plage est sublime…
• Kathrin (8/5): - Ein tolles Gefühl direkt am Strand zu schlafen und den Wellen und den Tiergeräuschen zu lauschen.... Wir konnten eine Faultiermama mit Baby direkt super beobachten. Ein wirklich schöner Ort und ein genialer Strand! Frühstück war gut. Nette Gastgeber
• Melonesia (10/5): -
• Alexandra (3/5): - Lage in Ordnung Man kann keine Getränke vor Ort kaufen. Preis für die veraltete Anlage zu hoch. Wenn der Sohn des aktuellen Besitzers mit Freunden dort verweilt,sollte man mehr Rücksicht auf die Besucher nehmen und nicht in dem Haus,was früher von dem ersten Besitzer bewohnt wurde,Krach macht bis zum abwinken.Unter der Leitung des Österreichers war alles Top.Preis- Leistung nicht vorhanden.Wir werden diese Anlage nicht mehr empfehlen und auch nicht mehr hinfahren.Abzocke.
• Simon (9/5): I would defenetly recommend the Place at the Beach with the nice staff and the chill atmosphare - The Location at the Beach was amaizing. The calmness. The staff was excellent. T Everthing was good
• Ramona (10/5): - Einfach traumhaft. Hatten das Zelt mit Poolblick. Ist unsere Meinung das schönste. Direkt am Meer. 2 Faultiere mit ihren Babys auf dem Grundstück. Eine Horde Affen kam täglich vorbei. Viele Tiere gesehen. Gemeinschaftsküche wurde nicht in der Beschreibung erwähnt, war aber nicht schlimm. Das Bett war super gross.
• Stefan (10/5): -
• LAURENCE (10/5): - Location directly on beach. pool. breakfast. Staff.
• Guest (10/5): Pura Vida im Tier- und Meeresparadies - Super idyllische Lage am Meer. Traumhafte einsame Natur…viele Tiere vor Ort und super nettes Team👍 Für 4 Personen passt das Zelt gerade so. Für 2 Personen ein Traum.
• Simon (10/5): Beautiful and peaceful. - Beautiful, I wish we could have stayed longer
• Céline (10/5): Exceptional - Perfection It was like a dream We love our stay there the best place during all our trip The staff was so nice Nothing
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andreas (10/5): Beach - pool: don’t need more for a family stay - 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!
• Mary (9/5): Superb -
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nick (10/5): A most relaxing venue in a stunning location with easy access to beach and sea. - 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 white faced capuchin monkeys, saw red macaws, frequent groups of pelicans flying low to the sea and a resident sloth. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This was a perfect end to 18 days in Costa Rica. It won’t suit travellers who are expecting hotel facilities but offers everything a discerning visitor could want who is looking for a more authentic experience close to nature away from the trappings of modern life.
• Jane (10/5): Exceptional - The tent was large and comfortable. The setting was splendid. Beautiful landscaping. We got a visit from a troop of monkeys. That was exciting and fun. Highly recommend Rafiki Beach Camp.
• Keith (8/5): Great - Lovely location pleasant and helpful staff Nothing
• Shehnaz (10/5): Exceptional - Beach was right in front of the tent We were able to go to beach whenever we wanted Didn’t have any other activities after dark
• Inna (10/5): Exceptional - Like everything : location ,view ,staff !
• Kelly (8/5): Beach Glamping Adventure! - My kids loved this beachfront glamping experience. Breakfast was great. Their favorite part was chasing crabs on the beach and collecting sand dollars. The pool was also a big hit with my kids. The options for food in the area could be better. The ocean in this area is very strong with rip currents so people with children need to be careful.
• Lenore (9/5): Superb - 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.
• Erika (10/5): Would go back. Recommend high. - Location, facilities,staff. All of it! Loved it all
• Suzanna (9/5): Sleep to the sound of the crashing waves, glamping heaven - 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 the beach and saw nobody. Nothing, it was great
• Martin (9/5): Superb - Staff super friendly. Amazing location and facilities are cool!
• Hollie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional -
• Martine (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (10/5): fun beautiful place. We will definitely return! - We really enjoyed the location, the breakfast and the facilities. The staff were all very helpful and fun to speak with. Maybe a little more breakfast. It was delicious!
• Wendy (10/5): Exceptional - 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 (10/5): If you want to rest at the ocean, come here! - Everything. I loved it. The perfect place at the ocean!!
• Brad (10/5): Exceptional -
• Katherine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Livvy (10/5): Exceptional - Great location on the beach. Was lucky to see monkeys, a sloth, various birds and baby turtles on the beach.
• Maaike (9/5): rafiki rocks - rafiki beach camp was a nice stop over after our fantastic time at Rafiki Safari .. both places were amazing .. the tents are more like cabins with great hot showers and the ability to use the kitchen at Rafiki Beach camp was nice as well .. the deserted beach was wonderful for walks

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