Casa Lamia

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury vacation home near Manuel Antonio Beach

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Bathroom features a round mirror with a light source above and a bowl-shaped sink on a shelf against a textured wall.
Enjoy a romantic beachside meal for two under a shaded umbrella.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil surroundings.
Enjoy a romantic dinner under a shaded canopy with ocean views.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, pendant lights, and a view of lush greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Amigos del Rio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Family Bungalow with Balcony & Mountain View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Queen Room with Garden View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite with Jacuzzi

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow with Garden View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

City center retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of this Valle Pura Vida vacation home, you'll find Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Cascada El Salto. Playa La Macha and Mountain Top Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Café Agua Azul - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Casa Lamia

4.5-star luxury vacation home near Manuel Antonio Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Casa Lamia. Self parking is free.
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Casa Lamia offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and safes. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: USD 0 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Casa Lamia Quepos
Casa Lamia Private vacation home
Casa Lamia Private vacation home Quepos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Lamia to the airport?

Casa Lamia is 4.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Lamia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Casa Lamia.

How close is Casa Lamia to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Playa La Macha and 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Lamia offer free breakfast?

Casa Lamia offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Casa Lamia?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Casa Lamia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Casa Lamia?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Casa Lamia have a pool?

Casa Lamia does not have a pool.

Does Casa Lamia have a restaurant?

Casa Lamia is home to Casa Lamia, which features ocean views.

Does Casa Lamia have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Casa Lamia to downtown Quepos?

Casa Lamia is 0.5 mi away from Manuel Antonio.

Casa Lamia Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We, like many other reviewers, fell for the great marketing tactics of Casa Lamia - the promise of a vibey, beautifully maintained hotel, in a picturesque setting. But, what we got was a hotel that felt more like a roadside motel, with stained linens, water stained walls, low functioning air conditioning units, dated decor and an overwhelming sense of disappointment. We booked a room for 2 nights and when we checked into our first room, we noticed it shared a wall with the kitchen/dining room. The space was noisy and really not to our satisfaction, so we requested to move to a different room; staff accommodated this request. Our new room was much quieter however, upon settling in, we discovered there was no water pressure in the shower, the shower pan would not drain, the hot water was hit or miss, and the toilet would barely flush. After spending one night at Casa Lamia, we decided to leave the next day and move to a much nicer, better priced hotel. We did not request a refund, just decided to cut our losses. And while we shared information about the dysfunctional systems with management, you could tell they were used to hearing these complaints, as the manager simply thanked us for sharing our concerns. We definitely do not recommend booking this hotel; there are better options in the area, with accommodations that far exceed those of Casa Lamia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Still needs a lot of work

Casa Lamia has great service, but the rooms were fairly incomplete. There was no where to unpack a bag, hang clothes, or store anything. The rooms are nice looking and clean, but hooks to hang something, a table to use or luggage racks, a dresser or anything similar would be helpful considering how humid everything is there. The construction is quite weak, it rained a lot and our ceiling leaked in one room, the floor leaked in another around the toilet. The staff was helpful and the food was really good, but the staff eats in same room as the guests and are often sitting around taking breaks. It doesn't feel very professional and it's quite awkward asking them for help when they're sitting there eating in front of you. For the price, I think there are lot better options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aurora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is excellent, the view is beautiful and it's close to many restaurants and the national park. However the room itself is very sparely furnished. There's no toilet paper holder, no dresser or anywhere to hang our wet bathing suite or clothes, no handles on any doors, which made the stay slightly unpleasant. We also did not have water on our last night of stay for quite a few hours, which made things difficult. I think it is good for a short 1-2 night stay, but not ideal for longer stay. We stayed for 4 nights which we found to be quite inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly through text , workers were great !!! Until my little one broke a drinking vase & the lady tried to get over on my husband & charge him $80 for it. Meanwhile the cook in Spanish was laughing & saying it’s no more then $20 10,000 colonies! That rubbed us the wrong way , we tipped every worker the whole stay! The room was great , they should kill some of the animals nest around the property & also huge iguanas we heard all day/night on top of the ceiling! There needs to be some maintainace done for sure! But otherwise very nice unique stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Nice restaurant within walking distance. Wish it had a pool though. The free breakfast was great to have before out morning excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A unique experience at Casa Lamia

Very cozy facility a unique place, staff is very nice, food excellent but expensive, however breakfast was included, owner help us to book excursions, we felt a very personalized experience. The view to the ocean is espectacular , we saw the sun set every afternoon from the lobby I highly recommend this place.
Sun set
Lobby view
This is every day
Terrace view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casa Lamia

Very happy with our stay, room was lovely, staff very helpful, sea view and sunsets were spectacular, easy to access National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Property was clean. Food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wish I could have given this a higher rating, but unfortunately, many of the past reviews ring true. We stayed in a luxury tent, but the experience didn’t match the description. The door was unsealed and insecure, so we had to seal it ourselves to keep bugs out. We arrived to half a roll of toilet paper and had to wait two hours the next day for more. The shower fluctuated between scalding hot and freezing cold — staff attempted to fix it, but the issue persisted. Several things were in disrepair, including broken knobs and damaged framing around the toilet entrance. The jacuzzi was also dirty when we arrived and wasn’t cleaned until we requested it the next day. While staff were friendly and responsive, more proactive check-ins would have improved the experience. On the bright side, the location is magical, the breakfast was fantastic, and the bed and temperature in the tent were very comfortable. This place has so much potential, but it needs more attention to maintenance and guest experience, as echoed in other reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugénie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed at this hotel for 1 week in the lower priced room. The breakfast was included and was delicious every day. The few other times we ate there were not very good and very much overpriced so we ended up eating in other restaurants for dinner and lunch. The view is probably one of the best for sun sets and bird watch (parrots, toucans, etc.) Location is between Manuel Antonio and Quepos but on top of a high hill so I would recommend to get either a car or scooter to avoid walking up and down in the burning sun (physically hard) and/or paying for a taxi every time. Also not walking distance from anything, you need to take the bus, taxi or your vehicle if you have. Not much entertainment there, rarely any music or people so not a party place at all. Our room was nice and clean, but located right beside the dining area of the restaurant which is unusual (the 2 lower costing rooms are there, otherwise the huts are further away
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived at Casa Lamia, I knew this place was something special. The service was beyond exceptional—I felt more like a welcomed friend than a guest. Sindy and Joshi went above and beyond to make my stay unforgettable, and I truly cherish the friendships I made with them. The food was extraordinary, not only in taste but also in presentation. Every meal felt like a work of art, perfectly complemented by delicious drinks. My tent was stunning—beautifully designed, impeccably clean, and incredibly private, with a breathtaking view. Everything functioned perfectly, including the AC, ensuring absolute comfort. Waking up to the peaceful sounds of birds and horses all around was an experience like no other. Casa Lamia is pure nature at its finest—a tranquil escape where you feel completely connected to the beauty of Costa Rica. The service was impeccable, with staff going above and beyond, even arranging a taxi for me when needed. A special thank you to Lilia, the incredible owner, who personally booked all my activities and continuously checked in to make sure I was having the best experience possible. Casa Lamia didn’t just provide a place to stay—it made my trip truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a magical, immersive, and heartwarming experience in Costa Rica, this is the place. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wedly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was memorable. I’ll definitely make a repeat trip here. The owner was a WhatsApp’s message away with every request that came up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and accommodations are really nice! The staff is great! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful stay with lots to do around
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our twelfth anniversary and we wanted to do something really special and Casa Lamia’s was it! The staff first welcomed us with a fully decorated room, a bottle of champagne and a welcoming sign wishing us a happy anniversary. Make sure you book in advance! We were lucky to not only experience their beautifully spacious Bungalows but we also booked a few days in their exclusive Luxury Tent rooms fit with your own private jacuzzi overlooking the rainforest. Each morning we were able to eat the included breakfast by the Jacuzzi. The Air Conditioning (which is always important to me) kept the room nice and cold. The water pressure was excellent as well! The restaurant was amazing, the best we had throughout our entire stay in Costa Rica and as foodies, we really appreciate the fresh ingredients and five star presentation! The sunsets overlooking the ocean From the elevated view are a dream and the specialized drinks just make for the perfect end to every day. We were able to take a brisk walk to what was basically private beach and uber 5 minutes into the city of Quepos or to the big beaches in Manuel Antonio where you can do horseback riding, parasailing or just relax on a beach chair and order a light lunch. We are already planning on coming back for our thirteenth anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Trip I’ll Never Forget - Casa Lamia is 10/10

My stay was unreal. The service was so friendly, warm and accommodating. The room was spacious and stunning. We were a quick walk from the beach and Casa Lamia’s restaurant was fabulous - the dishes and drinks were amazing! breakfast was always new each day and so delicious. Can’t wait for an excuse to go back! The stay was amazing from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reimagining

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They decorated the room beautiful to propose to my girlfriend. The moroccan tent with jacuzzi was spectacular and service was outstanding. I’m vegan and they made all dishes and breakfast vegan for me. Outstanding customer service. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Experience – Avoid at All Costs!

I wish I could give this hotel zero stars. From the moment we arrived, it was a nightmare. We found blood stains on our bath towel, which is absolutely unacceptable and disgusting. As if that wasn’t bad enough, in the middle of the night, someone tried to break into our room. It was terrifying and left us feeling completely unsafe. To make matters worse, the balcony reeked of sewage, making it impossible to enjoy any fresh air. When we raised these serious concerns with the staff, their only solution was to offer us a dinner—as if that could make up for the horrific experience we endured. I cannot stress this enough: avoid this place at all costs! It’s unsafe, unsanitary, and completely unprofessional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael, Tenafly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was not finished, under construction and falsely advertised as 4 stars. There was noisy construction throughout the day on Sunday it started at 7:00am. The room walls were incredibly thin, and we could hear all the restaurant conversations in the room until late at night. The water stopped running after about 30 seconds of showering. Many of the things in the hotel were cheaply made. For example, the faucet handle fell off, the curtains did not fully cover the windows, and the sheets were cheap material. The WiFi was unreliable, constantly on and off. In the morning there was no running water, and we had to brush our teeth with bottled water. When complained to the owner, she became upset. The place has nice views and great potential but the execution and management are poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maya

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Casa Lamia was definitely not what we were expecting. I'll start with the pros: - The view from the restaurant is beautiful and the private beach (though it required a short drive plus a downhill hike) is magical. - The staff was nice and even offered us complimentary laundry service. - You can tell they put a lot of thought into the design of the rooms and restaurant area - it's unique and adds to the ambiance. The cons: - We didn't realize this but Casa Lamia is not a hotel - there's no lobby or check in area. It's just a restaurant with some rooms attached. - The day we checked in the floors of the room were seriously dirty. We took some photos of our feet after a few steps barefoot and it was intolerable. There were hairs on the toilet, in the shower, and on the sheets as well. We had to ask them to clean again, which they did the following day. - The water only works half of the time. Sometimes the toilet doesn't flush, the sink doesn't have water, and the shower doesn't either. We couldn't shower the morning of our checkout because there was no water at all. The manager just shrugged it off as "the Costa Rican experience" but we haven't seen this anywhere else. All in all we probably wouldn't come back here but wanted to write this review in case it could help anyone else when making a decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was big, amazing view to the mountains.m
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place and excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024