Dreamy Contentment is beachfront on the South Pacific side of Costa Rica. We are a pristine beach reserved for the world traveler. This beach was rated in top 20 by CNN. We have wildlife, flora and fauna and enough hammocks! Our bungalows have fully stocked kitchens, private verandas and queen beds. Rates start at $90 in the high season. As about our lower priced backpackers room. Pura Vida!
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Great View
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Playa Matapalo S/n, Playa Matapalo 00001 Costa Rica
Dreamy Contentment
27 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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This small resort right on the beach is the perfect place to relax and enjoy. Mario, the manager, took care of our every need---chaise lounges and hammocks beachside, boogie boards, fresh cooked breakfast every morning, advise on things to do and see. Rooms have full kitchens, which allowed us to cook our own food when we didn't want to leave the property. We highly recommend Dreamy Contentment!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:We loved the room above the garage---good breeze, views.
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Great place to stay. My wife and I spent three nights here and loved it! Secluded Beach right outside your front door, restaurants close enough to walk to, close to many other fun activities. Best part was the service we got from Mario, the manager. He always aimed to please and made sure our breakfast was served beach side - thank you. We’ll be back.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We chose this area as it fit our budget and was just outside Manuel Antonio. Which surprisingly enough we didn’t even go to because we loved the beach here so much. We stayed in a basic room, if we went again I would level up. It was nice and peaceful and the feel of the place was very cozy. I would have liked to see more attentive staff present during the day. The girl who served breakfast was awesome but after that it was hard to find anyone. I would definitely go back, there are a couple “hidden gem” restaurants nearby too which was a bonus. Oh and the highlight.. about 20 to 25 monkeys came swinging through, playing and eating and basically putting on a show for about half hour for us!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Tip, watch your belongings. There was 2 separate occasions where we approached people lingering...
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This was the best place we stayed by far and was the best value as well! Two beautiful cabins, one with patio and hammock, one with balcony, both in sight and hearing of the gorgeous uncrowded beach. So many places I looked at on line gave the impression they were near the beach, then when you get there you find out it's not even close! This one really is on the beach! My son and granddaughters and I had so much fun cooking breakfasts and dinners together in the fully equipped charming kitchen. A short walk down the beach was a turtle hatchery we checked every day. The caretaker was so gracious and informative and couldn't have been nicer! We absolutely loved her! The grounds were beautifully landscaped with palm trees and flowering plants and a haven for birds, geckos, and iguanas! Lovely in every way, we'll never forget it!!!
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Date of stay: January 2014
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This bungalow is all you need for an extended stay on the beach. We had a reservation error with a neighboring hotel, and Dreamy Contentment work with us to make sure we were taken care of on our honeymoon. Upon arrival we received a bottle of champagne and some chocolate along with some other wonderful freebies. The room has a good size kitchen and fridge. The bathroom is spacious and beach towels are provided, there is even a hammock on the porch for lounging. There is a convenience store and restaurant within walking distance from the hotel. What makes this place great is the beach. In comparison to the other beaches in Costa Rica, this one is quiet and unpopulated. This place is perfect for a couples getaway. Breakfast is served down the road at a neighboring hotel, but with the full size kitchen you can cook anything yourself. The hosts are accommodating, kind, and fun to talk to. We had the opportunity to see monkeys and iguanas while staying here. There is a small air conditioner in the room that will keep you cool during the evening. Great place to get away.
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Date of stay: December 2015
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spent two nights here while we explored the beautiful surroundings. The beach is very beautiful. At times we had it all to ourselves. The cabins were well stocked. Everything you need if you want to cook some meals on your own. The grounds were very beautiful. Very peaceful sitting on the patio enjoying a glass of wine.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Very noisy during high tide, so just enjoy it.
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We came down for a quick business trip and my wife booked Dreamy Contentment. We were not disappointed. Our host was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the town and local area. Breakfast was served every morning based on our timeline. We took the complimentary bicycles out and toured the town along with the beach, which this property adjoins. There was a dog name Flaschia (not sure if it’s spelled correct) who never left our side and we taught a few tricks. We would strongly recommend anyone looking for their own oasis in a sleepy town to check out Dreamy Contentment.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Traveled on business
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We have stayed at Dreamy Contentment many times now over the past 4 years. We love this place!! It is in a remote little beach community that makes it so special. When out on the beach it is like something out of a movie - it is hard to believe that at times you are the only one on the beach and yet it is so beautiful.
The amenities are very clean, and beautiful. This is not a "resort" this is simple, comfortable and very peaceful. There are a lot of wonderful things to see and do all around the area, that is if you can pull yourself away from the beach. We have been there when monkeys come through the trees and there seems to always be a sloth in one of the beautiful trees. I wait all year to go here and just unwind and see the beauty of this country.
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Date of stay: January 2012
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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We luckily found this cottage when looking for a couple of nights to stay on the central Pacific Coast. Staying in the lower beachfront cottage we enjoyed the cozy cottage, the wonderful included breakfasts on the beach, the beach access AND the white faced capuchins. Arriving at the cottage on the first day we were greeted with a troop of white faced capuchins coming through the area. It was great. Later that night, the caretaker found a two toed sloth in a nearby tree and came over to show us. Fantastic. The next morning after breakfast on the beach, the troop of capuchins came through again. They were great to watch and experience. And - my wife and I found numerous sand dollars while walking the beach. The folks working there were very friendly and the place was immaculate. Iguanas were also all around. So much fun!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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What a wonderful spot to relax and get away from the busy-ness of life in USA! This comfortable property was perfect for my sisters and I and our hubbies! We loved the peaceful sound of the ocean throughout the day and the night. The mornings were beautiful and we enjoyed walking along the shore at low tide and picking up sand dollars, shells and beautifully colored rocks. Carmen (the owner) had arranged horseback riding on the beach for us - the horses were brought right to our private beach. We saw monkeys, sloths, macaws and iguanas. Mario (the manager) made tasty breakfast for us every morning and was always on call for anything we needed. He set up beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards each day that we wanted to hang out on the beach. Carmen also arranged a tamale-making class right in the main house there. We were sad when our week ended but we plan to go back!!! Thank you, Carmen and Mario, for a wonderful, relaxing vacation!!!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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PRICE RANGE
$99 - $137 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of PuntarenasPlaya Matapalo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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