Hotels in Manuel Antonio National Park
Take care when choosing your lodgings in Quepos/Manuel Antonio. You won’t have much luck finding a hotel where you can walk directly out of your room and onto the beach, because Manuel Antonio has very few true beachfront hotels. In fact, most of the nicer hotels here are 1km (1/2 mile) or so away from the beach, high on the hill overlooking the ocean.
If you’re traveling on a rock-bottom budget, you’ll get more for your money by staying in Quepos and taking the bus to the beaches at Manuel Antonio. The rooms in Quepos might be small, but they’re generally cleaner and more appealing than those available in the same price category closer to the park.
Tulemar Resort ★★ ((tel) 800/518-0831 in the U.S. and Canada, or 2777-0580 in Costa Rica; www.tulemarresort.com) features a wide range of private villas and bungalows in a gated community; each unit has access to its own secluded and protected bit of beach.
If you’re coming for an extended stay with the family or a large group, consider Escape Villas ★ ((tel) 888/771-2976 in the U.S., or 2203-4401 in Costa Rica; www.escapevillas.com) or Manuel Antonio Rentals ★ ((tel) 985/247-4558 in the U.S., or 8913-9415 in Costa Rica; www.manuelantoniovacationrentals.com). Both rent a broad selection of large and luxurious private villas and homes, with all the amenities and some of the best views in Manuel Antonio.
You might also check out Byblos Resort ★ ((tel) 888/929-2567 in the U.S. and Canada, or 2777-0411 in Costa Rica; www.bybloshotelcostarica.com), which features a mix of rooms, suites, and jungle bungalows.
The Best Western Kamuk Hotel & Casino ((tel) 2777-0811; www.kamuk.co.cr) and La Sirena Hotel ((tel) 954/493-5144 in U.S. and Canada or 2777-0572 in Costa Rica; www.lasirenahotel.com) are two dependable options in downtown Quepos. Both are popular with sportfishing enthusiasts, while La Posada Private Jungle Hotel ★ ((tel) 2777-1446; www.laposadajungle.com) is a clean option a few blocks inland from the beach, right near the main entrance to the National Park.
True budget hotels are hard to come by in and around Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Those on a tight budget should look at Widemouth Frog ★ ((tel) 2777-2798; www.widemouthfrog.org), a hostel in downtown Quepos, which offers everything from basic dorms with shared bathrooms to cozy double rooms with private facilities, plus a swimming pool.
A Romantic Escape
Prana Rainforest Retreat ★★ (📞 2777-6724; www.pranarainforestretreat.com) caters to just one couple at a time in a cushy villa directly on the border of Manuel Antonio National Park. You’ll have your own pool with a day bed suspended above one end, and can take morning yoga on a private deck beside a waterfall as monkeys and toucans frolic around you. Pick vanilla, cacao, and passionfruit right off the trees to spice up your meals. With weeklong stays starting at $1,950 per couple in the off season it’s not cheap, though when else will you have an entire hotel to yourself?
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Arenas del Mar
This beachfront resort is in a league of its own, with handsome rooms, fabulous views, great dining, and direct access to two beaches. All rooms are wonderfully spacious, featuring pale yellow tile floors; cushy beds with leaf-print headboards; and sleek, minimalist decor. Many rooms…$$$Around Town
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Gaia Hotel & Reserve
Set on a series of rolling hills amid its own private reserve, this ultra-hip hotel offers up the most luxury and pampering in the Manuel Antonio area. Every guest enjoys personal concierge services, as well as a complimentary 20-minute spa treatment. Rooms come in a range of sizes…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Costa Verde
Make sure your tray table is in the upright and locked position if you stay in the converted Boeing 727 that serves as a two-bedroom suite here, with the nose appearing to be flying straight out of the rainforest. Most of the rooms in this sprawling complex are found in two tall…$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Makanda
This adults-only resort, overlooking a forested hillside sloping down to the sea, has long been one of the most scenic in the Manuel Antonio area. The lodgings, a mix of one-bedroom studio units and larger villas, are spread around the grounds (each with full kitchen or kitchenette),…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Mono Azul
“Blue Monkey” has a hostel-like feel and very social vibe, with slightly more upscale accommodations than you’d find in a typical hostel. Husband-and-wife owners Paige Cain and John Westgard have made two rooms, a public restroom, and one swimming pool accessible to disabled…$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Parador
Located at the end of the road, with more than 4.8 hectares (12 acres) of land, and a private reserve that takes up most of a sizeable peninsula, this resort-style hotel covers some serious ground. The property is inhabited by the same animals you’ll see in the national park, and…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Sí Como No
This boutique resort occupies a privileged position on a high ridge about midway between Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park. Upon arrival you’ll be drawn to the jutting triangular lookout point just off the lobby. It’s all dense rainforest below, with spectacular views of…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Verde Mar
Just a short walk on a raised walkway through shady trees to Playa Espadilla, this two-story hotel has a to-die-for location, and remains the best budget beachfront hotel in Manuel Antonio. The rooms are all a good size; most come with a kitchenette; and although the flowery linens…$Around Town - Hotel
Villas Nicolás
This collection of spacious condo units offers up the very same classic Manuel Antonio views at near-bargain prices. Virtually all of the rooms here come with large balconies, reached via arched wooden French doors. Every balcony comes equipped with a sleep-inducing rope hammock, and…$$Around Town
