"Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were upgraded to the apartment which was great! Breakfast was delicious. As guests of the hotel, we received a 10% discount on lunch and dinner at the restaurant next door (also delicious)."
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were upgraded to the apartment which was great! Breakfast was delicious. As guests of the hotel, we received a 10% discount on lunch and dinner at the restaurant next door (also delicious)."
"The room is extremely clean and spacious. Breakfast is cooked for you every morning & the staff is very friendly and helpful. They can answer any questions you may have about local spots & beaches. Would highly recommend staying here it is located right off the Main Street."
"The room is extremely clean and spacious. Breakfast is cooked for you every morning & the staff is very friendly and helpful. They can answer any questions you may have about local spots & beaches. Would highly recommend staying here it is located right off the Main Street."
"Location is great walking distance to Manuel Antonio Park walking distance to shops and restaurants directly on the beach, which is unusual for that area and it has a pool.. staff is very friendly… Older Hotel basic but great location"
"Location is great walking distance to Manuel Antonio Park walking distance to shops and restaurants directly on the beach, which is unusual for that area and it has a pool.. staff is very friendly… Older Hotel basic but great location"
"It’s a bit dated/rustic inside the room.
We were not given the room we requested (we wanted bunk beds).
The location is great, you can walk to the ocean pretty easily. Breakfast area was closed for unknown reason. A nice gesture would be to offer coffee without charging us 2.00 US."
"It’s a bit dated/rustic inside the room.
We were not given the room we requested (we wanted bunk beds).
The location is great, you can walk to the ocean pretty easily. Breakfast area was closed for unknown reason. A nice gesture would be to offer coffee without charging us 2.00 US."
"If you want a quaint, authentic Costa Rican stay, this place is for you. I feel the poor reviews come from people expecting a luxury resott despite paying less than half the price. The rooms were clean, the staff was kind and helpful, and we saw so many different animals right at thr hotel. We saw scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, agouti, and iguanas daily, some up close. Howler monkeys visited on 2 of our 8 days. It was a perfect experience."
"If you want a quaint, authentic Costa Rican stay, this place is for you. I feel the poor reviews come from people expecting a luxury resott despite paying less than half the price. The rooms were clean, the staff was kind and helpful, and we saw so many different animals right at thr hotel. We saw scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, agouti, and iguanas daily, some up close. Howler monkeys visited on 2 of our 8 days. It was a perfect experience."
My sister and I spent three nights at the hotel. We had an outstanding experience. The room and bathroom were modern and spotless and the beds comfortable. The room was a bit on the small side, but adequate. The staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating, whether it was to make reservations, get taxis, or even to get an excellent physical therapist/masseuse in on Christmas Day to help relieve the pain from a pinched nerve in my neck. The included breakfast by the pool had a nice...
My sister and I spent three nights at the hotel. We had an outstanding experience. The room and bathroom were modern and spotless and the beds comfortable. The room was a bit on the small side, but adequate. The staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating, whether it was to make reservations, get taxis, or even to get an excellent physical therapist/masseuse in on Christmas Day to help relieve the pain from a pinched nerve in my neck. The included breakfast by the pool had a nice...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed December 28, 2017Reviewed December 28, 2017
The staff at the hotel was amazing - so helpful and friendly. Our rooms were cleaned daily with a different little animal made from towels each day. The pool was warm and clean, and we watched the monkeys play in the trees and toucans and macaws fly around. Walkable to the beach, many restaurants, shops, and Manuel Antonio national park. I would definitely stay there again
The staff at the hotel was amazing - so helpful and friendly. Our rooms were cleaned daily with a different little animal made from towels each day. The pool was warm and clean, and we watched the monkeys play in the trees and toucans and macaws fly around. Walkable to the beach, many restaurants, shops, and Manuel Antonio national park. I would definitely stay there again
What a beautiful hotel overlooking the jungle and the ocean. Very close to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious. Our only complaint is the hot tub was only like warm.
What a beautiful hotel overlooking the jungle and the ocean. Very close to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious. Our only complaint is the hot tub was only like warm.
Perfect location with super friendly staff. Can walk to the beach in a minute or could even walk down the beach to the National Park if you wanted. The common area is beautiful with butterflies and a deep pool that somehow always knew what temperature to be! Seriously was warm when it rained and was cooler when it was sunny! The room itself is so neat because it's super simple yet does everything you need. It also has some very unique acoustics which we enjoyed playing around with! Having...
Perfect location with super friendly staff. Can walk to the beach in a minute or could even walk down the beach to the National Park if you wanted. The common area is beautiful with butterflies and a deep pool that somehow always knew what temperature to be! Seriously was warm when it rained and was cooler when it was sunny! The room itself is so neat because it's super simple yet does everything you need. It also has some very unique acoustics which we enjoyed playing around with! Having...
Beautiful surroundings; our room was secluded and in the midst of what appeared to be a jungle/forest. we relaxed in a hammock on our patio while we saw birds, lizards and monkeys. the pool was refreshing and enhanced by the daily happy hour two for one specials which were well crafted. staff was attentive and friendly and the restaurant had good selections.
Beautiful surroundings; our room was secluded and in the midst of what appeared to be a jungle/forest. we relaxed in a hammock on our patio while we saw birds, lizards and monkeys. the pool was refreshing and enhanced by the daily happy hour two for one specials which were well crafted. staff was attentive and friendly and the restaurant had good selections.
peter
Reviewed February 17, 2017Reviewed February 17, 2017
From check in to check out, by far, this is the best Boutique Hotel in Manuel Antonio. Once you arrived, after a long drive from the airport, their friendly staff helps you settle into that “Pura Vida state of mind”
Large modern clean rooms with high ceilings and comfortable beds, oh and smart too. About the gardens and the swimming pool..?! Treat your self and book a room at this beautiful place!
And please be nice to the staff!
From check in to check out, by far, this is the best Boutique Hotel in Manuel Antonio. Once you arrived, after a long drive from the airport, their friendly staff helps you settle into that “Pura Vida state of mind”
Large modern clean rooms with high ceilings and comfortable beds, oh and smart too. About the gardens and the swimming pool..?! Treat your self and book a room at this beautiful place!
And please be nice to the staff!
My wife and I spent a wonderful two nights at this resort. We got there late the first night and the staff was very helpful in checking us in and planning the next days activities. We enjoyed a late dinner out on the patio overlooking the ocean. Our room was very spacious and immaculate. The next day, we woke to a breathtaking ocean view from the room. We were also awakened by the sound of Howler monkeys far off in the Manuel Antonio Park. The breakfast buffet foods were delicious and the...
My wife and I spent a wonderful two nights at this resort. We got there late the first night and the staff was very helpful in checking us in and planning the next days activities. We enjoyed a late dinner out on the patio overlooking the ocean. Our room was very spacious and immaculate. The next day, we woke to a breathtaking ocean view from the room. We were also awakened by the sound of Howler monkeys far off in the Manuel Antonio Park. The breakfast buffet foods were delicious and the...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed January 30, 2019Reviewed January 30, 2019
This place is an absolute gem. Just a few minutes drive away from the busy main road . It offers majestic 360 views, serene atmosphere, wonderful stuff, and an amazing private park with trails, hanging bridges and wildlife. My kids loved it! The property is clean and offers privacy. We hope to return. 🌴🙂
This place is an absolute gem. Just a few minutes drive away from the busy main road . It offers majestic 360 views, serene atmosphere, wonderful stuff, and an amazing private park with trails, hanging bridges and wildlife. My kids loved it! The property is clean and offers privacy. We hope to return. 🌴🙂
The very best thing about this hotel is its location, a short walk from the national park and the beach. Our room's balcony provided a great spot to watch wildlife and listen to the nighttime symphony of forest sounds. Absolutely amazing! The staff was professional, friendly, accommodating and tolerated our bad Spanish with grace, though all were fluent in English. Our daughter loved the towel sculptures left on the bed each day, and the staff even put her stuffed animal in the center of a towel...
The very best thing about this hotel is its location, a short walk from the national park and the beach. Our room's balcony provided a great spot to watch wildlife and listen to the nighttime symphony of forest sounds. Absolutely amazing! The staff was professional, friendly, accommodating and tolerated our bad Spanish with grace, though all were fluent in English. Our daughter loved the towel sculptures left on the bed each day, and the staff even put her stuffed animal in the center of a towel...
Where do i start!! Absolutely love our stay at this hotel within the staff Moses at the bar. He was absolutely wonderful. Check-in was very easy. We had a grand bungalow and our room was phenomenal. Housekeeping was very clean. We’re around a lot of different restaurants five minutes away from the national park it was one great experience. There are a lot of animals and monkeys around in our hotel which was a plus my mom was at another hotel nearby and there wasn’t a lot of animals to see around...
Where do i start!! Absolutely love our stay at this hotel within the staff Moses at the bar. He was absolutely wonderful. Check-in was very easy. We had a grand bungalow and our room was phenomenal. Housekeeping was very clean. We’re around a lot of different restaurants five minutes away from the national park it was one great experience. There are a lot of animals and monkeys around in our hotel which was a plus my mom was at another hotel nearby and there wasn’t a lot of animals to see around...
A nice, small hotel literally a few steps from the Park entrance. A great location for the area. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was great. Good starting point for our Costa Rica trip.
The monkeys on the roof in the morning were free-of-charge.
Is this the Ritz? No, but it is clean and comfortable.
If you're a posh traveler, then perhaps this won't be your spot, but if you're a regular person, don't hesitate to stay here.
A nice, small hotel literally a few steps from the Park entrance. A great location for the area. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was great. Good starting point for our Costa Rica trip.
The monkeys on the roof in the morning were free-of-charge.
Is this the Ritz? No, but it is clean and comfortable.
If you're a posh traveler, then perhaps this won't be your spot, but if you're a regular person, don't hesitate to stay here.
Colin
Reviewed December 28, 2024Reviewed December 28, 2024
Our Room was more like a suite with kitchenette, small sitting area and huge shower.
Breakfast was amazing... Better than in the "fancy" =expensive hotel we moved to.
Good location between towns of quepos and Manuel Antonio !!!
Would definitley go back.
Our Room was more like a suite with kitchenette, small sitting area and huge shower.
Breakfast was amazing... Better than in the "fancy" =expensive hotel we moved to.
Good location between towns of quepos and Manuel Antonio !!!
Would definitley go back.
carmela
Reviewed February 16, 2016Reviewed February 16, 2016
El Faro has an unbelievable ocean view, and it's right next to Manuel Antonio National Park. Additionally the hotel bar and restautant were really good. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
El Faro has an unbelievable ocean view, and it's right next to Manuel Antonio National Park. Additionally the hotel bar and restautant were really good. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Very unique location - just across an amazing beach and next to National Park - gives great opportunities to meet wild animals and to create unforgettable memories. We saw monkeys playing around every day. We saw sloth on the tree near by. We saw many beautiful birds such as tucans and hawks. Besides that, all the amazing sounds of nature make this hotel very special.
Very unique location - just across an amazing beach and next to National Park - gives great opportunities to meet wild animals and to create unforgettable memories. We saw monkeys playing around every day. We saw sloth on the tree near by. We saw many beautiful birds such as tucans and hawks. Besides that, all the amazing sounds of nature make this hotel very special.
Beautiful landscape, lots of wildlife (monkeys & iguanas), air conditioned big rooms and 3 pools. Felt like a resort it’s ok that there was no TV in the room because there’s usually only Spanish speaking shows (and we don’t know that much Spanish, however having a refrigerator in the room. I missed looking for that when I booked.
Beautiful landscape, lots of wildlife (monkeys & iguanas), air conditioned big rooms and 3 pools. Felt like a resort it’s ok that there was no TV in the room because there’s usually only Spanish speaking shows (and we don’t know that much Spanish, however having a refrigerator in the room. I missed looking for that when I booked.
What a find. Wife and I were looking for our place to “crash” the day after Christmas while en route from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio Beach. Everything was booked as you might imagine during tourist high-season, but this property had the always-alluring “last room left” tag beckoning us to click. As we generally have 3.5 - 4 star taste while traveling, we thought this would be a standard room. Boy were we wrong - it was magic. Two bedrooms!! It’s own nature trail, butterfly garden and on-site...
What a find. Wife and I were looking for our place to “crash” the day after Christmas while en route from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio Beach. Everything was booked as you might imagine during tourist high-season, but this property had the always-alluring “last room left” tag beckoning us to click. As we generally have 3.5 - 4 star taste while traveling, we thought this would be a standard room. Boy were we wrong - it was magic. Two bedrooms!! It’s own nature trail, butterfly garden and on-site...
niko
Reviewed December 29, 2018Reviewed December 29, 2018
There are not enough nice things I can say about Mango Moon Villa! I just spent 6 days there with my family and it was an incredible experience. The ocean views are amazing. You will never get tired of looking at this view. But the staff was probably the best part. They are so nice and willing to help you with anything you need. I chose this hotel because it included the breakfast and wildlife. Having breakfast with the monkeys is an experience I will never forget. We had dinner a couple of...
There are not enough nice things I can say about Mango Moon Villa! I just spent 6 days there with my family and it was an incredible experience. The ocean views are amazing. You will never get tired of looking at this view. But the staff was probably the best part. They are so nice and willing to help you with anything you need. I chose this hotel because it included the breakfast and wildlife. Having breakfast with the monkeys is an experience I will never forget. We had dinner a couple of...
My stay at the Layan Hotel in Manuel Antonio was unforgettable! The service here is truly something special. One moment that stood out was when I asked if I could leave my wet clothes in my car, and the staff offered to keep them in the laundry room instead. To my surprise, when I went back to pick them up, they had taken it upon themselves to wash, dry, and fold everything—just as a kind gesture! It’s rare to experience that level of care.
The views from the hotel are out of this world—easily...
My stay at the Layan Hotel in Manuel Antonio was unforgettable! The service here is truly something special. One moment that stood out was when I asked if I could leave my wet clothes in my car, and the staff offered to keep them in the laundry room instead. To my surprise, when I went back to pick them up, they had taken it upon themselves to wash, dry, and fold everything—just as a kind gesture! It’s rare to experience that level of care.
The views from the hotel are out of this world—easily...