The Best Hotels in Manuel Antonio

Hotel Makanda by the Sea, a luxurious adults-only retreat nestled in the lush tropical paradise of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Our hotel offers the perfect blend of serenity and sophistication, designed exclusively for adults seeking a tranquil escape.

Location
Situated just minutes from the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio and surrounded by vibrant rainforest, Hotel Makanda by the Sea provides stunning ocean views and easy access to local attractions. Whether you're exploring the nearby national park or relaxing on the beach, our prime location ensures a memorable stay.

Accommodations
Our elegantly appointed rooms and villas are designed to offer the utmost comfort and privacy. Each accommodation features:

- Spacious layouts with modern furnishings
- Private balconies or terraces with breathtaking ocean or jungle views
- Air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi
- Luxurious bathrooms with rain showers and premium toiletries

Amenities
Indulge in our exceptional amenities designed to enhance your stay:
- Makanda Pool lounge: Take a refreshing dip in our stunning infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
- Ocean Club Infinity Pool: Enjoy our second infinity pool with salt water for a unique and refreshing experience.
- Private Beach: Relax and unwind on our secluded private beach.
- Amazing Breakfast: Start your day with an amazing breakfast featuring a variety of delicious options, approx $30 per person
- Arbol Restaurant: Savor gourmet cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients in a romantic, open-air setting.
-Shanti Spa: Pamper yourself with a range of rejuvenating treatments at our on-site spa.
- Fitness Center: Maintain your fitness routine in our state-of-the-art gym.
- Concierge Services: Our dedicated team is here to assist with tour bookings, transportation, and any special requests.

Why Choose Us?
- Guided Tours: Discover the natural beauty of Manuel Antonio with our guided tours.
- Water Sports: Enjoy a variety of water sports including snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
- Wildlife Watching: Experience the diverse wildlife of Costa Rica with our specialized tours.
- Adventure Activities: Thrilling activities such as zip-lining and canopy tours are available for the adventurous spirit.
- Honeymoon Packages: Celebrate your love with our exclusive honeymoon packages, featuring romantic dinners, couples' spa treatments, and private excursions.
- Romantic Settings: Enjoy stunning sunset views, intimate dining experiences, and beautifully decorated rooms to make your honeymoon unforgettable.
- Adults-Only: Enjoy a peaceful and sophisticated environment, perfect for couples and solo travelers.
- Personalized Service: Our attentive staff is committed to making your stay unforgettable.
- Eco-Friendly: We are dedicated to sustainable practices that protect our beautiful surroundings.

Escape to Hotel Makanda by the Sea and discover the ultimate in luxury and tranquility. Book your stay today and experience the best of Manuel Antonio.

The resort is located on the Punta Quepos promontory in Costa Rica, surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. This eco-luxury resort features 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants.

Each bright, air-conditioned room at the Parador Nature Resort and Spa has a balcony with ocean, garden or jungle views. All accommodation has cable TV, a minibar and coffee maker. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.

La Galeria Restaurant serves a range of innovative cuisine and overlooks the Parador’s gardens, while El Quijote and El Galeon offer lighter dishes. There is also 2 bars. The Parador’s spa offers a range of treatments, including wraps and massage. At the spa they offer a hot tub and plunge pool. With such close proximity to a national park, it receives any number of very unique visitors on a daily basis, including several species of monkeys, sloths and a wonderful variety of birds.

The resort offers a free shuttle service to the beaches surrounding Manuel Antonio Park. There is a range of hiking trails in the jungle surrounding the hotel.

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has a hammam, evening entertainment and a concierge service.

The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe.

Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Playa Biesanz is 1.3 km from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 119 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This hotel is located about 2 km from Quepos, 5 minutes’ drive from Manuel Antonio National Park. Its spacious suites have a kitchenette and jungle views, and there is an outdoor pool.

From your suite you can watch sloths, toucans, monkeys and iguanas. Each suite in Hotel Plaza Yara has a seating area with sofa and cable TV, and the kitchenette has a microwave.

The Plaza Yara Hotel has a sun terrace with loungers, and free Wi-Fi. There is free on-site parking.

Breakfast is serve every day from 6:30am to 8:30am.

Pets are allowed in the property, extra fee of $17 per pet per night must be pay directly at the front desk.

Hotel La Mariposa is located 2 km from Manuel Antonio Beach. It features panoramic views of the ocean and the Manuel Antonio National Park, Spanish-Mediterranean design and a terrace with swimming pool.

The rooms offer modern décor, air conditioning, a desk, fridge, telephone and flat-screen cable TV. The terraces feature ocean views and the bathrooms offer shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

Le Papillon restaurant serves French cuisine; the Sunset Bar & Lounge has international drinks and there is also a pizza place and a pool bar for guests to enjoy. Room service is available.

Activities like canopy tours, fishing, rafting and horseback riding can be arranged at Hotel La Mariposa.

This property is 10 minutes’ drive from Quepos Village and 5 minutes’ drive from Manuel Antonio Beach. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

This charming hotel is set in the jungle above Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park and is a 5 minute car ride to the beach. It offers a cinema, spa, hot tub and 2 outdoor pools with a waterslides and a swim-up bar and a butterfly garden.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Sí Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge feature tiled floors and modern décor. Each one offers jungle views, a sofa and a coffee-maker.

The Sí Como No has a contemporary typical restaurant , as well as a snack bar with live music. The Boca Bar Mogotes is a swim-up bar where you can enjoy a cocktail in the pool.

This stylish boutique hotel is set upon the hills of Quepos Point, just a 5-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and a 10-minutes walking from Manuel Antonio National Park Beach. It offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun terrace, and a luxurious spa with hot tub.

The elegantly decorated air-conditioned rooms at Shana Hotel & Spa feature a furnished balcony with garden or ocean views. Flatscreen cable TV, a minibar and safe are all included, while the luxurious bathrooms with rain shower, bathrobes.

The hotel offers a free daily breakfast at the on-site Bella Vista Restaurant, which serves both regional and international cuisine throughout the day, while the Living Bar and Lounge offers the perfect setting for relaxing.

Hiking, cycling and fishing are all popular nearby. The Manuel Antonio National Park and the village of Quepos are two of the most amazing tourist attractions in Costa Rica. both just a 15-minute drive away.

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers car rental and free private parking. San Jose and Juan Santamaría International Airport are a 2-hour drive away.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Issimo Suites is located in Manuel Antonio. Free WiFi access and free private parking are available.

Each room here will provide you with a cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, bath and free toiletries. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean and surrounding gardens.

At Issimo Suites you will find a terrace and a bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and snorkelling. The property offers a spa and wellness centre.

Juan Santamaría International Airport is 67 km away.

The La Vela Boutique Hotel it is located just 300 meters from the Manuel Antonio National Park.

The rooms featuring anatomical mattresses and bedding made with Egyptian cotton, air conditioning, plasma TV, Internet WiFi, safe with size for telephoto and laptop, minibar, coffee capsule, bathrooms with shower , hairdryer, amenities, beach towels and free parking is also available.

The buffet breakfast is included it is served around the pool.

The bilingual staff can help guests with information and the arrangements to book tours and trips.
La Vela Boutique Hotel is surrounded by a tropical forest, where howling monkeys and exotic birds can be seen.

Juan Santamaría International Airport it is located 159 km from the property.

Situated in Manuel Antonio, 400 metres from Playitas Beach, Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven. At Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The daily breakfast offers continental, American or vegetarian options.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Biesanz is 400 metres from Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel, while Espadilla Beach is less than 1 km from the property. La Managua Airport is 10 km away.

Located 6 km from Quepos and surrounded by vegetation, Hotel Costa Verde offers 3 outdoor swimming pools. Free WiFi access and free private parking are offered.

Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Costa Verde will provide you with a TV, a balcony and a full kitchen with a refrigerator and kitchenware. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer.

At Hotel Costa Verde you will find a restaurant, meeting facilities, and tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horseback riding, hiking and fishing. Also, you will find a luggage storage.

Playa Espadilla Norte beach is located 400 metres from the property, while Manuel Antonio National Park is about 1 km from the hotel. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 67 km away.

Located in Manuel Antonio, less than 1 km from Espadilla Beach, The Falls at Manuel Antonio provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 1.7 km of Playitas Beach. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at The Falls at Manuel Antonio have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

An American breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

Biesanz is 2.1 km from The Falls at Manuel Antonio, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 2.4 km from the property. La Managua Airport is 9 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Just a 1-minute walk from Playa Espadilla Beach in Quepos, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, free breakfast and a tour desk. Hotel Playa Espadilla also has tennis courts.

Each air-conditioned room at this property features a cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. The deluxe junior suite features a large spa bath.

The property serves dinner on request, and guests will find other dining options within 3 km of Hotel Playa Espadilla. There is a seafood restaurant just 150 metres away.

Manuel Antonio Park is just 200 metres from the property and offers guests hiking and nature outings, while the tour desk can help arrange activities like rafting, kayaking and surfing. Quepos Mangua National Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive.

Located in Manuel Antonio, 400 metres from Playitas Beach, Layan Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Layan Hotel & Spa offers certain units with sea views, and the rooms include a coffee machine. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

Biesanz is 400 metres from Layan Hotel & Spa, while Espadilla Beach is less than 1 km from the property. La Managua Airport is 10 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Hotel Villas Lirio offers a beautiful mountain setting within Manuel Antonio National Park. It features an outdoor swimming pool set in tropical gardens.

Each spacious, air-conditioned room at the Villas Lirio has Costa Rican-style décor. There is cable TV, free WiFi in public areas and a private bathroom.

Guests can enjoy a range of international cuisine in the restaurant, which features a collection of local art work.

The surrounding national park is ideal for hiking. The beaches at Biesanz and Espadilla are just 2 km away, and are popular locations for snorkelling, fishing, surfing and diving.