Top Hotels in Manuel Antonio Resorts
- 1. Tulemar Resort
- 2. Parador Resort & Spa
- 3. Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
- 4. Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
- 5. Hotel Oceans Two Manuel Antonio
- 6. Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
- 7. Byblos Resort & Casino
- 8. Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa
- 9. Hotel La Colina
- 10. Jungle Beach Hotel
Top Restaurants in Manuel Antonio
10 Resorts in Manuel Antonio: Best hotel deals for 2023
With equal efforts dedicated to wildlife preservation and a beach-getaway atmosphere, Manuel Antonio has surely earned its reputation as one of Costa Rica's most gorgeous locales. A lively resort town sits just north of a national park, where a rain forest teeming with monkeys resides.
Restaurants in Manuel Antonio
1. Tulemar Resort
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2616 reviews
Tulemar Resort is a full service resort set in the peaceful 33-acre gated and secure Tulemar Gardens Condominium. A wide variety of standalone accommodations are available for our guests, including the famed Tulemar Bungalows & Villas, as well as our luxurious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Buena Vista Luxury Villas. The property itself is spectacular, nestled in a lush rainforest overlooking the beautiful Manuel Antonio coastline. Surrounded by nature, Tulemar Resort features incredible gardens, walking paths, thriving wildlife, and the ONLY exclusive sandy beach in the region. At Tulemar Resort you will enjoy the luxury and privacy of your very own villa, along with the amenities of a high end resort, including concierge service, daily maid service, 4 swimming pools, beach bar, spa services, tour desk, and the best sunset bar and restaurant in town. We invite you to review our website for photos and details, then book one of these magnificent villas or bungalows and experience the most unforgettable vacation of your life!
Vacation of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Tarheel_JenThis was the most amazing trip we have ever taken as a family...part of it was the incredible beauty of Costs Rica + its people and the other part was due to our time at Tulemar. We came with our kids, son (14) and daughter (11), it was their first time. My husband and I had been to La Fortuna before, but it was our first time in Manuel Antonio....and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We balanced our time between a few excursions and a few days of relaxation at Tulemar. We worked with Alex, our concierge, prior to arriving in order o get things planned out and booked. He was extremely helpful and friendly, it was great to have him on hand as a resource. We arrived on a Saturday and the "boys" went fishing Sunday on the offshore, 3/4 day tour. They slayed wahoo and mahi...we had more fish than we could handle. But, not to worry, we had a private chef come Monday night and they used some of it and TuleCafe used some and cooked it for us as well. Tuesday we went on the full day waterfall tour with Waterfalls Heaven (Pawel was our guide - AMAZING!). This was the highlight of our trip, we did a private tour where we jumped off cliffs, over waterfalls and swam in the middle of the rainforest. It was a perfect day, filled with adrenaline and memories we will never forget. Wednesday we relaxed at the resort and private beach. We took in some wildlife and that night we took a Nigh Jungle Tour. It was not nearly as good as we expected, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Thursday was our day for zip lining...we went with El Santuario Canopy Adventure and they did a fantastic job. There were 10 lines and one was almost a mile long! We all enjoyed the thrill of zipping through the treetops of the Costa Rican rainforest. Finally, Friday was a relax day, we were able to get our COVID tests in our casa, which were needed for a return to the US. The trip went amazingly, absolutely perfect...everything from the weather to the tour guides and of course, the staff at Tulemar (Alex, the drivers: Harry + David and the private chef: Marlon). Thanks to all and we will definitely be back again!!!!
2. Parador Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4076 reviews
Welcome to Parador Resort & Spa, Costa Rica’s premier eco-luxury resort. Sitting high above the Central Pacific coastline, this award-winning hotel is built on 12 acres of rainforest in beautiful Manuel Antonio, just minutes from Costa Rica’s best beaches.Known for its dedication to preserving and protecting Mother Nature as well as its first-class amenities, Parador offers a long list of activities for your enjoyment and a staff ready to accommodate your every need. Experience inspired cuisine. Take a walk along a white sand beach. Swing through the rainforest canopy. Or simply relax and take in the view from your splendid suite. It’s all about responsible luxury, pura vida style. Parador Resort & Spa… Where Green Is More Than Just A Color.
Amazing!!!!!
Reviewed By pateldesaiWe stayed here for 4 nights and had a fantastic time ever!! The service and food was amazing! Our room was nicely cleaned all the time. The staff was super pleasant and helpful. We saw tons of wild life just from our balcony, pool and all over the resort. Tons of monkeys and sloths. Lots of birds. The pools were great too. Sharing some videos. The night before we left there was huge storm that rolled in and we lost power in our building. The staff was there in less than half hour asking if we wanted to change room to another building with power so we did. It was great! Like I said, no regrets! Enjoy your stay if you are staying here.
3. Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2378 reviews
Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge is a central-Pacific coast resort in the jungle-covered hills just above Manuel Antonio National Park. It’s barefoot luxury with a pura vida vibe, perfect for families and couples who love the beach, tropical adventures, spa, pools, superb dining and four-star accommodations. This award-winning eco-design nature resort & spa offers its guest its own signature version of "barefoot luxury." Panoramic views are yours to enjoy from beautiful balconies looking down from the most idyllic hilltop in the area. Enjoy nearby beaches, Manuel Antonio National Park and the hotel’s private Wildlife Refuge and Butterfly Atrium, adjacent to the property. Renown for warm, friendly service, guests can choose from two excellent restaurants, guided nature and adventure tours plus shopping, fabulous nightlife and our own private cinema. And for Costa Rica weddings and honeymoons, this is where life memories are made, one tropical sunset at a time.
Very comfortable hotel
Reviewed By Beach_hut_13Attractive comfortable rooms with wonderful views out to sea. Lots of lovely plants round all the rooms. 2 Nice swim up bars, very friendly knowledgeable staff. Sadly the food let it down….. very easy to get anywhere as the bus stops right outside hotel going in either direction every 15mins so very efficient. Good national park nearby and wonderful ocean. Very good boat trip organised by hotel.
4. Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2434 reviews
Just when you thought easy beach access in Manuel Antonio didn't exist... We know. It can be tough to decide on the perfect spot to spend your vacation — especially in Manuel Antonio! You’d love the best hotel that’s close to the beach with loungers and umbrellas and cocktails. You’d love to see monkeys and sloths. You’d love a great meal. Arenas Del Mar in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is that easy beachfront luxury resort you’ve been searching for. Beachfront. Ocean views. Rainforest. Wildlife. Manuel Antonio National Park on your doorstep and adventure at your fingertips. What you’ll remember most is our easy atmosphere. You’ll have all the luxuries only the best hosts can provide. Let us show you what your Costa Rica vacation could look like at Arenas Del Mar. You’ll be well-taken care of. Arenas Del Mar is a proud member of the award-winning Cayuga Collection.
BEST place on EARTH!
Reviewed By CandaceB1218My family and I just returned from the most AMAZING vacation ever!! We had never been to Costa Rica so we didn't really know what to expect. We frequent the Bahamas and Florida Keys, but Arenas Del Mar is unbelievable! There was 11 people total in our group. When we arrived at the San Jose airport, a Mercedes Van was waiting to transport us to the hotel. We walked into the open air lobby and were immediately handed welcome drinks - the rooms are spotless and set up great for families. There is so much attention to detail at this resort that it is mind-blowing! The beaches, walking paths and entire property is paradise! I felt as if I was living in a fantasy world- we saw toucans, sloths, monkeys and many other animals every day. One of the things that makes this resort "the best" is the staff! We felt like family when the week was over. They have so much knowledge about the area that it was fun to be able to just talk with them and learn the Costa Rica way of life. Nelson, Karla, Alexandra, Brian all waited on us during our trip. You can tell they love their job and they will do anything to accommodate whatever you need. Anytime we needed to book an adventure or excursion, Nadia and the people at the front desk were awesome. They made everything so simple. The lifeguard played soccer and volleyball with the kids on the beach. Miguel (the chef) cooked Tuna that we caught and it was soooo delicious. All the fruit, juices, every meal we ate was so fresh and so many options for people with certain dietary needs as well. Farland was one of the golf cart drivers and he learned all 11 of our names by the 2nd day! There is so many activities offered on the property as well- they have yoga, surfing, volleyball, bingo, tortilla making, movie night, dinners on the beach with live music. I can honestly say that I can't think of one negative thing I could say about Arenas Del Mar. My family and I hope to visit every year going forward. BEST Vacay ever :)
5. Hotel Oceans Two Manuel Antonio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1523 reviews
This 4 star ocean-view hotel is located only 2 kilometers from the biologically diverse Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Complete with roof-top sky lounge featuring 360 degree views and a genuine Cave Bar hidden inside the heart of the hotel, Oceans Two Resort Manuel Antonio is truly unique. We look forward to welcome you to our "one of a kind" and super-friendly Inn, “We have recording camaras in place at the entrance, parking place, the lobby and the entrance from the third building ”
Nice hotel, great staff great views
Reviewed By PsynautI enjoyed this hotel a lot. The view from my hotel was excellent. The staff is really great at this hotel and they helped accommodate me on several occasions where they really went above and beyond. The location is nice, off the main road just enough to be secluded, but close to restaurants and the beach. I would stay there again for sure.
6. Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 666 reviews
Las Cascadas “The Falls” is family-owned Boutique Hotel located in the Town of Quepos, just minutes away from the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park and all its wonders. Our Hotel offers individually designed accommodations with options on one, two or three bedrooms, all with a tropical elegance design, we give you the ideal natural environment for family vacation, romantic getaway or business travel. Condotel Las Cascadas “The Falls” is situated in one of the most popular tourist destinations in all Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park, here you can experience the true essence of the area, sloths, white-faced monkeys and howler monkeys are part of the wildlife that you will get to see inside the park, this among countless tropical flora of Costa Rica. The Hotel is located within walking distance from Nahomi Bay, (perfect sunset spot), Quepos Town, and the famous Marina Pez Vela is where you will find the area’s best restaurants and a gorgeous ocean views.
Cared for like family
Reviewed By H1873XGkarenwWe stayed at the boutique hotel for three nights and we were cared for like family! The hotel helped us with all of our questions which really helped on a short trip. We were able to do and see so much of the area with their help. We had an amazing trip and we owe a lot of that to the hotel’s expertise.
7. Byblos Resort & Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 545 reviews
Hotel Byblos offers all the amenities and comforts of a three-star boutique resort, while conserving the essence of jungle style lodging. All rooms are spacious offering ample views of the local Wildlife and Garden Areas or Pacific Ocean. Accommodations feature air conditioning, telephone, cable TV, safe box, hair dryer, mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Free gated parking and wireless internet access is available, as well as our poolside Bistro, Jolly Roger Sportsbar and air conditioned Casino. Close to all tours, attractions, spas and local restaurants.
Close to everything!
Reviewed By SherryxiamanciniThe upgraded rooms are so awesome. The room is in its own building. You are surrounded by the rainforest, beautiful birds and lovely monkeys yet few steps away from nice restaurants, shops, live music and the main road where the bus stops. Imagining Rocking on the private back patio, listen to the rainforest, visited by monkeys or frogs. Your next door Neighbour is in a complete different building. We didn’t mind the stairs that’s connecting different parts of the resort. It was built by the shape of the land ! It is unique to the area and beautifully maintained! We loved Alex the receptionist. We loved the beaches! All together made our trip so memorable! We love CR!
8. Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 986 reviews
Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel, Spa & Waterfront Reserve offers intimacy and elegance for your romantic escape. Each suite includes a Jacuzzi bath tub for relaxation and enjoyment, as well as a majestic ocean view overlooking a pristine pacific cove. A plush king size bed, sofa, and room service from our boutique restaurant await your arrival. You can also indulge yourself with a massage in our spa after a day of adventure on one of our many tours or beaches. Our romantic hideaway suites access adjacent sandy beaches with a walk to the cove or famous Manuel Antonio Park and beaches.
Great spot to base a Manuel Antonio trip from.
Reviewed By roughneck784The check in was simple. Parking to our room was probably 30 steps. Very convenient. I liked that it was a smaller hotel and very few rooms. The pool and patio area had a great view of the bay. I'm a photographer and had my tripod and camera set up our balcony. I captured Fiery billed aracari, chestnut-mandibled toucan, macaw, parakeets, and monkeys all from our balcony. A couple at pretty close range. We always had great service and thought the food was very good. It was a little walk down to the beach but not difficult if you are any kind of shape. The beach that you could access was stunning and very few people when we visited. I would visit again if we were ever in the area. The drive to Manuel Antonio was about 10 minutes.
9. Hotel La Colina
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 343 reviews
Hotel La Colina is perched on a hill overlooking Manuel Antonio Bay (The Pacific Ocean) and nestled in the rain forest, home to many tropical animals. Monkeys, sloths, toucans and iguanas are commonly seen on the property. You can lounge near the pool or watch the sunset from the NEW SteakHouse restaurant while having a cool tropical cocktail on the bar.The hotel is centrally located in Manuel Antonio, just off the main road, a five minutes drive to some of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica and the World Famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Many shops and restaurants are nearby.Taxi service and public transportation is easily accessible from the hotel. All rooms have full size beds, A/C, cable TV, private bathroom with hot water,in- room safe, and high speed WiFi & Wonderfull Breakfast a la carte Included
Nice hotel, friendly staff and fantastic views of the Pacific and the area.
Reviewed By Amgt65Hotel is located on the hill (La Colina) near Quepos. Easily accessible parking, delicious free breakfast and the restaurant. Great live music. WiFi access is not the best but it works. Rooms could have better lights and better AC but...what is more important for me is the friendly staff and the views of the area from the top floor. Absolutely gorgeous! Also, hotel is surrounded by the jungle and there is a lot to see...You just need to be prepared to climb to the top floor :) I highly recommend this hotel!
10. Jungle Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 487 reviews
Small hotel with 12 rooms featuring tropical murals. Just a 3 minute walk to the beach and a 15 minute walk to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Our proximity to the National Park, Pacific Ocean, and the lush jungle that surrounds us make our hotel a perfect daily visit for the three different species of monkeys in the area, including the Titi (Spider), White face, and Howler monkeys. We offer a-la-carte menu breakfast, WiFi, private parking with surveillance, Front Desk from 8am to 9pm, room cleaning when requested, and laundry services per advanced request. All of our rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe box, hot water, bathroom set, and towels. Additionally, the studio room comes with kitchen appliances. A 5 minute walk from our hotel you have restaurants, supermarkets, shops and other recreational areas. Manuel Antonio offers a large variety of activities and tours for people of all fitness levels and ages, including wildlife viewing, white water rafting, zip-lines, countless water sports, horseback riding, fishing, among many other excursions for you to enjoy. We are more than happy to help with booking any tours or activities of your preference, as well as make transportation arrangements. Welcome to Jungle Beach Hotel, an ideal resting place between the tropical jungle and the pristine beaches of Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
FALSE MISLEADING - PERPETRATED FRAUD
Reviewed By Dpm_meynardWe booked 8 Nights at this hotel , The HOTEL AD SAID 650 ft FROM BEACH NOT 650 METERS 650 FEET. THIS IS WHY WE BOOKED , We Travel to Costa Rica Twice a year and never had been Tricked with fraud ads. The rooms were not Nice at all I was not expecting the JW Marriott But I was expecting a FUNCTIONAL BATHROOM THEY CHARGE YOU FOR COFFEE IN THE MORNING !! WTF IS THAT ??? I’ve never been charged for Coffee at any hotel in CR No Coffee Makers in rooms !!! The Food is horrible By the Way. HOW CAN ANYBODY SCREW UP A FISH DISH ? DO NOT STAY HERE EVERY OTHER HOTEL IS NICE IN MA BUT THIS ONE . BEWARE
