We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Very stylish. Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. We would like our Guests to experience Costa Rica at its fullest and most beautiful. As such, during the high season (01/01/2022 - 30/04/2023), Makanda By The Sea observes a 3 night minimum stay. We can't wait for our Guests to spend their holidays in our elegant escape. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only is located in Manuel Antonio. Full breakfast is available for $30+tax. The property is 200 metres from the private beach. The suites here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Some suites have a sea view and a garden view. The studios also include an iPod dock, a CD player and cable channels. The property has an on-site restaurant, and the nearest supermarket is located 600 metres away. At Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only you will find a terrace. Other services offered include a massages and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and fishing. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 68 km away. The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most well designed and stylish luxury hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
Resort.Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Tulemar Resort is situated in Manuel Antonio. The resort has a private beach area, water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Tulemar Bungalows features free WiFi . Free private parking is available on site. Some units feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a gift shop at the property. Car hire is available at this resort and the area is popular for hiking. Esterillos is 40 km from Tulemar Resort, while Santa María is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 61 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as the most relaxing, romantic and unique luxury hotel in Manuel Antonio. WOW!
Resort. 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.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest boutique hotels in Manuel Antonio. It also has very cosy rooms.
Resort.Comfortable beds. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
Lovely property. Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. 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 accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with 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. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, American and 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. The nearest airport is La Managua, 10 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great location. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING luxury hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Boutique hotel.Comfortable beds. Great value. 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. Flatscreen cable TV, a minibar and safe are all included, while the luxurious bathrooms with rain shower, bathrobes. The elegantly decorated air-conditioned rooms at Shana Hotel & Spa feature a furnished balcony with garden or ocean views. 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.Show full description
Trendy. Elegant. Popular among couples. Surrounded by spectacular rainforest and wildlife, Gaia Hotel and Reserve is located near Manuel Antonio Beach, 7 minutes' drive from the coast in Costa Rica and offers chic accommodation. The luxury hotel features a luxury spa, gym, pool and one day tours. The air-conditioned rooms are beautifully decorated in neutral tones, with wood and wicker furnishings. They enjoy views over the tropical rainforest and come with a flat-screen TV. The adults-only area of the hotel offers 18 suites with exclusive access to a 3-level infinity pool. Gaia Hotel and Reserve offers a spa area with a steam bath, sauna and beauty salon. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the on-site restaurant or 24-hour room service. This resort is set within the Gaia Nature Reserve in Manuel Antonio, and the property provides transportation to beach area and the national park from 07:30 until 16:30. Quepos Managua Airport is approximately 3 km away.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. Located at the entrance to the Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Manuel Antonio Beach is just 2 minutes’ walk away. All rooms at Hotel San Bada offer ocean or park views. They feature hardwood floors, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Each is equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a mini bar and a safe. There is a restaurant, bar and snack bar at the hotel. Guests can relax in the sun loungers by the pool, on the terrace or in the garden. A wide range of outdoor and water activities are available in the surrounding area, including canoeing, diving, horse riding or fishing. There is also a games room and the hotel rents bicycles. Quepos Pier is about 5 minutes’ drive away. Quepos Managua Airport, with regular flights to San José, can be reached in about 10 minutes by car.Show full description
This hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant!
Delightful property. Nice style. Great interior design. Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa is situated in Manuel Antonio and offers luxurious suites with a fully-equipped kitchen and balcony. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. The design suites at Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a DVD player. Each modern bathroom has a spacious shower as well as a bathtub. Guests can spend the day by the pool or pay a visit to the fitness centre. There is also a spa and a secluded beach area to enjoy the peace and quiet to the fullest. The spacious restaurant offers wide views of The Pacific and serves a selection of international dishes. The bar is available for refreshing cocktails during the day and evening. Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa offers free parking facilities and is situated a 5-minute drive from the Manuel Antonio beach. The Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Comfortable beds. Great value. 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.Show full description
This small hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability!
Charming. Cool. Great views.Opened November 2020. Located in Manuel Antonio, 400 metres from Playitas Beach, Oceans Two Resort 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. Oceans Two Resort offers certain units with sea views, and rooms are fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Biesanz is 400 metres from Oceans Two Resort, while Espadilla Beach is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua, 10 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has outstanding views and a unique rooftop pool.
Unique. Great views. Great value. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Blue Mirador Hotel Manuel Antonio features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Manuel Antonio. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Playitas Beach. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a balcony. At Blue Mirador Hotel Manuel Antonio each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Biesanz is 600 metres from Blue Mirador Hotel Manuel Antonio, while Espadilla Beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Ecotica™ Hotel & Resort is integrated amidst tropical jungle and inspiring biodiversity, Ecotica is a place where nature fills your senses. Centrally located in the heart of Manuel Antonio minutes from the World Famous National Park and beaches, local nightlife and restaurants. Positioned directly on the “monkey corridor”, Ecotica’s lush gardens offer endless opportunities to observe a vast array of wildlife and fauna including monkeys, sloths, various butterflies, scarlet macaws, toucans and more. At Ecotica, we are committed to offering a unique experience for all our guests. Whether you choose to fill your days with action packed activities, or relaxing at Poolside… Ecotica’s lounge and tapas bar, we are here to help you plan and create a magical Costa Rican Adventure with memories to last a lifetime.Show full description
Stylish. Charming. Superb breakfast. 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.Show full description
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