We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. We have also included accommodation in villas, apartments, boutique hotels and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Apartment.Charming. Gorgeous surroundings. Apartamento Karibu is an apartment set in Manuel Antonio, 7 km from Manuel Antonio National Park. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. Towels and bed linen are available at Apartamento Karibu. Other facilities at Apartamento Karibu include a terrace with garden views. The kitchen comes with an oven. The area is popular for hiking and bird watching. La Managua Airport is 7 km from Apartamento Karibu while San Jose International Airport is 140 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most relaxing and romantic apartment in Manuel Antonio.
Resort.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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. Free private parking is available on site. Some units feature views of the sea or garden. Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Tulemar Bungalows features free WiFi . 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 think this is one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Manuel Antonio.
Boutique hotel.Nice style. Great 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
Villa.Great location. Pacifico Colonial Condominiums are luxury accommodations situated in the heart of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio National Park and beaches are a 5-minute drive from the property. There are two apartments on each floor, with full elevator access. All apartments have a luxurious design with white fluted columns, vaulted ceilings, Brazilian granite countertops, Italian porcelain floors, and handmade stained-glass windows. Free gated, private secure parking is available onsite. Most units have a spa tub and all units have full kitchen, flat screen TVs and free WiFi. Every apartment also has ocean and rain forest views from the balcony Guests can photograph exotic birds, monkeys, sloths and iguanas from their balcony. There are numerous restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars and spas within walking distance from Pacifico Colonial Hotel Condominiums. San Jose and Juan Santamaria International airport is a 2.5 hour drive from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. La Maison Blanche features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Manuel Antonio, 2.2 km from La Macha Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the mountain and pool. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can also relax in the garden. Manuel Antonio National Park is 5.5 km from the apartment, while Marina Pez Vela is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 8 km from La Maison Blanche.Show full description
This might be one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH apartments in Manuel Antonio.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Lovely surroundings. Set in Manuel Antonio, 2.4 km from La Macha Beach, Casa Libertinn offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property is around 5.9 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, 4.4 km from Marina Pez Vela and 25 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a mountain view. Casa Libertinn features some units with pool views, and each room has a coffee machine. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great value. Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guesthouse has a privileged location 10 minutes’ drive from Manuel Antonio National Park. Free WiFi access is featured on site. The rooms are bright and feature a seating area, a safe and air conditioning. All bathrooms include a shower. Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guesthouse offers its guests a home-made breakfast. The facilities available on-site include a garden, tour desk and luggage storage. Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.Show full description
This is one of the most CREATIVE bed and breakfasts in Manuel Antonio.
Resort.Elegant. 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
Boutique hotel.Great value. 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
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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
Boutique hotel.Charming. 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. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean and surrounding gardens. Each room here will provide you with a cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, bath and free toiletries. 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
This boutique hotel is one of the most popular in Manuel Antonio among couples!
Great views. 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
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. 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. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a minibar. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Falls at Manuel Antonio offers a sun terrace. Biesanz is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua, 9 km from The Falls at Manuel Antonio, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Camp Site.Trendy. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Set in Quepos with Manuel Antonio National Park nearby, Glamping Tomaselli offers accommodation with free private parking, fire pit and a bamboo gazebo. The camping offers a terrace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Marina Pez Vela is 3.2 km from Glamping Tomaselli, while Canopy Safari is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 61 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Delightful property. Great location. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac half way between the town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, Jungle Creek offers an outdoor pool and overlooks a creek. This self-catering accommodation is set in a tropical setting and features free WiFi. Villas are detached or semi-detached and will provide you with air conditioning, cable TV, a balcony and a patio. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. At Jungle Creek you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities like laundry facilities and a vending machine are offered. The property offers free parking. You can find shops and restaurants are in the surrounding area. Juan Santamaría International Airport is located 155 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful and cosy apartment hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Resort. 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
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great views. 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
Based on my research this is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Manuel Antonio.
Great value. Located in Manuel Antonio, within 2.1 km of Biesanz and 2.2 km of Espadilla Beach, Peace of Paradise provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.2 km from La Macha Beach, 3.6 km from Manuel Antonio National Park and 4.8 km from Marina Pez Vela. The rooms come with a balcony with views of the garden. 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. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven. At Peace of Paradise each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Rainmaker Costa Rica is 26 km from Peace of Paradise. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel. 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.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely 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 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
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in February 2024. If you know of a unique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Manuel Antonio: