It's all about the Suites at Hotel Plaza Yara, an intimate, mid-range boutique hotel located off of Route 618, the road to Manuel Antonio National Park. Each of the 14 units here is a spacious Suite decorated in hues of soft gray and white. Kitchens are stocked with a microwave, sink, coffeemaker, refrigerator, and little extras like a bag of microwavable popcorn and local coffee. Huge bathrooms have some of the strongest water pressure in the area. The lobby shares its space with a local art gallery and there's a small pool that overlooks the neighboring rain forest. Made-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate, but there's no full restaurant or bar affiliated with the hotel. For those who want private beach access, compare rates at nearby Karahe Hotel, but expect smaller rooms.
It's all about the Suites at Hotel Plaza Yara, an intimate, mid-range boutique hotel located off of Route 618, the road to Manuel Antonio National Park. Each of the 14 units here is a spacious Suite decorated in hues of soft gray and white. Kitchens are stocked with a microwave, sink, coffeemaker, refrigerator, and little extras like a bag of microwavable popcorn and local coffee. Huge bathrooms have some of the strongest water pressure in the area. The lobby shares its space with a local art gallery and there's a small pool that overlooks the neighboring rain forest. Made-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate, but there's no full restaurant or bar affiliated with the hotel. For those who want private beach access, compare rates at nearby Karahe Hotel, but expect smaller rooms.
La Posada Private Jungle Bungalows is a budget option with an incredible location directly next to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park and a three-minute walk to the beach. Rates are low for the area, and include a free daily breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and limited street parking. Rooms range from a two-story villa that sleeps six to cute bungalows with microwaves, small refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Three of the eight rooms face the street and can be a bit noisy. A limited restaurant serves a free breakfast and casual fare, but there are better options within fast walking distance for lunch and dinner. The vibe here is warm and convivial, with guests gathering on their porches or by the small pool to play guitar or swap monkey sighting stories. Family-style dinner is served for free three nights a week. For those who want bigger pools and sunset views, check out Hotel San Bada across the street -- but expect to pay more.
La Posada Private Jungle Bungalows is a budget option with an incredible location directly next to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park and a three-minute walk to the beach. Rates are low for the area, and include a free daily breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and limited street parking. Rooms range from a two-story villa that sleeps six to cute bungalows with microwaves, small refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Three of the eight rooms face the street and can be a bit noisy. A limited restaurant serves a free breakfast and casual fare, but there are better options within fast walking distance for lunch and dinner. The vibe here is warm and convivial, with guests gathering on their porches or by the small pool to play guitar or swap monkey sighting stories. Family-style dinner is served for free three nights a week. For those who want bigger pools and sunset views, check out Hotel San Bada across the street -- but expect to pay more.
Hotel California is one of the more affordable hotels in Manuel Antionio, offering all the perks found at competing mid-range hotels, but lower rates due to the less than convenient location. Guests must drive (or walk) 200 meters up a gravel road from the main paved road that leads to Manuel Antonio Park and Beach. The 28 basic rooms have furnished balconies, some with phenomenal Pacific Ocean views. There's an outdoor swimming pool as well as an adjacent restaurant that provides free breakfast buffet and excellent lunches and dinners at a reasonable cost for the area. Downsides include minor maintenance issues and no Wi-Fi in the rooms. It may be worth comparing rates with Falls Resort, which has nicer rooms, or Karahe Hotel, which has more basic rooms but private beach access.
Hotel California is one of the more affordable hotels in Manuel Antionio, offering all the perks found at competing mid-range hotels, but lower rates due to the less than convenient location. Guests must drive (or walk) 200 meters up a gravel road from the main paved road that leads to Manuel Antonio Park and Beach. The 28 basic rooms have furnished balconies, some with phenomenal Pacific Ocean views. There's an outdoor swimming pool as well as an adjacent restaurant that provides free breakfast buffet and excellent lunches and dinners at a reasonable cost for the area. Downsides include minor maintenance issues and no Wi-Fi in the rooms. It may be worth comparing rates with Falls Resort, which has nicer rooms, or Karahe Hotel, which has more basic rooms but private beach access.