Name: Hotel Playa Espadilla & Gardens
Address: Manuel Antonio 200 metros oeste del Parque Nacional, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.25

Guest reviews

9.3

Superb

Based on 278 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

50%

Family

28%

Group

16%

Solo

4%

What guests think

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Hotel Playa Espadilla & Gardens earns praise for its walkable location between Manuel Antonio National Park and Playa Espadilla, tidy pools and gardens with wildlife sightings, and easy access to restaurants, making it a convenient base for nature-focused trips.

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8

Leela

Mar 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and rooms. You can walk to the National Park. Loved seeing wildlife from the hotel and proximity to the beach

10

Ramelia

Mar 9, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurants in walking distance but far from the busier area of Quepos so it was quiet. But Quepos is only a $1 ride away from the hotel. 3-5minute walk to Manuel Antonio Natl Park which was our main destination. Quiet. Beautiful people. Very nice room.

10

Moriah

Mar 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location!

10

David

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay if goi g to the national park, right on the door step. Great set up and pool area.

10

Charles T.

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, great food at restaurants, wonderful pool and very close to beach and park entrance.

Manuel Antonio 200 metros oeste del Parque Nacional, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Location

With a stay at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playa Espadilla. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Puerto Escondido and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Playa Gemelas.

Playa Espadilla(0.6 miles)

Playa Puerto Escondido(0.8 miles)

Playa Espadilla Sur(1 miles)

Manuel Antonio Beach(1.1 miles)

Playa Gemelas(1.3 miles)

Zip Coaster(1.4 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some wheelchair-accessible facilities.

The hotel is located in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Playa Espadilla and 0.8 miles from Playa Puerto Escondido.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, with access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Children 5 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs, so guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for confirmation and any associated costs.

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