Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana
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About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and an outdoor pickleball court. This hotel also features comp...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and an outdoor pickleball court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at Bistro Cantarana, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Location
With a stay at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana in Cabo Velas (Palm Beach Estates), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. This spa hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Flamingo Beach.
What's nearby
Grande Beach(0.3 Miles)
Las Baulas National Marine Park(1.9 Miles)
Ventanas Beach(3.3 Miles)
Tamarindo Church(7.9 Miles)
Conchal Beach(8.8 Miles)
Black Stallion Eco Park(9.1 Miles)
Minas Beach(9.3 Miles)
WAYRA Institute of Spanish(9.3 Miles)
Playa Zapotillal(9.4 Miles)
Casino Diria(9.4 Miles)
Royal Beach(9.7 Miles)
Reserva Conchal Golf Course(10.7 Miles)
Playa Brasilito(10.8 Miles)
Tamarindo Beach(11.9 Miles)
Monkey Park(12.2 Miles)
Tamarindo (TNO)(9.5 Miles)
Nosara (NOB)(48.9 Miles)
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)(42.8 Miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(157.4 Miles)
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)(165.1 Miles)
Location
Palm Beach Estates, Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande, Cantón Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Grande Beach (0.3 Miles)
Las Baulas National Marine Park (1.9 Miles)
Ventanas Beach (3.3 Miles)
Tamarindo Church (7.9 Miles)
Conchal Beach (8.8 Miles)
Black Stallion Eco Park (9.1 Miles)
Room options
8
Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
646 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatio
6
Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
215 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
10
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
, 1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 5
807 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
6
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
538 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatio
4
Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
538 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
7
Standard Double Room, Refrigerator
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
376 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
8
Deluxe Villa
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
5
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
377 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews of Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana
8.2
Very good
Based on 660 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
37%
Family
22%
Group
31%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana, reviewers consistently praise the tranquil, beachside setting with a private path to Playa Grande, friendly staff, and relaxing outdoor areas, while noting small standard rooms, occasional maintenance issues, and variable Wi‑Fi.
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At Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana, reviewers consistently praise the tranquil, beachside setting with a private path to Playa Grande, friendly staff, and relaxing outdoor areas, while noting small standard rooms, occasional maintenance issues, and variable Wi‑Fi.
Many highlight the quiet, nature‑filled location steps from Playa Grande, but note it feels remote from Tamarindo and can require a long drive or a daytime boat across the estuary. Facilities such as a pleasant pool, hammocks, a shared kitchen, yoga and surf rentals earn praise, though power cuts, hot‑water hiccups and occasional construction or noise were mentioned. Dining is available at a sister restaurant and other nearby spots, though options can feel limited or pricey to some. Expect a relaxed, beach‑first stay in a quiet area.
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Facilities
Guests love the pool, hammocks and shaded lounging, the private beach path, and practical extras like a shared kitchen, yoga and surfboard rentals; some mention small sports areas. Power cuts and occasional hot‑water or TV issues were reported.
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Rene
4 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
Our stay at this hotel was amazing. The entire staff were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very quick to respond to all of our questions and needs. The hotel was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located steps from the beach. The hotel has its own clean private trail through the jungle leading straight to the sandy beach. One day we saw howler monkeys in the trees above us on the trail. We will be back to Hotel El Manglar for sure!
Our stay at this hotel was amazing. The entire staff were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very quick to respond to all of our questions and needs. The hotel was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located steps from the beach. The hotel has its own clean private trail through the jungle leading straight to the sandy beach. One day we saw howler monkeys in the trees above us on the trail. We will be back to Hotel El Manglar for sure!
10
Kelly
25 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
10
Johanne
30 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Je ne sais pas ce que m’a valu le VIP??? Je ne crois pas savoir comment l’utiliser et si ça devait m’être proposé par la réceptionniste. L’accueil était très chaleureux. Les explications claires et pertinentes pour découvrir les lieux. L’hôtel est très beau et propre. L’accès à la plage par le sentier privé est pratique et les installations sont très bien: piscine, espace cuisine extérieur, coins détente, terrain de basket pour mon fils, espace yoga.
Je ne sais pas ce que m’a valu le VIP??? Je ne crois pas savoir comment l’utiliser et si ça devait m’être proposé par la réceptionniste. L’accueil était très chaleureux. Les explications claires et pertinentes pour découvrir les lieux. L’hôtel est très beau et propre. L’accès à la plage par le sentier privé est pratique et les installations sont très bien: piscine, espace cuisine extérieur, coins détente, terrain de basket pour mon fils, espace yoga.
10
Amie Ann
15 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay in our Villa. It was quiet, beautifully landscaped with very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the very close Cafe Mar Azul beach vibe restaurant. We enjoyed seeing and hearing monkeys nearby. It was a very short walk in a beautiful pathway to the stunning beach with amazing sunsets.
We truly enjoyed our stay in our Villa. It was quiet, beautifully landscaped with very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the very close Cafe Mar Azul beach vibe restaurant. We enjoyed seeing and hearing monkeys nearby. It was a very short walk in a beautiful pathway to the stunning beach with amazing sunsets.
10
Rosalva
21 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service
Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service
10
Teuta
8 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 7 nights
A lovely, unique property with a nature feel. A minute walk to the beach, surf boards and boogie boards can be rented from them. Catch a yoga classes on certain days. There is even a kitchen in the outdoor common area which guests are free to use. This is convenient with a market around the corner if you dont want to eat out. Great simple place if you dont mind not having all the frills. We loved it here.
A lovely, unique property with a nature feel. A minute walk to the beach, surf boards and boogie boards can be rented from them. Catch a yoga classes on certain days. There is even a kitchen in the outdoor common area which guests are free to use. This is convenient with a market around the corner if you dont want to eat out. Great simple place if you dont mind not having all the frills. We loved it here.
10
Gretchen
21 Feb 2024
·
Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants
Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants
10
Freddy
9 Jan 2026
·
Stayed 1 night
Great location, beach access was great, rooms and amenities were excellent.
Great location, beach access was great, rooms and amenities were excellent.
8
Janice
14 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
The property was very stylish and well laid out. The beach access was also very nice with keyless entry with a code. We did have an issue with very loud guests at the pool one day, but they settled them down. The hot water had to be fixed (brrrrr), but the staff was very helpful with meeting our needs. I enjoyed the time there although we couldn't get the tv to work for the whole trip. We really enjoyed the refreshing pool and pool-side lounging areas. The restaurants around the hotel were very good and walkable.
The property was very stylish and well laid out. The beach access was also very nice with keyless entry with a code. We did have an issue with very loud guests at the pool one day, but they settled them down. The hot water had to be fixed (brrrrr), but the staff was very helpful with meeting our needs. I enjoyed the time there although we couldn't get the tv to work for the whole trip. We really enjoyed the refreshing pool and pool-side lounging areas. The restaurants around the hotel were very good and walkable.
10
Jared
16 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
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Cleanliness
Overall grounds and many rooms are described as clean, but recurring reports note ants/bugs, occasional sewage or chemical odors, and a few housekeeping lapses such as dirty linens or infrequent servicing.
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David
29 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
5 stars for location within walking distance to quiet beach (but swimming next to impossible because of big waves), walking distance to a few bars and restaurants, and beautiful grounds. 5 stars for nice, quiet a/c. 1 star for no reading lamps (1 meter away from the bed; bring your own itty-bitty light if you like to read). 1 star for having to walk 3 meters to the other side of the room to turn off lights before going to sleep! Duh! 1 star for only getting the room cleaned every other day, not even trash emptied or new toilet paper filled (in the tropics... yuck). 1 star for claiming to have a "bar," a "spa," and, worst of it all, "laundry facilities" with the latter being a guy you can call on What's App who never responded!!! It's the tropics. Its humid. You need your laundry done ever so often, even when traveling. We ended up taking ours to a neighboring hotel who helped us by doing our laundry for us for a modest price. Minus points for not having anywhere to hang the wet floor towel/rag, our swimsuits, etc. Others like us had to hang them outside the room on a common wall. A community clothes line or something like that would have been good as things cannot dry out inside rooms in Costa Rica because of the extreme humidity. I asked nicely at the hotel lobby for this and suggested them having a for-pay washing machine and a clothes line. I only got a lot of attitude and a message from the young lady that "when you travel, you sometimes have to do things d
5 stars for location within walking distance to quiet beach (but swimming next to impossible because of big waves), walking distance to a few bars and restaurants, and beautiful grounds. 5 stars for nice, quiet a/c. 1 star for no reading lamps (1 meter away from the bed; bring your own itty-bitty light if you like to read). 1 star for having to walk 3 meters to the other side of the room to turn off lights before going to sleep! Duh! 1 star for only getting the room cleaned every other day, not even trash emptied or new toilet paper filled (in the tropics... yuck). 1 star for claiming to have a "bar," a "spa," and, worst of it all, "laundry facilities" with the latter being a guy you can call on What's App who never responded!!! It's the tropics. Its humid. You need your laundry done ever so often, even when traveling. We ended up taking ours to a neighboring hotel who helped us by doing our laundry for us for a modest price. Minus points for not having anywhere to hang the wet floor towel/rag, our swimsuits, etc. Others like us had to hang them outside the room on a common wall. A community clothes line or something like that would have been good as things cannot dry out inside rooms in Costa Rica because of the extreme humidity. I asked nicely at the hotel lobby for this and suggested them having a for-pay washing machine and a clothes line. I only got a lot of attitude and a message from the young lady that "when you travel, you sometimes have to do things d
8
Yuki
5 Jan 2023
·
Stayed 19,361 nights
Staff was friendly and there were multiple eating options around, which were easy to walk to. We enjoyed private access to the beach. The bathroom had a very nauseating smell though. It may be the cleaning product used.
Staff was friendly and there were multiple eating options around, which were easy to walk to. We enjoyed private access to the beach. The bathroom had a very nauseating smell though. It may be the cleaning product used.
6
Matthew
4 Nov 2023
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The area is beautiful with a natural beach. The hotel was in need of some TLC with a taped together shower, slightly dingy room and rats / ants. However the aircon worked well and the staff were helpful, finding a solution to our broken safe & booking us into a turtle tour.
The area is beautiful with a natural beach. The hotel was in need of some TLC with a taped together shower, slightly dingy room and rats / ants. However the aircon worked well and the staff were helpful, finding a solution to our broken safe & booking us into a turtle tour.
8
Frank
21 Feb 2026
·
Stayed 1 night
Das Hotel lag in einer schönen Gegend. Zimmer war ausreichend groß. Im Bad war ein unangenehmer Abwassergeruch.
Das Hotel lag in einer schönen Gegend. Zimmer war ausreichend groß. Im Bad war ein unangenehmer Abwassergeruch.
10
Kelly
25 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
2
Susana
3 Feb 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Las camas estaban sucias, llenas de pelos, tanto las sábanas como las almohadas, y como si nada llegaron con un pañillo cualquiera a sacudir diciendo que era normal, me queda la duda si lavaron las sábanas, y fue desagradable la experiencia.
Las camas estaban sucias, llenas de pelos, tanto las sábanas como las almohadas, y como si nada llegaron con un pañillo cualquiera a sacudir diciendo que era normal, me queda la duda si lavaron las sábanas, y fue desagradable la experiencia.
8
Chelesty
30 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Staff was friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. We had an overall nice experience. We found however that the price was a bit costly from what the hotel offers.
Staff was friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. We had an overall nice experience. We found however that the price was a bit costly from what the hotel offers.
10
Devin
29 Jan 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
The staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean, property well-maintained. We had fun using the pingpong table and shared space hammocks, and loved the short walk down a private path to the beautiful beach - Playa Grande itself. A bit of small-scale construction nearby and a lack of soundproofing between rooms was the only downfall, but other hotel guests were respectful and quiet by evening so this was not an issue.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean, property well-maintained. We had fun using the pingpong table and shared space hammocks, and loved the short walk down a private path to the beautiful beach - Playa Grande itself. A bit of small-scale construction nearby and a lack of soundproofing between rooms was the only downfall, but other hotel guests were respectful and quiet by evening so this was not an issue.
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Luis
22 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Service was great. Property condition is fair, but requires maintenance. Two BR apt was nice, but loads of insects and gecko droppings on the beds
Service was great. Property condition is fair, but requires maintenance. Two BR apt was nice, but loads of insects and gecko droppings on the beds
10
Marcelo
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
El personal muy amable, todo muy limpio, lo único que agregaría a las habitaciones sería plancha de ropa y secadora del cabello.
El personal muy amable, todo muy limpio, lo único que agregaría a las habitaciones sería plancha de ropa y secadora del cabello.
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Rooms
Standard rooms are often small with limited storage/hooks and small or non‑opening windows; some mention dark spaces, noise, or spotty in‑room Wi‑Fi. Villas are generally more comfortable and better equipped, though maintenance such as hot water or fixtures can vary.
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jeffrey
29 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very cool hotel. I made the mistake of booking a small room with two beds for me and my brother. Very small and tight. Other than that it was a nice place. Well located comfy and was perfect in all other regards. I’ll stay again but likely get my own room next time.
Very cool hotel. I made the mistake of booking a small room with two beds for me and my brother. Very small and tight. Other than that it was a nice place. Well located comfy and was perfect in all other regards. I’ll stay again but likely get my own room next time.
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David
29 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
5 stars for location within walking distance to quiet beach (but swimming next to impossible because of big waves), walking distance to a few bars and restaurants, and beautiful grounds. 5 stars for nice, quiet a/c. 1 star for no reading lamps (1 meter away from the bed; bring your own itty-bitty light if you like to read). 1 star for having to walk 3 meters to the other side of the room to turn off lights before going to sleep! Duh! 1 star for only getting the room cleaned every other day, not even trash emptied or new toilet paper filled (in the tropics... yuck). 1 star for claiming to have a "bar," a "spa," and, worst of it all, "laundry facilities" with the latter being a guy you can call on What's App who never responded!!! It's the tropics. Its humid. You need your laundry done ever so often, even when traveling. We ended up taking ours to a neighboring hotel who helped us by doing our laundry for us for a modest price. Minus points for not having anywhere to hang the wet floor towel/rag, our swimsuits, etc. Others like us had to hang them outside the room on a common wall. A community clothes line or something like that would have been good as things cannot dry out inside rooms in Costa Rica because of the extreme humidity. I asked nicely at the hotel lobby for this and suggested them having a for-pay washing machine and a clothes line. I only got a lot of attitude and a message from the young lady that "when you travel, you sometimes have to do things d
5 stars for location within walking distance to quiet beach (but swimming next to impossible because of big waves), walking distance to a few bars and restaurants, and beautiful grounds. 5 stars for nice, quiet a/c. 1 star for no reading lamps (1 meter away from the bed; bring your own itty-bitty light if you like to read). 1 star for having to walk 3 meters to the other side of the room to turn off lights before going to sleep! Duh! 1 star for only getting the room cleaned every other day, not even trash emptied or new toilet paper filled (in the tropics... yuck). 1 star for claiming to have a "bar," a "spa," and, worst of it all, "laundry facilities" with the latter being a guy you can call on What's App who never responded!!! It's the tropics. Its humid. You need your laundry done ever so often, even when traveling. We ended up taking ours to a neighboring hotel who helped us by doing our laundry for us for a modest price. Minus points for not having anywhere to hang the wet floor towel/rag, our swimsuits, etc. Others like us had to hang them outside the room on a common wall. A community clothes line or something like that would have been good as things cannot dry out inside rooms in Costa Rica because of the extreme humidity. I asked nicely at the hotel lobby for this and suggested them having a for-pay washing machine and a clothes line. I only got a lot of attitude and a message from the young lady that "when you travel, you sometimes have to do things d
6
Jenny
8 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a basic double room. It is very small, has only a small window that didn't open and had no hooks or place to put bags or wet clothes. For the ptricr
We had a basic double room. It is very small, has only a small window that didn't open and had no hooks or place to put bags or wet clothes. For the ptricr
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Angela
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful stay… so close to beach and pool, hammocks were great. only complaint is not enough hooks in room since no closet and our wifi in room was hit or miss.
Wonderful stay… so close to beach and pool, hammocks were great. only complaint is not enough hooks in room since no closet and our wifi in room was hit or miss.
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Kelly
25 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
8
Carolina Cerritos
23 Feb 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Nice hotel but we didn’t enjoy our room. It was too small for a double bed room; no closet space, no hot water and it’s run-down. The shower sprayed out so violently that we had a river after every shower causing my kid to slip twice. Our friends stayed on the second floor and the room was much improved from ours. Overall the hotel itself is nice staff is friendly and flexible. Location is great if you are someone that enjoys staying away from the crowds. I would stay here again just not in the same room. Have traveled to most countries in Central America, third time in CR and this was our second least favorite hotel room.
Nice hotel but we didn’t enjoy our room. It was too small for a double bed room; no closet space, no hot water and it’s run-down. The shower sprayed out so violently that we had a river after every shower causing my kid to slip twice. Our friends stayed on the second floor and the room was much improved from ours. Overall the hotel itself is nice staff is friendly and flexible. Location is great if you are someone that enjoys staying away from the crowds. I would stay here again just not in the same room. Have traveled to most countries in Central America, third time in CR and this was our second least favorite hotel room.
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Christoph
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying. Also very expensive.
Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying. Also very expensive.
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Yuliya
21 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location. The only complaint is that there are no storage in room, not even a hook for bag or towel. Stuff was great and very helpful.
Great location. The only complaint is that there are no storage in room, not even a hook for bag or towel. Stuff was great and very helpful.
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Virendra
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent
This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent
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misty
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff are amazing and are very knowledgeable and helpful for booking tours and giving info on local attractions. The property and rooms are immaculate and modern. There is so much to do within walking distant. Highly recommend.
The staff are amazing and are very knowledgeable and helpful for booking tours and giving info on local attractions. The property and rooms are immaculate and modern. There is so much to do within walking distant. Highly recommend.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with tours and logistics. Multiple reviews also cite slow responses or unmet requests, including VIP benefits and some check‑in or communication issues.
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Jeffrey
18 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The place is great and right next to the beach The staff are absolutely amazing, with Engelberth and Yorya deserving a massive raise for how fantastic they are. I stay here every time I am in the area because of them.
The place is great and right next to the beach The staff are absolutely amazing, with Engelberth and Yorya deserving a massive raise for how fantastic they are. I stay here every time I am in the area because of them.
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Jennifer
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great help at the front desk. Friendly staff!
Great help at the front desk. Friendly staff!
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Barun
11 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Not safe for children. We were assigned a room that had a balcony with a big gaps between the balcony railings and was not safe for our 4 year old. We went for our anniversary and had made a request for special arrangement which was not accommadated. Also, any of our requests were not accommodated as we booked through a 3rd party, Expedia, perthe staff. Had webooked directly, they would have taken care of our requests. Property was great, but staff and our check in process and experience could have been much better
Not safe for children. We were assigned a room that had a balcony with a big gaps between the balcony railings and was not safe for our 4 year old. We went for our anniversary and had made a request for special arrangement which was not accommadated. Also, any of our requests were not accommodated as we booked through a 3rd party, Expedia, perthe staff. Had webooked directly, they would have taken care of our requests. Property was great, but staff and our check in process and experience could have been much better
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Susan
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
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David
11 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
They never even offer non of the vip benefits We had to struggle to get what we need it My room did even had a pool view witch is what I had paid for
They never even offer non of the vip benefits We had to struggle to get what we need it My room did even had a pool view witch is what I had paid for
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Juan
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
VIP Benefits were not received and when I ask for more time on Saturday morning to check out on Sunday the person says it was not possible even when the hotel was almost empty, not until Saturday night that I received a message that I can get as exemption only 1 hour, I already was planned my Sunday, too bad.
VIP Benefits were not received and when I ask for more time on Saturday morning to check out on Sunday the person says it was not possible even when the hotel was almost empty, not until Saturday night that I received a message that I can get as exemption only 1 hour, I already was planned my Sunday, too bad.
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Monica
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Every time we stay at El Manglar, it’s a beautiful experience. The place is incredibly relaxing, right next to a stunning beach. The rooms are well-equipped and conveniently located near restaurants.
Every time we stay at El Manglar, it’s a beautiful experience. The place is incredibly relaxing, right next to a stunning beach. The rooms are well-equipped and conveniently located near restaurants.
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Abigail
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel El Manglar was the perfect spot for my friends and I. The staff is some of the kindest and most helpful staff I have encountered in my travels. Yorya checked us in and helped us plan a great sunset cruise as she was very knowledgeable about the area. She, along with all the others, was incredibly attentive and thorough. The facility is very nice, and the pool was relaxing. The hotel has its own beach entrance with a well set up sitting area. All of the bars and restaurants in the area were walking distance and the main strip of playa grande is a short drive. We will definitely be staying here again.
Hotel El Manglar was the perfect spot for my friends and I. The staff is some of the kindest and most helpful staff I have encountered in my travels. Yorya checked us in and helped us plan a great sunset cruise as she was very knowledgeable about the area. She, along with all the others, was incredibly attentive and thorough. The facility is very nice, and the pool was relaxing. The hotel has its own beach entrance with a well set up sitting area. All of the bars and restaurants in the area were walking distance and the main strip of playa grande is a short drive. We will definitely be staying here again.
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Virendra
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent
This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent
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Melissa
19 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed one night - would have been happy with more! The concierge, Engleberth, went out of his way to leave detailed instructions including a video of how to get to our room in case he was no longer there when we arrived (front desk closes at 9:30pm). He also helped get a forgotten item to us the next day. Super friendly and helpful staff. The adjoining restaurant served great breakfast. Conveniently, we rented surfboards on site as well. Gracias! Pura Vida!
We only stayed one night - would have been happy with more! The concierge, Engleberth, went out of his way to leave detailed instructions including a video of how to get to our room in case he was no longer there when we arrived (front desk closes at 9:30pm). He also helped get a forgotten item to us the next day. Super friendly and helpful staff. The adjoining restaurant served great breakfast. Conveniently, we rented surfboards on site as well. Gracias! Pura Vida!
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Location
Quiet, nature‑filled setting a minute or two from Playa Grande via a private path. Several note it is remote from Tamarindo, with rough roads or a daytime estuary boat needed to reach town, though a few restaurants are walkable.
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Elin
9 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel itself was super nice, and it was in a very calm and quiet area. If you are looking for a little getaway you will probably enjoy this, however if you want to be close to the city of Tamarindo and get some city pulse this might not be the place as it is either a 40 minute drive or a beach walk including a small boat trip where there are crocodiles (which is not available in the night).
The hotel itself was super nice, and it was in a very calm and quiet area. If you are looking for a little getaway you will probably enjoy this, however if you want to be close to the city of Tamarindo and get some city pulse this might not be the place as it is either a 40 minute drive or a beach walk including a small boat trip where there are crocodiles (which is not available in the night).
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Jennifer
2 Mar 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here. The staff is super sweet and helpful and the grounds are well maintained and plenty of shade and places to relax when you need time out of the sun. We had everything we needed and the wave out front was never crowded, we never felt the need to travel elsewhere for surfing…love it! The area is very quiet and safe. If you want hustle and bustle it’s about a mile walk up the beach to the river, where you can take boat across and walk into Tamarindo, but only during the day - the boat doesn’t run after about 4pm so be mindful of the time! Thank you for a great experience!
I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here. The staff is super sweet and helpful and the grounds are well maintained and plenty of shade and places to relax when you need time out of the sun. We had everything we needed and the wave out front was never crowded, we never felt the need to travel elsewhere for surfing…love it! The area is very quiet and safe. If you want hustle and bustle it’s about a mile walk up the beach to the river, where you can take boat across and walk into Tamarindo, but only during the day - the boat doesn’t run after about 4pm so be mindful of the time! Thank you for a great experience!
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Jonas
31 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back
I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back
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Teresa
22 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.
Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.
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Becca
20 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Manglar was such a perfect quiet private town. If you enjoy separation from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo, this spot is for you. The beach is amazing, and you can also take water taxis to Tamarindo which is fun and we really loved the staff!
Manglar was such a perfect quiet private town. If you enjoy separation from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo, this spot is for you. The beach is amazing, and you can also take water taxis to Tamarindo which is fun and we really loved the staff!
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Amie Ann
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay in our Villa. It was quiet, beautifully landscaped with very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the very close Cafe Mar Azul beach vibe restaurant. We enjoyed seeing and hearing monkeys nearby. It was a very short walk in a beautiful pathway to the stunning beach with amazing sunsets.
We truly enjoyed our stay in our Villa. It was quiet, beautifully landscaped with very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the very close Cafe Mar Azul beach vibe restaurant. We enjoyed seeing and hearing monkeys nearby. It was a very short walk in a beautiful pathway to the stunning beach with amazing sunsets.
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Christelle
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accès privé à la plage. Endroit isolé de la ville. Personnel super gentil. Je recommande si vous voulez plus de calme.
Accès privé à la plage. Endroit isolé de la ville. Personnel super gentil. Je recommande si vous voulez plus de calme.
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Noemy
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place.
Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place.
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Michael
12 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Was fine but mildly misleading in that on expedia it says .5 miles to town, but did not note that mean swimming over a crocodile infested river or driving in a 3/4 circle that took 35 minutes to get to town.
Was fine but mildly misleading in that on expedia it says .5 miles to town, but did not note that mean swimming over a crocodile infested river or driving in a 3/4 circle that took 35 minutes to get to town.
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Sébastien
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, wonderful beach access.
Excellent location, wonderful beach access.
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Dining
Many enjoyed the sister restaurant/bistro and several nearby eateries, with convenient options within walking distance. Some found choices limited or pricier at times, and one noted no coffee available before 8am.
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Susan
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
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Deepthi
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is located in a very quite place. Thry have a shared kitchen where you can make your own food. Resturents are not nearby.Drive is not that great due to roads. Overall nice experience
This property is located in a very quite place. Thry have a shared kitchen where you can make your own food. Resturents are not nearby.Drive is not that great due to roads. Overall nice experience
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Kelly
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!
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Teresa
22 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.
Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.
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Christoph
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying. Also very expensive.
Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying. Also very expensive.
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Alexandra
27 Apr 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has great rustic Costa Rican charm with new on site amenities and comfort. Felt like we were getting in the laid back playa grande expierence while still being comfortable in our room and around the property. No food options but you can walk to a couple great restaurants. Also a short walk to the one on the most amazing beaches in the country. They have small basketball court, yoga/wellness area and a refreshing pool area. The staff was very friendly and helped us book on site surf lessons and ATV tour.
This hotel has great rustic Costa Rican charm with new on site amenities and comfort. Felt like we were getting in the laid back playa grande expierence while still being comfortable in our room and around the property. No food options but you can walk to a couple great restaurants. Also a short walk to the one on the most amazing beaches in the country. They have small basketball court, yoga/wellness area and a refreshing pool area. The staff was very friendly and helped us book on site surf lessons and ATV tour.
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Bridget N.
9 Apr 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing staff, safe, clean and close to the beach and restaurants
Amazing staff, safe, clean and close to the beach and restaurants
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Gretchen
21 Feb 2024
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Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants
Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants
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Katherine
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This place was INCREDIBLE! Everything about it was perfect. The staff was helpfull and very friendly. The acces to the beach super easy. We had dinner at the bistro and it was so good! We had the Villa #3 for 2 nights and we were super sad to leave. We will come back next year for a longer stay!
This place was INCREDIBLE! Everything about it was perfect. The staff was helpfull and very friendly. The acces to the beach super easy. We had dinner at the bistro and it was so good! We had the Villa #3 for 2 nights and we were super sad to leave. We will come back next year for a longer stay!
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Jared
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
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Alexander
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Relaxing and enjoyable place with fantastic staff. The management are fantastic and whilst we visited there was a storm which they checked in and we're always responsive to needs. The pool area is lovely and relaxed. The one disappointment was the room did have a few issues with loose doors, drawers and a toilet flush that was always hissing. And right now there was lots of construction directly outside our room. However it's a charming little place.
Relaxing and enjoyable place with fantastic staff. The management are fantastic and whilst we visited there was a storm which they checked in and we're always responsive to needs. The pool area is lovely and relaxed. The one disappointment was the room did have a few issues with loose doors, drawers and a toilet flush that was always hissing. And right now there was lots of construction directly outside our room. However it's a charming little place.
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YEIRY
8 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The place is nice but simple. Good for a night or two. It rained all days so wifi was not good, but Staff was very helpful. Beach is across the street and 10 min away you’ll find restaurants and supermarkets
The place is nice but simple. Good for a night or two. It rained all days so wifi was not good, but Staff was very helpful. Beach is across the street and 10 min away you’ll find restaurants and supermarkets
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Cheryl
28 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was beautiful with a short path walk to the beach. The restaurants near and on the property were wonderful.
The property was beautiful with a short path walk to the beach. The restaurants near and on the property were wonderful.
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Kieran
20 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely clean hotel with private access to the beach. Had a very clean and large pool with a lot of lounge space.
Extremely clean hotel with private access to the beach. Had a very clean and large pool with a lot of lounge space.
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Andorra
30 Apr 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel was lovely and very quiet. Nice stay if you are looking to relax and go to the beach. Staff was very reponsive and helpful.
The hotel was lovely and very quiet. Nice stay if you are looking to relax and go to the beach. Staff was very reponsive and helpful.
FAQs about Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a maximum of 2 pets. A pet fee of USD 10 per pet, per night applies, along with a pet deposit of USD 150. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out may be available for a fee of USD 40, subject to availability.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel has limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in Palm Beach Estates, within a 10-minute drive of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. It is approximately 11.9 miles from Tamarindo Beach and 8.8 miles from Conchal Beach.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools. One of the pools is seasonal and may not be available year-round.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the hotel. However, specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not mentioned.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 20 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Pet deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
- Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Activities
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Private beach
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Scuba diving
Cycling
Fishing
Horse riding
Canoeing
Hiking
Pool outdoor
Live music
Bicycle Tour Information
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Massage
Spa & wellness centre
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Poolside bar
Picnic area/Tables
Vending machines
Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Services
Tour desk
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Express check-in/check-out
Self laundry
Concierge Services
Internet
Free wi-fi