Issimo Suites (Adults Only)

We spent 10 wonderful days at Issimo Suites and would happily return. We were surprised with an upgrade to a beautiful loft suite that felt like a cozy log cabin tucked into the rainforest. Waking up every morning surrounded by nature was unforgettable-we spotted countless tropical birds and, incredibly, all five monkey species found in the Manuel Antonio area right from our balcony. The sunsets overlooking the jungle and the Pacific Ocean were breathtaking. The hotel has a charming retro character that reminded us of classic family summer vacations, making it feel unique and full of personality rather than just another modern resort. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Every single person we met was warm, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making our visit special. We celebrated my birthday during our stay, and they helped my partner secretly decorate our room for an unforgettable surprise. The restaurant offers spectacular views, and every meal was delicious. We highly recommend including breakfast—the fresh tropical fruit, excellent Costa Rican coffee, and varied menu were the perfect start to each day. The location is also fantastic, with beaches close by - one just a short walk away and the main beach only about a 5-minute drive. We also loved the cozy lounge nook by the pool, where we spent peaceful afternoons feeling like we had the entire hotel to ourselves. Visiting at the end of the season meant Manuel Antonio was wonderfully relax

First hotel I've ever been to that all the staff knew our names. Extremely helpful and accommodating. Absolutely amazing views from our room, the pool, and dining room.

Staff were so polite and helpful - the hike down to the beach is amazing, I wouldn’t say it’s expert level, maybe moderate at most if you’re used to walking trails in any part of the world. Lots of little ants in the sink in the room but you need to expect bugs when in CR! The monkeys really only care to come close if you have food on the balcony. We saw all three species of monkeys in CR from our balcony it was awesome. Overall an excellent experience.

The pool is part of the rest/bar which is open to the public so very intimidating to use as a hotel amenity per se. Appreciate the effort to maintain some view from the pool by building a deck extension that goes over the pool, but felt a bit strange and unsanitary to have people walking over our heads as we tried to relax in the pool. They also didn’t honor my gold status with Expedia (for an upgrade) and also didn’t acknowledge the fact that we were there in our honeymoon - no details whatsoever although I had contacted the concierge weeks prior to our arrival. The bathroom is inside the room and only separated by a low saloon-type of swinging door, which doesn’t do much to help the romantic atmosphere we expected on our honeymoon. Overall a meh experience although the staff was polite and nice to us.

Small boutique hotel with wonderful service and beautiful rooms. We love the food, the wildlife and the views! Staff is always so friendly and helpful. So much to do in this area ans well and some of the best restaurants in the world. We’ve stayed here twice in the last 6 years and was so glad to see that not much has changed. Whenever we sit by the pool we have it all to ourselves, with plenty of monkeys, toucans, parrots around and beautiful views of the ocean and forest. Well maintained and safe area. We look forward to visiting again in the future! Pura Vita!