Carara
National Park: On the Pacific coast about 25 Km
southwest of Orotina, Puntarenas Province. Carara presents
a wide variety of plant life with evergreens being particularly
predominant. The reserve possesses several ecosystems,
including marshlands, a lagoon, and primary, secondary
and gallery forests. The marshland is rich in waterfowl,
wading birds, amphibians and reptiles that are usually
found in these environments. The lagoon is completely
covered with water hyacinths and other floating aquatic
plants.
A particularly conspicuous bird in Carara,
notable for its beautiful bright blue, red, and yellow plumage,
and the fact that it has all but disappeared from the Dry Pacific,
is the scarlet macaw. Other species include the collared
aracari, American egret, great tinamou, and turkey vulture.
Overlooking the Tarcolitos River and located just two hours
from San José Caribbean Village Villa Lapas borders
the tropical rain forest at the Carara Biological Reserve
which is an important nesting region for the big red Ara.
The hotel features 55 standard rooms with two full size beds
or one king size bed air conditioning with individual climate
control private bathroom with shower garden or pool view all
in villa style buildings. A restaurant is at guest’s
disposal. Skyway a system of suspending bridges similar to
the Skywalk in Monteverde has been carefully built through
the private reserve bordering the Carara National Park.
Punta Leona
Hotels is located 2 hours driving from San José, in
the Central Pacific Coast on a private nature reserve, this
vacation resort offer high quality services and a very nice,
white-sanded beach.
Suites Leonamar are upscale accommodations with completely
modern amenities and a spectacular ocean view with a staircase
leading down to the beach. They have exclusive access to the
Leonamar pool for use only by those guests staying in these
suites. The suites are located at a 20-minute walk or 5-minute
internal shuttle bus ride from the center of the resort complex.
3 Junior Suite, 6 Deluxe Suite and 3 Senior Suite: Equipped
with One or two bedroom with king bed or 2 twins*, queen size
wall bed in living room, one bathroom, hot water, hair dryer,
air-conditioning, ocean view, dining room, living room with
25" color cable TV set, telephone, complete kitchen with
large stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, washer
& dryer and safety deposit box. 2 nights minimum stay.
6 Arenas Apartments: Two bedrooms (on two floors) with two
double beds in each room, living area, dining area, fully
equipped kitchen, two bathrooms (one on each floor), hot water,
air-conditioning in the bedrooms, color cable TV, and balcony
with spectacular ocean view. Located at a 5-minute walk or
1-minute internal shuttle ride from Playa Blanca (white sand
beach) and 15 minutes walk or 2 minute shuttle ride from the
center of the resort complex.
12 Chalet (1 o 2 bedrooms): Equipped with two double beds
in each, living area, dining area, fully equipped kitchenette,
two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable
TV, telephone and safety deposit box. Located 5 minutes walk
from our gold sand beach and the center of the hotel complex.
6 Torremar Apartments: Two bedrooms with one double bed in
each, living area, dining area, fully equipped kitchenette,
two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable
TV, telephone and safety deposit box. Located 5 minutes walk
from our gold sand beach and the center of the hotel complex.
2 Meduzas Apartments: Two bedrooms, one with two double beds,
the other one with One King size bed. Two and a Half bathrooms,
A/C in the bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, Microwave oven,
Mini Oven, Coffee Maker, dish washer, cable TV.
Hotel facilities and services: Three pools, mini market, changing
daily activities program, souvenir shop, boutique, discotheque
(limited hours during the low season), lighted tennis court,
volleyball & Basketball court, children's play area, amphitheater,
conference center, in-house shuttle transportation, Physician
at resort, Mail, 24-hr. telephone, foreign currency exchange
and reception services, Internet Connection and Internal Mini
Van System.
This
luxurious, colonial style hotel was opened in 1999. It is
located in the bay of Herradura (close to Jacó) and
about 2 hours by car from San José. The 211 rooms are
located in different buildings on four stories. All rooms
feature a private bathroom with hair dryer, flat iron and
ironing board, cable TV, clock radio, telephone, mini-bar
and A/C. The standard rooms offer either two queen size beds
or one king size bed. The hotel includes an 18-hole Ted Robinson
golf court, 6 restaurants respectively lounges, a casino,
tennis courts, sauna, gym, swimming pool and spa. Furthermore,
the hotel features a 250 slip Marina; the water sports offered
include Jet Ski rides and deep-sea fishing.
Room categories: 102 standard, 60 standard with ocean view,
20 premium with ocean view and 10 suites
Hotels Playa Jacó
About 2 1/2 miles long dark sand beach stretching in a
long bay. At times, dangerous currents do not allow swimming;
there are warning signals on the beach. The town of Jacó
has good infrastructure and is very lively with lots of
restaurants, bars, discotheques and souvenir shops.
Only
a few minutes away from the lively little town of Jacó,
the hotel Pochote Grande is situated at the north end of Jacó
Beach. A nice garden area with tropical vegetation surrounds
the two storied buildings with 24 rooms in total. The rooms
are functionally furnished and feature a private bathroom/hot
water shower, seating area, refrigerator, ceiling fan or A/C
balcony or terrace and in-room safe for additional fee. Furthermore,
the hotel offers a swimming pool, sun terrace, and sunbathing
area as well as a restaurant and a bar. German management.
Situated
about 200m away from the beach and near the center of Jacó,
the Mar de Luz offers all together 29 rooms and apartments
with different equipment. All rooms feature private bathroom/hot
water, A/C, cable TV and safe. Some apartment in addition
feature fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator and microwave.
Guests are offered a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, laundry service
as well as guarded parking spaces.
Located directly
at the beach of Jacó, the hotel Arenal Pacifico offers
a total of 27 rooms in different categories. The Standard
rooms have a double and a single bed, private bathroom, cable
TV, air conditioning, fan and room safe. The Superior rooms
also feature a refrigerator and coffee maker. There are two
swimming pools, Jacuzzi, restaurant/bar and parking.
This hotel is about 16
km from the little village Parrita (between Jaco and Manuel
Antonio), on the road into the mountains to Puriscal in the
Central Pacific Region. In the direct neighborhood there is
new National Park Cangreja, founded in 2004. The hotel offer
2 villas and 18 apartment, all equipped with private bathroom
with hot water shower and terrace or balcony with Mountain
View. Other services are: library with internet access, restaurant
and bar, terrace with panorama view, 24 hours room service,
laundry service, horse riding and tour desk.
Rooms: Bungalow Villa Single, Bungalow Villa Double, Villa
Carlisa Matrimonial, Apartment Double, and Apartment Triple
Hotels Manuel Antonio National Park &
Beaches
Manuel Antonio National Park with an extension
of almost 1,800 acres attracts the visitor with gorgeous
hiking trails through abundant, tropical jungle, which borders
white sand beaches and turquoise waters. The evergreen fascinating
forest is the home of about 100 species of mammals and 180
kinds of birds. A hiking trail through dense vegetation
all around the cape enables you to catch the beautiful sight
of 12 smaller islands just in front of it. It is a splendid
combination for nature experience and beach fun.
The seas contain numerous dolphins and, at times, migrating
whales are sighted. The dominant trees include black locust
(an endangered timber-yielding tree), balsa, monkey comb,
bastard cedar and mayflower, among others. The fauna is
diverse and some 109-mammal species and 184 species of birds
have been spotted. Of particular interest is the beautiful
and delightful squirrel monkey, an endangered species now
restricted to a very small territory. From the beach, it
is possible to see two-toed sloth, raccoon’s white-nosed
coatis, howler and white-faced monkeys, and squirrels. There
is a wide range of marine flora and fauna. So far, 10 species
of sponge, 19 corals, 24 crustaceans, 17 algae, and 78 fish
species have been identified.
Most of the hotels are located on the road between the town
of Quepos and the beaches at the national park. An hourly
public bus shuttle to the beaches of Manuel Antonio (about
15 minutes) make these hotels an ideal basis for beach lovers
as well as for active people (horseback riding, visit of
a spice growing farm, canoeing in the nearby river delta
with good opportunities to watch crocodiles, hiking and
wildlife observation in the national park, etc.)
This 5*-boutique hotel which was opened in 2006 is situated very close to the Manuel Antonio National Park, between the two villages Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The hotel is member of the association “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” and offers a peaceful, extravagant and elegant atmosphere. In order to guarantee absolute harmony for its clients, the reserve is not offering packages for children. The elegant suites and villas are all furnished with decent wooden- and stone floors, A/C, private Jacuzzi, LCD flat screen TV, home-entertainment area and internet access. The rooms include a private living- and dining room (Studio: only a sitting area). The two-bedroom villa does offer a more than 100 m² big rooftop-terrace with an amazing view over the Pacific Ocean and the bordering rainforest! The restaurant “La Luna” and the “Amber Lounge” create the culinary elements of the Gaia Hotel. Many gastronomic highlights – from tapas to a more course menu – are offered. Exclusive room service, a broad spa area, a gym as well as a wide pool area are creating the perfect location for nature-lovers, who don’t want to miss the amenities of a deluxe hotel.
Room types:
2 Two-Bedroom Villas (670 m² - max. 8 persons), with private rooftop-terrace
1 Gaia Suite (370 m² - max. 4 persons), with private garden
4 Deluxe Suites (240 m² - max. 4 persons), with private rooftop-terrace
4 Suites (240 m² - max. 4 persons), with private balcony
6 Studios (120 m² - max. 4 persons), with shared patio
Arenas del Mar is a beachfront resort situated in the rainforest of Manuel Antonio. It was designed and is being built with an ambitious combination of deluxe accommodations coupled with the highest level of certified sustainability. Arenas del Mar Resort has opened for guests in October 2007. The resort caters to guests who are looking for more than just another high end resort experience. Arenas del Mar offers a luxurious lodging experience in harmony with nature in a spectacular beach and rainforest setting. Guest rooms, apartments and suites offer spectacular ocean views, beach views or tropical rainforest views, upscale dining in two hotel restaurants with a focus on fresh local products and personalized service that exceeds guest expectations. Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort has 38 guest rooms including ocean view apartments with two bedrooms and three full bathrooms. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, air conditioning, cable television, high speed internet access, mini-bar, safe deposit box, coffee maker, microwave and irons.
Room types:
Ocean View Apartments: 2 bedrooms, 2 fully equipped bathrooms
Ocean View Suites: 1 bedroom
Ocean View Superior Rooms: 1 bedroom
Rainforest View Suites: 1 bedroom, private Jacuzzi
Guest Rooms: situated in seven three-storey buildings
Enthroned
atop a majestic bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded
by 400 acres of lush tropical rainforest, Hotel Parador “Boutique
Resort”, is located in the most remote and pristine
area of Manuel Antonio, yet within minutes from the World
Famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the small sport fishing
town of Quepos, and the local airport. It’s elegant
Mediterranean – style architecture, modeled after the
Traditional Spanish Paradores and quaint European “boutique
hotels”, has today made the resort one of a kind. Built
in 1995 offers 108 rooms and suites including Garden Rooms,
Jungle Rooms, Superior Deluxe, Premium Rooms, Premium Plus,
Junior Suites and the Presidential Suite.
It offers all the expected amenities of a four – plus
resorts, while maintaining a true personalized service. Among
its facilities it includes: Tropical gardens, boundless pools,
expansive views, excellent service, 2 restaurants, bars, conference
room, gift shops, spa services, tennis court and much more.
The new hotel "Issimo Suites Family Resort" is settled on a hill above a pristine snorkeling cove in Manuel Antonio, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The hotel consists of 8 suites in different categories, all of which are tastefully designed and decorated. All suites are equipped with 1 king size bed and sofa bed, its own private Jacuzzi bathtub, hot shower, air condition, fan, Satellite TV and DVD, telephone for long distance and local calls, mini refrigerator with beverages, microwave oven and coffee maker, iron and ironing board and amazing sea and jungle views. The Presidential Suite with two floors also offers a private swimming pool, terrace, 2 sunbathing beds, living area (which can accommodate up to 4 additional persons), full kitchen facilities, and internet access.
Hotel Facilities: Body Life Spa, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Nature Hike / exercise trails to a pristine Beach cove.
Room categories: Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, Penthouse, Presidential Suite
A
unique environmentally friendly resort with 58 rooms, distributed
within ten separate terraces located on ten acres of protected
tropical forest. Each room has well-appointed bathrooms, mini
bar, mostly private balconies, direct dial telephones, and
air conditioning. A solar-heated Jacuzzi, pool with swim up
bar and water slide are available. Furthermore, the hotel
features both a formal restaurant and poolside bar grill,
a conference center and a 46-seat private laser movie theater.
American Management.
Located
between Quepos Village and Manuel Antonio National Park, on
the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, Makanda hotel is on a rainforest
covered cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it offers unique
and elegant accommodation in 5 suites and 6 private villas,
equipped with fine hardwood furniture, vaulted ceilings and
hand-crafted tiles. Surrounding the different units you will
find a series of Japanese gardens, patios and walkways. The
hotel also offers an infinity pool, restaurant, bar and Jacuzzi.
Casitas
Eclipse offer comfortable accommodations in beautiful Mediterranean
style villas in a unique, picturesque setting, overlooking
the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park. The hotel is located
on a 1.6 ha property, approx. 1.5 km from the National Park
entrance and the beaches and offers a total of 30 rooms. Each
villa is spacious and personal, offering your choice of deluxe
first floor suites or cozy second floor rooms. The first floor
suites include living room, bedroom, kitchenette, private
bath and patio. The standard rooms are equipped with private
bath/hot water shower, A/C, fan, cable TV, Telephone, in room
safe and balcony or terrace. The suites have a living room
and some of them are equipped with kitchenette. Hotel facilities
include 3 swimming pools, restaurant & bar.
The hotel is best known for its stunning 360-degree views
of the Pacific Ocean, Manuel Antonio National Park, and surrounding
tropical vegetation. With its Spanish-Mediterranean architecture
and 43 well appointed rooms, La Mariposa is magnificent yet
intimate. Deluxe rooms: Quality rooms with comfortable sitting
area overlooking the endless expanse of the tropical Pacific
and of Manuel Antonio National Park. One king or two double
beds, A/C, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower, telephone.
- Fine dining at restaurant “Le Papillon”, featuring
panoramic views and renowned haute cuisine.
- "Sunset Bar and Lounge”
- Three swimming pools with great ocean views
- Meticulously landscaped tropical gardens featuring walkways
and trails
- Private, secure parking with 24 hour security
- Complementary shuttle service to and from Manuel Antonio
National Park
- Transportation to and from Quepos airport available
- Daily maid service
- Laundry service available upon request.
The hotel is situated near the entrance to the Manuel Antonio national park (approximately 800m), on a coastal rainforest bluff with a splendid view of the Pacific Ocean and the national park. It offers 49 comfortable rooms in different categories. The Efficiency rooms are distributed in two buildings and feature 2 double beds, private bathroom/hot water, ceiling fan, A/C, cable TV, kitchenette/refrigerator as well as a balcony. The studios include one king-size and one single bed, as well as a balcony (partly with ocean view) and kitchenette. Studio Plus rooms feature the most beautiful, direct panoramic ocean views. 14 of the studios are set apart from the hotel in a building named “Costa Verde II” – these are designed exclusively for couples, with an open-air design and no air conditioning, glass windows or TV.
Hotel facilities include two cliffside swimming pools with sundecks, restaurant “Anaconda” with jungle and ocean views, and a private nature reserve with trails. Across the street from the hotel entrance is the hotels live-music restaurant and bar “La Cantina BBQ”, located inside a restored railway wagon. American Management.
Room categories: 14 efficiency rooms, 26 studios, 12 studios plus, and 1 penthouse.
Located
just across the gravel road from Cabinas Espadilla. Hotel
Playa Espadilla features 16 comfortable rooms in two 2-story
buildings. The Standard rooms offer private bathroom/hot water
shower, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone and room safe.
There are also 4 family rooms (for up to 3 guests) with fully
equipped kitchen and refrigerator. Hotel facilities include
a swimming pool, wet bar, restaurant, pool table, private
biological reserve and parking lot. Rooms: 12 Standard, 4
Family rooms with kitchen.
Playa
Espadilla is located within a 3-minute walk away from the
National Park of Manuel Antonio and 2-minute walk from the
beachfront. Espadilla Cabins offers two different kinds of
cabins: 12 Cabins equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator,
private bath (hot water shower) security box, two double beds
and 4 cabins equipped with kitchenette, refrigerator, cook
utensils, private bathroom (hot water shower), fan, security
box, one double bed and one bunk bed, or two double beds.
Maximum capacity is 4 persons per cabin. Facilities: Swimming
pool, 24 hours security, laundry service, spacious green areas,
e-mail and fax services as well as tourist information, hydro
massage, Jacuzzi and a parking area. From the cabins you have
a direct access to the beach and can enjoy the Espadilla Biological
Private Reserve.
The
Hotel Villabosque is the perfectly located for your beach
pleasures. At only a few steps away from the Manuel Antonio
Beach and just next to the entrance of the Manuel Antonio
National Park with a wonderful Restaurant you found in Villabosque
one of the very few places in Manuel Antonio, where you don't
need any personal transportation once you are here. From here
you can explore the trails of the park, go horseback riding,
surfing, and fishing or just relax on the beautiful white
sand beach or next to the pool of the hotel.
The Hotel Villa Bosque has 16 comfortable and elegant bedrooms.
The rooms all have air conditioning, cable TV, warm water
and security boxes. There is laundry service and private parking
and a nice sitting area in front of most rooms. A few steps
away is the swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
In the hotel there is a beautiful swimming pool, bar and restaurant
and in front of the rooms and between the buildings lots of
sitting areas. The main amenity without doubt is the proximity
to the beautiful white sandy beach of Manuel Antonio and to
one of Costa Rica's most popular National Parks with its tropical
Rainforest and Marine Reserve.
Hotel
Karahe is located in front of Manuel Antonio Beach, and nearby
the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, in the Costa
Rica Central Pacific. If you are visiting the area to relax
at the beach and visit the National Park, you will find no
better place to enjoy peace and quiet than Hotel Karahe. Our
gardens meet the ocean and the entrance of the park only 10
minutes away is within easy walking distance.
The front part of the hotel, with beach front rooms and small
swimming pool with snack bar, is located directly at the beach
of Manuel Antonio. The main building with reception, main
restaurant and other room types (standard rooms and villas)
is located on a hillside property on the opposite side of
the street. All rooms have private bathroom and air conditioning.
The beachfront rooms have or balcony or terrace with garden
view.
Villa
Teca is located on a hillside property and features 20 bungalows
with 2 rooms each (total of 40 rooms) scattered throughout
the beautiful tropical garden. All rooms are equipped with
private bathroom/hot water and A/C. Hotel facilities include
a swimming pool, restaurant and souvenir shop. The hotel is
located approx. 4 km away from the entrance to the Manuel
Antonio National Park and the beaches.
Located on a hill at the main road between
Quepos and Manuel Antonio, 5 km form the entrance from the
National Park, Hotel California offers 22 rooms. The standard
rooms have queen-size beds (partly also queen-size beds
and single bed), private bathroom/hot water, air conditioning,
cable TV, mini bar, telephone, room safe and private balcony
with garden view. The villa with 2 bedrooms (one with queen-size
bed and one with queen-size and one single bed) has 2 bathrooms/hot
water, air conditioning, kitchen, telephone, cable TV and
garden view. The hotel offers a restaurant with Sunset Grill
Bar, swimming pool with beach chairs and Jacuzzi. Services
also include laundry and room service.
Villas Mymosa is located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio is one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. It is located on the Pacific Coast and can boast of its estuaries, mangroves, lagoons, beaches and its green footpaths. All rooms provide hot water, private terrace with hammock, living room, ceiling and floor fans, full kitchen and A/C. The spacious rooms are fully equipped to provide you with the amenities of your own home. The new modern pool-side “Rancho” can serve your favorite drink, prepare your favourite “bocas” or tempt you with select dinner entrees.
The Hotel Pacifico Lunada is located right in the center of Manual Antonio, behind the catholic church and next to the school. Surrounded by the rainforest’s exotic flora it is offers a friendly environment. Pacifico Lunada provides 12 rooms, all equipped with A/C, hot water, cable TV and safe box. Furthermore the hotel has a big pool and a safe parking lot and a park. At the front desk you will receive information about varios activities, such as fishing, canopy, kayak, rafting, horse back riding, diving and surfing. Just a few steps from the hotel you will find many restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and souvenir shops.
All
our rooms are designed and decorated to insure you have a
comfortable and pleasant stay.
14 luxuriously furnished double rooms, each equipped with
2 queen size beds, hot water and air conditioning. 3 luxuriously
furnished villas with two bedrooms, each equipped with terrace,
A/C, refrigerator, microwave, stove, and hot water. 2 luxuriously
furnished bungalows with one bedroom, each equipped with A/C
and hot water. 5 luxuriously furnished bungalows with two
bedrooms and four beds, each equipped with A/C, TV and hot
water. Hotel Facilities: Swimming Pool, Whirlpool, Restaurant,
Bar, Private rainforest with over 5 km of trails, Canopy Tours,
Wildlife on premises, Butterfly Gardens, Private Airfield
and Local Tours
Located
on the outskirts of Quepos at the street to Manuel Antonio.
The hotel is surrounded by a tropical setting and consists
of a main building with reception a two-storied separate building
as well as swimming pool and sun terrace. Parasols and sun
loungers are at guest’s disposal. The 16 rooms feature
private bathroom/ hot shower ceiling fan or A/C and safe (for
a fee). The center of Quepos is in 5 min. walking distance
the Manuel Antonio National Park in about 10 min. driving
distance. German management.
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