Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s premier beach destinations. But it’s an interesting place: many of its hotels are situated high up on cliffs, overlooking the ocean. It’s not an easy town to walk, as the main road has little to no shoulder, & NO sidewalk. Thus, it’s ideal to stay in a hotel with great views AND a great pool. Then, if you don’t feel like trekking down to the beach ~ you can enjoy the view & cool off poolside, without having to leave your hotel. To help narrow down your search, here are the “Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio!”
Oceans Two Resort (formerly La Mansion Inn) has one of the best ocean views in Manuel Antonio.
Map of Manuel Antonio Hotels
Most ohotels listed below can be found in the same area: close to beautiful, crescent-shaped Espadilla Beach, which is an easy walk to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Si Como No Resort & Wildlife ($157+)
Hotel La Mariposa ($166+)
Los Altos Resort ($266+)
Karahe Beach Hotel ($80+)
Issimo Suites, Adults Only ($150+)
La Mansion Inn ($137+)
Arenas del Mar Beachfront ($291+)
Shana by the Beach ($146+)
Hotel California
Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio
The common denominator with all these hotels is: sweeping sea views + posh-looking pools. And they’re in the best location ~ away from gritty Quepos (where the bus station is), closer to Espadilla Beach & Manuel Antonio National Park.
The cheapest & closest to the National Park is Karahe Beach Hotel ($80+), which is a little basic, but excellent value for the price…& great if you’re on a budget in Costa Rica!
Rooms are a little basic at Karahe ~ but offer ocean views, for less than $100/night!
And the pool at Karahe is surrounded by lush vegetation. Photo by Trip Advisor.
Check prices at budget-friendly Karahe Beach Hotel, in Manuel Antonio.
For a quieter, adults-only retreat: head to Oceans Two Resort ($137+), which used to be called La Mansion Inn. Rooms are a little more old-fashioned here, but still spacious with great views.
Oceans Two Resort offers large rooms with ocean views, at prices under $200/night. Photo by Trip Advisor.
Check prices at budget-friendly, sea-side Oceans Two Resort.
On the other end of the spectrum, & one of the only hotels set right on the beach, is Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ($629+). This is one of the most luxurious places in town, & the price reflects that. But you get a lot here: including your own private beach, two outdoor pools, a spa, yoga classes, & beautiful rooms with all the amenities you could ask for ~ including some with private hot tubs.
The Mirador Infinity Pool at Arenas del Mar. Photo by Arenas.
Relax the day away on your own private beach…
Check prices at the ultimate in beachside luxury: at Arenas del Mar Resort.
For more jungle vibes & rooms surrounded by rainforest, check into Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge ($270+). Don’t be surprised to see monkeys hanging out on your patio here….you’re really in the jungle! Rooms are elegant, & many offer ocean views.
You’re right in the jungle: at Si Como No Resort. Photo by Booking.com.
But still with amazing ocean views…
Check prices at the ultimate Costa Rican jungle retreat: Si Como No Resort.
Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio
When I visited Manuel Antonio, I stayed at Hotel California ~ which is closer to Quepos, & made for a longgg taxi ride to the beach. It was lovely, but not walk-able to anywhere, & inconvenient in terms of location. Next time, I’d stay at one of the hotels above: closer to the action & the beach.
xoxo Noelia
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