Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is an interesting place: many of its hotels are situated high up on cliffs, overlooking the ocean. It’s not an easy town to walk in, as the main highway through town has little to no shoulder, & no sidewalk. Thus, it’s ideal to stay in a hotel with a great view AND a great pool. That way, in case you don’t feel like trekking down to the beach ~ you can enjoy the view and 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, Costa Rica!”
La Mansion Inn is one of the best hotels with sea views in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica…
Map of Best Hotels in Manuel Antonio
Every hotel I’ve listed here is on the map below ~ with price included. They’re all relatively in the same area: close to beautiful, crescent-shaped Espadilla Beach, which is an easy walk to the town’s main attraction: 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 two-fold: 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 an excellent value for the price. One of the only hotels set right on the beach is Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ($291+), & it’s one of the most luxurious places in town.
For more jungle-y vibes & walkways that look like they lead into the rainforest, check into Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge ($157+) ~ & don’t be surprised to see monkeys hanging out on your patio! For a quieter, adults-only retreat & more upscale vibes: head to Issimo Suites ($150+) or La Mansion Inn ($137+).
Stay as CLOSE as possible to this beach: Playa Espadilla. AVOID Quepos unless you’re on a serious budget.
Best Hotels with Sea Views +Pools in Manuel Antonio
Best Hotels with Sea Views in Manuel Antonio
When I visited Manuel Antonio, I stayed at the 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, & quite inconvenient in terms of location (you can also find it on the map above). Next time, I’d stay at one of the hotels above, closer to the action & the beach.
And if you’re looking for an AMAZING spa in Manuel Antonio, look no further than the Raindrop Spa ~ which has very zen vibes & gorgeous treatment rooms that open onto a lush, secret garden…
xoxo Noelia
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