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Road to park, just after Villas Nicolás, right-hand side, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, 60601, Costa Rica

This sustainable resort sits atop one of the most idyllic hillsides in Manuel Antonio. Scattered through the rain forest in nine buildings, rooms are decorated in earth tones to complement the surrounding nature; spacious deluxe rooms have sea views and private balconies, smaller "superior" rooms have less impressive ocean views, and standard rooms face the jungle. Great lengths have been taken to be eco-friendly, and it's also quite family-friendly, with a separate kids' pool, complete with waterslide, and an in-house movie theater. There is often live music (except September and October) at the dinner-only Claro Que Sí restaurant, which specializes in Caribbean-style seafood, and the Rico Tico grill, which serves lighter fare. A free shuttle makes scheduled trips to the beach, about 3 km (2 miles) away.

PROS

  • neighboring wildlife refuge
  • nice views
  • good restaurants

CONS

  • 3 km (2 miles) from beach
  • standard rooms overpriced
  • a few suites too close to road

QUICK FACTS

Resort
Family
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 888-742–6667-in North America | 2777–0777

HOTEL DETAILS

54 units
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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