Falls Resort at Manuel Antonio (?)
 

It's rated #2 on Tripadivosr for popularity behind La Posada which isn't available for our stay. I'm wondering why I never see it recommended though. Does anyone know anything about it? I was leaning towards it but leary! Thanks!

It's sort of new in this incarnation -- maybe a little over a year or so? It used to be called Big Ruby's La Plantacion. I haven't stayed there, but it looks like a nice place. Very lush -- and a great location. I do know there was talk of a new mega resort/condo kind of place being built sort of next door -- so there *might* be a construction noise issue right now -- I'd email them and ask.

Hey argmom,

I just stayed there a few weeks ago. While the grounds are very nice I was disappointed with the overall stay. Our room was not the cleanest and quite mildewy. Breakfast was not very good either. But, with the reduced rate($70) due to the construction it was not that bad. I would definitely not pay any more though. Depending on your budget my favorite hotel that I checked out when I was there is Mango Moon.

Thanks--I did check into it and they are actually closing for a few weeks for maintenance so we couldn't stay there. Now I'm looking into Costa Verde or Hotel Verde Mar.

We were going to reserve The Falls in November, but now we're hestiating too! Did you settle on a hotel you think will be better? Thanks!

Highly recommend Costa Verde (althought the front desk staff are a little cool!) as a very good value. Not upscale, but a good value.

Nice (and where we stay these days) is Tulemar Bungalow (nicer place, same price more or less). We love lower Villa Mot Mot. It has a really comfy California king (sleeps 2 and a small child easily), DVD's, a little kitchenette. Small bathroom, but with a huge tub/shower. Huge. Nice porch, SO much wildlife all around. We've had squirrel monkeys on our porch, a fer de lance on the steps (!), always a sloth nearby, white faced capuchins, etc. The private beach there is excellent for swimming. Upper Mot Mot a little nicer, pricier, roomier.