Hotel Manalá

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Teresa Beach

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Hotel Manalá offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
The current price is $83
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A wicker sofa with beige cushions and red and orange pillows, a woven table with a decorative vase, and a hammock in the background.

House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a pool area.

Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bench, and a view of a pool and greenery.

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmen Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cocal Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 20 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 30 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 35 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 62 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Namoré - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Patio Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda Tica Linda - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Manalá

  • Hotel Manalá offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Hand-held showerheads
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Manalá Cobano

Manalá Cobano

Manalá

Hotel Manalá Hotel

Hotel Manalá Cóbano

Hotel Manalá Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hotel Manalá?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Manalá?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Manalá?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Manalá?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Manalá?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Manalá and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around Hotel Manalá like?

Hotel Manalá is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Carmen Beach.

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Reviews

Hotel Manalá Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is conveniently located just a short walk across the street from the hotel. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight, with many guests praising its quality and personalized service. (5 reviews)
  • Fantastic food was available next door and throughout the property. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Delivered above expectations. Price to quality very good. Like being in a tropical zoo….:-)
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8/10 Very good

The area is great, overall very central, check in was easy and quick, rooms where clean. Overall a great experience.
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8/10 Very good

This property does not offer a beach view; however, the beach is within walking distance. Breakfast was decent and delivered to our door every morning. The staff were friendly and the grounds were well maintained. The rooms are a good size, but the bathroom ducting and ventilation need improvement.
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10/10 Exceptional

Across the street from the main road to the beach- several restaurants within walking distance- short drive to other restaurants and shopping. Rooms were big and spacious- friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend Hotel Manala. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The bungalow I stayed in had a quality that made it feel like a home away from home. I will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the apartment style cabana. We both loved the accommodations! Very spacious, staff was hospitable and knowledgeable. We had monkeys in the morning playing in the trees. This was walking distance to the beach. Fantastic food next door and throughout!
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8/10 Very good

This is what I would consider an old school typical Costa Rican hotel. Growing up here me and my family went to a lot of hotels like this. Very peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff. Breakfast brought to your room every morning. Conveniently located to food and beach. Enjoy our stay a lot. Nothing luxury but a great place all around. Would definitely recommend it. The rooms are very private
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a great place to stay< I have stayed there many times, because it is worth it.
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10/10 Exceptional

I love the place, so convenient location, near the beach, restaurants and town!! Staff was very friendly and helpful I will totally recommend and will be happy to stay over and over !!
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8/10 Very good

Was a nice stay
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10/10 Exceptional

It was lovely, so was the staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a long and amazing stay at Manala. The property is beatiful , to the location is perfect , the staff is fantastic. I could not recommend this place enough and will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly gorgeous property with lush tropical landscapes, quiet location just steps from local eateries and just a short walk across the street from the beach. Minor suggestions: a dresser to put belongings in (there were shelves near shower, but not enough room for all of our belongings) and perhaps a place to set or hang keys/purse near the door. Also, didn’t see an ice machine. Of note, there’s a gravel path with slight incline that leads to the casitas, so you must carry your bags to your room. Overall, our stay was truly so nice here! The front desk staff weee so nice and helpful w/recommendations, and we loved how peaceful this location was! Comfy beds, AC worked great, & pool was perfectly warm too ☺️
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Hotel was nice for a 2 night stay. Checkin was smooth and the staff was personable and willing to help with anything. Villas were clean and large. Shower had no curtain and was quite large. Very romantic for a couple but not much privacy for me and my brother. Restaurant and pool area was nice and clean and well taken care of. Breakfast was good with 3 options. Overall I had nothing bad to say about ths place. Spent the whole time surfing at the beach across the street with a rented board from the surf shop 5 minutes away.
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6/10 Good

The property is conveniently located on the Main Street. However, the customer service has room for improvement. For instance, we requested tea and coffee for the breakfast but we were told that only one option was allowed. Also, the breakfast is left outside the room uncovered which leaves subject to animals and insects. Finally we asked for a 110V outlet to plug our electric car, at first the front desk assistant allowed to let us use an outlet inside the reception office later we had to move the car because it was blocking the entrance. At the end, the manager allowed to use an extension cord until they closed the office at 8 pm.
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10/10 Exceptional

super recomendado ! muy buena atencion.
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10/10 Exceptional

Habitaciones muy limpias, personal recepción muy amable Wifi OK
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10/10 Exceptional

La atención muy buena y el lugar es precioso
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10/10 Exceptional

Me encantó el balance de lo natural de la zona con la privacidad, y estructura del lugar. La distribución de las habitaciones, la amplitud y el diseño, lo hace perfecto. La zona de la playa está cerca del hotel. Me encantó que llevarán el desayuno a cada bungalow de forma personalizada, comer afuera con semejante paisaje, lo hizo relajante y mágico.
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10/10 Exceptional

Espacioso y bonitos bungalow con mucha naturaleza alrededor, vimos muchos monos. Buen desayuno servido en la terraza. Disponibilidad de sillas y toallas para la piscina y playa, acceso a la playa cruzando la calle. Cerca de restaurantes y supermercado. Muy agradable el trato de todo el personal. Volveremos
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy linda recomendado
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8/10 Very good

En pleine Nature

De passage, juste une nuit mais fort agréable et reposante. NB: beaucoup de poussières dans les rues, beaucoup
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6/10 Good

The place was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. Walking distance to shops/restaurants and across the street from the beach. The bed was terrible. The indentations in the mattress were so deep on both sides you had to sleep in them otherwise you would roll into them or sleep very uncomfortably. They created back pains and as a couple we had to sleep apart/no cuddling for the misses. The other issue we saw were the throw pillows are not washed...I went to use one to sit up straight as watching TV and it was dirty along with what appeared to be a small blood stain on it. Had it not been for these two issues I would have gave 5 stars. Now to be fair, we did not address the issues while there. We had just driven 8 hours and didn't have the energy. Had we, I would like to think they would have helped however they could, but these issues should have been addressed before we got there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.