Beachfront hotels in Manuel Antonio

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Manuel Antonio. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Resort. Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has a hammam, evening entertainment and a concierge service. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe. Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast. Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Playa Biesanz is 1.3 km from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 119 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $1340.

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• 2 Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. This stylish boutique hotel is set upon the hills of Quepos Point, just a 5-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and a 10-minutes walking from Manuel Antonio National Park Beach. It offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun terrace, and a luxurious spa with hot tub. The elegantly decorated air-conditioned rooms at Shana Hotel & Spa feature a furnished balcony with garden or ocean views. Flatscreen cable TV, a minibar and safe are all included, while the luxurious bathrooms with rain shower, bathrobes. The hotel offers a free daily breakfast at the on-site Bella Vista Restaurant, which serves both regional and international cuisine throughout the day, while the Living Bar and Lounge offers the perfect setting for relaxing. Hiking, cycling and fishing are all popular nearby. The Manuel Antonio National Park and the village of Quepos are two of the most amazing tourist attractions in Costa Rica. both just a 15-minute drive away. Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio offers car rental and free private parking. San Jose and Juan Santamaría International Airport are a 2-hour drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $155.

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• 3 Karahe Beach Hotel Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. With free breakfast and direct access to Playa Espadilla Beach, this tropical-style hotel in Manuel Antonio offers guests an on-site restaurant and spacious private jungle bungalows. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast every day, and guests can order a la carte international food for lunch and dinner. Activities like surfing, canopy tours and kayaking can be arranged by the hotel, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio park is only 1 km from Hotel Karache. Juan Santamaria International Airport in the nation’s capital of San Jose is a 2.5-hour drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $112.

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• 4 Villas de la Selva Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Located in Manuel Antonio, within 100 metres of Espadilla Beach and 2.5 km of Playitas Beach, Villas de la Selva provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy sea views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. At Villas de la Selva each room has bed linen and towels. Espadilla Sur Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua, 10 km from Villas de la Selva, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $115.

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• 5 Waterfront Hotel Verde Mar Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Located in Manuel Antonio Beach, Waterfront Hotel Verde Mar offers its guests free beach access, an outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All rooms at Waterfront Hotel Verde Mar have wooden furniture, simple décor and air conditioning. The bathrooms have showers. The property offers local dishes, and service hours depend on season. Sports fishing and sailing activities are popular in the region. Guests at Waterfront Hotel Verde Mar may also enjoy hiking and surfing. Manuel Antonio National Park is 500 metres and Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around $50.

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• 6 Hotel Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Hotel Manuel Antonio is situated in Manuel Antonio, 5 km from Quepos. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and free private parking is available on site. Each room is equipped with a TV. Rooms have a private bathroom. Hotel Manuel Antonio features free WiFi . Some rooms have a dining area. You will find room service and a tour desk at the property. Laundry services are available with surcharge. Dominical is 35 km from Hotel Manuel Antonio, while Esterillos is 42 km from the property. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 160 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $127.

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• 7 Igloo Beach Lodge Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Hotel. Set in Manuel Antonio, 500 metres from Espadilla Beach, Igloo Beach Lodge offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2.3 km of Espadilla Sur Beach. The accommodation provides nightclub and room service. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with pool view. The units feature a safety deposit box. A à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available every morning at the property. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Igloo Beach Lodge. Playitas Beach is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Manuel Antonio National Park is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua, 10 km from Igloo Beach Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $198.

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• 8 Beachfront Meditation Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

  

  Guest house. Beachfront Meditation has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a sea view. At Beachfront Meditation, the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Manuel Antonio National Park is 9 km from Beachfront Meditation, while Marina Pez Vela is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 6 km from the guest house. Show full description Guest review score 7.4

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!