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Hotel Manalá

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A beach with glowing blue water at night. - Hotel Manalá (Cóbano)
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a glass door leading to a pool, and a chair by the door. - Hotel Manalá (Cóbano)
A tropical garden with a stone pathway leading to a wooden door. - Hotel Manalá (Cóbano)
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall. - Hotel Manalá (Cóbano)
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a pool area. - Hotel Manalá (Cóbano)
Near Santa Teresa Beach, Hotel Manalá provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this hotel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, Hotel Manalá is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and skydiving. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
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800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach at sunset with waves, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Carmen Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cocal Beach
    12 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach
    20 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach
    30 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    35 min drive

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Manalá have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Manalá pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Manalá?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Manalá?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Manalá provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Manalá located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delivered above expectations. Price to quality very good. Like being in a tropical zoo….:-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Irina Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is great, overall very central, check in was easy and quick, rooms where clean. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

TOMAS

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Personal very friendly an old fashioned hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay< I have stayed there many times, because it is worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely, so was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
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6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitaciones muy limpias, personal recepción muy amable Wifi OK
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Karolina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención muy buena y el lugar es precioso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy linda recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En pleine Nature

De passage, juste une nuit mais fort agréable et reposante. NB: beaucoup de poussières dans les rues, beaucoup
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022