Hotels and places to stay in Manuel Antonio & Quepos

Luxury Hotel $$$$

Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort

Manuel Antonio

Luxury resort and member of the Cayuga Collection, one of the few hotels in Manuel Antonio with direct beach access, set between two beaches with two pools. Around 40 rooms and suites, in-house naturalist guides, and two restaurants, the beachfront Playitas and the oceanview Mirador, which sources fish through a dock to dish program. Known for serious sustainability practices alongside five-star service.

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Hostel $

BongO

Quepos

Adults-only hostel and hotel in Quepos near Playa Espadilla, aimed at backpackers and digital nomads, with a pool set in tropical landscaping. Reviewers describe it as quiet and eco-friendly, away from the busier strip.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Alta Vista

Manuel Antonio

Six-bedroom hilltop villa in the heart of Manuel Antonio with a 360-degree view and an infinity pool, managed by CR Vacation Properties. The centrally located property is billed by its manager as one of the area's most exclusive rental homes.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Anjali

Manuel Antonio

Casa Anjali is a private 7-bedroom luxury villa set in the Manuel Antonio rainforest with ocean views, easy beach access and space for up to 14 guests. It is listed by CR Vacation Properties.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Blue Marlin

Manuel Antonio

Casa Blue Marlin is a 5-bedroom villa in the exclusive La Reserva community with jungle views, high ceilings and an infinity pool, sleeping up to 16 guests. It is managed by CR Vacation Properties for families and groups.

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Villa $$$

Casa Colibri

Manuel Antonio

Three-bedroom villa on a half-acre lot with two small casitas, a pool, and a tiki bar, sleeping up to six guests. Listed as a vacation rental by Manuel Antonio Estates and separately by 2CRVR as a weekly rental.

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Villa $$$$

Casa De Las Brisas

Manuel Antonio

Large estate villa in Manuel Antonio built for big groups and celebrations, with ten bedrooms and ten bathrooms. It is managed by Escape Villas as a whole-house rental with optional chef, concierge, and event services, and the company markets it as a wedding venue. The property has a pool and lounge areas for entertaining.

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Villa $$$

Casa Del Sol

Manuel Antonio

Four-bedroom hillside villa with a separate guest house, private pool terrace, and open-air living spaces facing the Pacific for sunset views. Managed by Escape Villas, it sits among rainforest-covered hills above Manuel Antonio.

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Villa $$$$

Casa del Tigre

Manuel Antonio

Casa del Tigre is a 5-bedroom hilltop villa above the Manuel Antonio rainforest with a 75-foot oceanfront infinity pool and floor-to-ceiling glass walkways, sleeping up to 14 guests. It is managed by Escape Villas (property MA-16) as a newer addition to their Manuel Antonio portfolio.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Dolce Vita

Manuel Antonio

Jungle-ridge villa in Manuel Antonio with ocean views, four bedrooms, and a private pool, rented as a whole house. It is part of the Escape Villas portfolio, which offers optional private chef and concierge packages. The setting is set back in the rainforest with wildlife around the property.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Fantastica

Manuel Antonio

A 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom luxury villa spanning 12,000 square feet across four levels in Manuel Antonio, accommodating up to 26 guests. Amenities include a large infinity pool with beach-style entry, a 20-person solar-heated jacuzzi, 30-seat private cinema, game room, spa treatment rooms, gym, and a covered event tent for up to 70 people. A private chef prepares two meals daily, and the villa hosts destination weddings and corporate retreats. Nightly rates start at $1,592.

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Casa Grande Vista

Manuel Antonio

Casa Grande Vista is a newly renovated 5-bedroom villa with ocean views, sleeping up to 12 guests. CR Vacation Properties manages the listing, which sits within an accessible and secure part of Manuel Antonio.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Haven

Manuel Antonio

Casa Haven is a 9-bedroom, 10-bathroom wellness villa with ocean views, an infinity pool and a dedicated game room, sleeping large groups near Manuel Antonio Beach. It is managed by Escape Villas (property MA-08) and marketed toward wellness retreats and multi-family bookings.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Jasmine

Manuel Antonio

Casa Jasmine is a private 7-bedroom luxury estate in the Manuel Antonio rainforest at La Reserva, with a jungle-view infinity pool and 24-hour gated security, sleeping up to 14 guests. It is confirmed by CR Vacation Properties, RE/MAX Central America and the property's own Instagram.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Magnifica

Manuel Antonio

Private ocean-view villa on one of Manuel Antonio's gated roads, with views over the Pacific toward Cathedral Point in the national park. The house has multiple en-suite bedrooms, a private pool, and is managed by Escape Villas with optional chef and concierge service. It is offered as a whole-house rental for families and groups.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Nola

Manuel Antonio

Casa Nola is a modern designer villa in the gated La Reserva community with 4 en-suite bedrooms, an infinity pool and jacuzzi, sleeping up to 10 guests. It is marketed by CR Vacation Properties as an ocean-view retreat within an exclusive, gated development.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Nueva Vida

Manuel Antonio

Casa Nueva Vida is a newly built 4-bedroom villa in the gated La Reserva community, with an infinity pool, a whirlpool tub and ocean views. It sleeps up to 8 guests and is managed by CR Vacation Properties.

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Villa $$$

Casa Querencia

Manuel Antonio

Six-bedroom villa in the hills above Manuel Antonio built around mountain and rainforest views rather than ocean frontage, with a private pool, open-air living areas, and multiple balconies. Managed by Escape Villas with personalized concierge services.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Rambutan

Manuel Antonio

Casa Rambutan is an 8-bedroom villa set in jungle surroundings with Pacific views and a botanical garden, sleeping up to 18 guests. CR Vacation Properties markets it for families and groups seeking both quiet and adventure.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Samba

Manuel Antonio

Five-bedroom hilltop villa at one of the highest residential points in Manuel Antonio, with a private infinity pool and 270-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, rainforest canopy, and national park. Managed by Escape Villas as part of its Manuel Antonio portfolio.

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Villa $$$

Casa Tango Mango

Manuel Antonio

Four-bedroom boutique jungle villa one block from restaurants, cafes, and public transportation in Manuel Antonio, with Balinese-inspired interiors, a private plunge pool, and flexible sleeping across a main house, loft, and separate casita. Managed by Escape Villas.

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Villa $$$$

Casa Vista Azul

Manuel Antonio

Seven-bedroom villa managed by Escape Villas with private elevator access across five levels, two swimming pools, and panoramic Pacific views over the rainforest canopy. Built for large multigenerational groups, it sits a short drive from Manuel Antonio National Park.

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Glamping $$

Chorro Ecolodge

Quepos

Riverfront glamping camp in the jungle mountains of Esquipulas, about 30 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio, run by rafting guide Leo and trip leader Cara. Guests stay in Costa Rican safari tents on stone platforms with a shared kitchen and an elevated teak yoga deck. The family also operates H2O Adventures rafting and Luna Vida day experiences nearby.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guesthouse

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only guesthouse in Manuel Antonio blending Jamaican and Canadian hosting styles, with uniquely decorated rooms, a pool, jacuzzi, and poolside breakfast service. Located roughly a 10-minute drive from Playas Gemelas.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

Ecotica Boutique Hotel

Manuel Antonio

Eco-focused boutique hotel opened in 2023 after a complete remodel and rebrand of the former Byblos Hotel, set within 10 acres of rainforest on the main road through Manuel Antonio. The property offers private bungalows and hotel suites, three on-site dining venues, a spa, gym, and yoga platform. It targets wildlife-oriented travelers and sustainable tourism guests.

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Villa $$$$

Espadilla Ocean Club

Manuel Antonio

Set of four beachfront tree-top villas on Playa Espadilla, a short walk from the national park entrance. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen and its own artistic architecture, and the club sits directly on the sand. The units are rented individually as vacation villas.

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Boutique Hotel $$$$

Gaia Hotel and Reserve

Manuel Antonio

Five-star boutique hotel on the Quepos to Manuel Antonio road with studios, suites, lofts, and a two-bedroom villa inside its own private nature reserve. Facilities include tiered pools, La Luna restaurant, a Skylounge, and Terra Spa, plus an on-site scarlet macaw conservation program. Named World's Leading Green Hotel 2025 and Mexico and Central America's Leading Boutique Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards.

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Jungle Lodge $$

Hotel Costa Verde

Manuel Antonio

Quirky 70-room hotel built along jungle ridges and bluffs about 300 yards from the beach, with three cliffside pools and balconies overlooking the national park coastline. Its signature unit is a converted Boeing 727 fuselage suite that juts out of the canopy, and the same family runs four restaurants nearby including El Avion, built around a Cold War era cargo plane. Developed over more than 25 years and a fixture of the Manuel Antonio hillside.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Karahe

Manuel Antonio

Long-established beachfront hotel near the end of the Manuel Antonio road, with direct access to Playa Manuel Antonio. Accommodations are split between beach-side rooms and hillside units connected by a path, and there is a pool and restaurant on site. It is positioned as a budget-friendly option close to the national park.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

Hilltop hotel on the coastal heights of Manuel Antonio, widely cited for having some of the best panoramic ocean views in the area. On site are the Le Papillon restaurant, a sunset pool bar, and the four-bedroom Casa Manuel Antonio private villa, which comes with access to the hotel's amenities. Operates in English, Spanish, and French with a largely international clientele.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Playa Espadilla

Manuel Antonio

Costa Rican family-owned hotel about 200 meters from the Manuel Antonio National Park entrance and a couple of minutes on foot from Espadilla beach. The property spans two sections, the main hotel and the simpler Espadilla Gardens, with the Puerto Escondido restaurant and a beach bar on site. It has hosted park visitors for more than 25 years and remains one of the closest stays to the park gates.

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Luxury Hotel $$$

Hotel San Bada

Manuel Antonio

Four-star hotel located directly beside the main entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, a roughly four-minute walk from the beach. Rooms and suites have private balconies with park or partial ocean views, and facilities include two restaurants, outdoor pools with a wet bar, the Sana Spa, a fitness room, and an events space for up to 150 people. The hotel also runs trips to Mulguri, its waterfall and natural pools property in the hills above town.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Verde Mar

Manuel Antonio

Beachfront hotel on Playa Espadilla with direct walk-out access to the sand and a pool on the property. It sits within a ten minute walk of the national park, shops, and more than a dozen restaurants, so guests do not need a car. Rooms are spacious and budget-conscious, and much of the staff has worked here for over a decade.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique

Manuel Antonio

Small eco boutique hotel roughly 300 meters from Manuel Antonio Beach and the national park entrance, with air-conditioned rooms and family accommodations. Marketed as a quiet, exclusive alternative to the larger resorts nearby.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Villas Lirio

Manuel Antonio

33-room hotel set high on a hill within the Manuel Antonio National Park area, with a tropical restaurant and lounge and two pools surrounded by garden landscaping. Positioned as a smaller, quieter alternative near Raindrop Spa.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

Igloo Beach Lodge

Manuel Antonio

Small lodge near Playa Espadilla built around dome-shaped igloo rooms, roughly a five minute walk from the beach and the national park. The property has an outdoor pool, an on-site spa, and the Casa Playa restaurant, and includes breakfast. The igloo units are its signature draw.

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Boutique Hotel $$$$

Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel and Spa

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only boutique hotel with 13 suites, each featuring private jacuzzis and ocean or jungle views, located on the hillside above Manuel Antonio. The family-owned property includes a full-service spa, the Terrazza restaurant, and a pool bar. Room rates range from approximately $346 to $761 per night.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Jungle Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

Small 12-room hotel with tropical murals, a 2 to 3 minute walk from Manuel Antonio beach and about 15 minutes on foot from the national park entrance. Includes an outdoor pool and sun loungers.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

La Vela Boutique Hotel

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only boutique hotel at the entrance to Manuel Antonio, a few minutes walk from Playa Espadilla and the national park. Rooms open onto tropical gardens and a pool, and rates include breakfast. The property bakes brick-oven pizza on site and runs a seasonal poolside tiki bar.

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Luxury Hotel $$$$

Los Altos Resort

Manuel Antonio

Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, combining high-rise suites and penthouses with full kitchens and adults-oriented villas and townhouses with plunge pools, all above a private bio-reserve. Karola's Restaurant serves ocean-view meals, and guests get an infinity pool, complimentary yoga and cooking classes, private jungle trails, and access to a secluded beach cove. Within walking distance of the restaurants on the main Manuel Antonio road.

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Boutique Hotel $$$$

Makanda by the Sea

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only boutique hotel set on a jungle hillside between Manuel Antonio's main road and the Pacific, with suites and private pool villas overlooking the ocean. The property runs the Arbol restaurant and Shanti Spa on site, and golf carts shuttle guests down to its secluded wild beach. A Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best of the Best 2025 winner that stays couples-focused year round.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Mango Moon Villa

Manuel Antonio

Small hillside hotel in Manuel Antonio with jungle and ocean-view rooms, a pool, and the on-site Carambola Restaurant that serves Korean BBQ and seafood. It is about a 20 minute walk to the national park, and guests report frequent monkey, toucan, and macaw sightings from the balconies. Breakfast is included.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Mountain Top Park Hotel

Quepos

Hotel less than 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park billed as the highest viewpoint in the area, with 360-degree views, free breakfast, and an on-site nature park and bar. Rooms and suites are designed around panoramic outlooks.

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Luxury Hotel $$$$

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Manuel Antonio

Large resort on the Punta Quepos promontory, surrounded by 12 acres of rainforest with Pacific views from its pools and suites. Rooms run from garden categories up to penthouse and master suites, with the Pacifica Spa, multiple restaurants, and event facilities on site. One of the area's longest-established upscale properties, positioned away from the main road at the end of the peninsula.

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Jungle Lodge $$

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Quepos

South African owned safari-style lodge on a 600-acre private wilderness reserve in the Savegre River valley, about 16 km inland from the coastal highway near Quepos. Guests stay in imported luxury safari tents on elevated platforms with private bathrooms and porches, eat at the Lekker Bar and Braai, and book rafting, horseback, kayaking, and birding trips run from the lodge. In operation for over two decades, with a sister beach camp at Playa Matapalo.

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Jungle Lodge $$

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Quepos

Mountain eco-lodge and nature reserve in the hills above Quepos, about 60 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, offering 7 accommodation units including deluxe casitas, two-bedroom houses, and a chalet. The lodge sits within a protected Pacific mountain wet forest reserve and its Aqui No Mas restaurant serves traditional Costa Rican campesino cuisine with coastal views. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for access.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

Shana by the Beach

Manuel Antonio

Family-run hotel and spa on the hillside above Manuel Antonio, with a private access path down to Playa Biesanz. Rooms range from standard interiors to ocean-view suites, and the property has adult and family pools plus the on-site Shana Restaurante. Rates include breakfast and it is dog-friendly.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

Si Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge

Manuel Antonio

Long-running sustainable resort with 54 rooms, each with a private balcony facing forest or ocean, set on 10 protected acres of forest terraces about 10 minutes from the national park. Amenities include family and adults-only pools, Cala Spa, a private movie theater, and two restaurants, Claro Que Si and the Rico Tico Jungle Grill. A pioneer of green hospitality in Costa Rica, recognized by the country's Certification for Sustainable Tourism.

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Boutique Hotel $$$

The Falls by Lalibela

Manuel Antonio

Boutique hotel at the top of the hill in Manuel Antonio, a 5-minute drive or 10-minute walk from the beaches and national park entrance. Rooms open to garden or jungle views, and the property includes a pool and spa services.

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Villa $$$

The Rising Sun

Manuel Antonio

Six-bedroom, 6,000-square-foot villa near Manuel Antonio surrounded by rainforest, with a private pool and water slide, three sundecks, and a detached two-level guest house next to the pool. Managed by Escape Villas for groups up to twelve.

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Villa $$$$

The Tree House

Manuel Antonio

Six-suite luxury villa in Manuel Antonio with ocean views, a floating infinity pool, and open-air architecture across roughly 6,300 square feet. It is managed by Escape Villas as a whole-house rental with optional private chef and concierge service. The design puts each ocean-view suite along the ridge.

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Vacation Rental $$$$

Tulemar Resort

Manuel Antonio

Gated 33-acre resort community renting more than 50 bungalows, casas, and private villas, with resort pools, a shuttle, concierge service, and a semi-private beach reserved for guests. The grounds double as a wildlife corridor and host The Sloth Institute, a sloth rescue and rehabilitation program. Consistently ranked at the top of Tripadvisor listings for Manuel Antonio.

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Villa $$$$

Villa Caimito

Manuel Antonio

Villa Caimito is a rainforest estate with up to 9 bedrooms, ocean views and access to a secluded beach hike, sleeping up to 14 guests. CR Vacation Properties lists it as a private-estate option for large groups.

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Villa $$$$

Villa Celaje

Manuel Antonio

Villa Celaje is an 8-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot estate perched at one of Manuel Antonio's highest points, with 360-degree views of the Pacific coastline and mountains. It sleeps up to 20 guests and is marketed by both CR Vacation Properties and Montemar Costa Rica for large-group and multi-family bookings.

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Villa $$$$

Villa Marbella

Manuel Antonio

Villa Marbella is a 4-bedroom villa with 360-degree panoramic ocean views and bespoke concierge service, sleeping up to 10 guests. It is listed by CR Vacation Properties.

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Villa $$$$

Villa Punto de Vista Estate

Manuel Antonio

Exclusive-use, fully staffed private villa estate on a 2.5-acre tropical reserve above Manuel Antonio Bay, made up of the 10-bedroom Villa Punto de Vista and the 8-bedroom Villa La Isla. Combined, the estate offers 18 en-suite bedrooms, an elevator, infinity pool, media room, daily gourmet breakfast, concierge, and 24-hour staff, and it hosts destination weddings for up to 100 guests. Featured in Forbes and Architectural Digest, with beaches a short buggy ride away.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Villa Roca Boutique Resort and Suites

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only boutique resort with 16 rooms on the road leading to Manuel Antonio National Park, featuring an infinity pool, three spa tubs, a pool bar, and a sun terrace. Rooms are air conditioned with flat-screen TVs and garden surroundings, and continental breakfast is included.

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Villa $$$$

Villa Vigia

Manuel Antonio

Four-bedroom, 6,500-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa on 2.3 private acres at Quepos Point, with a lookout tower, infinity pool, and views over Playa Espadilla and the national park coastline. Sleeps 10 to 12 across three main levels plus a separate apartment.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Villas Jacquelina

Quepos

Family-run treehouse-style boutique hotel in Quepos with an eco-friendly design, a pool, and dorm and private-room options a short distance from Manuel Antonio. Marketed as an architecturally distinctive, budget-conscious alternative to beachfront resorts.

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Boutique Hotel $$

Villas Nicolas

Manuel Antonio

Adults-only hillside villa complex in Manuel Antonio with jungle and ocean views, within walking distance of restaurants and local services. The property features self-catering accommodations with kitchenettes, hammock-equipped balconies, a pool, and a tropical garden.

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Villa $$$$

Vista Hermosa Estate

Manuel Antonio

An 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom luxury villa estate spanning 11,000 square feet across four stories built into a hillside above Manuel Antonio, with wide Pacific and jungle views. The fully staffed property includes a gourmet chef preparing two daily meals, two full-time housekeepers, a personal concierge, a three-sided infinity pool, yoga deck, and private beach trail access. Nightly rates start at $2,271 and the estate hosts destination weddings and large group stays.

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