Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Manuel Antonio National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Marina
Aerial view
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
2 KM on Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park, Quepos, Puntarenas, 6350

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa La Macha - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 12 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Lagarto - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

At Hotel California - Manuel Antonio, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at SUNSET GRILL, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 28 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

SUNSET GRILL - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

California Manuel Antonio
Hotel California Manuel Antonio Quepos
Manuel Antonio Hotel California
Hotel California Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
California Manuel Antonio Quepos
California Manuel Antonio
Hotel California - Manuel Antonio Hotel
Hotel California - Manuel Antonio Quepos
Hotel California - Manuel Antonio Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel California - Manuel Antonio does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio and nearby?
Hotel California - Manuel Antonio has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?
Yes, SUNSET GRILL offers international cuisine and ocean views.
Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Hotel California - Manuel Antonio like?
Hotel California - Manuel Antonio is a short 2-minute walk from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 19 minutes' walk from Marina Pez Vela.

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our second stay at hotel California and it's busier it's changed. The location is awesome, the view, the jungle, the ocean and nature.
John, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely maintained property with nice views. At sunset we were always visited by a toucan! This was a great place to stay. Pool was great to have.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff is great.
Josué at check in is great ! Our room had some black mold on the bathroom ceiling. But the hotel was also being repainted so I would think that will be taken care of soon.
JOHN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, beautiful view, poor breakfast
Mostly I would recommend this hotel. Staff is really helpful, room was relatively clean, mattress okay, good pillows. The fridge inside my room did not work but they a nice coffee machine which was not in the pics. Bathroom was clean and the balcony was lovely. The downside of my room is that you can't really close the doors of the balcony because the bed is blocking the way. You need to be quite strong to move the bed if you don't want to wake with the sunrise at 5 am. Breakfast food was edible, but not tasty. The view from the breakfast area is breathtaking and it was worth the poor feeding. It can be a bit tricky to find the hotel but it is well located if you are using Waze.
Lara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Slightly off main road - 2 minutes - giving a quiet and unhurried experience. My room had an ocean view. Avery good breakfast is included. I lucked out and the second night we had about a 30 minute rain in the evening, a perfect way to begin to drift off to sleep.
Jim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pros: Very accessible to Manuel Antonio national park. Good breakfast. Bar/dinner open until 10pm with decent food. Clean pool. You can see iguanas and birds like toucans. Cons: Internet is horrible in the rooms. Room cleanliness.
Danish, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel California
Hotel staff is very friendly. The rooms are very spacious and well maintained.
Firas, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Medium hotel with nice view
Hotel has a nice view but the beach is very dar away. Room was OK but common areas like the Pool, need some renovation. Pool is small also. The room is confortable and clean and is big. Hotel was OK for us for one night only. Food is good
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Robert, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Amazing views from the room. Staff was great, but hotel needs updating.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, older hotel
Great hotel close to Manuel Antonio Park. Beautifully maintained with friendly, efficient staff.
Darrell, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Breakfast...
There was no one at reception to get breakfast in the morning because we were not placed on a breakfast list and they thought everyone had been served. Asked for the traditional plate, the tortillas, tomatoes and sour cream were not included as stated on the menu, we were later explained that the menus were out of date. Asked for two fried eggs, yolks were burst on both. The next day I specified not to burst the yolk and make sure they were cooked over easy. They later explained that the eggs were "bad quality" (concerning) and this is why the egg yolks had burst and why they weren't able to bring the eggs over easy, clearly the cook did not know how to prepare eggs over easy. Prices for food were overpriced at $13 per plate. There was a leak in the room as well. Beds were comfortable, TV was decent, air conditioning worked, shower had warm water but fluctuated to cold due to some malfunction. Pool was enjoyable and not too crowded for the most part. If I hadn't gotten an Expedia discount for the room I would've been very upset paying full price.
Felix, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kirsten, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

horrible place and it should be closed down
the out side , the inside is disgusting , the room is old and run down, the breakfast was simply YAK> cheap ticket I am asking for full refund of my money .please see the photos .
matthew, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

6/10 Good

beautiful torture
the room was beautiful. the climb to and from the room, pool, and restaurants was torture. I have severe arthritis and chronic health issues. I stayed in my room most of the time, because I couldnt do the climbing. the service at the restaurant was the worst ever. and the food was just ok. none of the wifi links ever connected to our phones. no matter where we were on the property.
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10/10 Exceptional

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Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional
The staff are true professionals and literally go out of their way to make your stay fabulous. They are warm and friendly making you feel genuinely welcomed. We had only booked one week but the staff's outstanding way of being, made us decide to book our second week here as well. Tucked away from the main road's noise & busyness. You can wake up every morning and have a delicious, hot, and free breakfast with a spectacular ocean view. We highly recommend this hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great views,Friendly, helpful staff. Wonderful included breakfast.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Amazing view
The reception guy who checked us in was lovely and friendly & gave us some good v advice add to where to spend the afternoon. our room was lovely and big with an amazing view over the jungle tip tree sea. The only thing that let it down was the slow service from the bar/kitche and not the best breakfast but good for Costa Rica. One thing to look out for is the turning been onto the main road is on a corner and its hard to see cars coming.
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