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Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

3.0 star property
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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
Front of property
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Exterior
Coffee shop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪110 min drive‬
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Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Terrace/patio

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Villa

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside

Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Limited housekeeping is available.
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grande Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Cantarana, a bistro with garden views
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages, body treatments, or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes basketball, yoga classes, and scooter/moped rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 6 minutes by car from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 7 minutes from Grande Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

Bistro Cantarana - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to October 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150.0 per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel El Manglar Playa Grande
El Manglar Playa Grande
Hotel El Manglar Hotel
Hotel El Manglar Cabo Velas
Hotel El Manglar Hotel Cabo Velas

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 351 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful! Great location and cute spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet Rae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding! Yorya, Dylan and Andrea were consistently personable, friendly, and particularly helpful, answering all of our questions and assisting us with virtually all of our plans! The location in Palm Beach Estates was ideally situated, where a short walk on a shaded path led to a wonderful, expansive and nearly private beach. The grounds at Hotel El Manglar were quite lush and well maintained. The swimming pool and surrounding deck areas were equally well maintained. Our room had a small kitchen which was well-equipped, offering us everything we needed for light meals and beverages. Our room was comfortable and clean, with linens and supplies replenished every other day. The bed was quite well-dressed and comfortable. We were worried about not having a car during our stay and discovered that it was not an issue! An 18 minute walk south on the beach brought us to an estuary system, which was easily crossed by water taxi ($2.00 U.S,), dropping us into the bustling beach town of Tamarindo. Its streets were lined with a variety of restaurants and quaint beach shops featuring local artisans and souvenirs. Once there, we could easily reach a bank and 2 small grocery stores. We took 3 excursions that required transportation, and those arrangements were seamlessly handled by the wonderful El Manglar staff (mentioned above). We very much hope that a return trip will be in our not-too-distant future! Pura-Vida!
Beachfront in Tamarindo
On the beach - Playa Grande
One of a thousand beautiful sunsets
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bedding.. very clean and welcoming! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Martha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Líndsay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beach access was great, rooms and amenities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Virendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mercedy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom smelled like a Bathroom exhaust pipe out of the roof, No hot showers, screaming kid, barking dog, terrible wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Una gran opción.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pretty sparsely stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cortesías en fecha especiales como Navidad haría de este sitio más especial
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff! Comfortable bed and good size bathroom. Liked the keyless entry system especially when going to the beach we didn’t worry about losing key. Beach only 2 min away. Pool area lovely gardens and shade if you wanted. Room fridge and air conditioner were added features.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to El Mangar from very busy Tamarindo and I wish we could have came here first! The property is pristine, the front desk at reception were kind,attentive and so helpful and you got a feel of you are welcome here, it has been amazing! The area is safe , secure and quiet , in the morning you can hear the waves from the beach :) room: small and cozy , this is the cleanest hotel we have stayed in after being in Costa Rica for a week, I am very particular about rooms, yes there may be some paint chipped but that is nothing, the rooms are clean! A/C works wonderful, actually had to raise the temp because we got too cold. Showers - hot water ! Parking : directly across from the hotel, on a quiet road ( which is more like a small lane ) , your vehicles are parked directly across and infront of the reception area in a small parking area. There is a parking pass that you have to display but this gives you peace of mind that your vehicle will be safe! There is a nice walkway to the beach, it’s about a 2 minute walk through a really neat forest setting, the trail is clean and flat, I do appreciate the beach being a 2 minute walk as you’re not surrounded by hotels and staring at a big resort right beside you , the beach is clean and not overall busy. The cafe next door has amazing food! I am so glad we came to stay here ! ❤️ we have had such an amazing time and I wish it wasn’t only for one day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every time we stay at El Manglar, it’s a beautiful experience. The place is incredibly relaxing, right next to a stunning beach. The rooms are well-equipped and conveniently located near restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christoph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying. Also very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was INCREDIBLE! Everything about it was perfect. The staff was helpfull and very friendly. The acces to the beach super easy. We had dinner at the bistro and it was so good! We had the Villa #3 for 2 nights and we were super sad to leave. We will come back next year for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing. The room had a lot of ants, so much so I slept with the kitchen light on and there was no coffee in the morning anywhere until 8am. But it’s close to the beach and remote for a getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sébastien

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

Great value for money

Excellent location, wonderful beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025