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Hotel El Manglar

3.0 star property
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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬
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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Private kitchen

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Manglar

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
At Hotel El Manglar, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy surfing/body boarding. Limited housekeeping is available.
Hotel El Manglar offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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. 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 a full-service spa.
  • 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 outdoor pool
  • 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 bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Grande Beach and 6 minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Hotel El Manglar offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Manglar. 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

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
Express 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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

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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 95.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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.

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 289 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denzil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Thank you Andrea and Dylan for the amazing hospitality. Until next time… Pura Vida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and the setting can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill and friendly hotel with excellent beach. Staff was outstanding and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay… so close to beach and pool, hammocks were great. only complaint is not enough hooks in room since no closet and our wifi in room was hit or miss.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Awesome Hotel!

What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and quaint and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great help at the front desk. Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
All wonderful Added another night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was amazing. The entire staff were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very quick to respond to all of our questions and needs. The hotel was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located steps from the beach. The hotel has its own clean private trail through the jungle leading straight to the sandy beach. One day we saw howler monkeys in the trees above us on the trail. We will be back to Hotel El Manglar for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estrela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply all I can say is it is The Best Place
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estrela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply it's the best place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
VIP Benefits were not received and when I ask for more time on Saturday morning to check out on Sunday the person says it was not possible even when the hotel was almost empty, not until Saturday night that I received a message that I can get as exemption only 1 hour, I already was planned my Sunday, too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the ocean and very nice hotel

Everything was very nice and a one minute walk to the ocean. The facilities are very good including a very comfortable bed and good shower and bathroom. I wish there were hooks in the bathroom to hang towels, there was just one small towel bar. The air conditioning worked well and the staff was friendly. good Swimming Pool, good everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel El Manglar was the perfect spot for my friends and I. The staff is some of the kindest and most helpful staff I have encountered in my travels. Yorya checked us in and helped us plan a great sunset cruise as she was very knowledgeable about the area. She, along with all the others, was incredibly attentive and thorough. The facility is very nice, and the pool was relaxing. The hotel has its own beach entrance with a well set up sitting area. All of the bars and restaurants in the area were walking distance and the main strip of playa grande is a short drive. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Becca

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manglar was such a perfect quiet private town. If you enjoy separation from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo, this spot is for you. The beach is amazing, and you can also take water taxis to Tamarindo which is fun and we really loved the staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024