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Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2 KM on Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park, Quepos, Puntarenas, 6350
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rancho Tipico don Juan
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Pez Vela
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Quepos

Located in El Cerro, Hotel California - Manuel Antonio is adjacent to Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and within a mile (2 km) of Rancho Tipico don Juan. This 28-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rancho Tipico don Juan - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 11 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuba Libre Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Ranchito - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Lagarto - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

Guests of Hotel California - Manuel Antonio enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help secure valuables, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include express check-out, a picnic area, and wedding services.
21-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SUNSET GRILL

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

This hotel is situated in El Cerro, just steps from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Marina Pez Vela and Rancho Tipico don Juan less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have a casino?

No, Hotel California - Manuel Antonio doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an ocean-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel California - Manuel Antonio serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at SUNSET GRILL each morning.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

The closest major airport to Hotel California - Manuel Antonio is Quepos (XQP), which is 4.2 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio comes with a balcony/patio and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio.

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 135 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel está muy bonito y cómodo, con vista al mar y la atención es muy buena.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Bel endroit.

Bel endroit. Belle vue. Tranquille. Facilement accessible. Deux petits hic cependant : réfrigérateur tellement bruyant qu’il a fallu l’installer dans la salle de bain et à quoi bon avoir un balcon avec vue magnifique s’il faut s’installer sur des chaises en métal on ne peut plus incorfortables.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mette Vestergaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very good, nice view from the rooms and the breakfast restaurant. The hotel has a collab with a restaurant el Arado that serves delicious dinner and the picks you up or bring the food to you. I can highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PierreLuc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe emplacement vue à couper le souffle. L’homme à la réception à notre arrivée était très aimable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

El lugar puede ser mejor

Personal muy amable y el lugar conveniente, sin embargo para el costo que tiene me parece que el lugar está descuidado y muy sucio, áreas verdes muy descuidadas y se nota la falta de atención del hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Room comfort

Lindo hotel

Lindo hotel con amplias habitaciones y lugares comunes. Le falta un poco de mantenimiento
Verified

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Experiencia regular

Mi experiencia no fue tan buena. En primer lugar el costo del hotel se me hace elevado tomando en cuanta las condiciones del hotel, en fotos se ve muy diferente a como es en realidad, no digo que este mal pero no es lo esperado conforme a su precio. Mi habitacion no funciono el aire acondicionado por lo cual abri la ventana porque tampoco tienen ventilador esto ocaciono que en la noche se metieran miles de mosquitos y hicieran una noche de pesadilla sumando las hormigas y demas insectos que se metieron. El agua de la alberca era de comor verde y no se veia tan limpia, el restaurant donde esta el buffet en desayuno tiene laminas esta muy descuidado e improvisado no digo que este mal pero no esta acorde al precio del hotel, wifi solo en recepcion. Lo unico que si tengo que reconocer es que al estar desayunando tipo 8:30 am llegaron changuitos, sin exagerar serian como 100 y si fue buena experiencia interactuar con ellos.
Verified

8/10 Good

Danish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

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

Tres belle vue au calme

Très bel hôtel très belle vue du bar et des chambres bien situé au calme. Personnel très aggreable. Accessibilité en voiture difficile comme tous les hôtels au Costa Rica. Excursions organisées rapidement par l’agent d’acceuil
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Firas

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

Hotel California

Hotel staff is very friendly. The rooms are very spacious and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Helmer

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

Nice Hotel, great view!!!

I stayed there as a couple. Nice hotel, room very clean, services was ok, some very nice and other not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Discrepancia relación precio calidad

Si bien el hotel está bien, estimo que es caro en relación al precio pagado. La primer falla es lo dificultoso de encontrar y llegar al hotel. Las piezas son muy amplias, limpias, bien equipadas y excelente vista.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel regular por el costo que tiene

Mala señalizacion para encontar el hotel. Faltan servicios en la habitacion. Desayuno escaso
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing views from the room. Staff was great, but hotel needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

Beautiful, older hotel

Great hotel close to Manuel Antonio Park. Beautifully maintained with friendly, efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Felix

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

matthew

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

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel agrdable y tranquilo

Las instalaciones externas estan en buen estado. La habitacion es espaciosa y comoda, la atención del personal de recepción y restaurante excelente. El lugar tiene una muy buena vista del mar y la vegetación. Sin lugar a dudas espero regresar pronto.