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Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

3.0 star property
Hotel in Quepos with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Marina
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | View from room
Standard Room, Garden View | View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2 KM on Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park, Quepos, Puntarenas, 6350
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 10 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 11 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • 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 Gran Escape - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel California - Manuel Antonio

Hotel in Quepos with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
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, wedding services, and a picnic area.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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

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 parking available on site at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, 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 do couples enjoy most about Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

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

Does Hotel California - Manuel Antonio have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

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 that I can book at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel California - Manuel Antonio comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or 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

10/10 Excellent

John, Reno

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Lara, Atenas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim, San Jose, Costa Rica

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Firas, Ottawa

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

6/10 Okay

Maria, Bogota

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Arizona

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

4/10 Poor

Felix, San Jose, Costa Rica

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

matthew, heredia costa rica

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Hotel California

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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10/10 Excellent

ivan & marta, virginia

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great views,Friendly, helpful staff. Wonderful included breakfast.

8/10 Good

jk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.