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Hotel Mandarina

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Playitas Beach

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
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Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Crta Principal A Manuel Antoniokm4, Parque Nacional, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas (province), 66061
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Playitas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Studio

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed (No Windows Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed (No Windows Room)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

Hotel Mandarina places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Playitas Beach and Biesanz Beach. This 12-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, coffee makers, and plasma TVs.

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 10 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mandarina

Hotel with free breakfast, near Playitas Beach
Guests staying at Hotel Mandarina enjoy an outdoor pool, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's limited parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find plasma TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers limited 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:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mandarina
Hotel Mandarina Manuel Antonio
Mandarina Hotel
Mandarina Manuel Antonio
Hotel Mandarina Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel Mandarina Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio
Mandarina
Hotel Mandarina Hotel
Hotel Mandarina Manuel Antonio
Hotel Mandarina Hotel Manuel Antonio

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Mandarina?

Hotel Mandarina offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Hotel Mandarina?

This hotel is located in Quepos, a short 18-minute walk from Playitas Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Playa Espadilla. You'll also find Zip Coaster and Pará Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Mandarina?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Hotel Mandarina feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Mandarina doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Mandarina?

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

Is Hotel Mandarina good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and free breakfast plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Hotel Mandarina have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel Mandarina feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Mandarina offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Mandarina?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Mandarina?

The closest major airport to Hotel Mandarina is Quepos (XQP), which is 5.4 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Mandarina?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Mandarina.

Hotel Mandarina Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 116 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

August 2019 Stay

Rooms are a fairly good size and somewhat clean. You basically get 2 flat pillows that are just awful. Location is excellent and the staff were friendly. Pool had no one in it and it was always refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Vera

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

Good service

Not much of a nightlife. Good service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

AnnandDean, Vancouver, Canada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what a fantastic start to our holiday! The wildlife at this hotel is amazing. We got to see squirrel monkeys, white face monkies daily. We even saw a sloth during breakfast on our first day. The breakfast was great and staff wonderful. Beautiful little spot Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location was great with wildlife and birds right on the property. But there were many things broken that they didn’t seem to want to fix. We stayed in a budget room which I would not recommend, it was like a basement room under the stairs that was super small and smelled like mold. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area and good breakfast. Staff were helpful and front desk had menus from most restaurants around the area. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, breakfast was great! The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. I really enjoyed the included breakfast on the patio under the trees. Rooms were cute and clean, great location right around many good restaurants. Good value for money. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty basic but good location. Rooms are a little quirky on the design side, but I slept super well in the king size bed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel Mandarina is a little gem in need of some TLC. That said, we loved our 8 night stay there as it’s quirky qualities lend character rather than reduce comfort. Shower was hot, bed very comfortable, the generous breakfast was fresh and delicious and always served with a smile. In fact, the entire team of employees at Mandarina were warm and friendly. The setting is peaceful, private and very laid back. We spent several afternoons in the little lower garden outside our unit “D” just reading and enjoying the wildlife. While there we saw: capuchins aplenty- cheeky little monkeys they are, howlers, agouti, Blue Morpho butterflies, a Toocan and several other amazing birds right around the terrace and pool area. The pool needs some tile replacement but the water and deck area was cleaned daily and we used it most days for a refreshing dip during the hot afternoon. The location is perfect as well, near a grocery, restaurants and an easy bus ride to the national park which we visited three times during our stay in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in Manual Antonio!

It was just what I needed for my stay in Manuel Antonio, close to everything, very quiet and the breakfast was great! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly. We stayed at the one family room thay have and it was quite proximate to the street. Not a lot of cars noise, but you could hear the music from the bars down the road. Our room had a terrific kitchen with restaurant quality all-clad skillets that made my inner chef drool, but the artistic sink was more pretty than functional to contradict the restaurant-esque feel. The breakfast was tasty but the sitting area is by the pool with not a lot of overhead cover so if it rains in the morning it's not comfortable to eat. Location is great, close to a lot of restaurants, the beautiful "secret" beach (ask the staff) and about 5 minutes from MA park. If you're heading to the park by car, note that about 1km from the park you will be stopped by officially looking men that instruct you to park there for the park. Ignore them, they simply work at that specific (privately owned) parking lot and there are plenty other lots closer to the entrance so you won't have to climb 20 minutes for nothing on your way back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked the breakfast area. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Hard beds

My son lost his headphones while staying here. He always sleeps with them on, so one morning we left early on a tour and when we got back to the hotel his headphones went missing. Told staff about it but she didn't seem to care she said to keep looking for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Genesis, Los Angeles

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

So pretty!

The location was perfect! The room was beautiful and the food was lovley! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

This hotel is a good choice for those who want to stay near Manuel Antonio. Location is great with a supermarket and 3 great restaurants within 3 mins walk. People should be aware that the jungle surroundings means that there are insects in the area but not too big a deal if that’s not a problem for you.

2/10 Terrible

Flori, Nevada

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The supplies for the bathroom were very mediocre. Also, the female employee at check out was rude!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018