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Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Near Manuel Antonio Natl Park entrance, Quepos, Puntarenas, 506
  • Playa Espadilla
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View Two Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Jungle View With Two Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Jungle View with One king bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Jungle View with One king bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Ballena | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Ballena

  • 1205 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite Selva | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Selva

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Mogote | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Mogote

  • 1209.8 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View, One king bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View, One king bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio Beach is within a mile (2 km) of Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa, and other popular attractions like Biesanz Beach are within a few miles (5 km). This 67-room, 3.5-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playitas Beach - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 16 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Guests of Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CRC 100650 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include furnished balconies, minibars, and coffee makers.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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, Sana Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for adults and CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Congo

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Day gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Day gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 7500 to 12000 for adults, and CRC 7500 to 12000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 100650 per vehicle (one-way)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-6 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner on December 25 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner on January 1 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bada Hotel
Hotel San Bada
Hotel San Bada Manuel Antonio
San Bada
San Bada Hotel
San Bada Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada
San Bada Resort & Spa Quepos
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Hotel
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Quepos
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

As of Jul 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa on Aug 4, 2025 start from $214.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

This hotel is located in Quepos, a short 17-minute walk from Manuel Antonio Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Playa Espadilla. You'll also find Playa Puerto Escondido and Playa Espadilla Sur less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Sana Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including 3 outdoor pools and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature in-room massages.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at Congo.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa is Quepos (XQP), which is 7.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 473 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Highly recommend

Superb location right by the national park. Great food and staff were super helpful at all times
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is dated and in need of some repair and updating but doesn’t compromise cleanliness and comfort. We felt very safe and cared for at this hotel. The proximity to the park and beach was a plus for little kids and made things easy. The staff was incredibly kind. We did find a crab in our hotel room but that’s to be expected when you’re up against the jungle! The family pool and wet bar was great to enjoy a few drinks while watching the kiddos easily. The food was also very good! Would recommend for those looking for a convenient stay with little kids but not for those looking for luxury, high end vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay, Irvine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan Wendell Wood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location beside the park and near the beach. Room spacious and clean. Attention to Service is substandard compared with similar properties in the area from what we could tell - our room door was broken the last night and we had to wait more than an hour without any accommodations when they should have given us a new room immediately, which they finally did - by then we had missed dinner reservation and lack of service focus put a damper on our last night there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel San Bada was in a great location, had all the luxuries we needed, and the staff was fantastic. Pools were beautiful with sightings of iguanas. The roof top restaurant was amazing with views of wildlife including toucans, parrots, and other bird species. Daniel, our waiter went above and beyond! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of this hotel! Right out the gate from Manuel Antonio Park, the min walk to the beach, and right down from plenty of restaurants. Our rooms were clean, a bit older style but classy, and nice swimming pools. I would like to have known that they don’t allow you to flush your toilet paper which is very unsanitary. But overall a great place and I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very helpful staff. The hotel is in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff and experience. Great location, facilities, and people!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, the hotel is unique and clean. Felt safe. I he walk to the beach and the surrounding area outside the hotel could be cleaned up with more litter than I would like to see.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fabian, Heredia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: location, breakfast was amazing, staff was supportive and pools are cool Dislike: got a room with double bed. I was expecting a queen or king bed for a couple, hotel was not crowded. Cocktails and many dinner options are really expensive. It is better to look for options outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean , friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is not a 4 star quality hotel! It’s actually baffling how it received such a rating. The facilities are incredibly outdated and the room smelt moldy to the point it was affecting my asthma. Besides the poor facilities, the staff and location are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Would not stay again.

The one great thing about this hotel is, its next door to the National Park. Hotel is a little dated and could do with a revamp. The sun lounger by the pool downstairs are made of wood, no cushions providedso extremely uncomfortable. Music is really loud by the pool. Some of the staff, just do not give a dam about you, whilst others go out of their way for you. I would not stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place to stay. It is at the entrance of the park, you can walk to the beach, there are places to eat nearby and the contact with nature is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sripathy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location First day view from the room was partial, while paid extra for full view. Then they agreed to move us to a better room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Naga

Room smelled old and some hard (bug spray) kind of smell. Very old hotel but convenient to walk to beach and Manuel Antonio National park is next to the hotel, walkable to many restaurants and souvenir shopping All pools were accessible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranabir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very conveniently located next to the gates of Manuel Antonio Park and is also 2 minutes walk from the public beach. Amenities are good and the staff ( Jose Avendano particularly) was very hospitable. The food at the roof top restaurant ( particularly the sea food) is excellent. Got to see a lot of exotic birds and sloth on the property. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of staying at this incredible hotel for the a third time and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for my stay. The staff here is simply exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels special. A heartfelt thank you to Gerardo Martinez and Francisco Azofeifa for their outstanding customer service—they are absolute gems! Their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine kindness made my stay even more enjoyable. What sets this hotel apart is its unique charm. Every detail, from the beautifully designed interiors to the curated amenities, reflects a commitment to excellence. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between luxury and comfort, making it feel like a home away from home. If you’re looking for a place that combines remarkable service with a truly unique experience, this is it. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking an extraordinary stay. Thank you for the amazing hospitality! I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

weili

Traveled with family
The hotel looked nice and the staff were friendly. The location to the national park is excellent, just next to the hotel, and going to the beach was so convenient. But the first morning we were woken up by bathroom roaring, couldn’t figure out where the noise came from. And the second day there was no hot water until we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, great food, directly next to park and beaches. I had a wonderful stay and would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Gansukh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 days,bottle of water was expensive $8
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Highly recommended...

Service was fantastic during our stay. Beautiful hotel with convenient location. What really stood out most was the accommodations available for my mother in law. The staff was really attentive. Thank you for the enjoyable stay. Definitely will return for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at the San Bada several times. The location is perfect if you want to visit the national park. Short walk to the beach. Staff is wonderful. The view from the 6th floor restaurant is amazing - try it a sunset. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024