Hotel Manalá

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Teresa Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby, beach towels, fishing
Garden view
Garden
Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

Room options

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Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Manalá

Hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden at Hotel Manalá. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Manalá include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and ceiling fans

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Manalá Cobano
Manalá Cobano
Manalá
Hotel Manalá Hotel
Hotel Manalá Cóbano
Hotel Manalá Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Manalá have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Manalá?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Manalá on 19 June 2025 start from AU$122.73, including 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.

Is Hotel Manalá pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Manalá?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Manalá?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Manalá?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Manalá provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Manalá located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Hotel Manalá Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Across the street from the main road to the beach- several restaurants within walking distance- short drive to other restaurants and shopping. Rooms were big and spacious- friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a long and amazing stay at Manala. The property is beatiful , to the location is perfect , the staff is fantastic. I could not recommend this place enough and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We stayed in the apartment style cabana. We both loved the accommodations! Very spacious, staff was hospitable and knowledgeable. We had monkeys in the morning playing in the trees. This was walking distance to the beach. Fantastic food next door and throughout!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Espacioso y bonitos bungalow con mucha naturaleza alrededor, vimos muchos monos. Buen desayuno servido en la terraza. Disponibilidad de sillas y toallas para la piscina y playa, acceso a la playa cruzando la calle. Cerca de restaurantes y supermercado. Muy agradable el trato de todo el personal. Volveremos
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I highly recommend Hotel Manala. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The bungalow I stayed in had a quality that made it feel like a home away from home. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

This is what I would consider an old school typical Costa Rican hotel. Growing up here me and my family went to a lot of hotels like this. Very peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff. Breakfast brought to your room every morning. Conveniently located to food and beach. Enjoy our stay a lot. Nothing luxury but a great place all around. Would definitely recommend it. The rooms are very private
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Muy linda recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It was lovely, so was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

The property is conveniently located on the Main Street. However, the customer service has room for improvement. For instance, we requested tea and coffee for the breakfast but we were told that only one option was allowed. Also, the breakfast is left outside the room uncovered which leaves subject to animals and insects. Finally we asked for a 110V outlet to plug our electric car, at first the front desk assistant allowed to let us use an outlet inside the reception office later we had to move the car because it was blocking the entrance. At the end, the manager allowed to use an extension cord until they closed the office at 8 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

De passage, juste une nuit mais fort agréable et reposante. NB: beaucoup de poussières dans les rues, beaucoup
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

The place was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. Walking distance to shops/restaurants and across the street from the beach. The bed was terrible. The indentations in the mattress were so deep on both sides you had to sleep in them otherwise you would roll into them or sleep very uncomfortably. They created back pains and as a couple we had to sleep apart/no cuddling for the misses. The other issue we saw were the throw pillows are not washed...I went to use one to sit up straight as watching TV and it was dirty along with what appeared to be a small blood stain on it. Had it not been for these two issues I would have gave 5 stars. Now to be fair, we did not address the issues while there. We had just driven 8 hours and didn't have the energy. Had we, I would like to think they would have helped however they could, but these issues should have been addressed before we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022