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Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Located at the entrance to the Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Manuel Antonio Beach is just a 2 minute walk away. All rooms at Hotel San Bada offer ocean or park views. They feature hardwood floors, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Each comes furnished with a 32-inch LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar and a safe. There is a restaurant, bar and snack bar at the hotel. Guests can relax in the lounge chairs by the pool, on the terrace or on the grounds. A wide range of outdoor and water activities are available in the surrounding area, including canoeing, diving, horseback riding or fishing. There is also a game room and the hotel rents bicycles. Quepos Pier is about a 5 minute drive away. Quepos Managua Airport, with regular flights to San José, can be reached in about 10 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Manuel Antonio, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nathaly
Canada Canada
“Great hotel, the pool was a lot of fun, the breakfast is plentiful and amazing, all the staff were so nice. Literal next door neighbour to the national park, and they setup a guided tour for us. They give you beach/pool towels you can replace...”
Amy
United States United States
“Breakfast was great including the staff, pool was nice but the jacuzzi is not warm which was a little deceiving in the pictures....room was nice with a fridge and coffee maker...I didn't like the bar of soap so bought my own body wash....small...”
Charity
United States United States
“The hotel was right next to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, which was super convenient. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops within walking distance. The food and drinks at the hotel restaurants were good, and the staff very...”
Kin
United States United States
“Next door to the national park need 10 Monte’s walking to the beach. The staff are awesome super nice and professional but the facility was old”
Victor
United States United States
“Hotel borders the national park Manuel Antonio, and is steps from the beach. Monkeys in the trees in the morning and iguanas running around. Great breakfast, and nice rooms. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to restaurants.”
Lisa
United States United States
“I love the location. It was right next to the national forest. The beach was a short walk. There was lots of shopping and food all around the area to walk to the pool was beautiful and there was wildlife everywhere. The hospitality was...”
George
United States United States
“Walking distance to beach, huge pool, monkeys and parrots and iguanas surrounding the hotel, food was ok. Ok parking, great staff, clean, very happy with everything the rooms were huge and for once in CR the showers were hot with lots of pressure!”
Dylan
United States United States
“Nice layout with excellent views from top restaurant. Nice large pool with several smaller shallow options around the sides. Breakfast was good with many options, great fruit too. Room and bathroom clean and spacious and staff were friendly and...”
Patrick
United States United States
“The location is beyond great & only a couple minutes from the center of town.”
Jitesh
United States United States
“Mugate suite is excellent. Good housekeeping and overall service. Great location, next to the park. Good pool and right direct access to the beach.”

Availability

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1 king bed
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1 king bed
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1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism
Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests 11 years old and older will be charged as an additional person.

For check in need to provide same credit card used in reservation, owner needs to be present.

To ensure the best service during the holiday season, please note that additional charges will apply for extra guests (adults and children) on the following dates:

🔹 December 24th & 31st, 2025

Adults: $97 USD + TAX

Children (ages 6–11): $76 USD + TAX

🔹 December 24th & 31st, 2026

Adults: $111 USD + TAX

Children (ages 6–11): $90 USD + TAX

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to making your stay a memorable one.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.