Hotel Villas de la Selva

Hotels
8.6 (250 reviews)
100 metros sur del restaurante La Cantina, contiguo al Hotel Arboleda y a Rafael Terrazas , Manuel Antonio , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Friendly staff
Outdoor amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Distance to beach
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Negatives mentioned about cleanliness, particularly with ants and odor in bathrooms.
Service
9.78
Several reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of staff, particularly William and Saimon.
Location
9.32
Fantastic views and proximity to the beach, although some mention stair access.
Room Quality
8.27
General praise for room views and layout, but noted that some are small for multiple occupants.
Amenities
8.3
Positive feedback on amenities like hammocks and outdoor kitchen, but some kitchens are small.
Value for Money
8.76
Mixed sentiments about price, especially given negatives on cleanliness and some complaints about additional fees.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Referenced a lack of breakfast and limited food options nearby.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall positive sentiment despite some drawbacks, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:46

Property Description

Tropical Paradise in Manuel Antonio

Luxurious Amenities: Villas de la Selva offers air-conditioned rooms with modern facilities such as a coffee machine, microwave, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen and a private balcony with stunning sea views.

Relaxation and Recreation: Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, or on the terrace while enjoying the lush tropical surroundings. The nearby beaches of Espadilla and Playitas are perfect for a day of sun and surf.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: With a tour desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi, guests can easily plan their excursions and stay connected. The hotel's proximity to La Managua airport and offering of airport shuttle service ensures a seamless travel experience.

Book your stay at Villas de la Selva now for an unforgettable tropical getaway!

Important information:

-At the time of payment, it is necessary that the name of the cardholder matches the name of the guest on the reservation, otherwise the payment cannot be processed.

-Guests arriving outside check-in hours are advised to contact the property before their stay.

-Please note that an additional charge of $50 from 9:00 PM is applicable for late check-in.

-In case the guest loses the key, he or she will have to pay a fine for the replacement amount, directly charged to the credit card on file or in cash at the property.

- We strongly recommend to keep doors and windows closed while not being on the room. Monkeys can enter into the room and damage property or personal objects. Any damage reported related to this issue, will be charged to the guest.

- Guests must provide passport information before their arrival to the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Ivette couple cr
9
Excelente ubicación
Pros:

La vista es fabulosa y la habitación cuenta con todo lo necesario para una buena estancia, además el trato de William y su personal fue muy amable.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Camilla solo_traveller dk
8
Lovely stay, enjoyed myself and easy access to the beach.
Pros:

Clean and quiet with a good view and a monkey highway that provides a lot of entertainment

Cons:

It is very much geared to people with a car which is good but there is not much help getting advice or booking tours through the hotel.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Marta couple be
8
We had a great time
Pros:

Location is perfect, the host is super nice, we liked the pool, views and the nature around, we could walk to be beach everyday and we also walked directly to the National Park

Cons:

Some equipment is a bit old but I think it’s to be expected since Manuel Antonio is very expensive in general

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Douglas extended_group gb
9
Amazing views and could easily have stayed a fortnight here
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable and the view was amazing, air conditioning was great inside and even our balcony had a fan which made sitting out there looking for whales and dolphins in the bay pleasurable even at the hottest point of the day. Well equipped little kitchen - highly recommend - to our delight and everyone else staying the manager knocked on the door to let us know a sloth and her baby were making their way across the property - special moment

Cons:

We had booked two apartments at the same time and naturally assumed they would be together however upon arrival we were as far apart as possible, also just a warning regarding the swimming pool in that there could be many stairs to go down or up to access it and the depth of the pool is not child friendly

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Lizzie Tear family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Ghazala couple gb
7
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Esther family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

Wir hatten App. Nr 9, super Terrasse mit Aussicht. Guter Swimmingpool genug tief zum schwimmen. Viele Tiere gesehen on der Anlage

Cons:

Parkplatz etwas schwierig zum parken vorallem wenn alle Appartements besetzt sind.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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MARIA DEL CARMEN couple es
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
8
Beautiful views, great location
Pros:

A basic but comfortable villa with everything you need for a short stay. The best thing about my villa was the views from the balcony and hammocks to relax in overlooking the beautiful gardens and pacific coast. There’s lots of wildlife to watch and the monkeys visit frequently. I was especially treated to a sloth and her baby passing through the property, a wonderful experience.
Conveniently located a short drive from the National Park, this was a good value stay

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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lilia family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement
Vue

Cons:

Parking difficile : mon emplacement était partiellement occupé par un autre véhicule qui dépassait de sa place restreinte. J'ai pu me garer plus loin grâce au gérant mais c'était moins pratique

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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pat2dina couple fr
9
Coucher de soleil ! Vue sur la mer ! Et déambulation de singes et de paresseux !
Pros:

L'accueil a été un peu sommaire au début mais notre hôte s'est monté ensuite super facilitant, grâce à lui nous avons un paresseux juste au milieu de la résidence ! Et super initiative d'avoir installer des cordes pour faciliter les déplacements des singes et paresseux, c'est le grand plus de la location. Pour finir chaque hébergement a une vue extra sur la mer et son coucher de soleil

Cons:

La cuisine est vraiment petite et les équipements pas très fonctionnel. Pour chauffer l'eau nous utilisions le cuiseur à riz et la plaque de cuisson est hors d'âge (et poussiéreuse..)

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Terhi family_with_children fi
10
Pros:

View to the sea was unbelievable. I liked monkey visit.

Cons:

There are very steep stairs from road level to hotel. Breakfast not available.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Malin solo_traveller se
10
Lovely, peaceful place
Pros:

This might be one of my favourite hotels I’ve ever stayed at. It’s like its own little piece of paradise tucked into the hill. Beautiful view, wildlife at the doorstep and friendly staff. Easy access to the beach and manuel Antonio. Would definitely book again.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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de la Vega family_with_children ar
8
Pros:

Es cómodo y bien ubicado

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Amazing ocean view stay
Pros:

Incredible view from our villa balcony watching the birds, animals, ocean, flora etc - there was a mum and baby sloth living in the tree above our car too! The villa had everything we needed for our action packed time in Manuel Antonio and Will organised our trip to the National Park too which was super convenient.

Cons:

It was very hard to find where to pull in and park to check in - more info on this would be useful to others in future maybe. Parking was no problem once we knew what we were doing though

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Burzlaff family_with_children br
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Nico family_with_children de
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Jeanette extended_group ca
9
Loved it. Would highly recommend
Pros:

Location was amazing. The view can’t be beat. Loved having a kitchen. The pool was great. Lots of wildlife in the area and in the grounds

Cons:

Parking some of the spots are hard to navigate.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Remko couple ca
7
Nice view and oool, host and room good be better
Pros:

Nice pool and balcony

Cons:

When we arrived at 3pm the room was not ready; receptionist said he has to “sower first in our room”. Very strange. When we eventually checked in at 4pm te room was clean. The layout of the room 2 beds back to back is a bit awkward; also quite small.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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lesley couple gb
7
Great location, pool and views with basic but clean rooms
Pros:

perfectly adequate and basic, kitchen area was ideal and good terrace with stunning views out to sea. Good parking and having the pool a real bonus

Cons:

Nothing really although it is pretty basic and shower could do with updating as very weak and provision of bedside lamps - had to wear my head torch to read in bed, apart from that though, enjoyable stay

2026-01-28 via Nuitee