Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotels
9.4 (1154 reviews)
Manuel Antonio , Manuel Antonio , cr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful location with animal sightings
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Some areas appear a bit dated

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Multiple reviews highlight that the hotel was exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.76
Many reviews commend the attentive and friendly service provided by the staff.
Location
9.7
Guests appreciate the great location, with views of animals and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
9.25
Reviews consistently mention spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
9.08
Facilities like the pool and breakfast received mixed feedback, but overall good.
Value for Money
9.24
Guests feel they received good value for the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Breakfast feedback was positive but mentioned room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.66
Most guests expressed a very high level of satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:50

Property Description

Luxurious Jungle Retreat

Spectacular Jungle Views: Immerse yourself in nature as you watch sloths, toucans, monkeys, and iguanas from the comfort of your spacious suite at Hotel Plaza Yara.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, seating area with a sofa and cable TV, and free Wi-Fi during your stay. Relax by the outdoor pool or soak up the sun on the sun terrace with loungers.

Pet-Friendly Paradise: Bring your furry friends along for an additional fee and explore the beauty of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park together.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Hotel Plaza Yara!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1154 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 9.66
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maria jesus family_with_children es
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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yael couple il
10
Pros:

החדרים גדולים מאוד ונקיים.
הצוות אדיב
המיקום מצויין (עם רכב) בין מנואל אנטוניו לקפיוס

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Aurore couple fr
10
Nuit étape pour Manuel Antonio NP
Pros:

Parfaitement situé à côté du Parc Manuel Antonio, nous avons séjourné une nuit dans cet hôtel très confortable.
Notre chambre était climatisé avec frigo, micro-ondes, pop corn et café à disposition.
La piscine au milieu de la nature etait très appréciée après une journée de randonnée.
Nous avons pu bénéficier aussi du service en chambre d’un restaurant partenaire très bon et copieux.
Petit déjeuner excellent et complet.
Accueil très sympathique.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Gerhard solo_traveller om
8
Lovely place, even better if you have a car.
Pros:

Very spacious and comfortable room.
Good facilities.
Friendly staff.

Cons:

The location was not ideal for my needs, but that would not apply to most visitors.
The problem in my instance was that I like walking to different attractions and the infrastructure in the region is not ideal for that, meaning the roads are narrow and there aren't always sidewalks.
For self-driving visitors this would not apply.
Taxis and e-hailing are available and efficient, but it adds up to become quite an expense for a longer stay.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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DANIEL solo_traveller cr
10
Pros:

We are a family of 4 and we were not sure where to stay. This place is fantastic. Great food, nice pools, gigantic room, good parking space, very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Rojas solo_traveller cr
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Tarasevic family_with_children no
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Gonzalo family_with_children es
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children cr
10
Excelente lugar! muy recomendado
Pros:

La habitación muy confortable, cuenta con dos piscinas y hermosas vistas, el desayuno estaba muy rico. No tengo quejas, excelente lugar, el personal muy servicial.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Amber solo_traveller au
10
Beautiful, great staff!
Pros:

Everything about Plaza Yara is wonderful. The pool area and chillout zone were so relaxing and beautiful. The room was well insulated from noise, both from the street and other rooms so sleeping was very peaceful. The staff were just so lovely and went above and beyond to help me out. The best value in Manuel Antonio if you ask me!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple ch
8
Good find, close to Park.
Pros:

Great location, good facilities and just 10 mins from Manuel Antonio. Rooms all at back away from road, so nice and peaceful.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Gonzales solo_traveller cr
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Anastasiades extended_group us
10
We loved this place, our room was great and the location was wonderful! The staff were excellent and very kind!
Pros:

The location was great, we had a very spacious and clean room! We were able to see monkeys and birds as well as a sloth from the sitting area and pool! And the staff were SO friendly!

Cons:

There didn’t seem to be hot water for the shower, though it was warm enough outside that it wasn’t a big issue.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ravit extended_group il
10
Pros:

שקט מקסים ומלא באומנות

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller cr
10
Pros:

La atención del personal maravillosa y la limpieza del lugar excelente. Recomendado, esperamos volver.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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nimrod extended_group il
9
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller us
10
Great place and I highly recommend it!
Pros:

The best part of this hotel is the staff and the customer service they provide. Check in was easy and staff members knew my name right away. Anything I asked for they assisted me. The breakfast they provided is excellent. The one morning I had to leave before breakfast was served, they made sure a fruit basket was sent to my room the evening before so I had something to eat in the morning. The view from my room as beautiful and peaceful. After a full day of hiking, it was nice to relax in the pool.

Cons:

I have nothing negative to say. They will accommodate whatever your needs be.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Chester couple us
9
Great stay, looking forward to coming back again..Yara the house Frenchie is great to as a welcoming doggo at the recept
Pros:

Room is huge, and very clean..it even comes with a mini bar with a small fridge, coffee maker and a microwave.Breakfast was excellent..crew was very helpful esp Caleb

Cons:

You need to take uber whenever you need to go to the town..its about $7-8 bucks each way

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Raquel extended_group es
9
Conforme a las expectativas
Pros:

Habitación amplia y muy bien las camas. La piscina agua cristalina.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Marta Wendy extended_group sk
10
Very pleasant hotel with nice people
Pros:

Plaza Yara was a pleasant surprise for me. I didn't know what to expect. I know the pictures showed the jungle RIGHT THERE but I didn't believe it could actually be that way but it was. You could swim to the edge of the jungle. We saw and heard so many animals while there! Aras fly above the hotel every morning. People could hear howlers multiple mornings. I got to see a could of Agoutis in the morning. It truly pays off to get up at 5 or 5:30 am to go sit by the pool or the STUNNING courtyard with couches that you can watch the jungle from.

The staff were super nice. All the receptionists very helpful, the breakfast staff were so personable and friendly, and there was a security guard watching over the property all night that made us feel super safe.
There were also the unpaid staff - adorable reception dogs that did the best job greeting guests and a lovely hotel cat that had us wrapped around her little paw.

We got super lucky and got put in the largest room they had, so we can't really say how the regular rooms are, but the room for 4 people was great! So much space for all our things, a small kitchenette a spacious bathroom and direct access to the pool deck. We loved the positioning of the A/C, it as far enough from the beds that we could keep it on all night and not have it blowing on us.
We were pleasantly surprised by the lack of bugs.
There's plenty of parking in front of the hotel.

Breakfast was really good. Portions more than large enough and very tasty. As I mentioned, the staff were really nice.
We also really liked the other guests. Very friendly.

It's a great place to stay if you want to explore Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Nauyaca... If you go to Manuel Antonio I highly recommend George the guide 10/10 service.

I would recommend going to Quepos to eat. We loved L'Angolo. It's weird to eat italian food in CR but it was delicious! We also enjoyed Soda Sanchez, it's a bit touristy but the food was good.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee