Manala Hotel

Hotels
9 (123 reviews)
800 metros norte de la cancha de futbol de Santa Teresa , Santa Teresa Beach , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Safety deposit box
Car hire
Massage services
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shallow end
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Noisy public areas
Shower pressure issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Some comments indicated issues with cleanliness, such as noisy public areas.
Service
9.36
Guests praised the staff for being helpful and accommodating.
Location
9.4
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location near the beach and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were spacious but some had issues such as noise from the public kitchen.
Amenities
8.88
Well-equipped rooms with nice amenities like a pool; minor complaints regarding shower pressure.
Value for Money
8.84
Guests felt it was good value but mentioned a need for a bit more exclusivity.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfast was highly rated, with delicious options available.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, guests had a great experience and were likely to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:43

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel near the Beach

Beautiful Tropical Gardens and Outdoor Pool: Manalá Hotel, located just 100 meters from Santa Teresa Beach, offers a serene escape with its lush tropical gardens and inviting outdoor pool.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms: Each luxurious room at Manalá Hotel is designed for comfort, featuring amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a seating area, and a mini-fridge. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, shower, and toilet for added convenience.

Relaxing Hammocks and Nearby Nature Reserve: Guests can unwind in the hammocks amidst the tranquil gardens or explore the nearby Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, located just a 20-minute drive away.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Manalá Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:



Extra beds are upon request and are subject to availability, Please inform if you are traveling with children.

In case of a refundable cancelation, there will be a five percent charge for refunding the amount.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.

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.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 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

9
Based on 123 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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constanza • family_with_children • cl
8
Bien
Pros:

Buen desayuno, lo entregan todos los días afuera de tu habitación. La piscina que tiene es muy rica llega sol y sombra para estar ahí.El hotel se encuentra a menos de 100mts de una entrada a la playa

Cons:

no se encuentra tan céntrico de santa teresa

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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MrSmee • couple • de
9
Wirklich schönes kleines Hotel in einem leider sehr überlaufenen Ort
Pros:

Sehr schönes eigenes kleines Häuschen mit AC und Kühlschrank sowie netter Terasse. Sehr gutes Frühstück wurde direkt auf der eigenen Terasse serviert. Kurzer Fußweg zum Strand, etwas am Rande von ST

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Juste parfait

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • nl
8
Prima
Pros:

De woning zelf was ruim en netjes. De douche had alleen een kleine straal..

Cons:

Douche, bedden bij het zwembad en het zwembad zelf

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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ilanit • couple • il
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Anouk Oomen • solo_traveller • nl
10
Paradijs!
Pros:

Dit was echt een paradijsje! Prachtige ruime kamer met een mega douche. Een prachtig zwembad in een super mooie onderhouden tuin. De apen klauteren in de boom en je zit nog geen 5 minuten lopen van het strand van Santa Teresa af. Hele behulpzame receptie ook.

Cons:

Echt helemaal niks!!

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Baltasar • solo_traveller • uy
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The location of this hotel was perfect - out of the "downtown" fray but close to several excellent restaurants and right across the street from beach access. Our room was enough off the street that we heard no street noise. Our room abutted the pool and we had breakfast delivered a couple of mornings that we enjoyed on the patio - the first morning with at least 30 monkeys traveling by in the trees. The breakfast was large, delicious, and economical. Three friends shared this space with a king bed and an extra mattress. This provided room and comfort for all of us.

Cons:

Truly we could not have asked for a better vacation stay.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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savard • couple • ca
7
Belle plage, bon restaurant et petit déjeuner à notre chambre très bien
Pros:

Emplacement très bien pour se déplacer à pied

Cons:

Piscine pas très propre malheureusement

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Simone Luigi • solo_traveller • es
9
Vale absolutamente la pena
Pros:

Todo en general era muy bonito, hecho con mucho gusto. La ducha es muy bonita y los bungalows muy espaciosos. El servicio de desayuno es fabuloso, muy puntual. Los trabajadores fueron muy amables y atentos, tienen pensados todos los detalles: sillas de playa, toallas para la playa o piscina, nevera portátil para la playa, etc.

Cons:

No hay mosquiteras en las ventanas lo que te obliga a encender el aire acondicionado todo el rato, ya que hace mucho calor en Santa Teresa.
La limpieza de la piscina - el agua no estaba limpia.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lourens • couple • nl
10
Dikke aanrader voor Santa Teresa
Pros:

Het personeel is top! We hadden een heerlijke “villa” vlakbij het zwembad. Ontbijt werd elke ochtend op afgesproken tijd naar je huisje gebracht. Prachtige tuin met grote kans op het spotten van brulapen, kapucijnapen, vele mooie vogels, grote leguanen en kolibries. Oh ja en vergeet de twee lieve huiskatten niet.

Net buiten het centrum van Santa Teresa. Vlakbij het strand, supermarkt en leuke restaurants. Dit hotel is echt een dikke 10 waard. Aanrader!

Cons:

Helemaal nix

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Irina • couple • fr
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ch
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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marie • couple • fr
10
Endroit chaleureux
Pros:

Nous avons adoré le personnel et le lieu. Le fait d’être indépendant et l’endroit reste calme et la piscine est peu fréquentée. La plage est accessible à 2 min à pied ce qui est très pratique.
Le petit déjeuner est copieux et servis devant la chambre ce qui est parfait !
Le ménage était impeccable et les logements beaux. Ils prêtent une glacière et des chaises pour la plage, et également des serviettes de plage.

Cons:

L’éclairage dans les chambres pourrait être une lumière jaune et chaude plutôt que froide pour donner un aspect plus chaleureux au logement.
Hôtel au bord de route mais on le savait déjà.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • ca
9
Beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly located—an easy place to relax and enjoy Santa Teresa.
Pros:

The property is beautiful, with a Spanish-inspired design that feels both stylish and relaxed. The rooms were very comfortable, and we especially loved having our own outdoor space with a hammock and cushioned chairs—it was perfect for unwinding in the evening with a glass of wine while listening to live music from the neighbouring property.

The pool was pristine and very well maintained—we found ourselves spending a lot of time there both before and after the beach. It’s a quiet, lush space that really adds to the overall experience.

The location is also a huge plus—just a 3–5 minute walk to one of the most beautiful stretches of beach, with plenty of quiet spots and natural shade, perfect for setting up a hammock and relaxing.

Breakfast delivered right to our casita each morning was such a treat (and always extra coffee, which we appreciated!).

José at the front desk was incredibly accommodating and helpful, which made the stay even more enjoyable.

We’d absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Manala Hotel.

Cons:

A couple of minor things to note—the TV standby light is quite bright at night, so we ended up covering it to keep the room darker for sleeping. The AC works well and is definitely needed, though it does run fairly loud and continuously, so we ended up using earplugs at night, which worked fine.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • de
9
Tolle Unterkunft, Strandnähe und sehr natürlich angelegt.
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel nah am Strand und umgeben von Natur. Wasserspender in der Rezeption war sehr komfortabel. Sehr nettes, aufmerksames Personal. Die Sonnenuntergänge sind in Santa Teresa einmalig schön.

Cons:

Aus der Steckdose kamen Ameisen, hab ich aber gemeldet, kann mit Silikon behoben werden.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Dara • family_with_children • us
10
If you’re staying in Santa Teresa, this is a great choice!!
Pros:

I liked everything, especially the cleanliness and the close proximity to the beach.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • ca
10
Amazing property immersed in nature!
Pros:

The staff were so incredibly helpful - we had to leave early to catch the ferry (6:30am) and would miss the breakfast serving window. They proactively accommodated this and brought fresh cut fruit in a to-go container to our room so that we would have something for the road. Alfredo at reception was also very welcoming and even guided us to a local rodeo in Cobano.

We also hung out by the pool for a day, where we watched capuchin and howler monkeys interact, it was truly amazing to spend hours doing this! 10/10 experience at Manala!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • ca
1
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sheddy • couple • cr
10
Excelente
Pros:

Excelente atención, ubicación y el desayuno delicioso

Cons:

Todo nos gustó

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee