Hotel Manalá

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (53 reviews)
800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111 , Cóbano , CR

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Free airport transportation
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Beautiful design

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.06
Staff was very friendly and helpful; positive sentiment on service.
Location
9.1
So convenient location, near the beach, restaurants and town.
Room Quality
9.05
The layout and design of the rooms were appreciated.
Amenities
8.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Breakfast delivered to bungalows was a magical experience.
Overall Experience
8.86
Loved the balance of nature and privacy, perfect for relaxation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:44

Property Description

Relax by the Pool and Garden
Enjoy the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden for ultimate relaxation during your stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and easy access to nearby attractions with the area shuttle.

Comfortable Accommodations
Experience cozy rooms with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Santa Teresa Beach when you book your stay at Hotel Manalá in Cóbano. Experience a seaside retreat just minutes away from the pristine shorelines.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TMU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Ana
10
Pros:

I love the place, so convenient location, near the beach, restaurants and town!! Staff was very friendly and helpful I will totally recommend and will be happy to stay over and over !!

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Amanda Karolina family
10
Pros:

La atención muy buena y el lugar es precioso

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nela family
10
Pros:

Me encantó el balance de lo natural de la zona con la privacidad, y estructura del lugar. La distribución de las habitaciones, la amplitud y el diseño, lo hace perfecto. La zona de la playa está cerca del hotel.
Me encantó que llevarán el desayuno a cada bungalow de forma personalizada, comer afuera con semejante paisaje, lo hizo relajante y mágico.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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Rolando
8
Pros:

The area is great, overall very central, check in was easy and quick, rooms where clean. Overall a great experience.

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
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Tracy L family
10
Pros:

Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
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Monika
10
Pros:

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

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
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Melanie
10
Pros:

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.

2025-02-04 via Nuitee
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Lawrence
8
Pros:

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

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Tony
8
Pros:

Was a nice stay

2024-11-30 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-20 via Nuitee
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Alvaro
10
Pros:

Muy linda recomendado

2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Diana family
10
Pros:

It was lovely, so was the staff.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Renee partner
10
Pros:

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!

2024-06-28 via Nuitee
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Roberto partner
6
Pros:

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.

2023-07-31 via Nuitee
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Pierre
8
En pleine Nature
Pros:

De passage, juste une nuit mais fort agréable et reposante.
NB: beaucoup de poussières dans les rues, beaucoup

2023-04-22 via Nuitee
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Mercedes family
10
Pros:

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.

2022-08-08 via Nuitee
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Brandon partner
6
Pros:

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.

2022-05-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.

2022-03-22 via Nuitee
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brittany partner
10
Pros:

Great spot right on the strip. Excellent location. Breakfast was amazing and delivered to our front porch every morning

2022-02-21 via Nuitee
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Terence
10
A wonderful night and the best breakfast.
Pros:

We stayed over at the hotel for one night while waiting for our long-term rental to be ready. The rooms were spacious and we spent a lovely day by the pool and at the nearby beach.

We were particularly impressed that the room included 2 beach chairs that we could talk with us to watch the spectacular Santa Teresa sunset that night.

We dined at El Facon Grill next door and enjoyed great food and live music, and there's even a great coffee shop (Cafca Cafe) that whips up amazing smoothies, just steps away.

The bed was very comfortable and overall it was a great stay. I would not hesitate to return and would happily have stayed longer.

In the morning, breakfast was delivered to our patio and it was outstanding... The granola with yoghurt and fruit was particularly tasty and we were so full we skipped lunch that day. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place in Santa Teresa, away from the traffic jams and noise of the downtown core.

2022-02-07 via Nuitee