LAYAN Hotel & Spa

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Robin

The property is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Noemi

The breakfast staff was at amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Adrienne

Great Ocean views,

Family

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Kathryn

The view at this hotel is amazing, but the hotel has fallen into disrepair. We almost never had hot water, which they seemed to be able to remedy after our complaining but then it would go out again. The pool swim up bar was never open or operating during our stay. There was a smaller pool with jets that looked like a hot tub but it wasn’t hot or operational. The quality of the bedding and furnishings was budget hotel level. Stained ceiling, missing knobs, musty cushions. The breakfast was very nice and the staff in the restaurant was great. Walking to the beach is somewhat challenging and potentially risky on the winding narrow road. I wish I could be more positive but it was overall disappointing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Sailaja

Our stay at Layan Hotel was absolutely fantastic! This was our favorite hotel during our Costa Rica trip. The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, with an incredible view that we enjoyed every day. The pool was beautiful and a great place to relax after exploring Manuel Antonio.

What truly made our stay special was the outstanding staff. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The location was excellent, with easy access to beaches, restaurants, and the national park.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Alexander

The website describes walking to three beaches, not true!! one has been closed off by private industry yet they still advertise it! we went and walked almost a mile “steep” hills to find out no entryway existed…. front office said “oh yeah no access” yet website advises it!! THEN!! website provides the menu which is not the menu at site!! a planned afternoon gone!! we had to Uber and go elsewhere…. happy hour from 3-6 pm became 5-6pm!!!! very disappointed being mislead and we brought another couple as guests to this place!! NEVER AGAIN

Friends

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Troy

If I were to rate the hotel strictly based of its merits I would probably give it a 4. Location is at the very top of the hill and it provides an excellent view of the ocean from the rooms and from the roof top pool. The restaurant is fairly priced for the area, seriously go to Quepos if you want affordable real local food. The restaurant provides excellent food I have zero issues with them at all and the free breakfasts are amazing. The rooms are some of the nicest hotels rooms I have ever stayed in, they are large and have nice balconies.

Problems. Room 103 the room I was given had some sort of bug problem I got eaten alive in that room. I arrived on Saturday morning and did not leave the hotel property at all once I arrived until Monday when I complained and they allowed me to switch rooms. I know they are going to get on here and say they have no evidence of bugs but I have plenty of pictures and once they switched me rooms I quit being bit and was able to actually sleep through the night and wouldn't you know it the bites started to heal. The manager refused any compensation at all aside from the room change, wouldn't even give me a ride to the pharmacy and refused to reimburse me for the medication.
Now that is out of the way the hotel is honestly not as clean as you would expect a 4 star hotel to be, although this is a very open hotel so I am sure cleanliness is hard to maintain with multiple entrances to the outside permanently open, there was clearly visible piles

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Paula

We had a huge room on the third floor with a magnificent view of Manual Antonio. The decor needs updating. My husband described it as lipstick on a pig. Caulking in the bathroom was done messily and the tile work on the shower floor was not done professionally. Marks were on the wall where something hung before. The shower drain was slow to drain. The parking situation is very limited and parking spots tight. Entry to and from the driveway is very dangerous… on a curved road with no way to see traffic coming. The towels are terrible micro fiber ones. We had breakfast included but two mornings the order was not correct. Staff will replace the meal for you but I just ate what I was served. I could not find anyone in the lobby to check out. The young girls at reception did not seem to be too concerned with our needs. The best thing about this hotel was the view.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Nate

I love this place. Amazing staff, awesome rooms with amazing views. I always stay here when I am in Quepos. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Madison

Beautiful property with a great view. Stuff was só helpful and the food was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Syed Farid

We had an amazing time in Costa Rica. This property was clean, view was amazing, staff was super helpful. I'm giving it 5 stars but I do want to note some things for travelers: 1) Parking is extremely difficult due to small parking area. The staff is there to help navigate, but keep that in mind. 2) If you come back late, the parking gate may be locked and it's difficult to get the security guards attention to open it (front desk is gone at a certain time). Make sure to let the front desk and security know you will be coming home late or you could get locked out. Otherwise, beautiful property with great view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Veronica

My daughter and I stayed here and felt very safe. The parking situation is very challenging as it’s on a very steep pill with a lot of blind spots, but it is close to dining and shopping and the view is absolutely incredible. We really enjoyed the staff and the pool was the highlight. The beds are terrible. The mattresses are rock hard and the rooms are very dated. That would be my only complaint.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Dan

Amazing view and great pool

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Landon

Very nice hotel and amazing views!

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

ANGELA

No staff in site anywhere after check in and you hadcto get towel for pool at front desk. Restaurant bar disgusting, foul smell off and on when sitting at bar, stale wine, no alcohol at bar looked clised for good, matress disgusting in room, front desk rude... breakfast good and Justin ( delivered breakfast) and Roy amazing ( pool bartender) when they finally had one the day i checked out

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Linda

The view was amazing! The staff was nice. The sea bass at the restaurant was excellent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Chris

We couldn't believe the view, unbeatable! The room was very clean, bedding is a bit lacking but you could never book this room in the states without breaking the bank.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Monika

Very nice place, love the view and the size of the room, breakfast was very good, highly recommend it I’ll be back for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

PING

Big and good room & bath conditions, beautiful ocean view, excellent service.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Tracy

Beautiful hotel. Beautiful views. We were in a corner room that slept 5 and it was huge! The pool is small but it had a swim up bar which was nice. It's a steep walk to a beach. The beaches in the park are a lot nicer in my opinion. I would stay here again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Subramanian

The property is a well known place in Manuel Antonio and quite accessible to central areas, food, park and beach. Parking here is a challenge. Condition of property not so premium as they claim to be. Our next door was under construction and they had construction material visible and left open near our balcony. Not so safe with very small kids. The view from property is great! Breakfast was decent. Overall could do better in terms of ambience.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Kim

Escape to Central America and embrace the finest hotel spa experience ever. You will never be disappointed

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Tina

Hotel is nice. View is amazing. Staff is super nice and friendly. Rooms are big. Only downfall- No hot water the first night. Had to use another room to shower.
Other than that the stabs was great & good location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

JoAnn

The staff was excellent. The air conditioning in the room was good but the rooms could use updating. There were no chairs or trashcans in the room and they had microfiber bath towels. The towels were new but awful to dry off with. If they try and put you in rooms 106 & 107, please ask them to move you. The stairs up to these rooms was challenging and the hallway was terribly, terribly HOT. Again, the staff was super and the breakfast was good.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2026

Barbara

The staff were great and food was good. The room was large and had a great view of the ocean (and the parking lot) but was outdated. The toilet made noises that made it difficult to sleep but after 2 requests to have it fixed the problem remained. Our safe broke and we waited hours to get it fixed.
The information sheet we received on arrival said happy hour included 2 for 1 drinks but they failed to mention it is only valid at the pool bar, not the restaurant bar. Unfortunately we didn’t realize this until we got the bill.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Rocky

Everything was great. The view and decent food.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

Svetlana

This hotel has very beautiful views on Manual Antonio beach. The room that we stayed had very nice view, but needs some work. Shower was leaking, door in shower was broken, mattress and pillows were very old and uncomfortable. The food in the restaurant was good, but had limited choices.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Claudia

We had a great experience at the hotel. The view was amazing, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast and the dinners were extremely good! The rooms were spacious and clean- would definitely recommend. We will stay here again on our next trip to Costa Rica

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Zinry

Could have been cleaner . Needs a bit of tlc

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Danni

Do not stay here. The bed was broken and when we asked for assistance we were told there were no more rooms. Towels and sheets were pilled, stained, and edges frayed. The food was poor quality and the room was in poor repair (tv hanging sideways off wall and non-usable, painting slipped down from frame with tape showing, stool cracked and old. Location is nice and so is the view…just find a different hotel in this area (there are tons). Very disappointed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Jatin

We booked triple ocean view room for 3 nights. We were in a room which was renovated. We were in room 202, which has a huge building in front of the balcony. However, you could see I’ll see the ocean to the right and left of the building. The room should have been less than the 3rd floor room because of the obstructed view. The room was spacious for 3 people, 2 beds and a sofa, refrigerator, coffeemaker and coffee table. However, they charge you $2 for the coffee pod. They did have free coffee in the lobby.

Breakfast was great. Many choices and the taste and service was great in dining area. It had beautiful view.

Front staff was helpful. There was parking on property, but the entrance is steep and it curves.

My most favorite place was the rooftop. During the day, you can see ocean on both sides.

In the evening, it was so pleasant at the rooftop that we played cards. It was lovely, we saw stars and sunset colors from there.

We liked the location of the hotel. Only 5-8 minutes driving to all key places to visit.
Thank you!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Wendy Leah Ann

The view from our balcony was spectacular! The room was spacious with a large bathroom, separate kitchen area, coffee machine, couch, and a huge Smart TV. We really enjoyed the free breakfast, which had several choices and was delicious and plentyful. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, along with Roy at the pool bar, and the housekeeping ladies. The only disappointment was the waiter in the restaurant, who always had a scowl on his face and seemed to dislike both tourists and his job.......

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

bryan

Staff was wonderful especially Roy
Property is clean but in need of renovation and the road to the property is under construction making walking to the bus and amenities a bit precarious. Overall a great experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

David

This is a nice hotel but the road to it is quite bumpy so be aware of that if you hire a car. Definitely worth booking a room with an ocean view as the view is fabulous! Breakfast is excellent but the service was often quite slow even when there weren't many people in the restaurant. The pool is a decent size and we had it pretty much to oursleves on most days. Staff are friendly and helpful. Uber is pretty cheap in the area for trips to local restaurants etc. - walking anywhere from the hotel is not easy because of the steep roads! Overall, I would reccommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Galen T

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Absolutely Incredible Stay at Layan Hotel!

Our experience at Layan Hotel in Costa Rica was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond anything you’d normally expect from a resort. Every interaction felt warm, personal, and genuinely caring.

The views were breathtaking. Each morning we watched Costa Rica’s beautiful birds soaring right past our balcony with the Pacific shimmering behind them — absolutely stunning and unforgettable.

A very special thank you to Roy and Justin. These two truly took care of us in ways we never expected. Their kindness, attention to detail, and willingness to help made our stay feel magical.

The location is fantastic — close to everything, making it easy to explore the entire area within just a few minutes. The staff also gave great recommendations for tours and local spots. We did the horseback waterfall tour, and it completely blew our minds. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, and the whole experience felt authentic and unforgettable.

And the food… wow. The complimentary breakfast was the best we’ve had in all of Costa Rica, and we’ve been here for six weeks! Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.

We originally booked 5 nights at Layan but ended up staying 10 because they truly spoiled us. The hotel is also spotlessly clean and beds are super comfortable which made the experience even more fantastic.

Layan Hotel exceeded every expectation.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Sunil

The towel was torn, the bed was creaky and lopsided, the view was good. Parking was very tight.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Martin

Great view. Big room. Great service.
Parking was a challenge although they found a solution.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Sara

Wonderful staff, huge comfy beds, beautiful views.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Paul

The hotel is located down a hill that is currently under construction, so there is a lot of dust, mud and an occasion road closure. The property is nice but is a mix of catacomb like room areas and only about 10 parking spots. The rooms are clean and nice with SPECTACULAR view of the beach and surounding rain forest. The breakfast was good and there was about 8 different items to choose from. The staff was polite friendly and very helpful. The pool area is awesome, but we didn't get to enjoy it as much due to heavy rains.
Playa Baisanz is a short walk down the road and worth the trip, it's less crowded and almost private. The street that leads to the main MA road is in an area with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars. I highly recommend you check out El Meracdito down the road.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Richard

The view was amazing from my room very clean & beautiful place service was amazing always on top of cleaning and costumer service I will defiantly come back & stay at Layan Hotel 🙌

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Nate

Hidden gem. Wish I knew about this place before. I will be back for sure.
The room was amazing and had one of the best views ever. Service was excellent and the food was good. Pool area was very quiet and tranquil. Made me very relaxed and at home. Best value in the area by far.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Sheena

Great views

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Del

Great breakfast, amazing views, parking is not ideal

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Eran

Amazing

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Frantz

Nice rooftop pool
Otherwise a bit rundown all over
Friendly staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Maria

The rooms are very clean, nice ocean view from your room (if you pick one) good breakfast, great ocean view from the restaurant, excellent customer services, it would be great if they provided golf carts to take you to the beach dowm the hill, beach near to the hotel is very nice l, peaceful but a little bit challenging to get to it

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Kiel

The Layan was amazing!! The service was impeccable!!! They even were so kind to upgrade us to the presidential suite! We will definitely be back! 10/10!!!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Breanna

Feeling secluded up on top of the mountain that overlooks the Pacific Ocean is one of the million reasons we continue to come back and stay! Roy is the BEST, we have never had a bad experience any of the 6 times we've stayed at Layan! Cheers to next time!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Richard

Staff was friendly, speak English & the beach was near by

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Jason

Beautiful property with pool and ocean views. Convenient for accessing Manuel Antonio National park area and beaches.Good food. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Sharona

We booked the Superior Room with an ocean view, but when we checked in, we were given one of the oldest, non-renovated rooms. It technically had an ocean view, but it mostly looked out over the hotel’s parking lot. The bathroom also had some mold. We asked to switch rooms and thankfully the staff was able to move us to another room with an ocean view, and in a little better condition than the first one.

It felt like the hotel is in the middle of renovations, and honestly, parts of it seemed like they shouldn’t be open to guests right now. That said, the views are beautiful, and the beach is only a 10-minute walk away though keep in mind it’s uphill coming back.

We liked the location and the scenery, but the hotel itself could use some serious updates.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Tamrat

Excellent location, spectacular ocean view, very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was great. Fresh tropical juices and fruits like mango, guava would be great additions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay !!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Fernando

Un lugar que da tranquilidad y mucha calma, excelente servicio.
Personal con amabilidad y generando un espacio familiar.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Christian

Great view and location. Family trip was awesome.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Stephanie

We really enjoyed this stay! The staff is so friendly and accommodating! It has the most beautiful view and great drinks and food! Our room was very comfortable and we enjoyed the cleaning service daily. High recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2025

Laura

We stayed at the Layan Hotel and Spa for 3 nights. We found it to be clean and safe. The pool was great and the bartenders Roy and Justine were amazing. The entire was staff were friendly and professional.

Be warned that the parking lot is very small. There are 25 rooms and only 11 or 12 parking spots available so be prepared to possibly park in a small lot for 3 cars at the base of the driveway.

Even with the parking situation I would recommend Layan Hotel and Spa if you are looking for a great location, beautiful views, clean and safe facilities and a great staff.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2025

Jeanne

The hotel is very open which does mean that animals and bugs wander in. We did not mind because we came to see the wildlife but some people may not want that. The hotel seems to be in mid repair, there are some things that are broken and the elevator didn't work. The views are amazing. You can't beat watching toucans fly past your balcony. Breakfast and lunch were great. Dinner at the hotel is expensive and there weren't any kid friendly options so we only ate dinner once at the hotel. The beds were hard and very creaky. A/C worked great. Pool is very nice. The staff were super friendly and helpful with answering questions and booking tours for us. It's a short walk down to Biesanz beach which was good for swimming, or a quick drive to Manuel Anotonio park and beach.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

constance

I loved staying at the Layan. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff, especially Allison and Megan, were very helpful and friendly. The staff at the restaurant were always friendly. The pool and view were glorious. The room did have a refrigerator and a coffee maker even though those were not listed in the description. I would stay there again. I did wish for more choices on the dinner menu.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

They have good service. It's close to a nice beach, within walking distance.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2025

Eirene

Gorgeous view! The servers were warm and so friendly. Our only complaints were the construction noise, some small issues with our room (eg curtains didn’t shut, doors opened randomly), and the lack of elevators (lots of stairs - probably would not recommend for mobility-challenged folks). However, we had a relaxing time and would definitely consider staying here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Risa

This property is absolutely amazing. But the staff truly made it. Highly recommend coming here for the views from the pool decks. Amazing 360• views! And Angelo truly made the experience. A amazing cocktails, drinks and the food was great as well! Highly recommend!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

John

Super friendly staff and amazing view!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2025

Lawrence

A wonderful time

We had a great time. This is an boutique hotel, not a big chain. Maybe 25 rooms total. This is also an older hotel getting some renovations and upgrades. The place is nice and has an amazing view. The food was great, the drinks were cold, the staff was friendly and wonderful, the price was very reasonable, the room was spacious and very comfortable.

There are some things that they are working on that need attention. Like, we stayed on the top floor and at times the shower would just stop. Not enough water pressure during high demand. The hot tub had issues with the jets not working. Small things, not deal breakers, but don't expect the Ritz, this is not that.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Braden

Good

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Wow!!!

We were so fortunate to select this hotel, it is simply one of the best places we have every experienced. The hotel has an ideal location as it is situated on one of the highest hilltops affording spectacular panoramic views of Manuel Antonio. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without exception. Don’t be fooled by other places to stay; their photos cherry pick the best view. Layan clearly has the best location in the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2025

Rosanna

My stay at the hotel was disappointing. The maintenance needed in the room, its not worth the amount of money you pay for. The beds,Toliet and outlets are loose. The bed squeaks with every movement made through out the night. They are doing construction across the street and will have you up at 6am. The staff was great and being abel to have a water available for guest for free. Just need make sure rooms are well before given. If you want to sleep and relax I don't recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Raven

Beautiful property with super friendly staff and amazing well equipped rooms. The views are probably the most incredible part of the stay! Enjoy!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Joyce

I had an excellent time at Layan hotel. The staff was courteous and helpful. Food was excellent. The view of the ocean from the restaurant and my balcony was beautiful. I even had a monkey come visit. Would stay again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Jose

This resort was super nice! Amazing view, the rooms were very big, bigger than we thought, the restaurant food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We wish we would have booked longer. We will definitely book and stay here next time and book for a week at least!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Michael

Beautiful hotel, and friendly staff. Location and views where awesome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Dwayne

The staff are great and I liked my suite and the upper deck. There's a nice beach close by and the food I had was good. I'll return! :)

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Paul

We were not put into the room that we saw advertised online - be prepared for that and message the hotel before you book to make sure what you see is what you’re getting. It’s currently under renovation and certain rooms are much nicer than others.

About 3/4 of the hotel seems to be renovated and is very nice. We were put into the 1/4 that is still yet to be renovated, and it showed. Dark hallways to the rooms only lit by motion lights, the smell of wet paint and paint stains were in the hallways, and drywall dust was still visible. For about $350 a night CAN we did not expect this.

Room itself wasn’t terrible, had what you needed. But for the price, we were not happy. After 1 night of our 4 night stay, we asked to be switched into the room displayed online, and luckily they were available. The staff were very helpful and understanding with this.

After this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pool and lounge area with the ocean view on the roof is very nice! Included breakfast is always a plus. The food and drink menu the rest of the day was all excellent.

One other more minor complaint is that parking is very tricky in this location. They have a very small parking lot that doesn’t accommodate the amount of guests in the hotel. It’s a space issue and not much the hotel can do about that, but we had to park on the street a couple of times.

I would stay here again if I knew the renovations were complete and was getting what I paid for the second time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Amber

Good breakfast, wonderful views, hard bed,

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2025

Gilberto

Beautiful view. Plenty of monkeys and iguanas right in our balcony.

Area renovated was really nice. Bedrooms were beautiful.

Unfortunately, we stayed in the old part. Everything falling apart. Like a prison dungeon. Safe was not working. They tried to fix but at the end they changed our room...

Hope they renovate to the same standards as the new part to become a very nice hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Annika

Fabulous. Would highly recommend. Friendly staff, great views, and beautiful pool and bar area.

Leisure