Name: Hotel El Manglar
Address: Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, 50308, CR

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Greiver

Lugar tranquilo, relajante, lejos del bullicio y a pasos de la playa

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Alexander

Relaxing and enjoyable place with fantastic staff. The management are fantastic and whilst we visited there was a storm which they checked in and we're always responsive to needs.

The pool area is lovely and relaxed.

The one disappointment was the room did have a few issues with loose doors, drawers and a toilet flush that was always hissing. And right now there was lots of construction directly outside our room.

However it's a charming little place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

YEIRY

The place is nice but simple. Good for a night or two. It rained all days so wifi was not good, but Staff was very helpful. Beach is across the street and 10 min away you’ll find restaurants and supermarkets

Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Nestor

Personal Excelente y muy amable
Dispuesto a ayudar incluso en el cambio de una llanta.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Cheryl

The property was beautiful with a short path walk to the beach. The restaurants near and on the property were wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Kieran

Extremely clean hotel with private access to the beach. Had a very clean and large pool with a lot of lounge space.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Andorra

The hotel was lovely and very quiet. Nice stay if you are looking to relax and go to the beach. Staff was very reponsive and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Madison

Super friendly and helpful staff, beach right across the street, large grounds with a lovely modern but beachy aesthetic.

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Amparo

No hair dryer, no closet or hangers, no ironing board, no where to place your luggage.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

David

The air conditioner and refrigerator worked great. The room was clean and the staff was great. The beds were the only thing I could complain about they were a bit hard and the springs could be felt, a mattress pad would help a lot.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

RoseMary B

Love the place, the pool was lovely and mostly quiet plenty of sitting available. The room was clean and well stocked with a full fridge, dishes everything you’d need. They don’t supply paper towels or dish soap so would want to get that before heading to the area. There is a tiny store but it’s not very equipped. Also you’re in jungle wooden area lot of bugs ants mostly take bug killer. Staff excellent and helpful. You are not on the beach but you have private access to it just across the way. There are 3 restaurants close by prices are American prices, not cheap. Buy snacks and food before heading to the area it will save you a ton of money. The hotel itself has no food or drinks. Within a mile or less down the beach you can cross by boat $2pp to Tamorino very active a lot shopping, restaurants and nightlife if that’s what you like. The hotel can set you up for tours and they will pick you up at the hotel. Bottom line this is a nice calm hotel but everything you want extra is close enough to get to. If you rent a car they have parking right out front it’s a safe this area is very clean and protected. Again, I would shop at a store before heading out to this hotel because it doesn’t have much of a selection. All the restaurants were good and the fresh fish was amazing. Have a fantastic vacation. Monkeys everywhere in the trees keep your eyes open. Turtles are fairly close down the beach also ask the front desk they will help you.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

martha

We loved our stay and the place grew on us. Rooms could use a place for cloths and suitcase as they aren’t big and a coffee pot. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a small market but it doesn’t have fresh fruit or veggies and limited for lunch or breakfast items. Loved how staff booked tours which were very small.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Nathalie

Outside really beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Kiet

We stay there for 4nigths. Very quiet place. 2 minutes walk to beach. Amazing beach, mostly for surfing.
You can swim but careful for beginners surfers.
The property is nice with a pool and outdoor kitchen located in a peaceful garden.
We stay at room #35. Wifi connection very poor. Have to be in the balcony to get Wifi.
Lack of hooks in washrooms and room for hanging things. Cafe Mar Azul is very good restaurant for your meal and drinks.
Overall very nice property.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Kristina

Great hotel overall. The amenities were great; there is a pool, common kitchen with gas stovetop, common eating area, lounge chairs, mini fridge in room and places to relax. There was a hole in our door which let in some insects and ants. The wifi was patchy in out room, but that could have been because we were the farthest room from the main office.

There was a great restaurant next door with friendly staff. Unfortunately the mini-mart close by didn't have many food options.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

Jérémy

This is a reliable budget boutique find in a stunning, elite area. The highlight is absolutely the proximity to the water—having basically beachfront access in such a private neighborhood was a dream! The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. My only note is that the rooms could use a little TLC; some fresh paint and new grout would go a long way in making the space feel finished. Also, keep in mind it’s a bit of a distance from the main shopping and dining hubs, so it's perfect if you're looking for a quiet escape.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Isabelle

The location is top notch

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Gracie

Staff were so friendly and helpful! Great location and cute spot!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Janet Rae

The staff was outstanding! Yorya, Dylan and Andrea were consistently personable, friendly, and particularly helpful, answering all of our questions and assisting us with virtually all of our plans! The location in Palm Beach Estates was ideally situated, where a short walk on a shaded path led to a wonderful, expansive and nearly private beach. The grounds at Hotel El Manglar were quite lush and well maintained. The swimming pool and surrounding deck areas were equally well maintained. Our room had a small kitchen which was well-equipped, offering us everything we needed for light meals and beverages. Our room was comfortable and clean, with linens and supplies replenished every other day. The bed was quite well-dressed and comfortable.
We were worried about not having a car during our stay and discovered that it was not an issue! An 18 minute walk south on the beach brought us to an estuary system, which was easily crossed by water taxi ($2.00 U.S,), dropping us into the bustling beach town of Tamarindo. Its streets were lined with a variety of restaurants and quaint beach shops featuring local artisans and souvenirs. Once there, we could easily reach a bank and 2 small grocery stores. We took 3 excursions that required transportation, and those arrangements were seamlessly handled by the wonderful El Manglar staff (mentioned above).

We very much hope that a return trip will be in our not-too-distant future! Pura-Vida!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Jillian

Fantastic bedding.. very clean and welcoming! Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Julianne

Nice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Freddy

Great location, beach access was great, rooms and amenities were excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Kathy

Great place

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Virendra

This js a great hotel for beach access and family friendly. We were in standard room. Very very small but that was expected. The staff was very friendly. We were there for 3 days. On the 3rd day our toilet clogged and the staff was slow to respond. They graciously put us in an upgraded room but while one of our daily member was having a shower, the water stopped. Later we found out that the were filling the pool. They didn’t inform us. I feel bad leaving a poor review since this is a rugged style hostel hote frequented by local Costa Rica people. But we dust get good experience and also cell signa and WiFi was non existent

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

27 Dec 2025

Jared

Bathroom smelled like a Bathroom exhaust pipe out of the roof, No hot showers, screaming kid, barking dog, terrible wifi.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Angie

Una gran opción.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2025

Marvin

pretty sparsely stocked

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2025

Alexandra

Cortesías en fecha especiales como Navidad haría de este sitio más especial

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Barbara

Outstanding staff! Comfortable bed and good size bathroom. Liked the keyless entry system especially when going to the beach we didn’t worry about losing key. Beach only 2 min away. Pool area lovely gardens and shade if you wanted. Room fridge and air conditioner were added features.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Kyle

We came to El Mangar from very busy Tamarindo and I wish we could have came here first! The property is pristine, the front desk at reception were kind,attentive and so helpful and you got a feel of you are welcome here, it has been amazing!

The area is safe , secure and quiet , in the morning you can hear the waves from the beach :)

room: small and cozy , this is the cleanest hotel we have stayed in after being in Costa Rica for a week, I am very particular about rooms, yes there may be some paint chipped but that is nothing, the rooms are clean!

A/C works wonderful, actually had to raise the temp because we got too cold.
Showers - hot water !

Parking : directly across from the hotel, on a quiet road ( which is more like a small lane ) , your vehicles are parked directly across and infront of the reception area in a small parking area. There is a parking pass that you have to display but this gives you peace of mind that your vehicle will be safe!

There is a nice walkway to the beach, it’s about a 2 minute walk through a really neat forest setting, the trail is clean and flat, I do appreciate the beach being a 2 minute walk as you’re not surrounded by hotels and staring at a big resort right beside you , the beach is clean and not overall busy.

The cafe next door has amazing food!

I am so glad we came to stay here ! ❤️ we have had such an amazing time and I wish it wasn’t only for one day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Monica

Every time we stay at El Manglar, it’s a beautiful experience. The place is incredibly relaxing, right next to a stunning beach. The rooms are well-equipped and conveniently located near restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Chris

Great location friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2025

Christoph

Great staff and service. Especially the outdoor kitchen. The window in the room was too small and did open only slightly. The construction site on the other slide of the road was very loud and annoying.
Also very expensive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Katherine

This place was INCREDIBLE! Everything about it was perfect. The staff was helpfull and very friendly. The acces to the beach super easy. We had dinner at the bistro and it was so good! We had the Villa #3 for 2 nights and we were super sad to leave. We will come back next year for a longer stay!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Vanessa

The staff was amazing. The room had a lot of ants, so much so I slept with the kitchen light on and there was no coffee in the morning anywhere until 8am. But it’s close to the beach and remote for a getaway.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Sébastien

Great value for money

Excellent location, wonderful beach access.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Kelly

Hotel El Manglar is maybe my most favorite hotel EVER! The grounds are beautiful!! The staff is so kind and helpful. Dylan and Georgia at the front desk were just incredible! The beach is stunning and the private path to the beach is magical! Our villa was comfortable and very clean. It had a king size bed, large shower, nice little kitchen and sitting area. Both the sitting area and kitchen had French doors that opened to the porch. We enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee and banana bread each morning on the porch. We had everything we needed! We loved the hammock on our private porch too! We surfed every day and I conveniently rented my surfboard from the hotel. We also enjoyed swimming in the lovely pool after a surf session. The owners of this hotel have created a paradise environment in Playa Grande. Dylan even arranged a tour of the estuary where we saw all kinds of wildlife including iguanas, crocodiles, the mangrove hawk and a family of Howler Monkeys. The food at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from the hotel grounds) was delicious and fresh with great service (Luis). There is also another restaurant next door that serves great food and the homemade banana bread. I can't wait to go back!!! Hotel El Manglar is dreamy!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

CAROLINE

We stayed Aug 1st—12th.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Amie Ann

We truly enjoyed our stay in our Villa. It was quiet, beautifully landscaped with very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the very close Cafe Mar Azul beach vibe restaurant. We enjoyed seeing and hearing monkeys nearby. It was a very short walk in a beautiful pathway to the stunning beach with amazing sunsets.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Maxime

Tout était parfait, merci à Yorya pour son aide précieuse et sa bonne humeur contagieuse, nous voulons absolument y retourner. Pura vida!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Leialoha

We loved this sweet little hotel. Simple, clean, comfortable, amazing beach access. Lovely staff, great location. We could have stayed longer!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

On voulait un hébergement près de la plage dans le coin de Tamarindo, on est content d'avoir résidé au El Manglar plutôt que dans la ville de Tamarindo. La plage est à 5 minutes et l'espace piscine est super bien aménagé pour se reposer. On a utilisé l'espace cuisine pour nos déjeuners et des repas simples. On a eu quelques difficultés d'accès au Wifi à partir des chambres, mais pour nous c'était un avantage car ça forçait nos ados à descendre dans l'espace commun.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Deepthi

This property is located in a very quite place. Thry have a shared kitchen where you can make your own food. Resturents are not nearby.Drive is not that great due to roads. Overall nice experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Rene

Hotel El Manglar is amazing. Even though it was the cheapest place we stayed along the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, the staff and the high standard of the hotel, made it one of the most boutique and chic.
The staff was very attentive and friendly and gave lots of recommendations.
The grounds were beautiful and the pool was nice with lots of areas outside to hang out.
Our room although small was very comfortable, clean and stylish.
This part of Playa Grande is a little off the beaten track but there were still a few good restaurants as well as a little store nearby.
We ended up renting bikes and I definitely recommend this as a way to explore the area if you don't have a car.
The hotel also had its own cafe and restaurant, yoga and a beach access as well as surf boards to rent.
It was a very relaxing and beautiful stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Líndsay

It was very quiet just what we needed it. Such a nice place great staff. My second time in Manglar.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Barun

Not safe for children. We were assigned a room that had a balcony with a big gaps between the balcony railings and was not safe for our 4 year old. We went for our anniversary and had made a request for special arrangement which was not accommadated. Also, any of our requests were not accommodated as we booked through a 3rd party, Expedia, perthe staff. Had webooked directly, they would have taken care of our requests.
Property was great, but staff and our check in process and experience could have been much better

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Luis

We love staying at El Manglar. Its so close to the beach making it super easy to walk to go surfing or spend time in the gorgeous beach of Playa Grande.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2025

Jenny

We had a basic double room. It is very small, has only a small window that didn't open and had no hooks or place to put bags or wet clothes. For the ptricr

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

misty

The staff are amazing and are very knowledgeable and helpful for booking tours and giving info on local attractions. The property and rooms are immaculate and modern. There is so much to do within walking distant. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

jeffrey

Very cool hotel. I made the mistake of booking a small room with two beds for me and my brother. Very small and tight. Other than that it was a nice place. Well located comfy and was perfect in all other regards. I’ll stay again but likely get my own room next time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Denzil

Thank you Andrea and Dylan for the amazing hospitality. Until next time… Pura Vida

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Jennifer

The staff is wonderful and the setting can't be beat!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Tara

Very chill and friendly hotel with excellent beach. Staff was outstanding and helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2025

Angela

Wonderful stay… so close to beach and pool, hammocks were great. only complaint is not enough hooks in room since no closet and our wifi in room was hit or miss.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Susan

Awesome Hotel!

What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Chad

Staff were amazing and quaint and great location!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Jennifer

Great help at the front desk. Friendly staff!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

kenneth

All wonderful
Added another night

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Shanda

Loved it. Can’t wait to go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Noemy

Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Rene

Our stay at this hotel was amazing. The entire staff were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very quick to respond to all of our questions and needs. The hotel was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located steps from the beach. The hotel has its own clean private trail through the jungle leading straight to the sandy beach. One day we saw howler monkeys in the trees above us on the trail. We will be back to Hotel El Manglar for sure!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Estrela

Simply all I can say is it is The Best Place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

Estrela

Simply it's the best place

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2024

Juan

VIP Benefits were not received and when I ask for more time on Saturday morning to check out on Sunday the person says it was not possible even when the hotel was almost empty, not until Saturday night that I received a message that I can get as exemption only 1 hour, I already was planned my Sunday, too bad.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

David

Close to the ocean and very nice hotel

Everything was very nice and a one minute walk to the ocean. The facilities are very good including a very comfortable bed and good shower and bathroom. I wish there were hooks in the bathroom to hang towels, there was just one small towel bar. The air conditioning worked well and the staff was friendly. good Swimming Pool, good everything.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Rosalva

Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Jared

We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Abigail

Hotel El Manglar was the perfect spot for my friends and I. The staff is some of the kindest and most helpful staff I have encountered in my travels. Yorya checked us in and helped us plan a great sunset cruise as she was very knowledgeable about the area. She, along with all the others, was incredibly attentive and thorough. The facility is very nice, and the pool was relaxing. The hotel has its own beach entrance with a well set up sitting area. All of the bars and restaurants in the area were walking distance and the main strip of playa grande is a short drive. We will definitely be staying here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2024

Becca

Manglar was such a perfect quiet private town. If you enjoy separation from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo, this spot is for you. The beach is amazing, and you can also take water taxis to Tamarindo which is fun and we really loved the staff!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2024

Chelsea

Good location bugs and musty smell unfortunately

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Nice place off the beaten path a nice short walk to the ocean, which we much appreciate. The room was a little musty smelling but not terrible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Jennifer

I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here. The staff is super sweet and helpful and the grounds are well maintained and plenty of shade and places to relax when you need time out of the sun. We had everything we needed and the wave out front was never crowded, we never felt the need to travel elsewhere for surfing…love it! The area is very quiet and safe. If you want hustle and bustle it’s about a mile walk up the beach to the river, where you can take boat across and walk into Tamarindo, but only during the day - the boat doesn’t run after about 4pm so be mindful of the time! Thank you for a great experience!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2024

Teresa

Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2024

Gretchen

Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2024

Yuliya

Great location. The only complaint is that there are no storage in room, not even a hook for bag or towel. Stuff was great and very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Claudie

The hotel is so quaint and you feel like you are in a mini private villa. The staff is amazing, friendly and very accommodating. The beach is 2 minutes away, accessible by a private path, so lovely. You can choose to do so many amazing activities, from Surf, Yoga, poolside chilling all the way to many different exciting excursions! An amazing little piece of paradise! We will be back and thank you to El Manglar.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2024

Janice

The property was very stylish and well laid out. The beach access was also very nice with keyless entry with a code.
We did have an issue with very loud guests at the pool one day, but they settled them down. The hot water had to be fixed (brrrrr), but the staff was very helpful with meeting our needs. I enjoyed the time there although we couldn't get the tv to work for the whole trip. We really enjoyed the refreshing pool and pool-side lounging areas. The restaurants around the hotel were very good and walkable.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2024

Stephen

Good choice for a short stay

The staff at reception are warm and friendly. The room was a reasonable size but could have done with a little tlc. There wasn't really anywhere to hang or store clothes and the little ants ocassionally made their way onto the bed. The pool and grounds were pretty and it was a stone's throw from a gorgeous beach. We tried the 2 closest restaurants and both were good and had entertainment at the weekend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Jonas

I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2024

David

Noisy accommodation

Good accommodation but not a ‘villa’ and quite a dark apartment.

Primary problem was development noise (hammering / drilling) next door stopped us sitting outside or using the pool.

Also the gardener was using a leaf blower whilst we were at the pool - too much noise - we had to leave the pool - give him a broom !!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2024

Catherine

The staff were warm and friendly. The location was excellent. Very relaxing vacation!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2024

Roberta

Great area

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2023

Chelesty

Staff was friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. We had an overall nice experience. We found however that the price was a bit costly from what the hotel offers.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2023

David

Excellent grounds and location; no laundry chances

5 stars for location within walking distance to quiet beach (but swimming next to impossible because of big waves), walking distance to a few bars and restaurants, and beautiful grounds.

5 stars for nice, quiet a/c.

1 star for no reading lamps (1 meter away from the bed; bring your own itty-bitty light if you like to read).

1 star for having to walk 3 meters to the other side of the room to turn off lights before going to sleep! Duh!

1 star for only getting the room cleaned every other day, not even trash emptied or new toilet paper filled (in the tropics... yuck).

1 star for claiming to have a \"bar,\" a \"spa,\" and, worst of it all, \"laundry facilities\" with the latter being a guy you can call on What's App who never responded!!! It's the tropics. Its humid. You need your laundry done ever so often, even when traveling. We ended up taking ours to a neighboring hotel who helped us by doing our laundry for us for a modest price.

Minus points for not having anywhere to hang the wet floor towel/rag, our swimsuits, etc. Others like us had to hang them outside the room on a common wall. A community clothes line or something like that would have been good as things cannot dry out inside rooms in Costa Rica because of the extreme humidity.

I asked nicely at the hotel lobby for this and suggested them having a for-pay washing machine and a clothes line. I only got a lot of attitude and a message from the young lady that \"when you travel, you sometimes have to do things d

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

April

Staff super amable, el lugar es súper limpio y el ambiente es muy tranquilo.
Amo que siempre nos reciben súper bien con mi perrhija, es un hotel realmente pet friendly

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2023

Matthew

The area is beautiful with a natural beach. The hotel was in need of some TLC with a taped together shower, slightly dingy room and rats / ants. However the aircon worked well and the staff were helpful, finding a solution to our broken safe & booking us into a turtle tour.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

Yanira

This is my second time at Hotel El manglar. Each time I've been sad to leave. It is a private and quiet small hotel that offered great service. The concierge desk will help you book any excursion or transportation. They helped us arrange surf lessons and a tour through the manglar forrest where we saw MONKEYS! Our time in costa rica was so Special but the service we experience here made it even better. I can't wait to visit again. only con is that the wifi service in the room wasn't as strong but who needs wifi on vacation? not me.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2023

Sofia

This hotel is isolated and it takes us an hour from Tamarindo center
The staff are nice especially Andrea and Mario from the restaurant but the rooms are ok on upstairs with no elevators or help offered
The hotel should focus on the safety of the guest especially on the floors can be slippery on rainy days as my friend had slipped on the pool side and it’s so dangerous
It’s an ok hotel hotel not very clean and too far from tamarindo beach where the action and the restaurants are
I won’t recommend this hotel coz it’s too far and it’s so isolated

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Clotilda

Small and Cozy

My stay at Hotel El Manglar was excellent. I stayed for 4 nights and I enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks to my boy Angel. He was so welcoming, caring, friendly and sweet. He was always readyand willing to help. My only draw back with the area was the roads. The roads going to and from the hotel are horrible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Ana Marie

The staff went above and beyond. The property is in a closed-off neighborhood but it's great. I strongly suggest renting a car. very affordable. The only downfall to the room I had was the lack of space to put my clothing away. but that was nothing big. you will fall in love with Costa Rica. I will gladly come here again and plan to in Feb 2023.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Jeffrey

The place is great and right next to the beach The staff are absolutely amazing, with Engelberth and Yorya deserving a massive raise for how fantastic they are. I stay here every time I am in the area because of them.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2023

Kara

Wifi didn’t work, power outages from storms. Shower has only cold water and was held to the wall with duct tape

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2023

Teuta

A lovely, unique property with a nature feel. A minute walk to the beach, surf boards and boogie boards can be rented from them. Catch a yoga classes on certain days. There is even a kitchen in the outdoor common area which guests are free to use. This is convenient with a market around the corner if you dont want to eat out. Great simple place if you dont mind not having all the frills.
We loved it here.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2023

Daniella

Un ámbiente lindo y propiedad a pocos minutos de la playa.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2023

Mónica

Nice place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Michael

Was fine but mildly misleading in that on expedia it says .5 miles to town, but did not note that mean swimming over a crocodile infested river or driving in a 3/4 circle that took 35 minutes to get to town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Santiago

Great property to stay in area; everything was simply perfect.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2023

Jeffrey

The power goes out regularly and who cares. This is an awesome spot.😀