Parador Resort & Spa

Costa Rica , Pacific Central Coast
Puntarenas, Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road
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10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

yossi

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Jean Sebastien

Amazing experience at the Parador. Resort is magnificient, you have a Monkey Trail, mini putt for the kids and pickleball courts. The pools are overlooking the Pacific Ocean with an amazing view. We saw onsite monkeys, iguanas, many kinds of birds and sloths. Breakfasts were great and the Tapas restaurant was well priced compared to outside the resort. Happy hours everyday from 6 to 7pm was great to catch the sunset. Rooms were spacious for a couple and two teenagers. Parador was also a walking distance to a nice quiet beach or you could request a golf cart ride. The Parador also offered a shuttle service free of charge that brings you to the Manual Antonio public beach. Would definetely return and recommend a stay at the Parador.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Skyler

Everything here is incredible my favorite hotel of all time.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Kyle

Absolutely stunning resort with tons of amenities. The only real downside is that it is a bit isolated on the end of a long winding road, but you do get beautiful unobstructed views of the ocean and rainforest.The staff is warm and welcoming, food is excellent

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Brittney

Great!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Carrie

The restaurant food was okay, walking anywhere off property requires stamina (quite steep), but other than that, you’d be hard pressed to find a nicer place with nicer staff. Stunning, classy, and comfortable. Beautiful property in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Mariella

The staff were very helpful and courteous.
Room was spotless.
Comfortable beds and pillows.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Barbara

Loved our stay at the Parador. Monkeys, toucans, sloths, and scarlet macaws are plentiful! Stunning pools and grounds are very well kept!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Catherine

Beautiful grounds, excellent staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Terrance

Courteous, efficient staff, great room, wonderful food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Christine

Resort was beautiful, clean and everyone was very welcoming and helpful. The landscaping was excellent and we saw more wildlife at the resort than anywhere else.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Jeffrey

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Steve

Fantastic customer service.
Lovely dinner in Fragata

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2026

Steve

Breakfast could be better.
The roadworks issue needs resolving.

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Christian

Beautiful location.

2/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

kristine

There’s zero noise barrier for the rooms you hear every single thing from neighbours and the hall. the doors slam aggressively. The furniture is heavy wood and scrapes the floor extremely loud.
The first night we didn’t sleep there was drunk people in halls and 2 rooms one above and one next door. I didn’t get a good night sleep the entire time.
One bed was good one hard as a board.

The staff is lovely. The amenities wonderful. View great.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

jessica

⭐️An Unforgettable Stay Surrounded by Nature, Beauty, and Exceptional Service⭐️

Parador Nature Resort exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, every single employee we encountered was genuinely kind, attentive, and went out of their way to provide extraordinary service. The warmth and professionalism of the staff made us feel cared for at every step.
The setting itself is absolutely breathtaking. The sunsets here are some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen—golden, expansive, and perfectly framed by the surrounding jungle and ocean views. The resort truly lives up to its name, offering immersive nature experiences that feel both magical and serene.
One of the most unforgettable highlights was the wildlife. We had close-up, personal encounters with monkeys that literally climbed onto our balcony—an experience you’ll never forget and one that perfectly captures how connected this resort is to its natural surroundings. The monkeys are harmless and fascinating to watch… just don’t leave your glass door open 😉.
Parador strikes the perfect balance between luxury and nature. You feel completely relaxed, surrounded by beauty, yet supported by an incredibly thoughtful and attentive team who clearly take pride in what they do.
This is not just a place to stay—it’s an experience. We left feeling restored, inspired, and already talking about when we can return. Highly, highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Yessy

Wonderful resort for our family. Safe, clean room, beautiful property, lovely staff, amazing wildlife. Would stay here again next time. Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

jeremy

Clean room and respectable staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Richard

Beautiful location with friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

James

Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. They were very good with names. Great experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

tanya

The room, the staff, the resort, breakfast if I could I would give more then 5 stars!
Everything was outstanding.
The management upgraded our stay to celebrate our engagement and made it extra special for us!
Highly recommend to stay here - we hope to come back one day

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Laissa S

Wonderful staff and great views!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Eileen

Staff is impeccable from check in to check out great view great food ! Will return

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

jodi

We absolutely loved our time at Parador! We dined at all three restaurants, and the food was delicious across the board. Drinks at the upper restaurant near the suites were excellent, and the service there was impeccable. There were countless spots with breathtaking views throughout the property. We walked the Monkey Trail and saw plenty of white-faced monkeys, and even spotted some right on the hotel grounds, which was such a fun up-close experience. We also saw macaws flying by while relaxing at the pool. On a rainy day, we headed to the game room and played ping-pong, which was a great touch. We really appreciated the covered walkways throughout the property, making it easy to get around even in the rain. Our stay couldn’t have been better—this has been our favorite place to stay in Costa Rica.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Janet

Staff/room/pool/food and drinks fabulous/ loved free tour very informative!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Fredrick

La Galeria again was over the top! Cooked our catch and was perfect... Everyone that works at Parador is awesome. Our cleaning crew were great in every way. This is my 3rd visit ti Parador and the people are the biggest reason. Thank you for everything!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Shilpa

Everything was great. Awesome resort.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Minh-Khoi

Clean room. Staff are super nice and helpful. Great location and view of the sunset. Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Riitta

This is an incredible resort situated on a peninsula with a lot of wildlife, from monkeys to sloths to birds such as scarlet macaws and cara caras.
The staff is very, very friendly and helpful!
The restaurants serve delicious foods and the Fracata has gorgeous views over the Pacific.
Everything was impeccably clean and there were staff members constantly taking care of the premises.
They cleaned the room twice a day, always replenishing the fresh towels (large!) and bottles of water.
We received a room upgrade (unbelievable room!), checked in 3 hours early and got an extension of 3 hours for check-out, which was fantastic since we went on a tour on the last morning.
Our stay was unforgettable and I hope we can return to this paradise!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Harry

Great

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Michael

The hotel was extremely clean, staff was very welcome and willing to help.
The hotel is located in a very nice location, with access to a small yet nice beach. The hotel as a nice rainforest near by

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Adrian

The Staff was super friendly and nice. The location of the property is very good. We wished we would have spent half of our vacation at this resort. Rooms were clean and great!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Veronica

We had an incredible time at Parador Nature Resort and Spa. The property is beautiful and surrounded by wildlife — we saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and so much nature right on the grounds. The pool was fantastic, and the hot tub area was extra hot (which we loved after long days exploring).

The staff were absolutely amazing — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We met so many interesting people from all over the world, which made the experience even more special. Everything is close and easy to access, and the free golf cart shuttle service into town and to Manuel Antonio Park was a huge bonus and very convenient.

Drinks were good (a bit pricey, but expected for a resort), and breakfast was wonderful — do not skip the omelet, it’s excellent.

Overall, a great experience from start to finish. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Emeliza

Great place. Animals all around like monkeys and sloths on the property. Great to see.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Patricia

The staff in all departments was friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Courtnee

The rooms were good, the property was fantastic and the staff were amazing. It was the perfect place for our family of 4.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Frank

Great staff and resort vibe

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Rominder

Great property. Well managed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Freddy

Main restaurant was really good but the Tapas place was not as good.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Archana

The property was great but the person who serviced us at the reception was not friendly at all. No upgrades given despite the availability that I could see online as well as no 20% discount provided even after letting them know that we are gold members with expedia

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Virginia

Our second stay was as good as the first…EXCELLENT

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Jian

Fabulous services

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Nadine

This is a beautiful property with impeccable polished service. The hotel staff far exceed expectations. They are all super helpful, friendly and warm and go above and beyond at every opportunity. We were greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival. We arrived mid afternoon, stopped at La Fragata for lunch and Nelson, one of the servers was so welcoming and even took the time after lunch to walk us around to show us some wildlife. Another special mention to Jordan at the La Galeria restaurant who was also great and provided exceptional service. He remembered all our names, allergies etc every time we dined there (breakfast is held there). Dining was superb (although pricey). Breakfast buffet was very good. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. There are a couple of adult pools, a family pool, a pool bar. The fitness center is great, which we used several times. They also have trails on the property that you can walk through. A trail also leads to a public beach. They have free shuttles that take you to Manuel Antonio and the beach which was very helpful. The room was on the more basic end but was very clean, comfortable and we had everything we needed. We loved the few days we spent at the property. As other mentioned, we also saw a lot of wildlife. I would choose this hotel again in a heart beat. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

franco

Great place
Nice pools, nice beach near by
Everyone was super helpful, great service
Lots of wildlife
Breakfast was solid
Restaurant were ok

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Subhasish

Nice property with lots of activities and beautiful view of occean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Eui S

Service was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Prasad

The experience was mostly world class.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Mark

well done

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Yuxin

Nice environment, very friendly staff, good breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Will

Amazing hotel in a private complex with lots of amenities and really friendly staff. One minor complaint would be that the WiFi was quite poor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Laurent

Welcome to the nature paradise! You’ll never want to leave that place! Pura Vida !!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Claus

A great place to stay. Gorgeous views, plenty of wildlife right around the hotel. Outstanding breakfast. Nice choices of restaurants. Layout a bit confusing first, but you get used to it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Barry

The staff at the hotel were very friendly and attentive. The room was clean and comfortable, the grounds were immaculate, and the amenities were great. My family and I had a lovely time. As a bonus, we had fun spotting the local wildlife! Yes, there were sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and macaws, among other cool animals.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Maricela

Parador and its staff went out of their way for our stay to be the most welcoming. Super courteous and friendly staff. The rooms were cleaned daily and they provided clean daily also. It’s a truly beautiful place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

nadia

Amazing!! Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Jennifer

The staff was amazing they made sure that I enjoyed my stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

KRISHMA

Great hotel with excellent service. Beach nearby and hotel also offers transport to play espadilla which is the bigger public beach.

The staff at the hotel were excellent as were the amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Ceferino

Upkeep was excellent, and staff was superb. Can’t find a thing to complain about, other than I wish I would have booked my stay for longer. The breakfast they included every morning was really good. Consisted of a buffet style breakfast and a lady making fresh omelets.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Zell

Nothing but good things to say about this property. Truly a first- class experience from start to end. The accommodations were amazing and the service was first rate. The one thing that really stood out (among many things) was the quality of the staff and their interest in getting to know the guests and to be of service. I hadn't told them that it was my partner's birthday while there and we got back to our room one evening we found a surprise birthday gift. That was an unexpected and very nuce touch. The property is beautiful and very well maintained What can I say, you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this property and we woukd most definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Natalie

Love this resort, exceptional staff, immaculate rooms and of course breathtaking views.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Warwick

Everything you'd expect from a 5* hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Lynette

Great location and staff were nice

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

waikuan

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Steven

Fantastic resort! Everything was beyond expectations. The grounds and pools are gorgeous with amazing views and food is always super fresh and delicious. All of the staff is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and friendly - especially Pablo, Jordan, Jackie, Roberto, Jaffeth. Parador is a very special place that made us feel like we are part of their family. Hope to return soon!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Jeremy

You are in a rainforest! We saw sloths (with babies) daily, monkey, macaws, falcons, parrots, cotis, lizards, etc. daily! The staff were incredible and the report itself was really great. I’d go back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Amy

Amazing stay at parador! Only problem was the road getting there was steep and broken. We drove so it made it so we didn’t feel motivated to leave the property. We usually love to venture out and explore but we stayed at the property unless we were doing an excursion. Food was overpriced at the restaurant. Staff was outstanding and go above and beyond every time. Room was lovely and comfy and grounds were amazing and teeming with wildlife. Very special place and road should be fixed soon. Will def go back!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Andrew

Excellent service with great environment?

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

ANDREA

Excelente

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Anne

Amazingly beautiful place! We saw monkeys 20+ 2 times, on the monkey trail and later at the spa! We also saw sloth, macaws and other animals on the property! We played pickleball, got a couples massage, swam, went snorkeling, kayaking and jumped off tour boat’s high deck and used their slide. Much more to do next time!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Shmuel

Very nice place, good service, very noce staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Carlos

I booked a Vista Suite and the view from this room made me feel like I truly escape from reality and into a jungle dreamscape.

The staff were super friendly and willing to help if they see a guest needs to some assistance.

The group hotel chat was super helpful to provide assistance.

The pool was awesome and the bartender at the pool side bar was awesome!

I want to go back

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Maria

The property location and grounds were beautiful, the facilities and rooms outdated and tired, the food for breakfast mediocre and the restaurant offerings boring mediocre quality and expensive.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Ahlyssa

So fun seeing the wildlife at this resort. The staff was excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Luis A Faz

Amazing retreat. The hotel was one of the most beautiful and quiet places I have been . The staff was very friendly and attentive. The place has a lot of outdoor activities, great views, and close encounter with wild animals throughout the property. I will definitely return to this location in the future.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

It was a great experience

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Andrew

Everything was amazing here! Hopefully we can come back soon!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

hansel

The hotel in general was great, well kept, clean, with lots of amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful, went out of their way to help me with my questions. There are complimentary transportation services I didn’t expect. My room was upgraded without me asking for anything. It was an overall great experience

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Aug 2025

Nishant

Poor service. Staff is not helpful. The hotel prefers direct booking over Expedia - they gave our room away, put us in a lower-rate room with a promise to refund us the difference, and then didn't process any credits. We did not feel welcome in this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Inna

Because of the humidity the floor in our room on the first floor kept getting wet and slippery. So I would suggest not to book the first floor. The guest service was excellent and they switched us to a different room and even provided a fan as the ceiling fan was not working that well. Everyone that works there was very nice and helpful. The property is being well maintened. Every time we walked outside there were always people taking care of the greenery there or putting pavers in or wiping the glass on the balconies. The beach by it is only 10-15 mins walk and it’s well worth it. The calmest ocean waters I’ve ever been in. The resort is super pretty and we saw tons or animals on the property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Deependra

Everything was perfect, especially the food at the Galeria restaurant!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Mary

Gorgeous property in a lovely tropical setting. We saw more wildlife at the resort than at the National Forest! Was our 2nd stay at Parador and we can’t wait to return!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Brian

Fantastic, great service,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Anupaa

Lives up to expectation and beyond

Very enjoyable hotel. A really good place to unwind and relax. I wish I could have stayed longer.

All the rooms had great views. They even had a funicular.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Aaron

Enjoyed the stay here. We saw more wildlife here (sloths, monkeys, parrots etc) than we did at the national park!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Gary

Very nice place to stay. The people and staff were top notch with excellent service. A must is to visit Manuel Antonio park.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

David

Incredible, we will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Mona

Like the environment

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Jacqueline

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Carmen

Excellent resort! Best family vacation ever! The staff go above and beyond. Hunt and John are especially amazing! Food was delicious and rooms were impeccable. Definitely recommend! Giving it 100 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Joseph

It was great. Not many dining options but the options they have are great. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Lots of animal sitting and around the property. Overall a great family friendly spot. The only thing is the resort shuts down early no night life unless you taxi into town. We didn’t suffer because we were a party of 25 and just had a great time entertaining ourselves.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

This property is great. The rooms are comfortable, the staff is very nice and accommodating. Had a great time overall. One thing to consider if you are going in a large group like I did, we were 25, is that they don't have a restaurant(s) that can sit groups larger than 12. The Fragatta closes at 6 pm can only be enjoyed during the day from 11-6. Breakfast daily is amazing, very hearty and substantial and sets you up to enjoy the day. The shuttle service is only available during the day so go off to a restaurant is not easy unless you have a car or take a taxi. Walking is not suggested as the resort is steep and there are no sidewalks. The wild life is fun and everywhere especially early in the morning and at sunset.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Pretty location, pretty bad service

We'd stayed at The Botanika, Manoa Arenal, Bosque Del Mar and Parador on our stip and the Parador was easily the worst hotel we stayed at. The staff tried to be friendly, but the service was truely poor. From a less the welcoming checkin, to food allergy issues that were managed poorly, to difficulty getting responses to the staff on questions this stay was disspointing. The property itself was nice, and has some great views. Our room was unusual and did not have a traditional bathroom, there was no door and the tub was viewable from the primary sitting/sleeping area. In what was a great trip overall, the biggest thing I would change is choosing another hotel in the Manuel Antonio area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great family resort full of things to do onsite.

Amazing visit to the Parador resort.

Large rooms made it comfortable for our whole family to share a room. Daily house keeping, and breakfast included was a huge plus.

There are many pools to choose from and all the restaurants and bars were great.

The staff were amazing.

The wildlife at the resort is a great plus!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Eric

Very nice hotel overlooking the beach. Very easy to get to town and Manuel Antonio park. Great pools and lots of extras like pickle ball court, game room and lots of pools.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Hanivis Midiala

The best customer service ever :) we had the best time ever. Thanks for all your wonderful care we can’t wait to go back
Cruz family

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Holly

Everything was amazing!! From the customer service to the views to the monkeys and sloth. So glad we stayed there!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Heather

Excellent location! Staff was very friendly and helpful. I had monkeys slide open our balcony door every morning to steal our sugar from the coffee bar- best wake up EVER! I’d stay there again solely to wake up to adorable monkeys :-)

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Jennifer

The rooms were nice, views from the pool areas and restaurants were amazing, the Monkey Trail on the resort was unique and fun to walk, the food was good, the shuttle was very helpful since the roads and parking in the area were questionable. There was some construction going on while we were there which took away from some of the serenity of the resort, but they did upgrade our room towards the end of our stay so we would be further away from the noise. The WhatsApp communication was also very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Faiqua

Amazing

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful resort. Rooms were very comfy with a nice ocean view and the breakfast was delicious with lots of variety. The customer service was excellent at all times. My kids really enjoyed the pool. There was also a games room for older kids and one for toddlers which was really nice.

They offered a free shuttle to Manual Antonio park and you can also take a quick golf cart ride to the near by beach called playa Beisanz. The cart drops you off at the entrance of a trail leading to the beach and the trail is about 10 min walk. Beware that this resort is at the end of a very bumpy road with lots of potholes!

Friends_and_family Family