San Bada

Costa Rica , Pacific Central Coast
MANUEL ANTONIO, Near Manuel Antonio Natl Park entrance
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Michael Douglas

Room was clean and staff was courteous.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Steve

Easy parking. Friendly staff, great food, very close to MA park and beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Samuel

Isai and the entire staff are friendly and courteous and it is an amazing place above expectations. Be aware of the scammers at the entrance to the park who trip to look like they work there but are just trying to scam you out of your money.

give this place a 10 out of 10 no doubt

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Elena

Proximity to the ocean, Manuel Antonio park, and restaurants. Friendly personnel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Stephanie Isabelle

Loved that it was at the Park entrance and it felt safe. All the staff was extremely friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Lisa

The hotel is amazing and in a perfect location to enjoy nature. There were monkeys everywhere. Especially on the path to the beach. Service was exceptional!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Francheska

Everything was perfect

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Lindsay

Great staff and location. Right next to the National Park and the Beach. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2025

Bradley

Staff was okay, rooms were dirty even though they stated that they were freshly renovated there was black mold on the ceiling around the fan and in the shower

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Stephanie

Everything was great! Very clean and all the staff were so nice, friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Manuel

Excellent!! Perfect location!! Great service!!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

David

Pool, staff, and area was nice!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Karla

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Thomas C

Nice hotel with parking next to beautiful Manuel Antonio Park. Be sure to get your park entrance tickets in advance as they sell out

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Natalia

The staff was very pleasant. Waiters/bartenders like Brian & Jonathan very helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Bethany

Pros: The property is absolutely beautiful and the staff was exceptional. Every single person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The uniqueness of the location made the stay worth every penny. There was a problem with our initial room so they bumped us up to the highest suite, Suite Mogote, which blew our mind with its size and multiple balconies & roof-top terrace. We were able to see the ocean AND look directly into Manuel Antonio National Park. We saw monkeys, parrots and lizards from our own room. (And at the pool.) The pool area was wonderful and the food was all exceptional.
Cons: There were several problems with our room- the jacuzzi didn't work (they came and fixed it right away), the upstairs door wouldn't lock from the outside (they came and fixed that too), the shower leaked all over the bathroom floor, and I mean puddles not just damp, and some of the lights flickered. The jacuzzi at the main pool was no warmer than the regular pool. There was no gift shop. We would've liked a snack bar option, somewhere else to grab a quick bite with a smaller, less expensive menu than the main restaurant.
Overall, we would stay here again, and would recommend this resort to friends and family, but there are definitely areas that need work.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Ryan

This hotel grew on me, we were coming from a really really nice place so the bar was high. Initially I was not impressed because we were notified 1 week before our trip that they couldn’t “honor our reservation.” When I called they said they would have to put us in either a different property for the first night or same property but pet rooms in a different building. We had agreed to this but when we came to the hotel, they had rooms available in the main building for us for the whole stay which was appreciated.

There are things that need some attention there, the hot tub was not hot at all but the same temp as the pool. The restaurant was subpar and one of our party got sick after eating there the first night (not sure if it was the restaurant - we were all fine the rest of the time ) but does have a large breakfast buffet which was slightly different every day.

The staff were friendly and very helpful with information about Manuel Antonio park etc.

We loved seeing the monkeys and macaws and wildlife all around the hotel and in the trees outside of our room and the sunset from the sushi bar and upper pool were AMAZING. The sushi bar was better than the Congo restaurant but for really good food there are much better places around town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Gloria

Easy access to MA National park
Great staff
Delicious food
Prompt help when needed
Beds are comfortable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Kelly

Monkeys right outside was fun! Pool/swim up bar was nice. This place is right next to the entrance to MANP so that was great!
Spa was Great! I had a massage two days in a row because of a very sore neck! Andrea was great!
We stayed in the Ballena suite, which was wonderful!
The burgers at the restaurant were the size of my son’s head! The sushi was great too! Everyone was very helpful!
If you go during the rainy season, know that it rains a lot and some of the stairs get very slippery! I was hanging onto the railing and I still slipped and fell. I was fine, but just a heads up that when it rains it POURS and the floors are very slippery so be careful!
Highly recommend this place!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Lisa

Space and staff were very good, but no hot water for showers during certain times of the day. That was disappointing.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Tamara

The location is sooo convenient for visiting the park (literally at the entrance).Easy walk to the free beach, shops, and restaurants. The staff was incredible and the rooms are nice/comfortable, although tired/dated. Heard howler monkeys, but didn't see them during our trip. The pool is nice and the free breakfast was really great. Didn't try the restaurant on location (Congo) as the prices way too high. Did try the sushi restaurant on the top floor and it was really good! The view of the ocean was incredible - definitely go at sunset! It was a great stay and I would recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Mark

Highly recommend

Superb location right by the national park. Great food and staff were super helpful at all times

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Hotel is dated and in need of some repair and updating but doesn’t compromise cleanliness and comfort. We felt very safe and cared for at this hotel. The proximity to the park and beach was a plus for little kids and made things easy. The staff was incredibly kind. We did find a crab in our hotel room but that’s to be expected when you’re up against the jungle! The family pool and wet bar was great to enjoy a few drinks while watching the kiddos easily. The food was also very good! Would recommend for those looking for a convenient stay with little kids but not for those looking for luxury, high end vibe.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Sanjay

Enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2025

Susan Wendell Wood

Great location beside the park and near the beach. Room spacious and clean. Attention to Service is substandard compared with similar properties in the area from what we could tell - our room door was broken the last night and we had to wait more than an hour without any accommodations when they should have given us a new room immediately, which they finally did - by then we had missed dinner reservation and lack of service focus put a damper on our last night there.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Hotel San Bada was in a great location, had all the luxuries we needed, and the staff was fantastic. Pools were beautiful with sightings of iguanas. The roof top restaurant was amazing with views of wildlife including toucans, parrots, and other bird species. Daniel, our waiter went above and beyond! We had a great stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2025

Derek

We loved the location of this hotel! Right out the gate from Manuel Antonio Park, the min walk to the beach, and right down from plenty of restaurants. Our rooms were clean, a bit older style but classy, and nice swimming pools. I would like to have known that they don’t allow you to flush your toilet paper which is very unsanitary. But overall a great place and I would stay there again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Anthony

Very clean, very helpful staff. The hotel is in a great area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Bryan

Incredible staff and experience. Great location, facilities, and people!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

david

Staff was friendly, the hotel is unique and clean. Felt safe. I he walk to the beach and the surrounding area outside the hotel could be cleaned up with more litter than I would like to see.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Fabian

Liked: location, breakfast was amazing, staff was supportive and pools are cool
Dislike: got a room with double bed. I was expecting a queen or king bed for a couple, hotel was not crowded. Cocktails and many dinner options are really expensive. It is better to look for options outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Susan

Beautiful, clean , friendly

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2025

David

This is not a 4 star quality hotel! It’s actually baffling how it received such a rating. The facilities are incredibly outdated and the room smelt moldy to the point it was affecting my asthma. Besides the poor facilities, the staff and location are great.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2025

cheryl

Would not stay again.

The one great thing about this hotel is, its next door to the National Park.
Hotel is a little dated and could do with a revamp.
The sun lounger by the pool downstairs are made of wood, no cushions providedso extremely uncomfortable. Music is really loud by the pool.
Some of the staff, just do not give a dam about you, whilst others go out of their way for you.
I would not stay here again

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

It is a good place to stay. It is at the entrance of the park, you can walk to the beach, there are places to eat nearby and the contact with nature is excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Great location
First day view from the room was partial, while paid extra for full view. Then they agreed to move us to a better room

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2024

Naga

Room smelled old and some hard (bug spray) kind of smell. Very old hotel but convenient to walk to beach and Manuel Antonio National park is next to the hotel, walkable to many restaurants and souvenir shopping

All pools were accessible

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2024

Ranabir

It is very conveniently located next to the gates of Manuel Antonio Park and is also 2 minutes walk from the public beach. Amenities are good and the staff ( Jose Avendano particularly) was very hospitable. The food at the roof top restaurant ( particularly the sea food) is excellent. Got to see a lot of exotic birds and sloth on the property. Overall a pleasant stay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Luis

Review:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this incredible hotel for the a third time and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for my stay.

The staff here is simply exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels special. A heartfelt thank you to Gerardo Martinez and Francisco Azofeifa for their outstanding customer service—they are absolute gems! Their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine kindness made my stay even more enjoyable.

What sets this hotel apart is its unique charm. Every detail, from the beautifully designed interiors to the curated amenities, reflects a commitment to excellence. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between luxury and comfort, making it feel like a home away from home.

If you’re looking for a place that combines remarkable service with a truly unique experience, this is it. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking an extraordinary stay. Thank you for the amazing hospitality!

I'll be back!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2024

weili

The hotel looked nice and the staff were friendly. The location to the national park is excellent, just next to the hotel, and going to the beach was so convenient. But the first morning we were woken up by bathroom roaring, couldn’t figure out where the noise came from. And the second day there was no hot water until we left.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

David

Wonderful property, great food, directly next to park and beaches. I had a wonderful stay and would come again.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 Dec 2024

Gansukh

Stayed for 2 days,bottle of water was expensive $8

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Carlos

Highly recommended...

Service was fantastic during our stay. Beautiful hotel with convenient location. What really stood out most was the accommodations available for my mother in law. The staff was really attentive. Thank you for the enjoyable stay. Definitely will return for our next stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Randy

We've stayed at the San Bada several times. The location is perfect if you want to visit the national park. Short walk to the beach. Staff is wonderful. The view from the 6th floor restaurant is amazing - try it a sunset. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2024

Zachery

We stayed at Hotel San Bada for two nights. You can't beat the location, it's literally next to Parque Manuel Antonio. The hotel itself was descent although the screen doors in both our rooms were jammed shut, so we were unable to access the patio. The pool area is nice and the bartenders friendly. The restaurant is pretty good and breakfast was included in the rate.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Luis

The property is rustic and well maintained, with huge rooms which are very comfortable, and elegantly organized on our arrival with a beautiful beach scene including a crab and flowers. The views to the ocean, plants and trees was magnificent. Water pressure in the rooms was excellent, as was the warn and cold water. It is at the park entrance, so you can see wildlife over the fence. We saw monkeys and enjoyed their early morning hooting rituals. Pleasant staff, and decent restaurants. Breakfast was fine, nothing elegant or particularly tasty. We enjoyed the local music one morning. There are many good dining options nearby if you need to try more out. WiFi never worked for us, so check if it's functional in your room in case you really need it.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2024

Blanca

Property is in a prime location. The view from the 5th floor facing the beach was breathtaking. The room was clean and staff on site was very attentive. Roof top restaurant/pool was great to bird watch and hang out. We saw a few monkeys, raccoons and Tucans. Would definitely come back again.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

MARTINA

Was amazing really pretty

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Wayne

I originally searched Expidia for “Costa Rican scuba resorts “ San Bada is not a Scuba resort. I went to the closest town and found a dive shop. And what the staff in Dan Bada told me was true, The” diving here is not very good “proved correct. But I crossed “Diving the Pacific “off my bucket list. Which brings me to the thing about Costa Rica. It is well developed. The people are but every thing is not measured in hours not miles or klicks. San Bada is 3 hours from the airport.I did “Eco” Tourism. San Bada is just outside of Manuel Antonio national Park. Great experience. But if you want to go the Volcsmic hot springs,2 hours away. The jungle Zip lines , not to far 45 mins good scuba 6hrs away (like on the Carribean side of the country) the volcano’s 4 hours away. So you need to rent a car because transportation from the airport (3 hours away) is $180 (each way) the closest town is called (I think) Ocaso nice town and they a “Malicon”along the beach,festive weekends. And a farmers market.as well as a few clubs.But I have done that. To American females, you do not do “eco” tours in a Sundress and sandals.i explained that to my daughters when I took them to Tobago. I plan to go back to Costa Rica. But I will spend one week on the Atlantic side at a SCUBA resort and one week at San Bada.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2024

Kristine

The staff was particularly gracious and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2024

Jennifer

What an amazing stay at Hotel San Banda! Closest hotel to Manuel Antonio park! We actually saw more animals at our hotel than IN the park! Staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The walk to the beach was easy! Will definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Monteka

Everyone at the property was really nice and kind. They were helpful and eco friendly. Food and drinks are a bit expensive but worth it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Peter

Beach access was easy and it was very close to manuel Antonia national park entrance.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Amber

The closest hotel to the national park! So easy to eat breakfast at the hotel and just walk to the opening of the park.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Bhavik

Best

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Older run down hotel. Needs serious remodeling.

Hotel has the caliber and perfect location but it is a rundown with makeshifts things done in the room, older furniture, older overall outlook. It was definitely not worth the price paid almost $300 per night. Breakfast restaurant was super hot and humid. Breakfast buffet table lacked cleanliness. Pool and shower and beach access is good. I would not recommend friends or stay again there.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2024

Frank

We booked this hotel for three nights but we stayed only two nights and moved out on third night Costa Verde Hotel. We had no hot water, no Wi-Fi, no TV since no internet, hair drier did not work, balcony door did not lock, rails on balcony were rusty, no game room as advertised, water in pool was cloudy, pool bar looked poor and needs some remodeling, pool loungers were torn, entrance to the pool smelled with sewer, breakfast and dinner at Congo restaurant were below average. We called front desk to fix room problems, but no one ever came.We also called to help us bring down our bags when we checked out but no one showed up. I think there was some language barrier, communication issues. The area around the hotel was full of merchants since it was right by the entrance to the Manuel Antonio Park. Not pretty. We would move out the second day but there was no availability at other hotels with higher rating.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Mona

If your purpose is visiting the National Park, this is the perfect hotel for that!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

John

Great view from the 6th floor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Alejandra

It was so convenient to be near the park and also have our own pool to enjoy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2024

John

The property is literally at the gate to Manuel Antonio Park. Couldn't be closer to the entrance.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2023

Kevin

Loved it 100%

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2023

Liza

Very convenient to the Manuel Antonio park entrance. The hotel is dated and the furniture is quite old, but everything worked fine, the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The walk to the beach is a bit sketchy but it's very short and easy. Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Food was good at the restaurant also

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Kenneth

Clean, beautiful room, awesome pool, great help with tours, everything is first class!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2023

Kathleen

The hotel staff acted like we were bothering them by being there. We were one of few families and it was a continuous fight to get service.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

The hotel is a great location, it is very close to the national park and the beach. Unfortunately though the hotel itself is in need of serious maintenance and renovations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

Luz

El personal del hotel muy amable Gerardo de administración y Josué uno de los botones exelente trabajo y amabilidad, saludos desde Alaska

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2023

James

San Bada is a great location for the National Park, beach, and a few restaurants. Breakfast was good. Rooms are spacious and clean. Unfortunately the view towards the ocean from all rooms, is looking at a group of run down buildings. Very disappointed that our view was of the rundown buildings with a small glimpse of the ocean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2023

Claudia Vanessa

Very nice resort and the area was perfect. 5 minute walk to the beach and the hotel is also right next to National Park. Very friendly staff and quick service. Would definitely go again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2023

GARY

Felt a bit like disney land. Way too many people entering the park at the entrance to the hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2023

Dayna

Loved it

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2023

Michelle Leanne

Close to the ocean
Pool/hot tub wasn’t ever cleaned in 7 days we stayed
Not really worth the price

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

05 Dec 2022

Haim

OUR TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE WOTH SAN BADA HOTEL

San Bada hotel was the worst experience my family have ever had with hotels. We have reserved and paid in advanced two rooms for 3 nights for my family vacation and were charged $335 per room per night. We have expected a reasonable hotel for this price but we were EXTREMLY disappointed. We have found a run down old hotel. The rooms smell terrible and are full of bugs. The sheets are not clean and the pillows are smelly. The staff are tired and really do not care. After the first night we went for breakfast and found the place dirty and full of flies. We really could not eat there. We approached the manager and explained our huge disappointment of the hotel. We asked to leave and asked for refunds for the two nights left (that we have paid in advance). The manager was rude and refused to refund anything. To save our family vacation, we had to make new reservation in another hotel and left San Bada hotel. It left us with a terrible taste for our vacation. The San Bada hotel charges high price for very poor return. The exuberant price for this terrible hotel, in my opinion is NOT justified.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2022

Justin

Stayed hear 1 night. Steps from the park. Was not very full so that was nice. Not sure what the experience would be like if the property were full. AC worked well. Pools and bars were nice. Breakfast was very good and included. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Luis, our tour guide for the park, was excellent. I would highly recommend a guide. They are able to find the animals much easier and they use your phone with their spotting scopes to get excellent pictures. It was $51 USD per person but that does include your admission to the park. Pura Vida!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Teresa

We loved our stay at the San Bada! It’s a great location directly next to Manuel Antonio park. Very convenient walking distance to the beach and a few restaurants. The staff was very helpful, even tracking us down in the hotel restaurant after we checked out and left something in our room. The rooms were clean and we saw lots of wild life, especially monkeys right outside our door several times!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2022

Rakayla

The property is located right outside the entrance to Manuel Antonio. We ate at the sushi restaurant which was good and had a great view. It was raining out and the sound of the rain on the roof of the restaurant was wonderful. We also had some wildlife come in while we were dining, which of course was one of the advantages to being right next to the park. Our room was comfortable and I slept amazing in the bed. We did walk down to the beach, it’s only about 6-7 minutes up a trail. I will be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Scott

This property is literally next to the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park and a two or three minute walk to the beach. The restaurant at the top of the hotel has a spectacular view of the beach and bay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Traci

Our balcony was up against trees where monkeys flew around. The on site restaurant came in handy during the thunderstorm. Rooms are lovely with high ceilings. Location is right up against National Park, the small street has many shops, restaurants, vendors. Beach access is nearby as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2022

Ayala

Nice staff. Close to Manuel Antonio park. Very nice rooftop bar/pool. But not clean
Francisco and Gerardo at the front desk were very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Tim

Hotel San Bada was incredible!! Location is the best for Manuel Antonio. The staff was awesome. Always did everything that they could to answer questions, make suggestions, make me feel relaxed, and take care immediately of any concerns we had during our stay! Housekeepers do an amazing job making sure everything is clean and disinfected! We loved our stay there!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

Samantha

This place was incredible! You are literally staying inside Manuel Antonio National Park. And the beach is 5 minutes away.
They did everything possible to accommodate me. Thank you again!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2022

Hiten

Location was great - right next to the National park but it is showing it’s age. I got bitten by a wasp (incredibly painful). There was a hive right outside our door and no one seemed to care. I also could not adjust the temp of the AC - it seemed fixed. Sweated all night. Plumbing was a bit wired as well. Switching on the wash basin tap seemed to cause dripping in the shower every time. Very strange.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2022

Sopha

I reported some loose towel rack and faucet which they response right away to fix the issue. I would stay there again since it is next to national park and the beach.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2022

Ellen

Loved the location right next door to Manuel Antonio National Park with a shortcut to beach. A leisurely 10 minute walk along the street to purchase from vendors, get to restaurants, beach and activities.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2022

Edna

Beautiful location!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2022

Chris

Comfortable and Clean but no Hot Water

Beds were comfortable, hotel is well maintained for an older property. However water in shower was cold for 3 days in a row, never had a hot shower which was awful.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2022

Andrew

It was right by National Park. A little bit noisy at times especially the music from the swim up bar four parties in the upstairs dining room. Some problems with septic system odors near he building well as on the walk between the hotel and the beach

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2022

Henrik

Perfect location, good value and rooftop restaurant is very good. Try the grilled tuna salad. hotel needs some minor updates and upkeep. Rooms are updated and very clean with high ceilings.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with good location but can be better

I liked my stay at San Bada. Great location by the beach. Junior staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious. Having said that the Manager on duty and mid managers sitting at the reception are focused more on billing you rather than helping customers and running the place efficiently. The hotel clearly understaffed. Some of the cleaning happened really late in the day. I was leaving at 4am and senior manager offered no help despite me asking. I was saved by the guard who kindly called the driver in the night and they safely brought me to my stop. I perhaps won’t stay again. Management of the place should be addressed and improved.

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jan 2022

Kamil

What a joke!

Rude not friendly service, the problem with air conditioning, door locker, not working safe. They promise to drive me to the beach by buggy because I can't walk... In the next few days, whet can't find the driver... breakfast terrible for this price... I’m strongly do not recommend this joke hotel. Terrible experience.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Great location rest is disappointing

Great location with short path to the beach and next door to park. Spacious rooms. Rest is disappointing. You have to chaise for cleaning and if lucky your room would perhaps be cleaned by 4-5pm or won’t be at all unless you ask specifically. Room service plates don’t get collected by staff and in the morning floor is a mess due to animals picking it up. In sushi restaurant we waited for the order for 1 hour before it arrived. On top of this I was recommended the hotel and naively checked in directly. I ended up been overcharged for three nights with $260 daily days vs the $160 on hotels.com. I realised that only later and started to book online. I challenged them but they could not care less as they don’t state rates on their site so charge whichever they want. Shame on the management really. They should know better. It’s ok to pay a bit more but not so much more. So make your conclusions and don’t deal with them directly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

Robert

great location, easy walk to town and beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2021

travis

I loved the location, nice staff, the breakfast was excellent, the pool was awesome, good place to see monkeys.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2021

Sebastian

4 times going there, and i still wanna go there!!!
Staff very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2021

Samuel

Beautiful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2021

William

The elevator buttons were difficult to work.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2021

Shani

We had an amazing time staying at the San Bada Hotel. The staff were all amazing! Christan our driver and tour guide was beyond helpful. He made our trip even more incredible with all his advice regarding the national park, waterfall tour, whale tour and all his information regarding our trip. The hotel was very clean. The sushi at the bar was amazing and the breakfast was great as well. Overall i have to say we had an amazing trip and i would high recommend this hotel. Thank you for such an incredible service San Bada hotel . You whole team from the servers to the reception were beyond all expectations. Thank you!!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The breakfast is amazing. There’s a lot of animals around such as iguanas, different birds, and monkeys. We even saw a sloth on a tree in front of the hotel. They have an adult only pool on the roof which was great. The hotel is right next to the San Manuel Antonio National Park. The beach is less than a 5 minute walk. Public transportation is also 5 min walk. The only problem I had was the room had a funky smell, the AC dropped, and the pipe of the sink came off and water was all over the floor. Also, the common areas weren’t that clean at times. Wifi is okay. Oh and there was raccoons at night and lots of beetles. If you dont like occasional noises at night maybe you should reconsider another place.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The service was great but the pictures look nothing like the actual hotel. I wouldn’t stay here again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Next to national park. So quite convenient. Buildings and rooms were worn down, a bit dirty and had a funky smell