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Parador Nature Resort and Spa

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, ocean views
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Playitas Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Terrace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, Terrace, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Tropical) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Tropical)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Vista Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Vista Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Biesanz Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Pará Beach with a stay here. Playitas Beach and Brisas Wellness Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 14 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
Parador Nature Resort and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Parador Nature Resort and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Quepos hotel.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1995
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Parador Nature Resort and Spa offers 129 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 280000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Parador Resort
Hotel Parador Resort Manuel Antonio
Parador Manuel Antonio
Hotel Parador Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Parador Nature Resort and Spa to the airport?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa is 6.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Parador Nature Resort and Spa?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parador Nature Resort and Spa on Oct 30, 2025 start from $253.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Parador Nature Resort and Spa have an airport shuttle?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 280000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Parador Nature Resort and Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and 3.8 mi (15-min drive) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Parador Nature Resort and Spa offer free breakfast?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Parador Nature Resort and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Parador Nature Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Parador Nature Resort and Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Parador Nature Resort and Spa have a pool?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Parador Nature Resort and Spa have a restaurant?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa is home to La Galeria, which features international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Parador Nature Resort and Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, mani/pedis, and aromatherapy.

How close is Parador Nature Resort and Spa to downtown Quepos?

Parador Nature Resort and Spa is 1.2 mi away from Manuel Antonio.

Reviews

Parador Nature Resort and Spa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, great service,
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupaa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bishnu Jyoti

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay here. We saw more wildlife here (sloths, monkeys, parrots etc) than we did at the national park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. The people and staff were top notch with excellent service. A must is to visit Manuel Antonio park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of 20 & we all had a wonderful time! Hope to be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY, LOS ANGELES

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanivis Midiala

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!! From the customer service to the views to the monkeys and sloth. So glad we stayed there!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
View from Jr Suite
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faiqua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025