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Hotel Manalá

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Garden view
Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, beach towels, fishing

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocal Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nami - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Manalá

3.5-star hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
As a guest of Hotel Manalá, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Manalá also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Manalá offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. This Cóbano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Manalá Cobano
Manalá Cobano
Manalá
Hotel Manalá Hotel
Hotel Manalá Cóbano
Hotel Manalá Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Manalá to the airport?

Hotel Manalá is 9.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Manalá have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Manalá offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Manalá to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 12-minute walk from Carmen Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Manalá offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Manalá, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Manalá?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Manalá?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Manalá?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Manalá have a pool?

Hotel Manalá features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Manalá have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Manalá to downtown Cóbano?

Hotel Manalá is 0.1 mi away from Santa Teresa.

Hotel Manalá Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is great, overall very central, check in was easy and quick, rooms where clean. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend Hotel Manala. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The bungalow I stayed in had a quality that made it feel like a home away from home. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is what I would consider an old school typical Costa Rican hotel. Growing up here me and my family went to a lot of hotels like this. Very peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff. Breakfast brought to your room every morning. Conveniently located to food and beach. Enjoy our stay a lot. Nothing luxury but a great place all around. Would definitely recommend it. The rooms are very private
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from the main road to the beach- several restaurants within walking distance- short drive to other restaurants and shopping. Rooms were big and spacious- friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely, so was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the apartment style cabana. We both loved the accommodations! Very spacious, staff was hospitable and knowledgeable. We had monkeys in the morning playing in the trees. This was walking distance to the beach. Fantastic food next door and throughout!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a long and amazing stay at Manala. The property is beatiful , to the location is perfect , the staff is fantastic. I could not recommend this place enough and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Brandon, EULESS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. Walking distance to shops/restaurants and across the street from the beach. The bed was terrible. The indentations in the mattress were so deep on both sides you had to sleep in them otherwise you would roll into them or sleep very uncomfortably. They created back pains and as a couple we had to sleep apart/no cuddling for the misses. The other issue we saw were the throw pillows are not washed...I went to use one to sit up straight as watching TV and it was dirty along with what appeared to be a small blood stain on it. Had it not been for these two issues I would have gave 5 stars. Now to be fair, we did not address the issues while there. We had just driven 8 hours and didn't have the energy. Had we, I would like to think they would have helped however they could, but these issues should have been addressed before we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right on the strip. Excellent location. Breakfast was amazing and delivered to our front porch every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

A wonderful night and the best breakfast.

We stayed over at the hotel for one night while waiting for our long-term rental to be ready. The rooms were spacious and we spent a lovely day by the pool and at the nearby beach. We were particularly impressed that the room included 2 beach chairs that we could talk with us to watch the spectacular Santa Teresa sunset that night. We dined at El Facon Grill next door and enjoyed great food and live music, and there's even a great coffee shop (Cafca Cafe) that whips up amazing smoothies, just steps away. The bed was very comfortable and overall it was a great stay. I would not hesitate to return and would happily have stayed longer. In the morning, breakfast was delivered to our patio and it was outstanding... The granola with yoghurt and fruit was particularly tasty and we were so full we skipped lunch that day. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place in Santa Teresa, away from the traffic jams and noise of the downtown core.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

aj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location five minutes walk to the beach. Great service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Zach

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thuy-Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and Hotel and surrounding areas were really well maintained. Also, became friends with their friendly hotel cat, which was a plus ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Arnulfo, carlsbad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the newer rooms next to the pool. Carmen at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021