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Hotel El Manglar

3.0 star property
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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
Standard Double Room, Refrigerator | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Body treatments, Swedish massages, sports massages, facials, massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪38 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View | Bathroom

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Manglar

On beach with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach
At Hotel El Manglar, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy surfing/body boarding. Limited housekeeping is available.
Hotel El Manglar offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel El Manglar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grande Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Cantarana, a bistro with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, Swedish massages, or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Grande Beach and 6 minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Hotel El Manglar offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Manglar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

Bistro Cantarana - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to October 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150.0 per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: USD 95.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel El Manglar Playa Grande
El Manglar Playa Grande
Hotel El Manglar Hotel
Hotel El Manglar Cabo Velas
Hotel El Manglar Hotel Cabo Velas

Hotel El Manglar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 276 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was amazing. The entire staff were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very quick to respond to all of our questions and needs. The hotel was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located steps from the beach. The hotel has its own clean private trail through the jungle leading straight to the sandy beach. One day we saw howler monkeys in the trees above us on the trail. We will be back to Hotel El Manglar for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estrela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply all I can say is it is The Best Place
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estrela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply it's the best place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
VIP Benefits were not received and when I ask for more time on Saturday morning to check out on Sunday the person says it was not possible even when the hotel was almost empty, not until Saturday night that I received a message that I can get as exemption only 1 hour, I already was planned my Sunday, too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel El Manglar. It was a one minute walk to beach. The beach spot is heavenly and was never very busy during our 6 night stay. The extra amenities like the basketball court were an added bonus for our family. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The pool is great and grounds are beautiful. Having a two bedroom was also nice for our family of four. The kitchen step up included a full sized refrigerator, stove top burners, toaster oven, microwave, regular coffee pot and a Cafe Britt coffee capsule machine. The Palm Beach Estates area is very walkable with lots of dining options. Our favorite dinner spot was Cafe Mar Azul next door. We also visited Tamarindo on Thursday night for the night market and had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel El Manglar was the perfect spot for my friends and I. The staff is some of the kindest and most helpful staff I have encountered in my travels. Yorya checked us in and helped us plan a great sunset cruise as she was very knowledgeable about the area. She, along with all the others, was incredibly attentive and thorough. The facility is very nice, and the pool was relaxing. The hotel has its own beach entrance with a well set up sitting area. All of the bars and restaurants in the area were walking distance and the main strip of playa grande is a short drive. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Becca

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manglar was such a perfect quiet private town. If you enjoy separation from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo, this spot is for you. The beach is amazing, and you can also take water taxis to Tamarindo which is fun and we really loved the staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location bugs and musty smell unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place off the beaten path a nice short walk to the ocean, which we much appreciate. The room was a little musty smelling but not terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here. The staff is super sweet and helpful and the grounds are well maintained and plenty of shade and places to relax when you need time out of the sun. We had everything we needed and the wave out front was never crowded, we never felt the need to travel elsewhere for surfing…love it! The area is very quiet and safe. If you want hustle and bustle it’s about a mile walk up the beach to the river, where you can take boat across and walk into Tamarindo, but only during the day - the boat doesn’t run after about 4pm so be mindful of the time! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but the roads were horrible to get there. We actually crossed 2 streams and very rocky conditions. The staff, especially the girls were so friendly and ready to help. There was no drawers to put our clothes. We lived out of the suitcases. We really liked the private assess to the beach which was like 500 feet away. Lost power a few times but came back on in 10 minutes. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel is excellent and very affordable. The food is delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The only complaint is that there are no storage in room, not even a hook for bag or towel. Stuff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so quaint and you feel like you are in a mini private villa. The staff is amazing, friendly and very accommodating. The beach is 2 minutes away, accessible by a private path, so lovely. You can choose to do so many amazing activities, from Surf, Yoga, poolside chilling all the way to many different exciting excursions! An amazing little piece of paradise! We will be back and thank you to El Manglar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was very stylish and well laid out. The beach access was also very nice with keyless entry with a code. We did have an issue with very loud guests at the pool one day, but they settled them down. The hot water had to be fixed (brrrrr), but the staff was very helpful with meeting our needs. I enjoyed the time there although we couldn't get the tv to work for the whole trip. We really enjoyed the refreshing pool and pool-side lounging areas. The restaurants around the hotel were very good and walkable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for a short stay
The staff at reception are warm and friendly. The room was a reasonable size but could have done with a little tlc. There wasn't really anywhere to hang or store clothes and the little ants ocassionally made their way onto the bed. The pool and grounds were pretty and it was a stone's throw from a gorgeous beach. We tried the 2 closest restaurants and both were good and had entertainment at the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024