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Hotel El Manglar

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa

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

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

With a stay at Hotel El Manglar in Cabo Velas (Palm Beach Estates), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Grande Beach and 6 minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park. .This beach hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Conchal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 38 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 47 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Manglar

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at Bistro Cantarana, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 more details, 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 allowed for an extra charge of 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 156 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 262 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

Rosalva

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness
I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy accommodation
Good accommodation but not a ‘villa’ and quite a dark apartment. Primary problem was development noise (hammering / drilling) next door stopped us sitting outside or using the pool. Also the gardener was using a leaf blower whilst we were at the pool - too much noise - we had to leave the pool - give him a broom !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities