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Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
3.0 star property
El Cerro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"My son and I had a beautiful time at this hillside resort. The staff was super friendly, the grounds were clean, and the location was awesome!"
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $189
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotel Plaza Yara
3.5 star property
El Cerro
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (532 reviews)
"Clean, good breakfast, friendly staff and a short drive to Manuel Antonio National Park."
United States
Adriana
The price is CA $135
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel Plaza Yara

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
2.0 star property
El Cerro
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"manager was fantastic, check in was easy, room was tidy and clean. Pool was refreshing after hiking in Manuel Antonio NP, also close to restaurants and nightlife. "
United States
Christopher
The price is CA $112
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Villas In Sueño

Villas In Sueño
3.0 star property
El Cerro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Spotless!!!!!!!! Nice smell. Location was perfect. Close to Manuel Antonio, and Quepos. So you get some jungle and some city. I would recommend some hooks on the wall to hang clothes. Everything else was top notch. Love the bathroom, the bed, the view and air conditioning "
Canada
Sophia
The price is CA $109
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Villas In Sueño

Hotel Planeta Sano

Hotel Planeta Sano
3.0 star property
El Cerro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (74 reviews)
"The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We booked a cooking class on a rainy day through them and it was well worth it. The breakfast was good."
United States
Cheri
The price is CA $170
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Planeta Sano

Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only

Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only
4.0 star property
El Cerro
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We stayed two nights and everything was excellent. Since checking to checkout, the staff was super helpful, the hotel provided us with transfer to beach and Manuel Antonio's Park. My only regret was to have stayed only 2 nights. "
United States
Hugo
The price is CA $336
CA $380 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only

Villas Mymosa

Villas Mymosa
3.0 star property
El Cerro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (163 reviews)
"Good location. Friendly staff. Well maintained property."
Canada
Christina Joy
The price is CA $175
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Villas Mymosa

Tranquilidad Resort

Tranquilidad Resort
3.0 star property
13 km from El Cerro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Great experience "
United States
Cecilia
The price is CA $149
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Tranquilidad Resort

Villa Republik

Villa Republik
3.0 star property
24.4 km from El Cerro
The price is CA $111
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Villa Republik

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve
3.5 star property
15.1 km from El Cerro
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived the staff greeted us with warm smiles and salutations, and throughout our stay it remained the same. Alan and his wife (the chef), Ariel, Alan’s brother and Andre and Patricia ( another chef) provided us with a rich history of the area and delicious meals. We slept like babies each night in the spacious lodging provided for us. The mountaintop views are breathtaking and taking a dip in the private waterfall was so refreshing! We totally enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Cecil
The price is CA $226
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Jardin de los Monos

Jardin de los Monos
3.5 star property
24 km from El Cerro
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"This is a cute little property off the beaten path. Lots of tico places to eat in the area but you need a car. We don’t recommend the seafood place across the highway though. Breakfast was amazing, especially the homemade bread and condiments. The laminated note in the room about not getting sand in the beach towels was a little odd!"
United States
Matthew
The price is CA $133
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Jardin de los Monos

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Rafiki Safari Lodge
2.5 star property
19 km from El Cerro
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Christopher
The price is CA $345
CA $390 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Rafiki Safari Lodge

Esquipulas Rainforest

Esquipulas Rainforest
3.0 star property
14.6 km from El Cerro
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was an amazing experience and the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Giselle and the team at esquipulas took wonderful care of us. We got some amazing birding pictures, saw the feeding of the king vulture and loved every moment of our tipi experience. And the food was amazing! We can’t wait to go back"
United States
Kelly-marie
The price is CA $102
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Esquipulas Rainforest

Casa Mangostan

Casa Mangostan
2.0 star property
27.1 km from El Cerro
The price is CA $280
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Casa Mangostan

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo
3.0 star property
17.5 km from El Cerro
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"The house was unexpectedly nice. We thoroughly enjoyed the cool (unheated) but not cold, jacuzzi pool after a long hot day in Manuel Antonio park. This is a nice place, but they really, really, need to let folks know that this place is very remote and the road is very bad. Great if you want to bring everything and just stay there, but it is a 45 minute drive on bad, unlit roads to come or go from the lodge. We could see several places where the hillside had given way into the road and one...
United States
Kenneth
The price is CA $102
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo

Blue Banyan Inn

Blue Banyan Inn
3.0 star property
6.9 km from El Cerro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We had a very good stay in this schedule place in the rain forest. Staff were so friendly and made our stay a pleasant experience."
United States
Rajagopalan
The price is CA $230
CA $260 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Blue Banyan Inn

Hotel Manuel Antonio

Hotel Manuel Antonio
3.0 star property
Manuel Antonio, 4 km from El Cerro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (560 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful and very helpful. Property was clean and well maintained."
United States
Beth
The price is CA $133
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hotel Manuel Antonio

Hotel Costa Verde

Hotel Costa Verde
4.0 star property
Manuel Antonio, 2.7 km from El Cerro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (396 reviews)
"So friendly, great location, excellent food!"
United States
Rima
The price is CA $227
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Hotel Costa Verde

Hotel La Posada and Jungle

Hotel La Posada and Jungle
3.5 star property
Manuel Antonio, 3.9 km from El Cerro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (233 reviews)
"The location was great. The staff is very good and very helpful. The room needs upgrading; it's dated, and the amenities are bare minimum. However, the location on the doorstep of the National Park and the staff make up for the room & overall amenities."
United States
Nimesh
The price is CA $142
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Hotel La Posada and Jungle

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.
3.5 star property
Manuel Antonio, 2 km from El Cerro
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (387 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay! Staff was friendly! Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Stephanie
The price is CA $242
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.
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Compare popular hotels in El Cerro

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
3 outdoor pools
Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Hotel Plaza Yara
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
532 reviews
View
Garden
Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
17 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Villas In Sueño
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Restaurant
Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
253 reviews
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Where to stay in El Cerro

Find the best El Cerro areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Manuel Antonio

The stunning beaches and idyllic natural landscape are just a few highlights of Manuel Antonio. Make a stop by Biesanz Beach or Playa Espadilla while you're exploring the area.

Valle Pura Vida

While Valle Pura Vida might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Cascada El Salto.

Top El Cerro Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in El Cerro that travellers recommend?
Two of the best hotels in El Cerro that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls and Hotel Plaza Yara.

The 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, with a 9.0 rating, offers a wonderful experience with amenities such as a poolside bar, massage services, and suites with mountain views. Guests frequently praise the absolutely amazing and attentive staff, the delicious breakfast, and the beautiful pool. It is conveniently located near Playa La Macha, just 1.0 km away, and Rancho Tipico don Juan, a mere 0.2 km from the hotel.

Another highly recommended option is the 3.5-star Hotel Plaza Yara, which has an exceptional 9.6 rating. This hotel features art deco property design, air conditioning, and complimentary cooked breakfast. Travellers repeatedly praise the beautiful and clean rooms, the excellent and friendly staff, and the great free breakfast. It's also well-situated, being 0.8 km from Playa La Macha and 0.7 km from Rancho Tipico don Juan.

Both of these hotels are highly rated and provide excellent features for a memorable stay in El Cerro.
What are the best family hotels in El Cerro?
For family-friendly accommodation in El Cerro, consider Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, Hotel Plaza Yara, or Villas Mymosa.

The 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, with a 9.0 rating, offers excellent amenities for families, including complimentary cots and rollaway beds, connecting rooms, and a dedicated children's pool. Babysitting services are available on-site, and guests frequently praise the delicious breakfast and the beautiful pool area. It is conveniently located near Rancho Tipico don Juan and Nahomi Park.

Another superb option is the 3.5-star Hotel Plaza Yara, which boasts an impressive 9.6 rating. This hotel provides spacious suites, a pool, and offers complimentary breakfast, including cooked options. Guests consistently highlight the beautiful, clean rooms and the excellent, friendly staff. It is situated close to Playa La Macha.

Villas Mymosa, a 3-star property rated 9.0, is also a great choice for families. It provides complimentary rollaway beds and features rooms with kitchens, which can be very convenient for longer stays. Free parking and complimentary toiletries are also provided. The hotel is located close to a nice beach and is within easy reach of Rancho Tipico don Juan.
What are the best spa hotels in El Cerro?
For an exceptional spa experience in El Cerro, consider the Gaia Collection Hotels or Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls.

The 4-star Gaia Collection Hotels, with a great 10.0 rating, offers an extensive full-service spa with a hot tub, daily onsite services, facial treatments, body wraps, deep tissue massages, body treatments, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. You can also enjoy a steam room, and advance notice is available for massages. It is conveniently located just 0.9 km from Cascada El Salto.

Another excellent choice is the 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, rated 9.0. This hotel provides onsite spa services including body treatments, massages, facial treatments, body wraps, hot stone massages, body scrubs, deep tissue massages, and manicures and pedicures, with advance notice available for massages. It is particularly close to Marina Pez Vela, just 0.4 km away. Guests frequently praise the absolutely amazing and attentive staff, delicious breakfast, beautiful pool, great restaurant, and great rooms.
What hotels in El Cerro offer free breakfast?
For hotels in El Cerro that offer complimentary breakfast, consider Hotel Plaza Yara, Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, Hotel Planeta Sano, or Gaia Collection Hotels.

The 3.5-star Hotel Plaza Yara, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers a free cooked breakfast. Guests frequently praise the beautiful and clean rooms, as well as the excellent and friendly staff. It is conveniently located near Playa La Macha, just 0.8 km away.

Another excellent option is the 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, rated 9.0. This hotel provides a free local breakfast and is praised for its attentive staff and delicious breakfast. It is situated in a lovely mountain setting and offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle.

The 3-star Hotel Planeta Sano, with an 8.6 rating, also provides a free local breakfast. Guests can enjoy ocean views and benefit from free self-parking. It is located 1.1 km from Playa La Macha.

Finally, the 4-star Gaia Collection Hotels, boasting a superb 10.0 rating, offers a free continental breakfast. This highly-rated hotel also includes free WiFi and free self-parking. It is just 0.8 km from Playa La Macha.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in El Cerro?
For a top pet-friendly hotel in El Cerro, Hotel Plaza Yara is an excellent choice.

The 3.5-star Hotel Plaza Yara, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, warmly welcomes both dogs and cats. Guests consistently praise its beautiful, clean rooms and the excellent, friendly staff. A complimentary cooked breakfast is provided, and many guests enjoy the great balconies. The hotel is conveniently located near Playa La Macha, just 0.8 km away, and Rancho Tipico don Juan, 0.7 km away, offering easy access to local attractions.
What are the top boutique hotels in El Cerro?
For a top boutique hotel in El Cerro, consider the Hotel Plaza Yara.

The 3.5-star Hotel Plaza Yara, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is an excellent choice for travellers seeking a boutique experience. Guests consistently praise the beautiful, clean rooms and the excellent, friendly staff. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, including a cooked option, and free WiFi. It also provides free self-parking. Many guests appreciate the great balconies available with the rooms. The Hotel Plaza Yara is conveniently located near Cascada El Salto, just 1.0 km away, and Marina Pez Vela, which is 1.2 km away.
What are the best budget hotels in El Cerro?
For budget hotels in El Cerro, consider the Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, Hotel Planeta Sano, Villas Mymosa, and Tico Tico Villas Adult Only.

The 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, with a 9.0 rating, offers complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Guests praise the absolutely amazing and attentive staff, delicious breakfast, beautiful pool, and great restaurant and rooms. It is conveniently located near Playa La Macha (1.0 km) and Cascada El Salto (1.8 km).

Another excellent option is the 3-star Hotel Planeta Sano, rated 8.6. This hotel provides free WiFi, free self-parking, and complimentary breakfast, including local options. Many rooms offer ocean views. It is close to Playa La Macha (1.1 km) and Cascada El Salto (1.1 km).

Villas Mymosa, a 3-star hotel with a 9.0 rating, features free self-parking, complimentary toiletries, free WiFi, and kitchens in its accommodations. Guests frequently comment on the beautiful garden. It is located near Playa La Macha (0.9 km) and Cascada El Salto (1.2 km).

Finally, Tico Tico Villas Adult Only, rated 9.2, provides free WiFi and free self-parking. It is conveniently located near the beach. Playa La Macha is just 0.9 km away, and Cascada El Salto is 1.2 km from the property.
What are the most romantic hotels in El Cerro for couples?
For a romantic stay in El Cerro, couples should consider Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, Villas Mymosa, Hotel Planeta Sano, or Gaia Collection Hotels.

The 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, with a fantastic 9.0 rating, offers a truly romantic experience. Guests frequently praise the absolutely amazing and attentive staff, delicious breakfast, beautiful pool, and great restaurant. The suites often include private hot tubs and mountain views, great for couples. It is conveniently located near Cascada El Salto and Marina Pez Vela.

Another wonderful option is the 3-star Villas Mymosa, also rated 9.0. This hotel provides rooms with balconies, ideal for enjoying a quiet moment together. Guests particularly appreciate the beautiful garden. It is close to Cascada El Salto and Marina Pez Vela.

Hotel Planeta Sano, a 3-star hotel with an 8.6 rating, offers a romantic setting with ocean views and balconies in some rooms. It provides complimentary local breakfast and is situated near Cascada El Salto and Marina Pez Vela.

For a luxurious romantic getaway, the 4-star Gaia Collection Hotels boasts an exceptional 10.0 rating. This hotel features a spa with a hot tub, great for relaxation. It is located close to Cascada El Salto and Marina Pez Vela.
What are the best hotels in El Cerro near Marina Pez Vela?
For hotels in El Cerro near Marina Pez Vela, the Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls is an excellent option.

The 3-star Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, with a 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just 0.4 km from Marina Pez Vela. This hotel is particularly suitable for families, offering amenities such as a children's pool, free cribs, connecting rooms, and sofa beds. Guests frequently praise the absolutely amazing and attentive staff, the delicious breakfast, and the beautiful pool.
When is the best time to go to El Cerro?
The best area to stay in El Cerro is primarily the main village area, offering the most convenient access to amenities and the beach.

This area is clustered around the main road, which runs parallel to the ocean. You'll find a selection of hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants within a short walk of each other. The beach is easily accessible from most accommodations here, often just across the road or a short stroll down a side path.

For couples looking for a relaxed beach holiday, staying in the main village is ideal. You'll be close to dining options for romantic evenings and can easily access the beach for sunset walks or swimming. Many accommodations offer beautiful ocean views directly from their balconies.

Solo travellers will also find the main village area convenient. Its central location means you're never far from other people, and it's easy to find tour operators for activities like surfing lessons or wildlife excursions.
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