Title: Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana Surfers and relaxation-seekers find their sweet spot at this beachfront property where the staff's helpfulness consistently earns rave reviews from guests ## Photo gallery for Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana ![On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing - Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/2992f995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers - Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/c0f464d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee shop - Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/25c8f1db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/39b3d0b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/ba45aa78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel El Manglar sits in Palm Beach Estates with easy access to Tamarindo Beach. Travelers can split their time between riding waves on white sand beaches and unwinding at the outdoor pool. The spa offers sports massages for post-adventure recovery. 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377 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Villa ![Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/9f4246cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Villa ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchenette Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside ![Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/5de68a99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Bathrobes - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside ![Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18700000/18693700/18693634/aef39c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside ### Highlights Furnished balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Bathrobes Private bathroom - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Grande-Hotels-Hotel-El-Manglar.h18693634.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Grande-Hotels-Hotel-El-Manglar.h18693634.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighborhood in Cabo Velas, Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana is in a national park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ziplining. [Visit our Playa Grande travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Grande.dx6049001) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31769%2C-85.83827&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-x5B3Khsi7vgyQnyfpbID2LM1t8=) Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308 ### What's nearby - Grande Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km ### Getting around - Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 94 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive - ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive - ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive - ‪Tamaonda - ‬31 min drive - ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana Hotel near Tamarindo Beach Consider a stay at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Cantarana, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Other perks include: - 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and an outdoor pickleball court - Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and beach towels - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location Room features All guestrooms at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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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 - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - No elevator ### More - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Minibar - Refrigerator ### 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 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 This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Access code, front desk (limited hours) ### 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 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - 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 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 ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana? ### Is Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana? ### What time is check-out at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana? ### Does Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 200 8 - Good 86 6 - Okay 28 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 8 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian Jan 15, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic bedding.. very clean and welcoming! Highly recommended ##### Jillian Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara Dec 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Outstanding staff! Comfortable bed and good size bathroom. Liked the keyless entry system especially when going to the beach we didn’t worry about losing key. Beach only 2 min away. Pool area lovely gardens and shade if you wanted. Room fridge and air conditioner were added features. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sébastien Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great value for money Excellent location, wonderful beach access. ##### Sébastien Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leialoha Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved this sweet little hotel. Simple, clean, comfortable, amazing beach access. Lovely staff, great location. We could have stayed longer! ##### Leialoha Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We love staying at El Manglar. Its so close to the beach making it super easy to walk to go surfing or spend time in the gorgeous beach of Playa Grande. ##### Luis Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is wonderful and the setting can't be beat! ##### Jennifer Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were amazing and quaint and great location! ##### Chad Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very chill and friendly hotel with excellent beach. Staff was outstanding and helpful. ##### Tara Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We came to El Mangar from very busy Tamarindo and I wish we could have came here first! The property is pristine, the front desk at reception were kind,attentive and so helpful and you got a feel of you are welcome here, it has been amazing! The area is safe , secure and quiet , in the morning you can hear the waves from the beach :) room: small and cozy , this is the cleanest hotel we have stayed in after being in Costa Rica for a week, I am very particular about rooms, yes there may be some paint chipped but that is nothing, the rooms are clean! A/C works wonderful, actually had to raise the temp because we got too cold. Showers - hot water ! Parking : directly across from the hotel, on a quiet road ( which is more like a small lane ) , your vehicles are parked directly across and infront of the reception area in a small parking area. There is a parking pass that you have to display but this gives you peace of mind that your vehicle will be safe! There is a nice walkway to the beach, it’s about a 2 minute walk through a really neat forest setting, the trail is clean and flat, I do appreciate the beach being a 2 minute walk as you’re not surrounded by hotels and staring at a big resort right beside you , the beach is clean and not overall busy. The cafe next door has amazing food! I am so glad we came to stay here ! ❤️ we have had such an amazing time and I wish it wasn’t only for one day. ##### Kyle Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deepthi Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property is located in a very quite place. Thry have a shared kitchen where you can make your own food. Resturents are not nearby.Drive is not that great due to roads. Overall nice experience ##### Deepthi Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noemy Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well located, excellent service surround by nature. Lovely place. ##### Noemy Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalva Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service ##### Rosalva Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### misty Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff are amazing and are very knowledgeable and helpful for booking tours and giving info on local attractions. The property and rooms are immaculate and modern. There is so much to do within walking distant. Highly recommend. ##### misty Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great help at the front desk. Friendly staff! ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property in a quiet place, the hotel is very nice and the beach and surroundings are even better! ##### Diego Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen Feb 21, 2024 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 ##### Gretchen ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel El Manglar is amazing. Even though it was the cheapest place we stayed along the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, the staff and the high standard of the hotel, made it one of the most boutique and chic. The staff was very attentive and friendly and gave lots of recommendations. The grounds were beautiful and the pool was nice with lots of areas outside to hang out. Our room although small was very comfortable, clean and stylish. This part of Playa Grande is a little off the beaten track but there were still a few good restaurants as well as a little store nearby. We ended up renting bikes and I definitely recommend this as a way to explore the area if you don't have a car. The hotel also had its own cafe and restaurant, yoga and a beach access as well as surf boards to rent. It was a very relaxing and beautiful stay. ##### Rene Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were warm and friendly. The location was excellent. Very relaxing vacation! ##### Catherine Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeffrey Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very cool hotel. I made the mistake of booking a small room with two beds for me and my brother. Very small and tight. Other than that it was a nice place. Well located comfy and was perfect in all other regards. I’ll stay again but likely get my own room next time. ##### jeffrey Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Becca Jun 20, 2024 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! ##### Becca Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place is great and right next to the beach The staff are absolutely amazing, with Engelberth and Yorya deserving a massive raise for how fantastic they are. I stay here every time I am in the area because of them. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene Oct 4, 2024 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! ##### Rene Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Close to the ocean and very nice hotel Everything was very nice and a one minute walk to the ocean. The facilities are very good including a very comfortable bed and good shower and bathroom. I wish there were hooks in the bathroom to hang towels, there was just one small towel bar. The air conditioning worked well and the staff was friendly. good Swimming Pool, good everything. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3B92F28B443EFA95E7B5E2E97016247A17784F911723008991950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F79FE40441DC05EF45C11A0A99F5315C25C14D201723009004170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E7DD9E6E527DBFECA94FC83331EBC913972FFF051723008933133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FCDA46F01D2A4E07187FF4C7861234FBCA8E27311723009013811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chelesty Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. We had an overall nice experience. We found however that the price was a bit costly from what the hotel offers. ##### Chelesty Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yuliya Feb 21, 2024 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. 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