Is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse located?

Located in Quepos, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Puerto Escondido and Playa Espadilla Sur are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Elephant Castle: Beach front Penthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Jul 1, 2025

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Great place to stay! Book it. Big open space. Great balcony with views of the ocean and the fascinating street below. Awesome AC. Washer and dryer was a luxury we used constantly. Beach shower downstairs. Supermarket and restaurants next door. Great host Raul. Honestly it’s an oasis in an otherwise beautifully chaotic place. Surf lessons and beach rentals from Pablo across the street. Monkeys daily. There’s nothing like it in the immediate area. Book it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Nov 11, 2024

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Great place

We really enjoyed our stay at the Elephant Castle. Superb location and a great space directly across from the beach. Josue who was our main point of contact was friendly and super attentive. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Mar 15, 2025

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Beach Front Haven

Property was above a very well run restaurant. The staff of the hotel were very nice and helpful. Joseph was a wonderful host who helped with all the local activities and attractions. Thank You to all the staff and auxiliary friends we met while there. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Pura Vida

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

Mar 16, 2025

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Perfect Location

The place reminds me of a speakeasy. The entrance is right on the strip across from the beach. You entry through an unassuming door and immediately step into a different place. It was super nice and very convenient to the beach, groceries and the national park. I used the host to help book our excursions and I feel like I got better deals than booking them myself.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K., Chicago

Dec 25, 2021

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Super awesome! Loved this place!

We were only here 2 nights but wish it were longer. The place is beautiful and everything was easy and super enjoyable, from the views, the great space, the check in and contact w Raul... to the awesome Pablo who was like family immediately and made our beach experience pura vida! Only wish we could've stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Jul 6, 2024

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OHHH MYYY GOSHHHHH!!❤️

Absolutely loved everything about the Elephant Castle! From the location to the beds to the awesome service from Josue (the property manager) l!! Everything was wonderful!! Baldi’s the restaurant below the Castle was soo good and so was Marlins right down the road! Can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L., San Diego

Dec 3, 2023

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Fun, vibrant, friendly

We had an amazing time at the elephant Castle. The location is right in the hussle and bustle in front of the beach (which we loved), and walking distance from the park. We were well taken care of at every step—our concierge helped plan excursions and gave us tips. Thank you! We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Sep 1, 2024

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Perfect Everything!

Could not possibly get a better location. Property manager introduced us to the locals and we genuinely got the royal treatment. Apartment was very clean and conveniently located above a fantastic restaurant that we ate at three time. Surf lessons with Pablo was awesome, and we got a great guide through the property manager to help locate sloths in Manual Antonio National Park. Did not want to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Apr 27, 2019

Terrific apartment!

The Elephant Castle is a great rental! The apartment is spacious, immaculate, and in a perfect location. We enjoyed the convenience of walking directly across the street to access the beach and walking easily to Manuel Antonio National Park. Raul, our concierge was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Also, the restaurant downstairs was a perk with delicious fresh fruit smoothies and wonderful service.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

May 1, 2023

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Best Vacation ever!!

We absolutely loved our week at Elephant House! The location, the apartment and the people were all wonderful! Elias, Lily, Jonathan and Pato from Baldi's all treated us like royalty delivering food and drinks to the apt AND to the beach. We were so spoiled! Josue helped arrange all of our transportation and excursions and was very responsive to us. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Aug 7, 2024

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Fabulous place steps from Manuel Antonio with ocean view

Our family of five stayed in three accommodations in Costa Rica, and this apartment was our favorite. It was clean and very spacious, with lots of places to relax and a sense of privacy in each room. The beach is right across the street, and the ocean comes up fairly close, so the views from the living room are impressive. There are also some good restaurants nearby; we took advantage of having Baldi's downstairs and ordered lunch and dessert there a few times. And it was just a five-minute walk from Manuel Antonio. Although most guides will pick you up from your hotel, the location of our place made it easy to get back when we explored the park after our tour. All in all, a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M., Dallas, TX

Apr 5, 2023

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Beachfront Perfect

Amazing place. Although it is above a restaurant, in front of a busy street, very quiet inside. Sparkling clean and perfect location. Everything you need is right there. The beach is across the street, great place to eat below, grocery store 2 shops down, bus stop across the street and if you want, you can walk to Manuel Antonio Park. I prefer self check-in so I don't have to coordinate times of arrival with soneone but check-in was a breeze and Josue' was extremely helpful taking care of our tour and recommdations on things to do and places to eat. Loved the large balcony. Wish there were more cover from the sun in the afternoon so as to enjoy any time of day.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Florida

Jan 1, 2022

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Amazing location for sunsets and access to Manuel Antonio park

The Elephant Castle is a real gem. Location is perfect, right across the street from beach and amazing sunsets from the balcony! Monkies visited us a few times, both spider monkeys and Capuchin. Easy walk to park entrance and several great restaurants. Got "Room service" delivered from restaurant below , recommend Tico breakfast! They also make great white sangria to enjoy with the sunset. Raul was SO helpful with meeting us fir check in and providing lots of tour info before our stay. Raul is also a real gem! He also scheduled covid testing for us so we could fly back to US. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Nov 25, 2023

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This place is amazing! We were a little concerned when we first drove up (accosted by people trying to sell you things from every direction) but that melted away as soon as we entered the apartment. It was incredible. Comfortable, clean, quiet despite being on the beachfront and above a restaurant. And we were so well looked after by the host and the people he introduced us to - the restaurant downstairs, Paolo the surf guy and José the beach chair guy. We also soon realised that the street sellers will actually leave you alone if you say no, so the area felt very safe. The hosts were really helpful with arranging tours as well, although being walking distance to the National Park is a bonus! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Manuel Antonio (which we hope to do - our stay was too short)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

Jun 25, 2024

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Beautiful accommodation is a great location!

The Elephant Castle is beautifully decorated and warm and welcoming. The location across from the beach sets a lovely view from the balcony. Its fun to watch the activity below with vendors, walkers, beach-goers, surfers and more! The restaurant below, Baldi's has great food and friendly staff. You can walk to the market a couple doors down, restaurants and to Manuel Antonio National Park! (We saw sloths, monkeys, toucans, red crabs and more!) Josue' was the property manager. He was kind and very responsive to ensure all our needs were met and our stay comfortable. Pablo was our recommended contact for our beach needs. We rented a cabana with 4 chairs and 2 boogie boards all very reasonably priced. My niece even had a surf lesson from one of his staff! It was definitely a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend staying at the Elephant Castle!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Aug 18, 2023

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So Much More Than Expected

This was one of the best experiences of our trip to Costa Rica. The location of the unit was perfect. A few short steps from the beach, above a delicious restaurant, Baldi’s Fresh, walking distance from the park. The unit itself was clean, beautiful and well equipped. All that said, the best part of this experience was the wonderfully friendly and helpful people. Raul, the concierge, Josue the host, could not have been more helpful, friendly or accessible. Then there was Pablo. Pablo runs a surf school and keeps his supplies near the condo. He was a delight. He offered a great deal of information, suggestions and joy to our trip. We took a great surf lesson from him. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!! I would not change a single thing!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne f.

Feb 15, 2017

Great location - immaculate condo!

We (2 couples) arrived around 8pm after driving from San Jose - Pablo (resident surf instructor, local advisor, and property manager) met us at the condo with the key. Super friendly - helped us book an awesome canopy zip lining and white water rafting trip through Canopy Safari - a tour company in Quepos - short drive from the condo. We could walk to Manuel Antonio National Park as well as a few restaurants down the street. The condo is fully stocked with anything you might need and if you forget anything, Tina (the owner) was so easy to get a hold of and equally as helpful! Beautifully decorated, clean and literally across the street from the beach. There is a great cafe/coffee shop just below the condo - owners there are awesome too! My husband and I honeymooned in Costa Rica 13 years ago and this was our first time going back - our friends that we came with was their first time and it couldn't have been a better experience - beautiful sunny days, blue skies, gorgeous sunsets over the Pacific! My only complaint is that we didn't have a single monkey come visit us on the deck - boo! We plan on returning to CR many times and not wait another 13 years - would definitely stay at the Elephant Castle again!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

Jan 28, 2025

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Absolutely perfect

The apartment is a block away from the park. The restaurant downstairs is great and they will bring food upstairs for you. The beach is great. We saw monkeys walking on the wires across the street. You can’t find a better place to stay in Manuel Antonio.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Oct 10, 2024

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The property itself is terrific, and is located in the middle of a surf town, which permeated with the associated culture. There is a fantastic restaurant below that we loved. We felt an immersion into the local surf town vibe. We actually ended up extending our trip because we were having so much fun. We went late September so we were in the "rainy season", but we enjoyed plenty of sunshine and welcomed the afternoon and evening rains. The surf was consistent during high tide so we enjoyed plenty of fun in the waves, and even took lessons from the surfer that keeps his boards on the property and became a friend. There is a bunch of activity on the street outside, but we experienced it as a glimpse into the local culture and felt welcomed by the people we interacted with daily.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Mar 2, 2024

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Exceptional private apartment. It had everything we needed and then some. Location over a restaurant made for convenient dining and a feeling of family as we shared greetings every day. We were three adults staying here for five nights. Wish it had been longer. Beach across the street was marvelous, clean, friendly. We felt we were in the heart of Manuel Antonio—we could sit on the balcony and people watch, or go inside and not hear a bit of it. Josue took exceptional care to stay in touch with us and arranged excursions that we had not prebooked with Raul. Lots to do here and nearby with multiple tours that pick up at hotels and here. Don’t know how this experience could be improved upon. Pura Vida!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Aug 17, 2023

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Mini vacation

Very nice accommodations across the street from the beach, but from the photos provided it was assumed that the property was on the beach itself in an uncrowded area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Feb 2, 2023

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Great location and wonderful accomidations

This is the perfect place to stay in Manuel Antonio. It is directly across from the beach and a short walk to the park. The apartment is very nice , spacious and well appointed. The balcony overlooking the beach is wonderful. It is above a very nice, small restaurant below the apartment but you never hear anything when inside the apartment. While most people staying in the area have to drive or take a bus to the beach this apartment is directly across the street from the beach. This is without a doubt the best location in Manuel Antonio. It is the perfect place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Nov 11, 2022

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Excellent emplacement,

Service impeccable, Josée donne un service incroyable, appartement incroyable, impeccable. Je retournerai certainement!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Oct 6, 2022

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Great Beach view

This place was a perfect fit for our crew and the many excursions we planned and completed during our four night stay. Great location and beautiful sunset seen from the balcony of the penthouse.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Aug 15, 2022

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Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay in Elephant Castle. The location is perfect, just across the street from a beautiful beach and a short walk to Manuel Antonio. It's also very close to a whole range of restaurants and shops. The place itself is much bigger than it looks in pictures and was spotless and beautifully decorated, with a kitchen that included everything you would need. Raul was great and was able to get in touch with us even when we were having trouble receiving texts. He met us upon arrival, showed us around, and made sure we had everything we need. The listing on VRBO seemed almost too good to be true and still managed to exceed our expectations. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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