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Hotel El Manglar

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Tamarindo Beach

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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
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The price is £161
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the top floor
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 38 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 47 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 96 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 156 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

With access to on-site surfing/body boarding, Hotel El Manglar is a great choice for your beach stay in Cabo Velas. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, facials and body treatments. Offering garden views, Bistro Cantarana serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer

More

  • Weekday housekeeping only
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials and body treatments.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 95.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Pet deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Manglar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel El Manglar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Manglar?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150.0 per stay.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Manglar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Manglar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 95.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Manglar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 40 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel El Manglar?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (29-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel El Manglar and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel El Manglar also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Manglar?
Yes, Bistro Cantarana offers garden views.
What's the area around Hotel El Manglar like?
Hotel El Manglar is in Palm Beach Estates, a short 6-minute walk from Grande Beach. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Hotel El Manglar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Awesome Hotel!
What a great little hotel! The staff at reception (Yorya, J-J, and Andrea) were super-friendly and helpful, providing information and booking me on 2 tours. The pool was lovely and I appreciated the shared kitchen. I loved the hammocks and hammock swings! It's a 2 min. walk to the spectacular beach, and watching the sunset was a highlight for me. It was definitely more difficult to get around as a solo traveller without a car, but I felt safe walking the beach and taking the water ferry to and from Tamarindo. I was not a fan of the hotel's restaurant (located at the sister location the Cantarana) when I ate there twice, but the two other nearby restaurants (1-3 min.walk) were quite yummy!
Susan, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply all I can say is it is The Best Place
Estrela, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply it's the best place
Estrela, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Juan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great plece to relax awesome pool , the best part private beach and great service
Rosalva, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jared, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Abigail, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Penelope, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

william, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location bugs and musty smell unfortunately
Chelsea, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jennifer, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Darlene, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Teresa, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really beautiful property,friendly staff, yoga classes,easy access to the beach, lovely pool,great neighborhood with restaurants
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Yuliya, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Claudie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Janice, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Megan, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back
Jonas, 1-night trip
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