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Hotel Manalá

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Santa Teresa Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds
Garden view
Beach nearby, beach towels, fishing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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800m Norte de La Plaza de Fútbol, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocal Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View | Living area

House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Teresa

At Hotel Manalá you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Teresa Beach and within 15 minutes of Carmen Beach. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Cóbano hotel include Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool.

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nami - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Manalá

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Santa Teresa Beach
As a guest of Hotel Manalá, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Manalá also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Manalá offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. This Cóbano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 9 for children

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Manalá Cobano
Manalá Cobano
Manalá
Hotel Manalá Hotel
Hotel Manalá Cóbano
Hotel Manalá Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Manalá?

Yep, Hotel Manalá has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Manalá?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Manalá on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$142.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Manalá?

Yep, Hotel Manalá is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hotel Manalá have a pool?

Hotel Manalá has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Hotel Manalá serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Manalá?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Manalá?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Manalá?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Manalá Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is great, overall very central, check in was easy and quick, rooms where clean. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely hotel. The staff, each and every one of them, were great. So friendly and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend Hotel Manala. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The bungalow I stayed in had a quality that made it feel like a home away from home. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is what I would consider an old school typical Costa Rican hotel. Growing up here me and my family went to a lot of hotels like this. Very peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff. Breakfast brought to your room every morning. Conveniently located to food and beach. Enjoy our stay a lot. Nothing luxury but a great place all around. Would definitely recommend it. The rooms are very private
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from the main road to the beach- several restaurants within walking distance- short drive to other restaurants and shopping. Rooms were big and spacious- friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely, so was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the apartment style cabana. We both loved the accommodations! Very spacious, staff was hospitable and knowledgeable. We had monkeys in the morning playing in the trees. This was walking distance to the beach. Fantastic food next door and throughout!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a long and amazing stay at Manala. The property is beatiful , to the location is perfect , the staff is fantastic. I could not recommend this place enough and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Brandon, EULESS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. Walking distance to shops/restaurants and across the street from the beach. The bed was terrible. The indentations in the mattress were so deep on both sides you had to sleep in them otherwise you would roll into them or sleep very uncomfortably. They created back pains and as a couple we had to sleep apart/no cuddling for the misses. The other issue we saw were the throw pillows are not washed...I went to use one to sit up straight as watching TV and it was dirty along with what appeared to be a small blood stain on it. Had it not been for these two issues I would have gave 5 stars. Now to be fair, we did not address the issues while there. We had just driven 8 hours and didn't have the energy. Had we, I would like to think they would have helped however they could, but these issues should have been addressed before we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Fantastic spot. Very helpful and friendly staff with an amazing location. An authentic retreat from the busy street. Very much appreciated the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right on the strip. Excellent location. Breakfast was amazing and delivered to our front porch every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful night and the best breakfast.

We stayed over at the hotel for one night while waiting for our long-term rental to be ready. The rooms were spacious and we spent a lovely day by the pool and at the nearby beach. We were particularly impressed that the room included 2 beach chairs that we could talk with us to watch the spectacular Santa Teresa sunset that night. We dined at El Facon Grill next door and enjoyed great food and live music, and there's even a great coffee shop (Cafca Cafe) that whips up amazing smoothies, just steps away. The bed was very comfortable and overall it was a great stay. I would not hesitate to return and would happily have stayed longer. In the morning, breakfast was delivered to our patio and it was outstanding... The granola with yoghurt and fruit was particularly tasty and we were so full we skipped lunch that day. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place in Santa Teresa, away from the traffic jams and noise of the downtown core.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

aj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location five minutes walk to the beach. Great service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Zach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thuy-Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and Hotel and surrounding areas were really well maintained. Also, became friends with their friendly hotel cat, which was a plus ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Arnulfo, carlsbad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the newer rooms next to the pool. Carmen at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is ok. We stayed in the 2nd most expensive room on the property and it was absolutely terrible. The kitchen and bed wall is shared with the housekeeping area and so every morning at 6AM we would hear them opening and closing a cabinet and banging glassware against the wall. We informed the hotel and requested a new room, but they never fulfilled that request. We also had a sofa seating area, that I guess is also "2 twin size beds," which they must never clean because as we were packing up our belongings, we moved the cushions and found used condom wrappers. We were totally grossed out and it only confirmed the level of cleanliness this hotel prides itself to be. We also had a kitchen and so they provided a sponge and dish soap, but the sponge they provided was dirty and used - especially in todays "COVID" world, we were shocked and also disgusted that they would leave us a used sponge. We asked for a new one, in which they replaced just the following day. The only great thing about this hotel is the location to the beach and the pool. We will never stay here again and we won't recommend it to friends considering what we experienced. It's not worth the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021