Hotel El Manglar

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
Reception
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Popular LocationGrande Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach38 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Langosta45 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)88 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10/10 Exceptional

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

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Playa Grande

At Hotel El Manglar you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Grande Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, sports massages and facials. The bistro, Bistro Cantarana, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find surfing/body boarding, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Palm Beach Estates hotel, you'll be 19.7 km (12.3 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 38 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nari - 32 min drive
  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - 32 min drive
  • Pico Bistro - 31 min drive
  • Medusa Bar - 32 min drive
  • Bamboo Sushi Club - 32 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Manglar

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Hotel El Manglar offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Manglar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Manglar offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials and body treatments.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 13 for adults and USD 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekday housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: 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.
  • 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 13 for adults and from USD 13 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Manglar?

Hotel El Manglar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Manglar?

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Manglar on 30 May 2024 start from AU$103.54, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel El Manglar?

Yep, Hotel El Manglar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Manglar?

Yep, Hotel El Manglar is a short 6-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Manglar?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel El Manglar. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Hotel El Manglar have a pool?

Hotel El Manglar has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel El Manglar a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Manglar.

Does Hotel El Manglar serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Manglar?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Manglar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Manglar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel El Manglar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 251 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Travelled with family
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. Stuff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness
I love that it’s steps from Playa Grande . Accommodating staff and great spot . Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy accommodation
Good accommodation but not a ‘villa’ and quite a dark apartment. Primary problem was development noise (hammering / drilling) next door stopped us sitting outside or using the pool. Also the gardener was using a leaf blower whilst we were at the pool - too much noise - we had to leave the pool - give him a broom !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024