Hotel Playa Espadilla & Gardens - Manuel Antonio

3-star hotel steps from Espadilla Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park

Location & Grounds

Hotel Playa Espadilla & Gardens sits just a 1-minute walk from Playa Espadilla Beach and 200 meters from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. The property is set within lush tropical gardens with mountain trails that border the national park, offering guests wildlife sightings of monkeys, toucans, and iguanas. A private reserve on-site provides free guided hiking opportunities through native forest.

Dining

The on-site Puerto Escondido Restaurant serves fusion cuisine blending international and local flavors, with dinner options including fresh grilled fish and vegetarian dishes. A complimentary American breakfast is included daily, featuring a buffet with fresh fruits, eggs, pancakes, and Costa Rican coffee. The pool bar offers Happy Hour cocktails and a snack menu while the bar provides live music on select evenings.

Recreation & Activities

Guests have access to a tennis court and can join guided nature hikes on the hotel's private trails or arrange excursions at the tour desk, such as kayaking, surfing, and rafting. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool, are surrounded by shaded cabanas with fans and power outlets. The hotel offers a night tour along the adjacent river and pond to spot frogs, sloths, and crocodiles.

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel provides on-site massage services including full body, couples, and foot massages, along with a hot tub/Jacuzzi for relaxation. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and pool/beach towels provided. The property's tiered garden setting with covered lounging beds creates a quiet environment for reading or napping.

Family-Friendly Features

Families can book rooms with garden views, triple or quadruple configurations, and the deluxe junior suite includes a large spa bath. Children have their own pool and a special kids' meal menu at the restaurant, with high chairs available. The hotel's family rooms accommodate up to 4 guests, and the front desk can arrange babysitting and children's activities.

• Location: Steps from Espadilla Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park
• Dining: Fusion cuisine at Puerto Escondido Restaurant & free breakfast
• Recreation: Tennis court, guided hikes, night tours, and private reserve
• Wellness: Massage services and hot tub
• Family: Kids' pool and family rooms