Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

At the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a spa, with Manuel Antonio Beach just a 2-minute walk away.

Each room at Hotel San Bada provides views of either the ocean or the park, and comes with hardwood floors, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a 32-inch LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a mini bar, and a safe.

The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and snack bar. Guests can unwind on sun loungers beside the pool, on the terrace, or in the garden.

A variety of outdoor and water activities are available nearby, such as canoeing, diving, horse riding, and fishing. The hotel also has a games room and offers bicycle rentals.

Quepos Pier is roughly a 5-minute drive away, and Quepos Managua Airport—which has regular flights to San José—is about 10 minutes by car.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a 9.7 rating for two-person stays.