The Falls Resort

Find your own pace in the gardens

At The Falls Resort, a small pool sits among tropical gardens between the rooms and lobby. A swim, a lounge chair and a glance into the trees can become a rewarding afternoon; sloths, toucans or monkeys may pass through the surroundings. The hotel’s hillside setting gives a Manuel Antonio stay a garden-centered rhythm.

Beach outings and garden evenings

Shops, restaurants and a spa are within walking distance, while the beach and entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park are about five minutes away by car. Walking down to the beach is unsafe and involves a substantial hike; use the local beach bus or a taxi instead. The Falls has no direct beach access.

The Falls Garden Restaurant brings fresh seafood, meats and vegetables into international and Costa Rican cooking. Costa Rican fruits and vegetables are used when available. Stay for dinner after a park outing, or let a meal at the hotel round off a day spent largely in the gardens. WiFi is available in select public areas.

A garden base for coast and forest adventures

Playa Espadilla’s golden sand sits below jungle-covered hills and palms, with the national park at the end of the beach. A guided park hike offers chances to look for toucans, monkeys, sloths and iguanas. The Damas Island Estuary brings a different wildlife landscape, with boat outings where crocodiles, monkeys and silky anteaters may be seen.

For a more energetic day, the El Santuario Canopy Zipline, Savegre rafting, canyoning and waterfall rappelling in the nearby mountains offer different ways into the rainforest. Return to the Falls for the quieter pleasures of a smaller hotel: warm hospitality, a pool among the gardens and lounge chairs that invite you to watch the trees as much as the water.

Choose the room location

Standard Garden View Rooms are the spacious, budget-oriented choice, while Standard Casitas are standalone bungalow-style accommodation. Deluxe Rooms are oversized, with a garden-view terrace and a sleeper sofa for another guest. Double Queen Suites have two beds, and the Garden Double Suite has garden views. All rooms have air conditioning, cable television and a mini-fridge for a comfortable return from time outdoors.

The Street View Double Queen Suite is nearer the road and may be noisy, so it is not the recommended choice when quiet is a priority. At the front of the resort, the apartment provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room, but lacks panoramic views. Choose it for space and independence; choose the hotel as a whole for its garden character and smaller scale rather than a large resort’s range of facilities, with beach visits planned as outings.

Highlights to help you choose

• A small pool among tropical gardens between the rooms and lobby gives the hotel a garden-centered rhythm, with opportunities to spot sloths, toucans and monkeys. Choose it for that boutique atmosphere rather than a large resort’s range of facilities.
• Shops, restaurants and a spa are walkable, while the beach and park entrance are about five minutes away by car.
• Walking to the beach is unsafe and involves a substantial hike; use the beach bus or a taxi. There is no direct beach access.
• The Falls Garden Restaurant serves fresh seafood, meats and vegetables in Costa Rican and international dishes, using Costa Rican fruits and vegetables when available.
• Choose the layout as well as the view: garden rooms, standalone casitas, oversized Deluxe Rooms with a terrace and sleeper sofa, and two-bed suites suit different parties.
• The Street View Double Queen Suite is close to the road and may be noisy; it is not the preferred option when quiet is a priority.
• The front-of-resort apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen and living room, but lacks panoramic views.
• Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and mini-fridges make returning from a day outdoors comfortable, while a restaurant, bar and WiFi in select public areas support time on site.
• El Santuario ziplining, Savegre rafting, waterfall canyoning, Damas wildlife boat trips and guided park walks give you active alternatives to a garden afternoon.