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The Falls Resort

Manuel Antonio

Good to Know

Nestled in Manuel Antonio's tropical gardens, The Falls Resort offers a serene, boutique experience with a small pool perfect for wildlife spotting. While shops and restaurants are walkable, the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park are a short five-minute drive away, accessible by bus or taxi. Guests can savor international and Costa Rican cuisine at The Falls Garden Restaurant, returning to air-conditioned rooms equipped with essential comforts after a day of exploration.


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.

Stay details

Number of rooms
22
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Eco Style
  • Boutique
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Hilltop
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gardens
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Deluxe Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Fan
  • Jungle View
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Terrace

Jungle Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hammock
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Sitting Area

Jungle Casita

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hammock
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Sitting Area
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Double Queen Garden View Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Fan
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Terrace

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Three Bedrooms

Hotel location

Manuel Antonio

Explore the hotel location on the map

Latitude: 9.40335; longitude: -84.153389

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
95%638 guest ratings
Cleanliness
95%
Expectations
93%
Staff
95%
Comfort
93%
Value
94%

Showing reviews 76–100 of 241.

Denise P.

Hard to get to the rooms at the back of the resort. Staff was 1/2 good and 1/2 not so good. Breakfast was good, partial buffet. A shuttle service to Manual Antonio or Quespos would have been better vs. the local bus.

Carolyn S.

We had to catch the flight early, the hotel staff was kind enough to pack banana bread for us who didn't want sandwich, sandwich, yummy fruits and juice boxes.

Debbie Q.

Again OMG, what an amazing place !! We saw so much wildlife while we stayed here (squirrel monkeys, iguanas, MANY tropical birds, etc). Luiz, at the bar, was outstanding ! The office staff was very nice and helpful. Once again, we had (what I thought was) the BEST room on the property ! Room #11 had privacy, was very roomy and clean and comfortable. I have already recommended this property to my friends who plan on traveling to CR/Manuel Antonio.

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Kenneth Q.

The main bartender, Luiz, makes THE BEST MARGARITAS !! He pointed out the monkeys to us. We saw more wildlife at this resort than we did anywhere in Manuel Antonio !! We had THE BEST and most private room, too. Room #11.

Maja K.

The hotel is very well situated, the staff is lovely and friendly, the breakfasts and other restaurant offerings good. Unfortunately the rooms we were assigned were extremely dark and very musty. Because the light doesn’t reach the rooms, everything was constantly damp with no chance of drying out. The smell in the rooms was unpleasant. We viewed other rooms on the property and would stay there again, but would not return to room 2 or 3. Having said that, the wonderful staff and beautiful gardens and pool did much to mitigate disappointment in the actual rooms.

Jacqui M.

This hotel is super cool. It doesn't look like much from the street but once inside the gates, its a hidden treasure for sure. The grounds are covered in lush green trees, flowers blooming everywhere and there were so many iguanas and lizards running around. You could literally turn in any direction and see natural wildlife everywhere! The pool was kind of small but we didn't mind making some new friends. Wild macaws were flying overhead and the beach was just a quick 15 minute walk down a hill so we definitely burned off a lot of calories walking back and forth! The overall experience here was great and I would recommend this hotel to anyone! Lots of options for dining within walking distance!

John J.

Nice location.

Marvin A.

It was nice to end the trip with the most luxurious of the three lodgings. I saw my only toucan for the trip while floating in the pool. We became fond of the resident lizards.

Jasmine S.

This hotel is right next to another hotel (Selina Manuel Antonio) that had loud music and people partying. Some nights we did not sleep well with people yelling and the loud music next to our room. Perhaps this place would be better for young party people who stay up late or out all night.

Sonya K.

Exceeded our expectations. Very quiet and relaxing. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Alan N.

I was really disappointed and would not recommend this hotel. There were a number of problems with the room. When you enter the light switch is not near the door. You have to walk in the dark to find the switch. There was no door in the shower, so the bathroom got wet afterwards. You needed a key for the safe rather than a combination lock. Fortunately, I didn't lose the key. I definitely would not make this the default choice.

Fred R.

Beautifully kept waterfall gardens, courteous friendly staff, great breakfasts. And Robert the lizard was a wonderful host at the pool!!

Jocelyn M.

Hotel was very nice but the mosquitoes would be bothersome at night. I realize, there's not much that can be done about them so my somewhat lower ratings are not a direct reflection of the hotel itself but rather my personal experience while I happened to be there.

Nina G.

Gorgeous hotel, great pool, amazing food and lovely staff.

Emily H.

Staff was very friendly and helpful, but the restaurant dinner food was overpriced for the quality but their breakfast was good. Location was okay, would have liked to be closer to the beach. No authentic Costa Rican food around/within reasonable distance.

Kyle L.

Staff were great, especially at the bar and restaurant. Food was exceptional.

Danielle P.

WE LOVED THE FALLS!!!! The staff, our room, the food, happy hour. Everything was wonderful.

Roger M.

Lovely gardens and we had a sloth in the tree right by our room! We paid a bit more for a casita and thought that was a good idea. Beautiful garden views, but no ocean view.

Diana E.

Everything was great but the pool was tiny.

Christina B.

Pool too small for kids and adults to share. Location a bit far for kids to walk to beach (although we did, it was a very busy street). But, absolutely loved the room.

Monica O.

Beautiful! Loved everything about it, just need more space for things like hanging towels, wet bathing suits, etc. (We dud not have a balcony with a railing)

Silvia V.

Very nice hotel with a beautiful forest garden. It was clearly on the "afternoon path" of monkeys, two different kinds stopped by while we were there to prey on the coconuts and to hang out. It was amazing how close they were, and to be able to watch them from our pool chairs. We also saw some interesting animals wandering around under the trees in the morning. Rooms are beautiful and the bus stop is very close, very easy to get down to Manuel Antonio, or simply to walk to a restaurant on the road.

Beckye R.

We enjoyed the solitude and peacefulness of the hotel, especially contrasted with the noise and mayhem just outside the door! Felt like we were in the middle of the jungle -- and we were visited by a troupe of several dozen monkeys one evening! The cabin was quiet and peaceful, with good storage space for clothes.

Mary S.

The staff was wonderful. They made a to go breakfast when we couldn't make the restaurant time. Loved the shrimp tacos. The welcome drink was wonderful after our long drive. The cabana room was great.

Bill N.

Second favorite place to stay of our trip. Well located.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining options are available at The Falls Resort?

The Falls Garden Restaurant serves fresh seafood, meats, and vegetables in both international and Costa Rican dishes, prioritizing local fruits and vegetables when available.


How far is The Falls Resort from the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park?

The beach and the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park are approximately five minutes away by car. Guests should use a local beach bus or taxi, as walking to the beach is unsafe and the resort has no direct beach access.


What types of accommodations does The Falls Resort offer?

The Falls Resort provides a range of accommodations including Standard Garden View Rooms, standalone Standard Casitas, oversized Deluxe Rooms with a garden-view terrace, and Double Queen Suites. A three-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen is also available. All rooms feature air conditioning, cable television, and a mini-fridge.


What activities can guests enjoy near The Falls Resort?

Guests can embark on guided hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park, take boat tours to Damas Island Estuary, or seek adventure with El Santuario Canopy Zipline, Savegre rafting, canyoning, and waterfall rappelling in the nearby mountains.


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