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The Falls Resort
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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
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Latitude: 9.40335; longitude: -84.153389
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%
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We ended up loving the Falls. We started out disappointed as the website indicated everyone had a hammock outside their room but our double queen room did not and was above the restaurant/bar which concerned me. It turned out noise was not an issue at all. I just wished they had a few communal hammocks for those in our rooms.This hotel was truly a community. Everyone talks to each other and the staff could not be nicer. Our kids ended up getting sick and we had to just stay at the hotel for a few days and it as great. They brought our food and drinks to the pool, made special drinks for the kids and food accommodations for me. we loved that we could walk to restaurants and shops easily which we could not do as easily in our last two hotels.Since it was a more compact hotel, we felt comfortable leaving our sons in the room whole we went to the bar or hung out in the comfy lobby. Wifi was not great in our rooms so we ended up in the lobby more than we usually do but it was fine.We did the mangrove tour with jason and it was perfect for us. loved the monkeys and learning about the changes in the water level, area, etc and eating a typical dinner at a family run restaurant.
Loved the staff. They made us feel like we were at home. We also liked being on the bus line and restaurants nearby.
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The staff was nice but did not go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. No phones in the rooms and the air never really cooled the room. The breakfasts were so-so. We only ate dinner once before deciding on other local hotels.
Awesome place. Monies and many other animals right outside out room. Dining staff , Luis, was great. Note, we had NO wifi in our room. It just doesn't get that far. But we still had a great time. Staff recommended tour and hooked us up with a guide that turned out to be one of the highlights of our vacation.
The room was gorgeous, spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful porch to sit on to see the gardens below. You could sit in any part of the gardens and really any part of the hotel and see birds and wildlife you have never seen before. Everyone on the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! Luis always had a greeting and knew us by name. Gerardo gave us excellent dinner service. We relaxed in the pool, when we weren't at the beach and enjoyed every minute of our stay. We could get a taxi or the local bus, (both nice and clean as well) easily for the short ride to town, the beach or the national park. This place is a must visit! Try the Guaropino cocktail (2 for 1) at happy hour!
That was one hard hotel to leave. I loved it. The food was really really good. My only critique is the lack of top shelf vodka's at this hotel as well. The ones they use are lower quality and gave my wife heartburn. I don't know what else i can say about this hotel that would be a critique......even the person in charge of the landscaping was passionate about the animals there and told us he would come get us when he saw any interesting animals out. Best hotel i've ever been to.
Amazing hotel, they should really invest in the front of their property to add some curb appeal!
Restaurant was great for dinner. Room was small. Pull out bed was uncomfortable. Room was clean, and nicely decorated.
We were aware this hotel was not the same caliber as the previous two. It was a bit run down, but you get what you pay for. Overall I was not unhappy with the hotel. It could use a bit of a face lift though.
Small and very nice. Very different from Arenal Springs and Hidden Canopy which was nice. The rooms were large and well equipped. Breakfast was OK. We did not eat lunch or dinner at the hotel.
Beautiful resort. Staff was very helpful making sure my husband got the care he needed. The rooms were nice and cozy and private. Walking distance to the beach. It is a wonderful place.
really lovely gardens. I must say I was somewhat disappointed after we dropped off other guests in lovely water view hotels. But it was easy to get back and forth on the bus. appreciated the pool most of all. so hot here.
would much rather have stayed across the street with an ocean view
Room was a bit small. Staff was wonderful!!!! Jorge personally let me borrow his cell phone charger for 2 days when mine broke and the shops were closed for the weekend.
I must be honest-when we first arrived at The Falls, we were really disappointed. The front entrance looks old and unattractive, and the first room we saw as we entered was an open-air lobby-type room with old, dreary furniture. Our first impression left a lot to be desired, but . . . We grew to love The Falls! The rooms obviously had been updated recently, the staff was super, and the restaurant was fabulous for dinner!
Accommodated an early check-in. Hotel was well situated near restaurants (El Avion had a beautiful view of the coast) and hotel breakfasts were very good. Dinner was very nice in the restaurant. Pool area was very inviting after a day's activities. Hotel was in a travel corridor for a group of squirrel monkeys and the bartender let us know that the group was coming thru and we grabbed our cameras and were entertained for about 30 min. The monkeys cross the road at the front of the hotel along a blue rope suspended over the road. Staff was always very helpful and contributed to a very comfortable stay.
Great place! Would love to stay here again.
Excellent resort with lots of friendly and welcoming staff... They even helped me find my lost wallet! Awesome place to stay!
very nice setting, walking distance to a lot of restaurants. lush vegetation and good pool. Restaurant was a good value too.
Best of the three accomodations that we stayed in.
Loved the property - so beautiful! The kids weren't too impressed with the tiny pool, but it sure was refreshing after a day at the beach in the sun - such nice shade in the afternoon. The guy in the office was ready to help at all times, and the guys in the bar/restaurant were wonderful, as well. The room was just fine for 5 people. The restaurant was very good.
excellent breakfast and convenient location.
This resort was wonderful! I will say that the front view of the resort from the road was not grand, but we were very pleased when we walked inside. The gardens in the resort made you feel much further away than you were. It was nice to have the privacy that the trees offered. Our room was wonderful and very, very comfortable. The furnishings were top-notch, and you can tell the owners invested well in to making the details beautiful. We were most impressed with the evening bartender. We enjoyed visiting with him each day we were there! We had several hours of waiting at the resort on Friday before our shuttle arrived, and he made every point to ensure we were comfortable. He even made sure to come tell us good bye before we left. Wonderful place, just wonderful!
The Falls did a great breakfast and it was nicer than I expected.
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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