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Espadilla Gardens Hotel

Manuel Antonio

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Espadilla Gardens Hotel offers a straightforward, budget-friendly retreat in Manuel Antonio, mere minutes' walk from both Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio National Park. Guests can enjoy a tropical garden pool and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms equipped with a mini-fridge and WiFi. Dining options featuring Costa Rican dishes and fresh seafood are conveniently located at the nearby sister property, Hotel Playa Espadilla. This 2-star lodge provides an ideal base for exploring the region's natural beauty and diverse activities.


Garden afternoons close to beach and park

A few minutes’ walk can take you from Espadilla Gardens Hotel to the beach or Manuel Antonio National Park. That closeness shapes the pleasure of staying here: a morning on the trails, time on Playa Espadilla and an afternoon back beside a pool surrounded by tropical gardens. For travelers exploring Manuel Antonio on a budget, the setting does much of the work.

A straightforward garden retreat

Formerly Hotel Cabinas Espadilla, this small lodge keeps the stay straightforward. Air-conditioned rooms have cable TV, a safe and mini-fridge, with bedding choices to match your party. Rooms also have WiFi, with coverage in select areas around the lodge; parking makes it practical to arrive by car.

Meals and drinks are a short walk away at sister property Hotel Playa Espadilla’s restaurant and bar. Costa Rican dishes and fresh seafood give you a reason to linger over dinner without traveling far from your room.

Two walks, two different mornings

Playa Espadilla and the park sit in different directions from the hotel, each only a few minutes away on foot. One morning can begin on Playa Espadilla with swimming, boogie boarding or surfing; another can lead onto the national park’s maintained trails, where wildlife watching becomes the focus. Animals move through the area, so the trees around the lodge deserve a glance as well.

There are many ways to widen the trip beyond those easy walks. Whitewater rafting, canyoning and waterfall rappelling bring you into a more active landscape, while canopy ziplining, horseback riding and ATV outings offer other perspectives. On the water, choose a catamaran cruise, coastal kayaking, surf lessons or parasailing. Back at the hotel, the pool and garden lounge areas give you a simpler afternoon, with room to settle into a lounge chair and the book you have been meaning to finish.

Highlights to help you choose

  • Walk a few minutes to both Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio National Park, keeping beach and forest time close to a budget-friendly base.
  • A pool surrounded by tropical gardens and lounging space invites an afternoon with a swim or a book, with wildlife sometimes passing through nearby trees.
  • The restaurant and bar are at sister hotel Playa Espadilla, a short walk away. Plan meals there for Costa Rican dishes and fresh seafood.
  • Air-conditioned rooms include a mini-fridge and WiFi, making it comfortable to return after a day outdoors; bedding choices help match the room to your party.
  • Parking supports arrival by car, and WiFi is also available in select areas around the lodge.
  • Use the location for more than the park: the area has rafting, canyoning, waterfall rappelling, ziplining, horseback and ATV outings, plus catamaran, kayaking, surfing and parasailing.
  • Formerly Hotel Cabinas Espadilla, the property suits travelers who want comfortable accommodation and time by the beach without making an elaborate resort the centerpiece.

Stay details

Number of rooms
16
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
11:00

Hotel Styles

  • Budget
  • Eco Style
  • Family

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Gardens
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Hotel location

Manuel Antonio

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Latitude: 9.391886; longitude: -84.148003

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
90%50 guest ratings
Cleanliness
90%
Expectations
87%
Staff
93%
Comfort
87%
Value
88%

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Kirsten H.

Super comfortable, walking distance to the beach which was AWESOME!!!

Sara S.

Great location.

Beverly K.

Absolutely, I have been in the business of service and hospitality for 36years. I understand service and this Hotel and Cabins do an excellent job of providing service.

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Jordan L.

The location was great. The pool and restaurant were also great. The showers and the room were sub par.

Vanessa B.

There were not 24hr staff so when our ride for tour was over 15mins late we had no one to ask to call. The room door had a gap big enough for bugs to fit through above the door but besides this was clean & comfortable.

Mike C.

Highly recommended location for clients who visit Manuel Antonio area. Great combination of comfort and location.

Jane G.

Loved the fact that this hotel was so close to everything and also had a small fridge. Pool and grounds were beautiful.

Sabine P.

The room was much too small, with two double beds, there was no room to move around. With four people, this was unpractical.

Eva D.

This was a last minute change to our itinerary. The pool and location in terms of proximity to the beach was really nice. The breakfast at the main hotel was also very impressive! However, it pales in comparison to Plaza Yara... The rooms were really small and because we were four in it, I am really glad we only stayed one night. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool lunch menu at the main hotel was well worth it. A lot of food for the price.

Farya C.

Beautiful Hotel. I loved having a pool at Cabinas and being able to use Hotel Espadilla's amenities as well. The Hotel's restaurant is wonderful and very decently priced. So close to the beach! Downside is not that close to many restaurants.

Bren C.

quaint perfect little place. highly recommend it!

Guest review

Very good location close to the beach as well as Manuel Antonio national park fantastic!

Guest review

so great, got to see all monkeys and iguanas right from the pool. hotel was so conveniently located, restaurant was gorgeous food was amazing people were wonderful. the owner was amazing! he gave us a personal tour of his family property which was a jungle hike. he is so knowledgeable, and passionate about his grounds, and told us great stories about his family history. magical!

Guest review

Leo at the front desk was great!

Guest review

This hotel was ok, but compared to the one in La Fortuna, it was just average. We probably paid for what we got. It was a nice location near the beach, the national park, and the restaurants. The people were friendly and helpful. I only gave it a rating of a 9 because it wasn't as nice as the one in La Fortuna. They were accommodating to our leaving at 3:00 a.m. for our trip back to San Jose.

Guest review

This hotel was right in the heart of the city. With so much to do around it was a perfect location! The rooms are just for sleeping but they were kept very clean.

Guest review

Couldn't see the tv from either bed.

Guest review

Having two double beds and one single bed in a very small room made it difficult to navigate in the room.

Guest review

Great location, room was small which would have been ok except there were 3 beds in the room and we only needed one bed. It was very nice to being able to use the pool and restaurant at their sister hotel down the street.

Guest review

I forgot his name, the day clerk was more than accommadating. He searched for our lost I-pad for hours but we later found it hidden in the room safe. Pass our thanks on to him.

Guest review

Loved the close proximity to the beach. Pool was nice. Restaurant was nice.

Guest review

The grounds and pool are beautiful and the location is perfect. Unfortunately, this hotel is in a noisy location. There was no hot water or hair dryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Espadilla Gardens Hotel located?

Espadilla Gardens Hotel is situated in Manuel Antonio, just a few minutes' walk from both Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio National Park.


What amenities are included in the rooms at Espadilla Gardens Hotel?

Rooms at Espadilla Gardens Hotel are air-conditioned and feature cable TV, a safe, a mini-fridge, and WiFi. Bedding choices are available to suit your party.


Are there dining facilities at Espadilla Gardens Hotel?

While Espadilla Gardens Hotel does not have its own restaurant, meals and drinks are available a short walk away at the sister property, Hotel Playa Espadilla, which offers Costa Rican dishes and fresh seafood.


What activities can guests enjoy near Espadilla Gardens Hotel?

Guests can easily access Playa Espadilla for swimming and surfing, or explore Manuel Antonio National Park for wildlife watching. The area also offers whitewater rafting, ziplining, horseback riding, catamaran cruises, and surf lessons.


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