Hotel Villas Nicolas

Hammock hours above Manuel Antonio

A balcony hammock and an ocean-and-jungle outlook set an unhurried mood at Hotel Villas Nicolas. This condominium-style retreat in Manuel Antonio favors an intimate stay, with a swimming pool and Jacuzzi providing reasons to spend an afternoon at the property. It suits smaller parties who want room to settle in and a quieter atmosphere.

An intimate stay for ages fourteen and up

Guests must be at least fourteen years old, and large groups are encouraged to choose another property. The restaurant serves breakfast only, leaving lunch and dinner as opportunities to explore local dining. Internet access and laundry service add useful conveniences, and staff can suggest local places to explore.

A villa that fits your way of staying

Each villa has air conditioning, ceiling fans, a telephone, coffee maker and a private bathroom with hot water; the two-bedroom types have two bathrooms. The kitchen, layout and outlook make the categories worth comparing carefully:

• One Bedroom Type 1 has a partial kitchenette and partial ocean and jungle views, plus a coffee maker and telephone.
• One Bedroom Type 2 has a mini-fridge and coffee maker, with a hammock balcony and ocean and jungle views.
• One Bedroom Types 3 and 4 have fully equipped kitchens, mini-fridges, coffee makers, telephones and hammock balconies with ocean and jungle views. Type 4 also adds a living room.
• Two Bedroom Types 5 and 6 have two private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, mini-fridges, coffee makers, telephones and hammock balconies with ocean and jungle views.

From park trails to hammock afternoons

The beach is not within walking distance, so arrange transport for coastal afternoons and a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. Whitewater rafting, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling and surfing, as well as ziplining, hiking, mountain biking and shopping, give you choices for an active day. A morning in the park can lead into sunset surfing at Playa Playitas. On another day, return early for the pool, Jacuzzi and a hammock, with a piña colada and time to enjoy the ocean-and-jungle outlook of your chosen villa.

Highlights to help you choose

• Guests must be at least fourteen, and large groups are encouraged to choose elsewhere; the appeal is an intimate condominium-style stay.
• A pool and Jacuzzi invite quieter afternoons, with selected ocean-and-jungle-view balconies and hammocks giving you somewhere to linger.
• The restaurant serves breakfast only. Plan lunch and dinner as opportunities to explore Manuel Antonio’s local places to eat.
• The beach is not within walking distance; arrange transportation for coastal outings and time at the national park.
• Cooking facilities vary: Type 1 has a partial kitchenette, Type 2 has a mini-fridge and coffee maker, and Types 3 through 6 have fully equipped kitchens.
• Type 4 adds a living room; Types 5 and 6 have two bedrooms and two private bathrooms. Choose the layout around shared time and personal space.
• Internet access, laundry service and staff recommendations support a stay that alternates pool time with regional exploring.
• Rafting, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, ziplining, hikes, mountain biking and shopping give active days a different rhythm from hammock afternoons.