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Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area
Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside

Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Playa Grande

At Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Grande Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, sports massages and facials. The bistro, Bistro Cantarana, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find surfing/body boarding, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Palm Beach Estates hotel, you'll be 19.7 km (12.3 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Playa Langosta - 43 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 September to 31 October:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150.0 per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel El Manglar Playa Grande
El Manglar Playa Grande
Hotel El Manglar Hotel
Hotel El Manglar Cabo Velas
Hotel El Manglar Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Yep, Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Yep, Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana is a short 6-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana have a pool?

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 1 until October 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.