Title: Hotel El Tecal Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=14840808&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel El Tecal Oceanfront retreat balances peaceful relaxation with exciting coastal adventures, offering the perfect blend of rest and exploration by the sea ## Photo gallery for Hotel El Tecal ![Beach - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/c307f491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Dining room - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/ab66ff77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/9d7a4fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cde5c5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/05cbfa00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel El Tecal sits on the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from guests. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 14 of 14 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/9b825c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Microwave Coffee/tea maker - Garden view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a96bd25c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - Garden view - 409 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cde5c5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - Garden view - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom ![Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a2377eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - Garden view - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room ![Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a3a66214.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 772 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/28c3ce44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/27ba5685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - 12486 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom ![Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cd88908a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead 2 bathrooms Cable channels - Garden view - 861 sq ft - Sleeps 7 - 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/6eeabbe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom 2 bathrooms - 538 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment ![Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/50b555ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead 3 bathrooms Oven Cable channels - Garden view - 1292 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, 3 Bedrooms ![Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/4aee60e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - Garden view - 861 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 7 - 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/339782c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/67b0b30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - Garden view - 807 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 12 - 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/67b0b30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - Garden view - 807 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Sleeps 16 - 6 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Uvita travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uvita.dx601108) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.15379%2C-83.73256&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LsXMXs6KiAVdzdhY958-dLwy3LY=) 300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011 ### What's nearby - ![Sunset at Uvita Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/34184579-09a3-45cd-b0a5-4f0cf6f02fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Uvita Beach 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Punta Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247667/22b4aa5d-2717-41cc-aaeb-aeb1241acd0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Colonia 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marino Ballena National Park 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Punta Uvita 14 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Playa Dominical 20 min drive \- 14.7 miles ### Restaurants - Sibu 3 min drive - Restaurante Marino Ballena 2 min drive - La Choza de Alejo 4 min walk - The Bakery 3 min drive - Café Vivo 4 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel El Tecal Hotel by the ocean Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and tour/ticket information - Smoke-free property and a banquet hall Room features All guest rooms at Hotel El Tecal offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Extra amenities include: - Rainfall showers, baths or showers and shampoo - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12613300/12613210/c6d92f3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Diuwak Bahía Ballena - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids’ pool - Parking included 7.8 Good 217 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=12613210&PinnedHotelID=12613210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100705200/100705194/38ee6c8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alborada Boutique Stay Bahía Ballena - 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In a national park - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 2011 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts There is no hot water on site No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel El Tecal Hotel Hotel El Tecal Ballena Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool? ### Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel El Tecal? ### What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal? ### What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal? ### Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel El Tecal located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel El Tecal Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAMIRAN 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was very helfful,friendly and down to earth.It's a huge property with decent size room and on site restaurant.Very close to National park. ##### SAMIRAN Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We have stayed here a few times with our dog and it is a convenient halfway point between Hermosa and Pavones. Very secure and safe, great restaurant onsite, and big, clean rooms with everything you need for a short or extended stay. ##### Jenny Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Quality rooms and the restaurant has good food. Outside of the main town, walkable to beach. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karla 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. People were nice! ##### Karla Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, easy access, clean. Well worth the money ##### Mario Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay. Very quiet. ##### Jocelyn Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great pkave! Great place, nice pools and breakfast was wonderful. Started early enough for us to eat before heading out on our adventures. We will be back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The air conditioning unit in our room stopped working staff were quick to move us to another room, my only complaint is there were no chairs in the room to sit in and sitting on the bed was uncomfortable ##### Connie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### SHAWN 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent. ##### SHAWN Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agata 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Love free breakfast ##### Agata Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett Neil 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### More than we expected Amazing big and clean room with a balcony. Did not expect it would be that huge and nice. ##### Garrett Neil Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just book it. Loved this place so much we booked to stay longer. Fantastic location just 5 mins walk from the national park beach which is stunning. The grounds of the hotel are lovely with two pools to cool down in after a hot day in the beach. Staff are exceptionally helpful snd kind. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel and a Mexican restaurant just along the road. We had the superior double room with a large kitchen and terrace so nice that we went to Maxi Palí supermarket at the end of the road and bought food to cook in the lovely kitchen. Now sitting in a hotel further up the coast and wishing we hadn’t left paradise ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2CD7165187C6C4AFCEF318419D09B51A9E1592891738970516163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FC416CC196E06E77DE16A310457BE259E22D6D081738970516375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19588DF7698E4D1DD26E0542A3F91F1E8BBA37751738970517985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Joan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela 2 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room. ##### Pamela Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gita 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Room and bathroom were very spacious, staff were very accommodating, and 5-7 min walk to beach so fabulous location. Only reason why score is lower is party was going on one of nights and feel they could’ve let us know that music was going to be blaring no matter where you were in the hotel! Also, service outside of breakfast is very slow and forgot to put our lunch order thru so waited over an hour - although they did comp it which was decent of them. ##### Gita Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff ##### Luis Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rusty 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Shower head was coming out of the wall. Nothing exciting but decent basic accommodations. ##### Rusty Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### SHAWN 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 2nd night good place to stay. ##### SHAWN Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gerardo Fallas 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There was good parking ##### Gerardo Fallas Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Chantelle Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Larry 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was worth the cost. ##### Larry Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities When we arrived in the pouring rain, we could not check in because the front desk clerk was away despite open hours. ##### Samantha Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location and balcony views We had a wonderful stay at El Faro. The location was perfect for our family. The beach and Manuel Antonio National Park are very close. The view from our balcony was amazing. We knew about climbing the hill beforehand and really didn’t think it was that bad (our ages were 58, 49, 48, 46, 15, 14, 12, and 11). The hotel staff helped bring up and down our luggage, so that wasn’t an issue, and a golf cart ride was easily available, whenever needed. We also really enjoyed our breakfasts each morning, and the hotel staff were very accommodating with booking tours and answering any questions we had during our stay. Beware of the capuchin monkeys. There is a reason they are called La Mafia. They are cool to watch… from a distance. I’d definitely stay here again. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain. ##### sarah Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anthony 1 Apr 2024 There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable ##### Anthony Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cristian 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Swimming pools are above ground and highly chlorinated, no where to sit and socialize around pool(s) area. There was no Internet nor cable television which is not the hotel's fault BUT they should have offered a discount or have a solution ready. ##### Cristian Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Parador Nature Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Hotel-Parador-Resort-And-Spa.h1752985.Hotel-Information) > > [Kunken Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sierpe-Hotels-Kunken-Lodge.h75783986.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Hotels in Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6046944-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Costa Verde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Hotel-Costa-Verde.h5580910.Hotel-Information) > > [Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Gaia-Hotel-And-Reserve-Adults-Only.h1351334.Hotel-Information) > > [Nautilus Surf & Yoga Villas Santa Teresa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cobano-Hotels-Nautilus-Boutique-Hotel.h4031983.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Three-Sixty-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h20957042.Hotel-Information) > > [Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Jungle-Vista-Boutique-Hotel.h16265851.Hotel-Information) > > [The Falls Resort at Manuel Antonio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-The-Falls-Resort-At-Manuel-Antonio.h4112811.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Cambridge, Homerton College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Of-Cambridge.h30551435.Hotel-Information) > > [Monteverde Lodge by Böëna ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Lodge-Gardens-By-Boena.h4497846.Hotel-Information) > > [Selina Manuel Antonio - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Selina-Manuel-Antonio.h16878783.Hotel-Information) > > [Igloo Beach Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-IGLOO-BEACH-LODGE.h46091182.Hotel-Information) > > [ECOTICA Boutique Hotel & Spa.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Byblos-Resort-Casino.h1449546.Hotel-Information) > > [Zunya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cobano-Hotels-Casitas-Malpais.h76963675.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Arenas-Del-Mar-Beachfront-Rainforest-Member-Of-The-Cayuga-Collection.h1484897.Hotel-Information) > > [Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Shana-By-The-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.h2351763.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Villas Lirio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Hotel-Villas-Lirio.h1746356.Hotel-Information) > > [Banana Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cobano-Hotels-Banana-Beach-Bungalows.h13315109.Hotel-Information) > > [Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Si-Como-No-Resort.h1321388.Hotel-Information) > > [Las Brisas Resort and Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Las-Brisas-Resort-And-Villas.h4181249.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas de la Selva](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Villas-De-La-Selva.h11096805.Hotel-Information) > > [Los Altos Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Los-Altos-Resort.h3444310.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Sunset](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248635125993687/flights-from-sunset) ### Cars ### Activities ### General ---