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Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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
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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)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Refrigerator | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
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(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Villa, Kitchen, Beachside

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Beachside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana's 2 outdoor swimming pools or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Limited housekeeping is available.
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grande Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Cantarana, a bistro with garden views
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, massages or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes basketball, scooters/mopeds to rent and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Grande Beach and 6 minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Bistro Cantarana – Overlooking the pool and garden, this bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

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 at the property

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

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; 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
Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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