Jungle Beach Hotel

The town of Manuel Antonio has all the amenities that one would expect from a popular destination – restaurants, shops, boutiques, and more. The reason most people come here, however, is not for the town but for the park. The park, which is small but packed with flora and fauna, is recognized as one of the country’s finest. Trails splay out through the rainforest and lead to four gorgeous white-sand beaches. Within the park, you can spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and more. Aside from the park, travelers can go kayaking, zip-lining, snorkeling, and rafting.

The Jungle Beach Hotel is close to both Playa Espadilla and the Manuel Antonio National Park. The location is undoubtedly one of its strong suits, as guests enjoy easy access to both the coastline and rainforest. The hotel is set within the jungle and has grounds that host all kinds of tropical plants. This environment tends to attract monkeys, birds and sloths, which guests may be able to spot from their balcony.

The hotel spreads across several levels. As already mentioned, covered balconies front all rooms and offer up a great place to enjoy the tropical setting. Some balconies are private, while others are shared. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well lit. They have hardwood floors and large windows, and each room is individually decorated with tropical murals. The beds are cozy and have side-tables with reading lamps. All rooms have a clean, private bathroom with hot water and showers with solid water pressure (a definite perk after a day in the rainforest). There are wardrobes for storing clothes, and access to reliable wireless internet.

The hotel offers a light complementary breakfast each morning that consists of toast, fruit, pastries, coffee, juice and tea. The staff is friendly and can recommend activities or restaurants for guests.