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Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Manuel Antonio Beach

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Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens captures tropical charm steps from Manuel Antonio Beach. Cool off in the outdoor pool, relax on the sunny terrace with drinks from the poolside bar, enjoy varied cuisine at the international restaurant, and practical amenities like dry cleaning.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is €139
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Garden View

Basic Triple Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Triple Room

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Del Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 200 metros oeste, Quepos, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Playitas Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa La Macha - 16 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffe Place - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens

Hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Puerto Escondido, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a nature reserve and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Puerto Escondido

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Espadilla
Espadilla Y Gardens Quepos
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Quepos
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens on 11 Nov 2025 start from €139.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Puerto Escondido and Playa Espadilla Sur are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Staff was super helpful with restaurant recs, arranging park guides, and spa treatments at another hotel. Room was very clean, facilities well kept and the atmosphere around the pool/bar/restaurant very peaceful and beautiful! The location is great because it’s at a dead end in the road so it’s quieter than other properties in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is walkable to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the spacious room, its proximity to a beautiful pool area with outstanding gardens, its proximity to the beach and the national park and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and easy access to Manuel Antonio were both amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The rooms were clean, staff was friendly and I loved the location. Only 2min walk to the beach and 6 min walk from the main entrance of the national park. Also great perks was monkeys came into the hotel by the pool area so I really enjoyed that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfied customer

Everything there was great. + clean and spacious room + fan on the ceiling + big and delicious breakfast or Swedish buffet + friendly staff + nice environment and beach was close + wi-fi + no insect inside - sometimes there were blackouts but it was in the whole location, not just in the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Able to leave our car there after check out and spend day in Manuel Antonio park. Even allowed us to use showers and pool after return. Walking distance to beach and park. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espadilla Hotel near Manuel Antonio National Park

Nice Hotel with close proximity to Manuel Antonio Park ,and our No 1 choice though San Bada Hotel was there which was overpriced ,actually all hotels in Costa Rica are overpriced ,but is a nice property ,only thing this room lacked was a cupboard or closet to hang our stuff which was quite inconvenient leaving our stuff in our suitcases and on the bed ,which house cleaning staff had to move our clothes while making the room ,otherwise its a wonderful place , super sumptuous breakfast which the family loved and I highly recommend this hotel to guests wanting to visit Manuel Antonio National Park ,which you can see the beauty and biodiversity that our planet has and kudos to the Costa Rican government which spends to maintain this natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel got good reviews online, but this was one of those cases where the real thing EXCEEDED my expectations. The room and grounds were even nicer than they looked on the internet. There are actually two properties nearly adjacent to each other, as part of the hotel. We stayed at the Hotel Espadilla Gardens with a beautiful poolside view from our room. The Hotel Playa Espadilla was across the street (a smaller pool, but has a hot tub) and we had a delicious free breakfast there everyday. It was conveniently located a short walk to the beach near several restaurants, a market, souvenir shops, and of course was right by the famed Manuel Antonio park (we were so close to the entrance, we were able to walk). The kind and helpful staff happily arranged a tour guide and tickets to the park (which was actually really lucky, because otherwise the limited tickets were sold out during the busy week before Easter. They also arranged an awesome catamaran snorkeling trip. Note #1) The website noted laundry was available; I thought that meant self-serve, so I brought detergent; however it was a send-out service that charged by weight (of dried clothes) and was pretty expensive. Note #2) there were only a couple of electrical outlets, so charging devices was a little tricky. OVERALL, this was a TERRIFIC stay and I definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio es muy ameno, el personal muy atento. La estancia fue muy tranquila y placentera. Las instalaciones muy limpias, muy bonitas. Recomendado.
Nuestra habitación al llegar.
Instalaciones muy bonitas y amenas. Muy tranquilo el ambiente.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens has a lot going for it. The rooms are okay—nothing fancy—but each one has its own outdoor seating area, which is a really nice touch and makes it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The property itself is beautiful and spacious, with a sister property right next door that adds to the overall appeal. The food was very good, and the hotel’s location is hard to beat—right between Manuel Antonio National Park and the beach, both within easy walking distance. Wildlife sightings around the hotel made the stay extra special. We saw monkeys multiple times right from the grounds, and while I didn’t spot toucans inside the national park, I was lucky enough to see two toucans land on a tree at the hotel itself. That moment alone made the stay worth it. Overall, a solid choice if you want convenience, good food, and the chance to enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and wildlife right from your hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We were able to walk to the park so we didn’t have to deal with parking. Room was nice. Food at the restaurant on site was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great location and friendly staff - we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an above and beyond exceptional time at this property! It’s walking distance to the beach literally just takes three minutes… lots of great restaurants right by the hotel if you choose to not eat at the hotels restaurant… local vendor selling unique souvenirs discount prices, walking distance to the park Manuel Antonio national park… the Hotel staff was some of the kindest and most accommodating professional people that we’ve ever encountered… the room was clean and efficient and literally had everything we needed… they have cute cabanas by the pool where you can relax. The pool is amazing!!! we didn’t see any animals on the Hotel property, but we did see a ton of them at the national park nearby and honestly, we should’ve just stayed longer at this hotel because everything was so wonderful there. There’s literally no other hotel that anyone should ever stay at because this one’s so close to the beach and such a perfect location and everything you could want. I don’t care how much money you have. This hotel is amazing. But I will warn you that the eggs Benedict were terrible…. The pancakes are whole-grain, banana pancakes, and they’re the best things I’ve ever eaten…. At least it felt that way while I was eating them… and possibly everything else on the breakfast menu is good. The problem is is that they put some kind of fruit juice in the hollandaise sauce on their eggs Benedict and I guess they wanted to make it tropical but it just didn’t work. Still 100 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilidad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at Playa Espadilla Hotel and Gardens. Most especially the staff who were so incredibly kind and helpful. We would most certainly stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was amazing - so helpful and friendly. Our rooms were cleaned daily with a different little animal made from towels each day. The pool was warm and clean, and we watched the monkeys play in the trees and toucans and macaws fly around. Walkable to the beach, many restaurants, shops, and Manuel Antonio national park. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Two properties combined into one hotel. Each with pool though 'Gardens' has no bar or restaurant which is based in the other site a couple of minutes across the road. Room was decent with a safe and a fridge. Thanks to Yafit and Eric for being helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lonneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ik vond de prijs-kwaliteit eerlijk gezegd een beetje tegenvallen. Ik had gedacht dat het hotel in een rustige omgeving zou liggen, maar onze kamer lag vlak naast de weg , waar ook een restaurant zat met hele dag muziek tot 21:00 uur. Kamer had verder een slechtsluitende deur, geen stopcontacten naast het bed en de stopcontact van koffemachine deed het niet. Er waren verder ook veel positieve dingen hoor, zoals een fijne warme douche, gratis kluisje, koelkast en een mooi zwembad. Ook het eten bij het restaurant van het hotel (50 m verder) was top.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, a short walking to the beautiful Playa Espadilla beach, to the National Park and to restaurants. Great outdoor garden with fun sitting options around the pool and near the rooms. They also sent us very important tips before arrivals. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful boutique Hotel

Great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hôtel. Lit très confortable. Très bon séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

We checked in around 8:00 p.m. and Dillan was very friendly and welcoming. The staff went out of their way to help us with tour trips. The motel is a couple blocks from the beach and a couple of blocks from Manuel Antonio. The rooms were clean, the breakfast was delicious, and the staff was great. There were monkeys and iguanas that would visit everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025