Barú accommodation from AU$318

We stayed at the La Mariposa corner sunset room for 3 days. The wraparound balcony is of course the highlight of our stay here. Everyday we woke up by around 5am to hear the howler monkeys and see the sunrise while sipping a cup of coffee. As the day went by with many activities around Manuel Antonio, we made sure to be back to our room by 4pm. We figured that was the prime time to start watching birds fly back to their nests. We were lucky to see so many scarlet macaws, toucans, hawks, green parrots, and so many other varieties of birds right from our balcony! And then the sunset would invariably paint the sky with the most beautiful shades of red and orange. Being high up in our 4th floor room we had almost a 200 degree view of the Manuel Antonio beach, the ocean, and the surrounding forest. We also enjoyed very good spreads of breakfast everyday, interactions with helpful staff members, and other amenities that the resort provides. The hotel grounds are also very well maintained with lush landscaping that blends into the natural surroundings. This is a must stay place while at Manuel Antonio.

Good on all fronts. Amazing views. Good food.

Shana by the Beach was Stunning, Very Steep but they had golf carts to help with that, The beach access is about 1/4 mile hike. Very beautiful when you got down there. But we decided to go to the public beach near state park. Cabana rental was 1/2 price there. restaurant breakfast was awesome each morning--Very Great staff!! Road getting to this is very narrow, drive slow!! Lots of people walking by the road and motorcycles all over! Stunning hotel, We would go back there--very safe--gated, Thanks so much for building this beautiful Hotel!