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Hotel San Bada

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AU$448
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Near Manuel Antonio Natl Park entrance, Quepos, Puntarenas, 506
  • Playa Puerto Escondido
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Playa Espadilla Sur
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Playa Espadilla
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room 2nd Floor

Standard Room 2nd Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room 3rd Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room 1st Floor

Standard Room 1st Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 112 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

A family-friendly stay in Quepos awaits you at Hotel San Bada. You'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Biesanz Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at Sana Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, Congo, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to horse riding/hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Quepos hotel, you'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Marina Pez Vela.

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 15 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Playa La Macha - 21 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel San Bada

Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Hotel San Bada offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel San Bada. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 3.5-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel San Bada offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sana Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for adults and CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Congo

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 7500 to 12000 for adults and CRC 7500 to 12000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 100650 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Bada Hotel
Hotel San Bada
Hotel San Bada Manuel Antonio
San Bada
San Bada Hotel
San Bada Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada Hotel
Hotel San Bada Quepos
Hotel San Bada Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel San Bada?

Hotel San Bada offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Bada?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Bada on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$447.65, 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 parking available at Hotel San Bada?

Yep, Hotel San Bada has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel San Bada?

Yep, Hotel San Bada is a short 17-minute walk from Manuel Antonio Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel San Bada?

Yep, Sana Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Hotel San Bada have a pool?

Hotel San Bada has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel San Bada a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel San Bada.

Is Hotel San Bada family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and an arcade, it's no surprise that Hotel San Bada is a hit with families.

Does Hotel San Bada serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel San Bada?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel San Bada?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel San Bada?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel San Bada?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel San Bada Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 458 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gansukh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 days,bottle of water was expensive $8
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended...
Service was fantastic during our stay. Beautiful hotel with convenient location. What really stood out most was the accommodations available for my mother in law. The staff was really attentive. Thank you for the enjoyable stay. Definitely will return for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at the San Bada several times. The location is perfect if you want to visit the national park. Short walk to the beach. Staff is wonderful. The view from the 6th floor restaurant is amazing - try it a sunset. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zachery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Hotel San Bada for two nights. You can't beat the location, it's literally next to Parque Manuel Antonio. The hotel itself was descent although the screen doors in both our rooms were jammed shut, so we were unable to access the patio. The pool area is nice and the bartenders friendly. The restaurant is pretty good and breakfast was included in the rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is rustic and well maintained, with huge rooms which are very comfortable, and elegantly organized on our arrival with a beautiful beach scene including a crab and flowers. The views to the ocean, plants and trees was magnificent. Water pressure in the rooms was excellent, as was the warn and cold water. It is at the park entrance, so you can see wildlife over the fence. We saw monkeys and enjoyed their early morning hooting rituals. Pleasant staff, and decent restaurants. Breakfast was fine, nothing elegant or particularly tasty. We enjoyed the local music one morning. There are many good dining options nearby if you need to try more out. WiFi never worked for us, so check if it's functional in your room in case you really need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a prime location. The view from the 5th floor facing the beach was breathtaking. The room was clean and staff on site was very attentive. Roof top restaurant/pool was great to bird watch and hang out. We saw a few monkeys, raccoons and Tucans. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTINA

Was amazing really pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I originally searched Expidia for “Costa Rican scuba resorts “ San Bada is not a Scuba resort. I went to the closest town and found a dive shop. And what the staff in Dan Bada told me was true, The” diving here is not very good “proved correct. But I crossed “Diving the Pacific “off my bucket list. Which brings me to the thing about Costa Rica. It is well developed. The people are but every thing is not measured in hours not miles or klicks. San Bada is 3 hours from the airport.I did “Eco” Tourism. San Bada is just outside of Manuel Antonio national Park. Great experience. But if you want to go the Volcsmic hot springs,2 hours away. The jungle Zip lines , not to far 45 mins good scuba 6hrs away (like on the Carribean side of the country) the volcano’s 4 hours away. So you need to rent a car because transportation from the airport (3 hours away) is $180 (each way) the closest town is called (I think) Ocaso nice town and they a “Malicon”along the beach,festive weekends. And a farmers market.as well as a few clubs.But I have done that. To American females, you do not do “eco” tours in a Sundress and sandals.i explained that to my daughters when I took them to Tobago. I plan to go back to Costa Rica. But I will spend one week on the Atlantic side at a SCUBA resort and one week at San Bada.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was particularly gracious and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Leander

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay at Hotel San Banda! Closest hotel to Manuel Antonio park! We actually saw more animals at our hotel than IN the park! Staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The walk to the beach was easy! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Bronx

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monteka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the property was really nice and kind. They were helpful and eco friendly. Food and drinks are a bit expensive but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach access was easy and it was very close to manuel Antonia national park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closest hotel to the national park! So easy to eat breakfast at the hotel and just walk to the opening of the park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older run down hotel. Needs serious remodeling.
Hotel has the caliber and perfect location but it is a rundown with makeshifts things done in the room, older furniture, older overall outlook. It was definitely not worth the price paid almost $300 per night. Breakfast restaurant was super hot and humid. Breakfast buffet table lacked cleanliness. Pool and shower and beach access is good. I would not recommend friends or stay again there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Frank

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel for three nights but we stayed only two nights and moved out on third night Costa Verde Hotel. We had no hot water, no Wi-Fi, no TV since no internet, hair drier did not work, balcony door did not lock, rails on balcony were rusty, no game room as advertised, water in pool was cloudy, pool bar looked poor and needs some remodeling, pool loungers were torn, entrance to the pool smelled with sewer, breakfast and dinner at Congo restaurant were below average. We called front desk to fix room problems, but no one ever came.We also called to help us bring down our bags when we checked out but no one showed up. I think there was some language barrier, communication issues. The area around the hotel was full of merchants since it was right by the entrance to the Manuel Antonio Park. Not pretty. We would move out the second day but there was no availability at other hotels with higher rating.

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If your purpose is visiting the National Park, this is the perfect hotel for that!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUCHANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the 6th floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024