Hotel El Manglar & Cantarana  

On Playa Grande’s shore in Palm Beach Estates (Cabo Velas), Hotel El Manglar is steps from Grande Beach. It’s minutes from Las Baulas National Marine Park and within easy reach of Tamarindo and Conchal beaches. This pet-friendly beach hotel is ideal for surf days, nature walks and quick escapes.

Family-run by three Costa Rican brothers and their sister, the place pairs easygoing beach vibes with practical comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned and include refrigerators, private bathrooms with hair dryers, safes and desks, with some rooms offering coffee/tea makers. Express check-in/out, daily (or weekday) housekeeping and friendly multilingual staff keep stays effortless.

Soak in the outdoor pool or grab a drink at the poolside bar and wake up to sea-breeze mornings. Pamper yourself at the spa and massage rooms, rent bicycles, join yoga sessions or book diving and local tours through the desk. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a library, ping-pong, picnic and barbecue areas, laundry/dry cleaning, concierge service, free self-parking and a 24-hour airport shuttle (surcharge) round out the practical perks.

Eat at Bistro Cantarana (garden views and a bar/lounge), the on-site restaurant or the coffee shop/café. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:30–11:00 for a fee, and a shared kitchen is available for guests who want to self-cater. Expect casual Costa Rican flavors alongside bistro-style options.