We enjoyed our 3 nights at this place - the eight bungalows gives it a intimate affair where you are on your own. The pool area is very nice with howler moonkeys roaming the trees in the afternoon. The dinner you can buy at the restaurant is amazing, well prepared and nicely decorated, the young chef is a real gift... More

What a gorgeous property! The grounds are immaculate. The bungalows are stylish, spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The pool & outdoor shower are heaven after a long hot day. You can only get the wi-fi signal in the restaurant & pool area, but why would you sit in your room when you can lounge on the patio and check your... More

We split up a week between Santa Teresa & Mal Pais, and Hotel Manala was our choice in Santa Teresa. Overall, I thought it was a good value. Pros - Super close access to the best beach in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais. Cute, spacious villas. Great shower/ bathroom. Beautiful heated pool (heated pools are rare in this area). Quiet.... More

Super cute option for Santa Teresa. You get to stay in these adorable bungalows as a guest of the Manala. Friendly folks behind the front desk. There is a restaurant on the property and a lovely swimming pool. The beach access directly across the street led to our favorite beach of the trip. I would definitely return More

We had a very good time at the Manala, the people where great. Very clean and up to date rooms. Special thanks to Marco, what a great cook and freind. He when out of his way to make us fat and happy. The thing i can suggest would be coffee makers in the room. No coffee the first morning for... More

I loved this little and cosy hotel since I arrived. It was nicely decorated and clean, and the staff was always helpful and kind. It is located in one of the best areas of Santa Teresa, and very close to the beach entrance. In spite there are many good options to dinner out in town, the hotel´s restaurant was actually... More

The Manala was the perfect setting for us for our adventure in Costa Rica. The hotel is EXACTLY as described and the pictures online are very accurate. The bungalows are nice in size, and clean with a large walk in shower. You are very close to the beach (a walk across the street)--a total of about 150-200 yards from room... More

This hotel was perfect in so many ways. My husbands and I stayed recently for 6 nights. The bungalows were really nice: clean, comfortable, large, and private. Ronald provided excellent service from the moment we booked to the moment we left. He was so helpful booking excursions and giving suggestions for restaurants in town. Our favorite restaurant was Kika just... More

My husband and I recently spend 10 days staying at the Manala Hotel and I must say we just loved it. Daniel and Ronald welcomed us with open arms and I cannot say enough about the service we were given, phoning taxi's helping us book a flight as well as booking excursions. Our bungalow was clean and very comfortable. The... More