Parador Nature Resort and Spa

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Playitas Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Terrace, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Tropical)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Vista Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

With a stay at Parador Nature Resort and Spa in Quepos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playitas Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Biesanz Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pará Beach.

What's nearby

  • Biesanz Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playitas Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa La Macha - 14 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Karolas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Luxury hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Parador Nature Resort and Spa offers 129 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy international cuisine at La Galeria, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Galeria - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
El Quijote - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
La Fragata Ocean View - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Quijote
  • La Fragata Ocean View
  • La Galeria

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (78 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 280000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

Hotel Parador Resort
Hotel Parador Resort Manuel Antonio
Parador Manuel Antonio
Hotel Parador Resort Spa

Reviews

Parador Nature Resort and Spa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, great service,
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupaa

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

Lives up to expectation and beyond

Very enjoyable hotel. A really good place to unwind and relax. I wish I could have stayed longer. All the rooms had great views. They even had a funicular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bishnu Jyoti

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay here. We saw more wildlife here (sloths, monkeys, parrots etc) than we did at the national park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. The people and staff were top notch with excellent service. A must is to visit Manuel Antonio park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort! Best family vacation ever! The staff go above and beyond. Hunt and John are especially amazing! Food was delicious and rooms were impeccable. Definitely recommend! Giving it 100 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Not many dining options but the options they have are great. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Lots of animal sitting and around the property. Overall a great family friendly spot. The only thing is the resort shuts down early no night life unless you taxi into town. We didn’t suffer because we were a party of 25 and just had a great time entertaining ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is great. The rooms are comfortable, the staff is very nice and accommodating. Had a great time overall. One thing to consider if you are going in a large group like I did, we were 25, is that they don't have a restaurant(s) that can sit groups larger than 12. The Fragatta closes at 6 pm can only be enjoyed during the day from 11-6. Breakfast daily is amazing, very hearty and substantial and sets you up to enjoy the day. The shuttle service is only available during the day so go off to a restaurant is not easy unless you have a car or take a taxi. Walking is not suggested as the resort is steep and there are no sidewalks. The wild life is fun and everywhere especially early in the morning and at sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pretty location, pretty bad service

We'd stayed at The Botanika, Manoa Arenal, Bosque Del Mar and Parador on our stip and the Parador was easily the worst hotel we stayed at. The staff tried to be friendly, but the service was truely poor. From a less the welcoming checkin, to food allergy issues that were managed poorly, to difficulty getting responses to the staff on questions this stay was disspointing. The property itself was nice, and has some great views. Our room was unusual and did not have a traditional bathroom, there was no door and the tub was viewable from the primary sitting/sleeping area. In what was a great trip overall, the biggest thing I would change is choosing another hotel in the Manuel Antonio area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of   20 & we all had a wonderful time! Hope to be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family resort full of things to do onsite.

Amazing visit to the Parador resort. Large rooms made it comfortable for our whole family to share a room. Daily house keeping, and breakfast included was a huge plus. There are many pools to choose from and all the restaurants and bars were great. The staff were amazing. The wildlife at the resort is a great plus!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY, LOS ANGELES

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel overlooking the beach. Very easy to get to town and Manuel Antonio park. Great pools and lots of extras like pickle ball court, game room and lots of pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanivis Midiala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best customer service ever :) we had the best time ever. Thanks for all your wonderful care we can’t wait to go back Cruz family
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!! From the customer service to the views to the monkeys and sloth. So glad we stayed there!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Staff was very friendly and helpful. I had monkeys slide open our balcony door every morning to steal our sugar from the coffee bar- best wake up EVER! I’d stay there again solely to wake up to adorable monkeys :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice, views from the pool areas and restaurants were amazing, the Monkey Trail on the resort was unique and fun to walk, the food was good, the shuttle was very helpful since the roads and parking in the area were questionable. There was some construction going on while we were there which took away from some of the serenity of the resort, but they did upgrade our room towards the end of our stay so we would be further away from the noise. The WhatsApp communication was also very helpful.
View from Jr Suite
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025