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Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Premium Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Del Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 200 metros oeste, Quepos, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Puerto Escondido
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Garden View

Basic Triple Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Triple Room

Premium Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Quepos

With a stay at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playa Espadilla. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Puerto Escondido and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Playa Gemelas.

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zip Coaster - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa La Macha - 39 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Papillon - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Quepos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy international cuisine at Puerto Escondido, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Puerto Escondido - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Puerto Escondido

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Espadilla

Espadilla Y Gardens Quepos

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Quepos

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel Quepos

Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Peckleton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if goi g to the national park, right on the door step. Great set up and pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great food at restaurants, wonderful pool and very close to beach and park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalows are a bit rustic, which o loved. My bungalow was very clean, the bed and pillows are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and has a great shower. The AC works well. There’s an area by the sink to hang clothes. The refrigerator is spacious. The desk was perfect for me to set up my laptop. I needed to borrow an adapter from the front desk, which was no problem. Overall it was a great stay and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, hospitable, incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with a very friendly staff. Within walking distance to the beach and the park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sonal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is lovely, especially the outdoor seating outside our room. We enjoyed the pool area with the large lounger beds, which has fans installed to keep you cool! The breakfast is held at the nearly sister hotel (2mins walk) and there is a good selection of food, they even made fresh vegetarian options for me which weren’t on the menu! The staff at the hotel are incredible! My friend has pulled a ligament in her ankle and every single day they would ensure she had ice available for the swelling, provided a bucket for when she had to rest it in warm water, and even ordered supplies from the closest Pharmacy. For the first couple days we did have an issue with the lack of hot water from the shower and there was a strange sewage smell coming from the bathroom, but the hotel did well at addressing these and the communication was 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely delightful experience.Christoph, Sebastian (owners), Cristina & Alex(top staff)were delightful hosts, and provided a spectacular experience The accommodations, food, and tour arrangements showed a great level care and attention.I WIL BE back to the Tranquilo Lodge!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort. Good swimming pool. Great breakfast. Very close to the Park and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is incredible! It is two properties that are within steps of each other. The pools at both are incredible and have large cabanas with fans. The bar area is so nice, we ended up here most evenings. The food at the restaurant is incredible! You get a menu for breakfast, along with some food and drinks put out as a buffet. The breakfast options are incredible, and some of the best food we ate on the trip. Our room was cleaned promptly every day and was left with a towel animal we looked forward to. The staff is super friendly and helpful, as we stopped in multiple times to ask questions. In my opinion, you could not have a better location! You are steps to the beach and the national park. Anywhere else in Manuel Antonio would definitely require a car, but we got everything we wanted right outside the hotel! We are so excited to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the Gardens annex which was lovely with a spacious pool and quiet. Rooms very good and well serviced. Breakfast very good at main hotel. Dinner expensive so ate out at great restaurants within 100m. Great location for national park and main beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location walkable to park and beach. Friendly staff. Restaurant was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and perfect location with a short 2 minute walk thru some palm trees to the beach! Will definitely be recommending this place to friends - had to rank the breakfast 4 stars because there were ants crawling on the fruit at the buffet. BUT....it's Costa Rica so....
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was stunning, our room overlooking the pool was amazing. Lots of wildlife on property, bed was comfy, nesspresso machine in our room was a lovely touch. 5 min walk to beach or Manuel Antonio park. Lots of restaurants to walk to. Clean beach towels were provided each day as well. The front desk also helped with organizing our excursions and we were picked up on property. The restaurants breakfast was delicious and huge and staff were friendly and prompt. Cons: don’t order their pizza.. seemed like it was a frozen grocery store pizza but kids would like it!! We will be staying there again if we go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff was super helpful with restaurant recs, arranging park guides, and spa treatments at another hotel. Room was very clean, facilities well kept and the atmosphere around the pool/bar/restaurant very peaceful and beautiful! The location is great because it’s at a dead end in the road so it’s quieter than other properties in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens has a lot going for it. The rooms are okay—nothing fancy—but each one has its own outdoor seating area, which is a really nice touch and makes it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The property itself is beautiful and spacious, with a sister property right next door that adds to the overall appeal. The food was very good, and the hotel’s location is hard to beat—right between Manuel Antonio National Park and the beach, both within easy walking distance. Wildlife sightings around the hotel made the stay extra special. We saw monkeys multiple times right from the grounds, and while I didn’t spot toucans inside the national park, I was lucky enough to see two toucans land on a tree at the hotel itself. That moment alone made the stay worth it. Overall, a solid choice if you want convenience, good food, and the chance to enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and wildlife right from your hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alix

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We were able to walk to the park so we didn’t have to deal with parking. Room was nice. Food at the restaurant on site was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great location and friendly staff - we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an above and beyond exceptional time at this property! It’s walking distance to the beach literally just takes three minutes… lots of great restaurants right by the hotel if you choose to not eat at the hotels restaurant… local vendor selling unique souvenirs discount prices, walking distance to the park Manuel Antonio national park… the Hotel staff was some of the kindest and most accommodating professional people that we’ve ever encountered… the room was clean and efficient and literally had everything we needed… they have cute cabanas by the pool where you can relax. The pool is amazing!!! we didn’t see any animals on the Hotel property, but we did see a ton of them at the national park nearby and honestly, we should’ve just stayed longer at this hotel because everything was so wonderful there. There’s literally no other hotel that anyone should ever stay at because this one’s so close to the beach and such a perfect location and everything you could want. I don’t care how much money you have. This hotel is amazing. But I will warn you that the eggs Benedict were terrible…. The pancakes are whole-grain, banana pancakes, and they’re the best things I’ve ever eaten…. At least it felt that way while I was eating them… and possibly everything else on the breakfast menu is good. The problem is is that they put some kind of fruit juice in the hollandaise sauce on their eggs Benedict and I guess they wanted to make it tropical but it just didn’t work. Still 100 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is walkable to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025