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Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana Playa Grande

ex. Hotel El Manglar

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2026-02-01
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Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana 3*

 Free Wi-Fi
 Express check-in/ -out
 Swimming Pool

Outdoor swimming pool

 Private beach

Beach access

 Sports activities

Tennis court

Horseback riding

Diving

Snorkelling

Fishing

Canoeing

Cycling

Hiking

 Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Beauty treatment

Massage

Facial

 On-site Dining

Restaurant

Poolside snack bar

 Child-friendly

Children's menu

Toys

 Wheelchair access

Located 3.8 km from the Barcelo Langosta Hotel, the 3-star Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana Playa Grande is just a 5-minute walk from Playa Grande Surf Camp. Featuring snorkelling, diving, and canoeing along with a lounge bar at the premises, the hotel overlooks the pool and is nestled a short way from the Marino Las Baulas National Park.

This Playa Grande hotel is perfectly situated 2.4 km from the Tamarindo Church. The Manglar Playa Grande gives access to an own beach, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is also located in palm trees. This beachfront hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Tamarindo Beach 2 km away. For those travelling from afar, Tamarindo airport is 35 minutes' drive away.

The 25 rooms at Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana are air-conditioned, some of them have soundproof windows along with coffee/tea making equipment. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as air conditioning are also featured. The private bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and bathrobes.

Guests are provided with a cooked-to-order breakfast every morning. Cantarana is just a few steps from this property.

  • Local attractions
  • St Paul's by the Sea
    1.1 km
  • Palm Beach Estates
    250 m
  • Eat@Joe's
    1.5 km
  • Kingpin Sportfishing
    1.6 km
  • Tamarindo Diving
    1.4 km
  • Asociacion de Guias Locales de Tamarindo
    1.2 km
  • Auto Mercado
    1.2 km
  • Cosmic Sister Readings Shop
    1.1 km
  • Airports
  • Tamarindo Airport
    17 km

Facilities

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Meals and drinks

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner

Activities and relaxation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour

In the room

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Children's menu
  • Toys

Important notice

Check-in: from 15:00 until 21:00
Check-out: from 07:00 until 10:00
  • Extra beds details
  • The number of extra beds allowed in a room - 1.

Details & Rates



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Guest reviews

Cameron

stayed in 2022-01-25

8 / 10

plus

I loved the property and perfect staff and location.

Jean-Paul

stayed in 2022-07-25

9 / 10

plus

We have spent 2 days in villa with kitchen, safe, for instance.

Thomas

stayed in 2022-09-23

10 / 10

plus

Restful, clean hotel in a nice quiet area. Nice styled units with novel solar cooling devices. The pool area is great too.

Mark

stayed in 2022-04-15

7 / 10

plus

i spent 5 nights and will come back. fairly clean absolutely fabulous hotel. breakfast was healthy with lots of options. room was lovely and with very comfy beds. beautiful location to grande beach.

Greg

stayed in 2022-05-23

9 / 10

plus

This is an amazingly helpful hotel with location and staff which were superb.

Chris

stayed in 2021-11-23

9 / 10

plus

I had a quite comfortable stay and would return anytime, thank you. Everything was perfect and clean, I enjoyed staff and location.

Alexander

stayed in 2022-03-23

9 / 10

plus

Genuinely helpful, attentive people working here. We had beautifully designed queen room with 2 bedrooms, a fridge and water pressure & hot water.

Joe

stayed in 2022-03-16

9 / 10

plus

Moderate hotel with breathtaking views over marina. The stay was good, can recommend...

Scott

stayed in 2021-12-15

8 / 10

plus

It was clean and quiet little place, had wonderful staff and rooms.

Philippe

stayed in 2021-12-16

7 / 10

plus

All in all it was exceptional value, considering prices in Playa Grande. This accommodation was not crowded and tidy, it had lovely staff and location. I loved good restaurant. I slept so comfy in the big bed.

Eric

stayed in 2021-04-19

9 / 10

plus

Cool rooms and welcoming staff. Remote location, relatively near Refundores. There was an outdoor restaurant nearby. The team there provided flawless service.

Joey

stayed in 2020-08-28

8 / 10

plus

Super base for discovering Playa Grande. Room was a great value.

Guy

stayed in 2020-07-08

8 / 10

plus

Good choice for exploring Playa Grande. Facilities and staff - everything was so incredible. Greatly enjoyed that the room included climate control, a safe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Gary

stayed in 2020-04-24

7 / 10

plus

Handy base for a vacation in Playa Grande! We greatly enjoyed staying at el manglar:)))

Tom

stayed in 2019-11-24

7 / 10

plus

The hotel had a GREAT location in Playa Grande. Free WiFi was a pleasant addition. In love with el manglar.

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