Manuel Antonio is among the top travel destinations in Costa Rica. The Manuel Antonio National Park is a joy to explore, both by yourself or with a guide, and the nearby town of Quepos provides additional amenities and services to those choosing to visit this part of Costa Rica's western coast. The peak season for Manuel Antonio Costa Rica travel is between the months of December and April, and between the bars in Quepos and the disco near Manuel Antonio beach, there is plenty of exciting nightlife. The main road between Manuel Antonio and Quepos is where you can find a plethora of choices for a Manuel Antonio hotel, as well as various shopping outlets selling souvenirs, beachwear and English-language publications. The six-block center of Quepos offers restaurants, galleries, shops and cafes and can be a great place to hang out when you are not enjoying Manuel Antonio National Park. As the beaches here are part of the overall draw, you may be thinking of finding a Manuel Antonio hotel on one. While there are some choices for beachfront hotels here, the nicest hotels are generally found on the hillsides.

More and more Manuel Antonio luxury hotels seem to be springing up in the area, and among the best is the Star La Landia. It offers four options for bed and breakfast style suites, and might be ideal for a romantic getaway. Another of the top Manuel Antonio luxury hotels is the Makanda by the Sea. Boasting one of the park's best restaurants and offering in-room spa and massage treatments, the Makanda's studios and villas provide elegant space and utility. One of the more interesting Manuel Antonio luxury hotels would have to be the Hotel Sí Como No. Among the plentiful facilities here is a state-of-the-art movie theater, which plays English-language movies. You can choose from a nice standard room to a deluxe room or suite, and if you come during the offseason, you can expect lower rates, which is true of most, if not all of the area hotels.

If you prefer a mid-priced Manuel Antonio hotel, worthy candidates might include the Villas Nicolás, or the Hotel Verde Mar. Staying true to its name, Villas Nicolás offers villas, and large ones at that. Nestled on a jungle hillside, the terraced villas here offer some nice balconies, some of which feature chairs and hammocks. The Hotel Verde Mar offers rooms of varying size, some of which are pretty far from the main reception area. Guests here can enjoy the hotel's private rainforest trails, and the 3 hillside pools provide bathers with excellent ocean views. The Hotel Plinio is another moderately-priced Manuel Antonio hotel that you might consider, as rates here are generally a bit lower than the aforementioned establishments. The Hotel Plinio has a popular restaurant, and the campground nearby offers fire pits, showers and bathrooms.

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Those looking to save money on Manuel Antonio Costa Rica hotels will find a nice collection of low-priced options, including the Hotel Quepos and the Cabinas Pedro Miguel. It is important to note that the budget hotels found near Manuel Antonio Park are generally priced a bit higher than they are in other parts of the country, especially during the high season. The Hotel Quepos is surely one of the lower-priced Manuel Antonio Costa Rica hotels, and it is located just across the town's main soccer field. Its clean and comfortable rooms provide good bang for your buck, and the hotel's friendly staff goes a long way to make your stay here more enjoyable. The Cabinas Pedro Miguel hotel is located on the main road between Quepos and the park, across from the Hotel Plinio. It offers just 16 units, among which the best are the second floor choices. Further down the road, the Cabinas Vela-Bar also offers good room choices for budget-minded visitors.

With a Manuel Antonio hotel for pretty much any budget, spending some time here during a Costa Rica vacation is ideal for just about anyone passing through. Vacation rentals are also becoming more available here, with options both luxurious and moderate. With the town of Quepos nearby, the area offers some lively nightlife during the peak months, and in February, the month-long Festival de la Mar is responsible for concerts, festivals and parades. You can drive to Manuel Antonio Costa Rica from the airport in San Jose, and the trip takes about 3 hours. Or, you can take a 30-minute flight to Quepos from the capital, if you prefer. Daily buses from San Jose make their way to this part of the coast, and you can also find routes leading here from other coastal hot spots, such as the province of Puntarenas, or the city of Dominical.