Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana

–Excellent location - show map
+75 photos
Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Manglar Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 large double beds
Partially refundable
Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$97 per night
Original price
US$365.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$73.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$292.32
US$97 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Reserve
Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

About this property

Located inside Las Baulas National Marine Park, this bright hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. It is just a 2-minute walk from Playa Grande beach. It features spacious, tropical-style villas that come equipped with a kitchen and a seating area. Guests can also rent a double room with a private bathroom. Meals can be prepared in the villas, while a wide range of restaurants and bars can be found within a 15-minute drive, including many that serve international cuisine. BBQ facilities are also available. Some of the best beaches for surfing are all within 15 minutes by car, and Cabo Velas Airport is just 3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

Rooms with:

  • Pool view

  • Garden view

  • Pool with a view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign inCreate an account
Sign in, save money

Availability

—
 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Filter by:
 
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content

Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Manglar Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 large double beds
Partially refundable
Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$97 per night
Original price
US$365.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$73.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$292.32
US$97 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Reserve
Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Manglar One-bedroom Villa with Rooftop
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13
  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$418 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Canta One-Bedroom Villa with Terrace
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
US$473 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Canta Double Room with Terrace
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$364 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Canta Deluxe Double Room
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$13
US$398 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet

Error: Please select one or more options you want to book

Select an accommodation type and how many you want to reserve.
Accommodation Type Number of guests Today's price Your choices

How many rooms will you need for your stay? Please select here.

Select amount
Manglar Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
  • 2 large double beds
Room
215 feet²
Private pool
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Satellite channels
  • Cable channels
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 3
US$97 per night
Original price
US$365.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$73.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$292.32
US$97 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$85 per night
Original price
US$320.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$64.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$256.32
US$85 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Manglar One-bedroom Villa with Rooftop
  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
915 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Private pool
Balcony
Garden view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Barbecue
Terrace
Coffee machine
Max adults: 3
US$139 per night
Original price
US$522
Late Escape Deal
- US$104.40
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$417.60
US$139 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Canta One-Bedroom Villa with Terrace
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Entire villa
377 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Private pool
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Terrace
Coffee machine
Max adults: 3
US$158 per night
Price US$473
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Manglar Double Room
We have 7 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Room
215 feet²
Private pool
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 2
US$89 per night
Original price
US$335.16
Late Escape Deal
- US$67.03
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$268.13
US$89 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$91 per night
Original price
US$342
Late Escape Deal
- US$68.40
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$273.60
US$91 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Canta Double Room with Terrace
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
344 feet²
Private pool
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Max adults: 2
US$121 per night
Price US$364
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Canta Deluxe Double Room
High floor
Room
344 feet²
Private pool
Balcony
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$133 per night
Price US$398
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$13 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 2 left
  • You won't be charged yet

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Vargas
Spain Spain
“The beach is less than a 3 min walk! You can’t beat that!! The beach is amazing, lots of waves, also calm during low tide. The hotel has relaxing environment, clean and excellent service by the staff. The 5 person Villa was perfect, lots of space,...”
Ondrej
Canada Canada
“Very nice complex with good facilities. Great location, separated from Tamarindo busyness and messiness. By an inlet. Thanks to that, the very long beach/bay is not busy at all, clean, very relaxing. Watching the pelicans fishing just a few meters...”
Meliniotis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the place , great staff, and amazing value for money. Just a minute walk from the beach.”
Ákos
Hungary Hungary
“Very nice location. Much better than the dirty Tamarindo. It is a hidden gem, in a peninsula with nice and close nature. We have even seen monkeys on the way to the beach. Very nice pool and you have a lot of facitlities. The common area is nice...”
Angelyn
Canada Canada
“The grounds were pretty and well-landscaped. The staff was incredibly hospitable and helpful. Close proximity to a quiet beach. A very comfortable, boutique stay and a great value for the money. The drive in was manageable but lots of pot holes to...”
Gavin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and access to the beach. Staff were brilliant.”
Cayley
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“JJ and staff was amazing! Really went above and beyond to make our stay special.”
Cayley
Canada Canada
“Amazing property with amazing staff, this property has everything you need and more.”
Harkishan
Canada Canada
“Excellent location. The beach is private, clean and pretty - shared only by the community in the area. It's free of crowds, vendors boats etc. The vista is clear open to the horizon. The hotel is clean and staff courteous and helpful.”
Forns
United States United States
“The pool is great and they offer a lot of services like surf classes, yoga, tours etc. Theres a couple restaurants nearby that you can go at a walking distance which feels super nice”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Hotel y Bistro Cantarana
  • Cuisine
    American • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Spanish • Local • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel El Manglar y Cantarana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).