Since the property is located on a hill, there are some stairs to climb to reach it. Breakfast is served. Buffet style would be better, especially when there are many people and you have to wait for quite some time to be served.

Located very close to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park. Shops and restaurants nearby. Short walk to the beach. Friendly staff. 2 swimming pools. Nice view of the surrounding area to the ocean from the terrace. Monkeys playing on the roof and in tree tops make for enjoyable animation. First stay at a container hotel! Would stay at this property again!

Stayed in April 2023

Didn't like the rooms are made from container and no windows. It is very interesting though. They also clean.

The ocean View from the balcony. Breakfasts was excellent. Perfect location to walk to Manuel Antonio Beach

Stayed in February 2023

Management needs to pay attention to details: the floor of the bathroom needs to be painted, some furniture was chipped, no trash bin for the main room, small towels for shower, no TV shows unless you enter your Netflix credentials.

The people were great, nice service, nice food, view from the restaurant and room, very original to sleep in a room made of a container.

Stayed in April 2023

The entrance to the rooms is at the front and you enter with a key card. I locked myself out twice, because I went out to look at the views over the balcony, shut the door behind me to keep the cool air in and the bugs out, leaving my keycard inside by mistake. Actual locks (that you turn with a key) would be better for this type of hotel.

Cool concept (using old shipping containers to create the rooms), good location right next to the entrance to Manuel Antonio NP, nice pool(s), lovely views and nice and quiet (here was the best I slept in 10 days). The staff we really friendly and helpful too.

Stayed in April 2023

The best view in Manuel Antonio, marvelous sunsets, just 5 minutes from the beach and entrance to NP, fridge in the room, delicious breakfast and I also enjoyed the tropical salat. All staff in the hotel were very helpful, definitely recomend the place.

Stayed in April 2023

It is definitely a climb to get up to the rooms. There is a staff member with a golf cart that took us up a couple of times but he wasn’t always available. We didn’t really mind the climb (I mean what could we expect with an ocean view that was less than a 10 minute walk to the beach) but we think it’s something definitely to consider if coming with kids or someone older. Also wifi was great our first day (we think there were very few people that day). It became a little spotty the next day as more people began to arrive.

We loved our stay here! we booked the cheapest room (pool view) & when we arrived they gave us a free upgrade to an ocean view. The view was amazing! We were honestly so impressed by this place & shocked by the bad reviews. The room was perfect for a couple. The bed was big, A/C worked amazingly & the hot water was great. The breakfast was amazing & they give you several options. The place is a less than 10 minute walk to the beach & it’s a less than 5 minute walk to the Manuel Antonio National Park entrance. If we’re ever in Manuel Antonio again, we are definitely staying here.

Stayed in April 2023

Compared to the other special accommodations in Cost Rica, it was too normal for me here. Standard 3* hotel.

Great view and very close to the Manuel Antonio Park.

Stayed in March 2023

difficult to climb, hotel is on the hill, elevator did not work

amazing view, good location (one minute from National park), 10 min from the beach

Stayed in March 2023

It was fine for me but be warned anyone with kids/elderly/disabilities, it is a steep walk up the hill. Although staff are lovely and offered to bring you up in the buggy a lot.

Ammmmazing views!! Really nice breakfast

Stayed in April 2023

The room was quite simple. We had a few cockroaches inside. Perhaps the more expensive rooms are nicer

Nice restaurant with a great view. Pool with great view. Friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2023

need a couple more things in the rooms such a hooks for clothes and a hair dryer and

loved the view and the fact that it is made of shipping containers - very innovative. the pool was beautiful and staff wonderful

Stayed in April 2023

Needs little work in parking lot, paint in general for a better look, no cable TV

Location is the best, staff was super nice and attentive, internet was good, breakfast variety, room was nice and clean

Stayed in March 2023

One of the pools didn’t look clean and it smelled. I didn’t even get in. the bathroom in our room looked clean but it had a funny smelled too.

The sightseeing was amazing from our room and from the restaurant. The restaurant staff attention was excellent and also the food.

Stayed in March 2023

The room needs upgrade and very small.

The view from the balconies and as well as from the breakfast restaurant is amazing. It is very close to the beach, the staff are very friendly and arranged us a taxi at 1 am. The breakfast is delicious. We liked the big shower.

Stayed in March 2023

the AC is a little noisy

location

Stayed in March 2023

these rooms aren’t meant for luxury stays. they are shipping containers converted into small rooms. on the other hand you do have the basic necessities to enjoy your stay. This place is meant to be a base to have your basic necessities taken care of while you are visiting Manuel Antonio. location is excellent.

staff was great and super friendly and helpful. location is excellent for beaches restaurants and the park.

Stayed in March 2023

Can be bit of a steep hill to climb. But they are very helpful with fairing you up and down if you want.

The location is really nice. Close to the national park, and not far from the beach. There is a good restaurant onsite so you can sit and enjoy a really good view over the water with sunset and all. There are two pools one for the kids and an infinity type one at the restaurant that you can use to see the sunset.

Stayed in February 2023

the room is a bit small but it depends on how much time you want to spend in it.

right next to the entrance of manuel antonio national park. really convenient because you do not need to drive to get to park. it's a bit pricey but if you go somewhere else further away from the park you'd have to pay for parking so what you could save in accomodation would even out with the parking fee. breakfast is good.

Stayed in March 2023

I stayed in El Faro for 4 days, I have to admit that I went with no expectations as I saw some bad reviews but as another hotel was overbooked, I gave it a try and I really enjoyed my stay! The ocean view was beautiful, the breakfast was served beautifully, and the room was well-designed and clean, although the room was relatively small, everything was thought through very well and it was comfy. The bed was comfy. The staff was helpful and friendly, always giving a ride up the hill if needed. I would stay again if visiting Manuel Antonio.

Stayed in March 2023

The room is a bit basic but it has everything you need and a very comfortabele bathroom.

The location is amazing. It has a beautiful few over the ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park is around the corner. It also has a lovely restaurant next door and some bars on walging distance. Breakfast is delicious! And the pool is great.

Stayed in March 2023

Excellent location staff very friendly nice restaurant with great view food good

Stayed in February 2023

The service for the breakfast too slow, we had waiting more than 1h

Amazing view! Close to the beach.

Stayed in January 2023

The restaurant was closed for dinner 2 days in a row. But then we tried the nearby restaurants instead.

Nice breakfast with a view, access to the pool from 9-21, walking distance to the Manuel Antonio park, very helpful staff.

Stayed in February 2023

The wifi is really bad, I couldn't check in to my flights, as it kept disconnecting. The food at the restaurant is not that great. The elevator wasn't working, so we had to climb the stairs up and down, after walking up the steep incline to the start of the hotel. We were never given the safe key, so we had to walk down to get it, they advertise there's a hairdryer in the room, but there isn't. When we asked for one, they couldn't provide it.

The air conditioning was great, the location to Manuel Antonio Park is great. The wildlife is abundant there. The staff was nice to let us checkout a couple of hours later, so we could enjoy the beach before our shuttle picked us up. We found it fairly quiet at night except for the fact the restaurant is above us, so we heard chairs and tables etc scrapping the floor during the evening and starting early in the morning. The beds were actually really comfy. Nice infinity pool. Freshly squeezed pineapple juice in the morning is really good.

Stayed in February 2023

The property is on a very steep hill and it was hard to go up all those steps in that heat. However, the staff were always happy to give us a ride whenever they passed by or we could call on them when necessary. People with physical difficulties should probably consider another hotel.

The view from my room and the restaurant was spectacular!!! I did yoga on my deck early morning it was amazing. The staff was nice and helpful. The pool was kept clean and so was my room. The beech very close, maybe 5 min walk.

Stayed in February 2023