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Reviews of Pura Natura Lodge Manuel Antonio

200 norte de la Escuela de Manuel Antonio, 00011 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

#33 of 62 hotels in Manuel Antonio

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 206 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dim because there was only 1 light, but this is not too bad.

    Room had AC and kitchen was big and fully equipped.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were some insects but I guess it's normal in the jungle... however I have the feeling that they not clean under the beds every day (but they clean the trash every day)

    The view is amazing! It's very comfortable! The staff is very friendly. AC in the room works perfectly! It's not too loud.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchenware needs an update, not a problem if you plan on eating out, but if you cook like I do, I was a little scared to use the pans and cooking spoons

    It’s inexpensive and walking distance from eateries, grocery stores, and the bus stop to the beach. The A/C was amazing. I got awesome views of the beach and I even saw 2 quetzals flying away! Host/owner is awesome as well!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Overall good, quirky place with a great view, on a steep hill that has a lot of traffic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Shower feels like a jail cell.

    View

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no microwave oven, bus stop was located uphill from property, unable to get manuel antonio national park tickets

    view, hearing and watching the toucans and sunsets, apartment was a nice size

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    nice place but improvements can be done.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location of the shower can be improved to be retired from the wall enough. The AIR conditioner failed on night 2 , too dirty property needs to schedule clean of filters every 3 months.

    location and view to the ocean , silence

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Spectacular views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just couldn’t find it at first

    The view to the sunset was spectacular! Nice cozy room with kitchen and beautiful views from the terrace. There is a restaurant next to it if you say you stay in the hotel they’ll give you 25% off the food. The staff is very friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and cool location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of laundry was extortionate - $30 for a small bag. For that, it came back dry but not even ironed, or folded.

    Great views across the bay. Super sunsets. The space was functional and reasonably clean. Easy access to buses.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value with amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a fab three night stay here - the amazing views out over the sea are reason enough to stay! We had a small family apartment with two rooms and a big living/kitchen space. Everything worked fine (hot showers, comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen) but it was the view from right outside the apartment and the space outside that made it such great value - we had lounge chairs, a picnic table and hammocks out on our terrace, then there was a fab communal space too. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the location was also good - a 5min walk to the nearest bus stop where the bus to Manuel Antonio/Quepos goes regularly. There were also a couple of supermarkets within a five minute walk which was really useful for self-catering.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional stay with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There can be a lot of ants, just need to make sure not to leave any food laying around even for a few minutes. Nothing else bad to say.

    The view is amazing here, we had breakfasts every morning on the patio watching red parrots and toucan fly by. We booked a private apartment and we had so much space to ourselves. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Hot water in the shower was working fine (you'll be taking a lot of showers in costa rica so its a must). Air conditioning was running very well in our bedrooms so perfect at night especially when it gets hot. We had an amazing stay there. Close to Biesanz Beach, less touristy and more chance of seeing monkeys and sloth.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon was only in one room. Shower was warm but didn’t get hot.

    Great view and off street parking. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no Pool for most of the guests

    The amazing view

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Excellent for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception isn't always staffed as they cover the restaurant next door - we didn't know this and couldn't find anyone for a while. Could do with new beds - one was hilariously squeaky.

    The apartment was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen. It had a blender which we used constantly! The balcony was under construction while we were there but that didn't stop us watching the most beautiful sunsets in the hammocks. The local bus stops really close and there is a supermarket within walking distance. The staff are also very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Incredible views, basic facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 4 bed dorm was very compact and the hostel was mostly private rooms so there wasn't much atmosphere or getting to know people. The staff were polite but not overly friendly or helpful.

    The views from this hostel were incredible. The spacious kitchen was well stocked. The well positioned hammocks made it the perfect location to soak up the Pacific coast sunsets.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Great ocean views with short drive to Manuel Antonio
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pics promised a pool but it's only available for the deluxe apartment

    Great views, private apartment with good comfort

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Thanks. See you again!.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent all round. Lovely apartment. Close to everything you need.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    7.0
    Great stay at Manuel Antonio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't have a lot of natural lighting, the matress was good not great and the shower was lukewarm (which wasn't a huge problem since the wearher was so warm).

    The room was spacious and clean. The view was spectacular. The kitchen fully equipped. The staff was friendly and accomodating. The location was great, very close to Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos, if you have a car.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    A true gem for the budget conscious
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The wifi randomly drops but resets on its own in a few minutes.

    This is a lovely place with a breathtaking view! We booked the cabin with kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. It was simple and all we needed. We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended it by a couple of days. The bedding was surprisingly very comfortable and soft. The staff was very nice and accommodating (especially Jeffrey, Marilou and Marisol). We're more than grateful for the value this place offers. It's a gem for families on a budget, especially when you realize how expensive Costa Rica. There's a really nice restaurant next door that offers a 25% discount for Pura Natura guests. And it's delicious!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent. Will visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many Ants on the veranda. ! They need some signage at the entrance.

    Great spaces. Excellent apartment. Close to essential things you need. Excellent sea view. All mod cons. Close enough to Manuel Antonio Beach & the Park.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    common kitchen is available, very useful for people who don't wanna spend too much. unfortunately there was no sunset for us because rainy weather but very nice view anyways. common space is nice. room has everything needed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are a bit old and not great but it seems like they are restructuring so it might get better

    Very nice location, friendly staff and good place to meet other ppl

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    7.0
    Great view but hospitality to be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff lacks care! Each question was answered partially and I didn't feel the hospitality I usually receive in hostels

    The incredible view!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms and the kitchen were rather dirty. The matresses were old and umcomfortable.

    The view was great.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the sheets were really thin and kept coming off mattress, meaning we were sleeping directly on mattress

    view

    Stayed in June 2023

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