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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 61 hotels in Manuel Antonio

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Review score

Based on 209 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: 18 August 2022

    9.0
    Good place to stay near Manuel Antonio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - wifi doesn’t reach into the room

    - friendly people - good atmosphere - nice sunset - very clean and spacious room - secure parking

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    5.0
    Nice view but nothing more
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interior is outdated and old The bedrooms are squeezed with a bunk bed and a normal bed... Not good for claustrophobic people Couch is sticky, coffee maker but no coffee, glasses.were all dirty , sorry but nothing I can recommend

    Great view Parking available Quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the accommodation was grim and depressing, needing significant modernisation and industrial cleaning. Kitchen area dire. Bedrooms like a glorified bunkhouse with old utility type furniture . No hot water or mirror in bathroom for shaving.

    The accommodation itself had no redeeming features. The view from the verandah was fabulous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The living room needs a better fan because is too hot.

    The location was good, the view is great. The apartment is comfortable and well equipped.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    5.0
    Not adequate for more than 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hard to find (little signage on the road). Old. Poorly lit. Lacking in dishes. A/C leaking if pushed too much/long. Noise from adjacent rooms and restaurant. Overall it felt like staying at the Y.

    The only really nice things were the view from our casita over the ocean, the hammock at the front and the location in the heart of Quepos en route to Manuel Antonio. Not all rooms have a view. Facilities are old and in need of a serious upgrade. The Lagarto restaurant next door is very good but pricey.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen has very very old pans and plates. There is nothing to cook, everything was very dirty and unusable to cook.

    The view was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were ants and baby iguanas in the rooms. Not super clean or well-kept.

    Great location, good view of the ocean, decent-sized space, clean bedding, the cleaning ladies were so sweet and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    5.0
    The potential for this property is amazing. I don’t understand why the lodging is so neglected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dwelling was less than average no clean places to sit. Couches were disgusting.

    Spectacular view. Great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Excellent, we enjoyed our stay, the view from the balcony and the hammocks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    there is a restaurant in the property

    impressive view of ocean and sunset, well equipped.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much! Rooms are not cleaned during our stay, and so we had to go and ask for more toilet roll.

    Loved our stay at Pura Natura! We had one of the apartments that had a terrace with a hammock and the view over the jungle and facing the ocean was just amazing! Everyday we watched Parrots and all kinds of other birds fly past. Such a great spot. The hotel is in a rather quieter area of MA but there are other restaurants and also supermarkets nearby. I really liked the location though as I really felt "in" the nature. Staff at hotel really friendly as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely basic dorm rooms, not very clean, low quality for price

    Nice location, discount st the restaurant next door which serves nice food

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a shack complete with a scorpion!

    The Restaurant is located on top of a hill with stunning views over the valley!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    6.0
    Great views. Rougher accommodations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet didn’t work on its own - always had to force the flap to close. No real temp control on the shower. Was told to adjust on the shower head - which was over 7’ high. My husband tried adjusting it and got it turned down a little. But it was still quite hot water… not what you want when coming in from 90+ F temps. Minimal lighting throughout. Despite the pool shown in the pics … it’s only for the people in the “deluxe” apartments. Thankfully the staff let us use it. But very deceiving to see that on the listing and then get there to find out we weren’t supposed to use it. Kitchen cabinets falling apart. Front door lock was very difficult to use. Bathroom “window” was open air to the outside with bars on it.

    Gorgeous views! Great restaurant next door. A/C in the bedrooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    6.0
    Beautiful views of ocean and wildlife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Hotel gate close around 11 pm, but hotel person went extra mile to help.

    1. Beautiful view of Pacific Ocean and wildlife around. 2. Prepare your own food with facilities in hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    I really loved this place, it’s just a fantastic location with the most incredible view and sunsets! Very relaxing. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in mind

    Everything was clean and set. The price was pretty good for what we needed

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They took a long time to give us the room, we missed many things that we were going there for

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Amazing value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing value for a two bedroom apartment overlooking the sea. Lovely views. Apartment also had a combined living room and kitchen.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -nice staff -beautiful view from the apartment -well equipped kitchen -ac in the room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    6.0
    It was overall good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were expecting a different appartment according to the pictures displayed

    The view.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    6.0
    Needs better care. Only the view pays the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs more care and new beds they are very bad to noise and unstable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    6.0
    A social stay but not the cleanest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t very clean. The kitchen & bathroom needed a thorough clean. Only 1 bathroom for a total of 12 people. It did the job for me for 2 nights but I wouldn’t have stayed longer.

    Social hostel, nice hang out spaces with hammocks watching the sunset!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    1.0
    Very disappointing , if you want to cook chose an other hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen was really awful when it comes to the equipment, there wasn't enough first of all. Then they were dirty and very poor quality (unlike what you can find in other hostels). There wasn't even enough of the basics like glasses, cutlery, and plates. It is regrettable because the owner has the initiative to put ACs in all rooms, and can't invest a little more to his kitchens. Apart from the price, People travel in hostels mainly because you can cook your own food, as long as you can find a functional kitchen... In Vista Serena, it was a challenge to cook anything... Also, I didn't like the attitude of the lady at the desk, very insistent on selling us her "tour deals". My suggestion, for the price you pay there you have better locations... I felt that I should have switched with the hostel TEVA behind them, as they have a better-equipped kitchen and more sophisticated and modern facilities. And anyway, you have an awful load of other hostels there.

    The location is great, nice view indeed. There is a very nice trail behind the hostel that has a beautiful free wild forest to walk in.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Seems it may be a family run hostel? They were all kind to me and very welcoming. It was a lovely experience. Really amazing views. Wildlife sounds and bird fly bys! Cute cat.

    Stayed in April 2023

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