EL FARO CONTAINERS BEACH HOTEL, Manuel Antonio

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel - A hillside eco-friendly hotel with ocean-view pools and proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's first hotel built entirely from reused shipping containers, El Faro Containers Beach Hotel features two hillside pools with ocean views and an open-air restaurant serving Western and Costa Rican dishes, including casados and local seafood. The 3-star property offers 50 air-conditioned rooms, some with private balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean or Manuel Antonio National Park, and amenities like flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and free WiFi. Guests can access Playa Espadilla beachfront in an eight-minute walk, while Manuel Antonio National Park is just 50 meters away. A complimentary local breakfast is served on weekends, and the poolside bar provides refreshing drinks. The hotel also provides a tour desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Downtown Quepos, with markets, banks, and pharmacies, is a 15-minute drive away. El Faro Containers Beach Hotel includes a car park for those arriving by vehicle.

Pros

The hillside location provides panoramic ocean and park views from most areas of the property.

Two pools, including an infinity pool, offer ample lounge space and scenic vistas.

The open-air restaurant serves a mix of Western and authentic Costa Rican cuisine.

Proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park (50 meters) and Playa Espadilla (100 meters).

Eco-friendly design using repurposed shipping containers.

Cons

Bathrooms in standard rooms are cramped, except for the Penthouse Suites.

Some rooms show signs of wear, including rusting metal and repainted surfaces.