HOTEL PLANETA SANO, Manuel Antonio

Rated 8.7/10 on Booking.com, Hotel Planeta Sano in Manuel Antonio is a 3-star eco-tourism and wellness-focused property with an outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, minibars, work desks, and free WiFi; select rooms offer balconies with garden or sea views. The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine and a breakfast with continental, American, and à la carte options including local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Leisure facilities include yoga classes, a spa offering massages (back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, neck), and a bar with happy hour from 4-6 pm. Guests can borrow beach or pool towels from the front desk. The hotel provides a business centre, fax/photocopying services, daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing, luggage storage, and a concierge desk. Family rooms, babysitting services, and grocery deliveries are available. Located 2 km from La Macha Beach and 6 km from La Managua Airport, the property is close to Manuel Antonio National Park and Marina Pez Vela. Free private parking is offered on-site. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Planeta Sano.

Staff consistently praised for friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness

Wildlife sightings (monkeys, toucans, macaws) from balconies and pool area

Free private parking and easy bus access (stop a few minutes' walk away)

Happy hour from 4-6 pm with well-regarded cocktails and friendly bartenders

Eco-friendly practices including an organic farm sourcing ingredients

Steep unpaved hill access may require a taxi or 4x4 vehicle for some guests

WiFi signal can be weak in some rooms, requiring proximity to the balcony or front door