RIVERSIDE VILLAS, Manuel Antonio

Boasting a 9.4/10 rating on Booking.com, Riverside Villas provides a family-friendly accommodation option beside a river, with a year-round outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and an on-site restaurant. The property comprises spacious quadruple rooms featuring private terraces, fully equipped kitchenettes, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with modern amenities; many offer garden or river views. Each room includes a sofa, coffee machine, and TV. The on-site restaurant, Chillax Bistro, serves Latin American cuisine and offers breakfast options including continental, American, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. A bar, coffee house, and special diet menus are also available. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden; sun loungers, pool towels, and a poolside bar are provided. Guests can engage in bike tours, walking tours, and happy hour. At Riverside Villas, guests can also rent bicycles or cars on-site. The property is situated 2 km from La Macha Beach, 5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, and 4 km from Marina Pez Vela. Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, luggage storage, currency exchange, and daily housekeeping. Riverside Villas offers free WiFi throughout, family rooms, soundproof rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and pet bowls. Airport shuttle and car rental are available for a fee.

The family-run operation with only 5 villas ensures personalized service and a quiet atmosphere.

Wildlife such as sloths, scarlet macaws, toucans, and monkeys are regularly spotted on the grounds from balconies and the pool area.

The 7-minute walk to the main road provides access to frequent and cheap local buses to Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos.

The access road is a steep, gravelly track; a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

No restaurants or grocery stores are within easy walking distance, though taxis are available.