Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa, Manuel Antonio

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa - A 4-star jungle-adjacent hotel with ocean views, spa facilities, and direct access to Manuel Antonio National Park

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa features 67 rooms, including standard, superior, deluxe, and suite accommodations, all with air conditioning, 32-inch LCD cable TVs, and private balconies offering partial or full ocean and jungle views. Superior and deluxe rooms include jacuzzi tubs, iPod docks, and stocked minibars, while suites add separate living areas and terraces. The Congo Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, including seafood, and a sushi bar is available on-site. Guests can relax at the Sana Spa, which offers natural treatments, or swim in one of three pools, including an adults-only terrace pool with Pacific Ocean views. The hotel is adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 7 km² protected area with white-sand beaches and diverse wildlife, including monkeys and sloths. La Managua Airport is 9.5 miles away, and private transfers can be arranged.

Pros

Direct access to Manuel Antonio National Park, just 984.3 ft from the hotel entrance.

Multiple room categories with ocean or jungle views, jacuzzis, and terraces.

On-site dining options include a restaurant serving local and international dishes and a sushi bar.

Three pools, including a family pool with wheelchair access and an adults-only pool with ocean views.

The Sana Spa offers treatments using natural, locally sourced ingredients.

Cons

No direct beachfront access; the nearest beach (Manuel Antonio Beach) is a 2-minute walk.

Limited public transportation options; taxis or private transfers are recommended for airport arrivals.