I went on a girls trip and we stayed here for 4 nights. It is a beautiful hotel with fantastic staff and the bus line to the beach is right down the block.

It's not walkable to the beach which at first we didn't like but then we quickly realized that he beach at Manuel Antonio is horribly touristy. So we were very happy that it was a little ways from the beach. It was easy to get there and was only 50cents to ride each way.

Hotel has beautiful jewelry and art to purchase and was clean and had breakfast included!

Great find!

I recently took a job in Costa Rica and moved here from the States. I was interested in visiting Manuel Antonio so I could familiarize myself with the area before bringing friends and family down for a visit. I booked Plaza Yara based on the reviews and the price (I am on a budget!). I must say, it FAR EXCEEDED my expectations! The rooms are HUGE and very clean. The bathroom had a shower that could have fit 4 people in it! The property was well maintained, compared to others along the road (from Quepos to Manuel Antonio). Breakfast was standard, but it was included with the room rate! The view from the dining area was beautiful.

The staff at Plaza Yara were very helpful! It was my birthday when I checked in and they remembered to wish me a Happy Birthday. I would absolutely bring friends and family to stay here. It is a real gem! Can't beat the price, either!

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights during our whirlwind tour of Costa Rica. Overall, it was a very nice hotel & exceptional value.

Pros:
The rooms are huge and lovely. The bathrooms are as well.
Good location between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. (sorry, no ocean view, but the back of the hotel is right against the forest and you're sure to see wildlife).
SUPER friendly and helpful staff.
Good food.
Price is right.

Cons:
Bed was a little too soft/squeaky.
We saw quite a few ants in our room. Not a huge deal, and fairly understandable given that it's right next to the jungle. But, worth noting nonetheless.

Overall, a great place to stay.

If you need a comfortable place to stay, great service and an awesome breakfast this is your place! The room was big and comfortable, the shower was really cool, you have 3 choices for breakfast, American, Typical and fruit and yogurt. Jonathan and Javier working the front desks were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We were close to the top of the mountain but within a very short driving distance to Manuel Antonio National Park and to Quepos. There was a nice pool but we didn't get time to use it. Highly recommend staying here if you are in Manuel Antonio.