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Next Door to Manuel Antonio National Park | 300 Mts del Restaurante Marlen hacia el Parque Nacional de Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park 11111, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012
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“Great location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012 via mobile

The staff was very nice and pleasant including the other guests. The food was good and economical giving us no reason to eat anywhere else. The location was very convinient having stores, restaurants, the national park and even the beach very close.

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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July 14, 2012
Dear Khalidkure!
We all the staff are truly thrilled that your experience at National Park BackPackers was so wonderful... Thanks for taking notice of our restaurant which offers great food, and indeed the cheapest on the area.
The entire staff of NPBP really enjoyed being able to serve you during your stay, and you say one really good thig for people staying here: we are just some steps away from the amazing Manuel Antonio National Park, beaches, grocery stores, bank, etc.
You are welcome back anytime at Paradise!
Sincerely,
Diego Elizondo
Manager.
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Zurich, Switzerland
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“Lisa&Sabrina in Manuel Antonio ;)”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2012

Very nice and friendly staff and comfortable location of the hostel. :D
There's also a cooking facility and a good atmosphere around the people. ^-^

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Lisa F about National Park Backpackers Manuel Antonio
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June 23, 2012
Dear Lisa & Sabrina!
Thank you very much for your positive and sincere review of National Park Backpackers on this TripAdvisor forum.
Thanks also for pointing out the service that our friendly and helpful staff provided to you. And it is true!, staying at NPBP is very comfortable because you are just 100 mts away from the very famous and gorgeous Manuel Antonio National Park and its nice white sand beaches!!
We all look forward to your next visit.
Pura Vida,
Diego Elizondo.
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Berlin, Germany
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“This could be a great place to stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Maybe we were just unlucky, because it doesn't seem like a bad place to stay at seeing as it's very central and closely located to the national park. The pool is great and the rooms aren't bad, even if a bit manky for the price. Some of the staff were extremely unfriendly and disinterested. Great plus was the open air cinema every night. If you're looking for peace and quiet this is NOT the place to stay as it's full of US college kids who spent most of their time getting pissed, shouting and screaming and playing in the pool.

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Has potential, but still a long way to go”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012 via mobile

NPBP is located very close to the entrance of the park and the beach is within walking distance. The hostel was nice overall, but had some major, MAJOR, shortcomings. The room was totally empty, besides the bed. The bed was a total disaster. The matras was as thin as paper and very uncomfortable, as were the pillows. The bed itself missed a couple of planks I guess, because the matras would sink though the bed. Also, the wifi was weak. The staff was unpleasant, except for Jimmy and Didier.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Good place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

This place is a few minutes walk from the beach, the store and the national park.

The manager and most of the staff are very nice and helpful. One of the staff members were rude to us as we were leaving, because we had failed to keep our reciept for our key deposit. That was the only thing I didn't like about our stay, otherwise we had a good time.

The matrass in our room was super thin. I actually prefer hard beds like that, but I think a lot of people would find it too uncomfortable. One thing they should do to the place is install some mosquito netting on the outside of the windows, beacuse we were eaten alive every night.

Otherwise the place was pretty quiet for a hostel. It's also one of the cleanest hostels I've been to. Both the kitchen, the showers and the toilets are are flawless.

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
National Park Backpackers Manuel Antonio Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Address: Next Door to Manuel Antonio National Park | 300 Mts del Restaurante Marlen hacia el Parque Nacional de Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park 11111, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Manuel Antonio National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #6 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in Manuel Antonio National Park
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
National Park Backpackers is conveniently located within steps from the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park and only a short walk to Playa Espadilla (the main beach). We have an outdoor swimming pool and several common areas which provide a great place to relax and have fun with fellow guests from all over the world. We offer both private rooms and dorms with hot showers and a fully-equipped guest kitchen. Manuel Antonio is a mecca for the adventure seeker whether it is sportfishing, ziplining, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, horseback riding, ATV tours… our friendly staff can arrange it all. It is also a haven for nature enthusiasts with all the flora and fauna and wildlife in the park.On-site we have our restaurant, the “Funky Monkey”, which serves both local and international flavors from 6am to 10pm daily… including beer, for a great price. Also, we have a nightly poolside movie feature (and yes, we will take requests on what to show). We are the only hostel in the area with our amenities AND a great location. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if there are any special arrangements you should need. We are here for you and to ensure your time spent in Manuel Antonio is the best it can possibly be. Other amenities:• WiFi • Swimming pool• No curfew• Lockers• Nighttime security guard• Free parking• Tour information• Snacks and beverages for sale• Fully-equipped kitchen area• For hire laundry service• Pura vida!!! ... more   less 
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