Manuel Antonio is a great place to stay. That is the good.

We have stayed in Costa Verde a total of 3 times. This time we did not have a room with a view and it is not worth the money we paid. We also got a whole bungalow and the extra room is small and hardly worth the money. Unless you like staying in the jungle with nothing to look at, make sure you get an ocean view, it is worth paying a little more for that.

We stayed at Costa Verde for 7 nights and loved it. The hotel is far from perfect but if you're looking for a reasonably priced and clean hotel in a great location then this is it. The room also comes with a small kitchen. The monkeys came to the hotel almost everyday. It's close to Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Taxis are very cheap and there is a public bus stop at the hotel. Will definitely stay there again.

My family and I stayed at the Costa Verde for 4 nights in February and had a fabulous time. The hotel actually has an extensive, sloped property with a series of 2-storey buildings set among the trees and connected by a series of paths and stairways. Following suggestions from 2 guidebooks, we asked for an efficiency in D block. We were not disappointed. While the unit is a bit of a hike downhill from reception and the main restaurant, the view is absolutely stunning and the setting is quite private. The room was large with a big comfortable porch and wooden sliding doors which allow you to make the indoor/outdoor portions one space. We did see monkeys from our room once, and several times from the restaurant and on the paths, and there was great birdwatching just from our deck. The room has a small kitchenette, although the equipment is somewhat old, and two queen beds.

The hotel has a lovely tropical feel to it. We had great service from the staff at reception. When my 6 year old fell ill with a high fever they called a doctor and delivered us to his office that morning. They also helped us with directions.

Manuel Antonio is not the most convenient beach destination in Costa Rica because all of the hotels are up a steep hill from the beach.and natioal park. Costa Verde is one of the closest hotels, but it is still a good 10-15 minute walk down. You can also catch the bus, which we tended to do to come home.

The setting of the main restaurant, the Anaconda, is absolutely stunning. However, we found the food expensive, especially at dinner, and nothing spectacular. Even without alcohol it was hard to escape for under $50 for 2 adults and 2 kids, even for the most basic meal. We did not have a car so we were stuck either eating at the hotel or taking a bus or cab up the hill into Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Most of the restaurants seemed pretty mediocre and pricey.

This is not a fancy resort, but for a mid-range place it is one of the nicest I have ever stayed. I can't really justify spending an extra $100 for Si Como No when this one met all of our needs and then some. My main complaint is that the beds were not terribly comfortable and the sheets were poor quality. There were some bugs, but this is the tropics, what do you expenct? The rooms are spread out and it is a steep walk to get around, so it probably would not be a good place for people of limited mobility or those not used to climbing stairs.

In addition to the monkeys we saw tons of amazing wildlife, including sloths, armadillos, geckos, and lizards.

We stayed here ont he advice of our travel agend and after reading numerous reviews.

The hotel is part of the rain forrest almost like a limb of one of the trees. You feel like you are in the middle of the rain forrest. From your screeend in shower you can watrch monkeys and tropical birds. You feel as if you are in Costa Rica when you stay here. It has a nice local charm.

The grounds are beautful and well kept up and the staff is helpful and friendly. You do need a car to stay here since the hotel is very spread out.
The hotel has a great restauant across the street called Lavion where the food is very good. It actualy has an old airplane as the bar

The hotel has three small polls whicha re adequate.

We had a studio with which was very large and had a/c. Upgrade for a few dollars more to a studio plus whcih has a better view. The best rooms are by the adult pool since they have the best views which is the reason to stay here. However they lack a/c which you DO need since the humidity and heat are great.
The view and vistas are great but the rooms are very basic and rustic. They are large and have kitichens which are a plus.
For more luxury try Si Com No which also has the best shop in Costa Rica. They had high quality crafts we saw no where else.