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Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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Hotel San Bada offers deep-tissue massages and facials at Sana Spa. Enjoy horseback riding, cycling, and rooftop views of Manuel Antonio National Park. Relax in three outdoor pools and a children's pool with umbrellas. Helpful staff and on-site shopping enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is ₩297,893
₩336,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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Suite Ballena | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Ballena

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite Mogote | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Mogote

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View, One king bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View, One king bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Jungle View with One king bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Jungle View with One king bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Selva | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite Selva

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View Two Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room with Partial Ocean View Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Jungle View With Two Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Near Manuel Antonio Natl Park entrance, Quepos, Puntarenas, 506

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playitas Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa La Macha - 16 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffe Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
Located close to Biesanz Beach and Marina Pez Vela, Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a Swedish massage, or a body treatment at Sana Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Congo, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for adults and CRC 7,500 to 12,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Congo

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 7500 to 12000 for adults, and CRC 7500 to 12000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 100650 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Bada Hotel
Hotel San Bada
Hotel San Bada Manuel Antonio
San Bada
San Bada Hotel
San Bada Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel San Bada Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio
Hotel San Bada
San Bada Resort & Spa Quepos
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Hotel
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Quepos
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa on Nov 8, 2025 start from ₩297,893, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 100650 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly Quepos hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Manuel Antonio Beach and Biesanz Beach. Marina Pez Vela is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, staff, and area was nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Very clean and all the staff were so nice, friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff and experience. Great location, facilities, and people!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is sooo convenient for visiting the park (literally at the entrance).Easy walk to the free beach, shops, and restaurants. The staff was incredible and the rooms are nice/comfortable, although tired/dated. Heard howler monkeys, but didn't see them during our trip. The pool is nice and the free breakfast was really great. Didn't try the restaurant on location (Congo) as the prices way too high. Did try the sushi restaurant on the top floor and it was really good! The view of the ocean was incredible - definitely go at sunset! It was a great stay and I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel San Bada was in a great location, had all the luxuries we needed, and the staff was fantastic. Pools were beautiful with sightings of iguanas. The roof top restaurant was amazing with views of wildlife including toucans, parrots, and other bird species. Daniel, our waiter went above and beyond! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach access was easy and it was very close to manuel Antonia national park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, beautiful room, awesome pool, great help with tours, everything is first class!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended...

Service was fantastic during our stay. Beautiful hotel with convenient location. What really stood out most was the accommodations available for my mother in law. The staff was really attentive. Thank you for the enjoyable stay. Definitely will return for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was particularly gracious and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: location, breakfast was amazing, staff was supportive and pools are cool Dislike: got a room with double bed. I was expecting a queen or king bed for a couple, hotel was not crowded. Cocktails and many dinner options are really expensive. It is better to look for options outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the San Bada! It’s a great location directly next to Manuel Antonio park. Very convenient walking distance to the beach and a few restaurants. The staff was very helpful, even tracking us down in the hotel restaurant after we checked out and left something in our room. The rooms were clean and we saw lots of wild life, especially monkeys right outside our door several times!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to the Manuel Antonio park entrance. The hotel is dated and the furniture is quite old, but everything worked fine, the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The walk to the beach is a bit sketchy but it's very short and easy. Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Food was good at the restaurant also
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: The property is absolutely beautiful and the staff was exceptional. Every single person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The uniqueness of the location made the stay worth every penny. There was a problem with our initial room so they bumped us up to the highest suite, Suite Mogote, which blew our mind with its size and multiple balconies & roof-top terrace. We were able to see the ocean AND look directly into Manuel Antonio National Park. We saw monkeys, parrots and lizards from our own room. (And at the pool.) The pool area was wonderful and the food was all exceptional. Cons: There were several problems with our room- the jacuzzi didn't work (they came and fixed it right away), the upstairs door wouldn't lock from the outside (they came and fixed that too), the shower leaked all over the bathroom floor, and I mean puddles not just damp, and some of the lights flickered. The jacuzzi at the main pool was no warmer than the regular pool. There was no gift shop. We would've liked a snack bar option, somewhere else to grab a quick bite with a smaller, less expensive menu than the main restaurant. Overall, we would stay here again, and would recommend this resort to friends and family, but there are definitely areas that need work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt a bit like disney land. Way too many people entering the park at the entrance to the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayala

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice staff. Close to Manuel Antonio park. Very nice rooftop bar/pool. But not clean Francisco and Gerardo at the front desk were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our balcony was up against trees where monkeys flew around. The on site restaurant came in handy during the thunderstorm. Rooms are lovely with high ceilings. Location is right up against National Park, the small street has many shops, restaurants, vendors. Beach access is nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right outside the entrance to Manuel Antonio. We ate at the sushi restaurant which was good and had a great view. It was raining out and the sound of the rain on the roof of the restaurant was wonderful. We also had some wildlife come in while we were dining, which of course was one of the advantages to being right next to the park. Our room was comfortable and I slept amazing in the bed. We did walk down to the beach, it’s only about 6-7 minutes up a trail. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is rustic and well maintained, with huge rooms which are very comfortable, and elegantly organized on our arrival with a beautiful beach scene including a crab and flowers. The views to the ocean, plants and trees was magnificent. Water pressure in the rooms was excellent, as was the warn and cold water. It is at the park entrance, so you can see wildlife over the fence. We saw monkeys and enjoyed their early morning hooting rituals. Pleasant staff, and decent restaurants. Breakfast was fine, nothing elegant or particularly tasty. We enjoyed the local music one morning. There are many good dining options nearby if you need to try more out. WiFi never worked for us, so check if it's functional in your room in case you really need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Haim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OUR TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE WOTH SAN BADA HOTEL

San Bada hotel was the worst experience my family have ever had with hotels. We have reserved and paid in advanced two rooms for 3 nights for my family vacation and were charged $335 per room per night. We have expected a reasonable hotel for this price but we were EXTREMLY disappointed. We have found a run down old hotel. The rooms smell terrible and are full of bugs. The sheets are not clean and the pillows are smelly. The staff are tired and really do not care. After the first night we went for breakfast and found the place dirty and full of flies. We really could not eat there. We approached the manager and explained our huge disappointment of the hotel. We asked to leave and asked for refunds for the two nights left (that we have paid in advance). The manager was rude and refused to refund anything. To save our family vacation, we had to make new reservation in another hotel and left San Bada hotel. It left us with a terrible taste for our vacation. The San Bada hotel charges high price for very poor return. The exuberant price for this terrible hotel, in my opinion is NOT justified.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

manuela t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Me gustó la atencion
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with parking next to beautiful Manuel Antonio Park. Be sure to get your park entrance tickets in advance as they sell out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant. Waiters/bartenders like Brian & Jonathan very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel grew on me, we were coming from a really really nice place so the bar was high. Initially I was not impressed because we were notified 1 week before our trip that they couldn’t “honor our reservation.” When I called they said they would have to put us in either a different property for the first night or same property but pet rooms in a different building. We had agreed to this but when we came to the hotel, they had rooms available in the main building for us for the whole stay which was appreciated. There are things that need some attention there, the hot tub was not hot at all but the same temp as the pool. The restaurant was subpar and one of our party got sick after eating there the first night (not sure if it was the restaurant - we were all fine the rest of the time ) but does have a large breakfast buffet which was slightly different every day. The staff were friendly and very helpful with information about Manuel Antonio park etc. We loved seeing the monkeys and macaws and wildlife all around the hotel and in the trees outside of our room and the sunset from the sushi bar and upper pool were AMAZING. The sushi bar was better than the Congo restaurant but for really good food there are much better places around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to MA National park Great staff Delicious food Prompt help when needed Beds are comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025