Experience the tropical charm of Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens, located close to Manuel Antonio Beach. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar. With an international cuisine restaurant and dry cleaning/laundry services, you'll feel at home.
Del Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 200 metros oeste, Quepos, Puntarenas
What's nearby
Playa Espadilla - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Zip Coaster - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive - 5.7 km
Playa La Macha - 39 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 23 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 178 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 39.1 miles/62.9 km
Restaurants
El Avión Restaurant - 4 min drive
Donde Alex - 4 min walk
Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - 7 min drive
Namaste - 5 min drive
Le Papillon - 5 min drive
About this property
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens
At Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach. After a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at Puerto Escondido, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
2 outdoor pools
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Puerto Escondido - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hotel Playa Espadilla
Espadilla Y Gardens Quepos
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Quepos
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Hotel Quepos
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens and nearby?
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens has 2 outdoor pools and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens?
Yes, Puerto Escondido offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens like?
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens is a short 12-minute walk from Playa Espadilla and 16 minutes' walk from Playa Puerto Escondido.
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Reviews
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property offers a perfect location with a short walk to the beach and stunning views. (19 reviews)
The pool area was lovely, clean, and well-maintained, with large cabanas, fans, and a great selection of food and drinks. (16 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and good with a wide variety of options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2026
Great location and rooms. You can walk to the National Park. Loved seeing wildlife from the hotel and proximity to the beach
Leela
Leela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Good place to stay if goi g to the national park, right on the door step.
Great set up and pool area.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Clean, hospitable, incredible location!
Mariah
Mariah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
The location was awesome! The rooms were very nice and clean. The restaurant was very good! The staff was very helpful and friendly! We had a perfect stay!
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
This is a beautiful property with a very friendly staff.
Within walking distance to the beach and the park entrance.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Excellent resort. Good swimming pool. Great breakfast. Very close to the Park and beach.
Surya
Surya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Restaurants in walking distance but far from the busier area of Quepos so it was quiet. But Quepos is only a $1 ride away from the hotel. 3-5minute walk to Manuel Antonio Natl Park which was our main destination. Quiet. Beautiful people. Very nice room.
Ramelia
Ramelia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Amazing location walkable to park and beach. Friendly staff. Restaurant was pretty good
Makiko
Makiko, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Stayed in the Gardens annex which was lovely with a spacious pool and quiet. Rooms very good and well serviced. Breakfast very good at main hotel. Dinner expensive so ate out at great restaurants within 100m.
Great location for national park and main beach.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Lovely hotel, great location and friendly staff - we had a great time
Kenneth
Kenneth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
This was an absolutely delightful experience.Christoph, Sebastian (owners), Cristina & Alex(top staff)were delightful hosts, and provided a spectacular experience The accommodations, food, and tour arrangements showed a great level care and attention.I WIL BE back to the Tranquilo Lodge!!!
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
This place is walkable to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Charlene
Charlene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Amazing staff and perfect location with a short 2 minute walk thru some palm trees to the beach! Will definitely be recommending this place to friends - had to rank the breakfast 4 stars because there were ants crawling on the fruit at the buffet. BUT....it's Costa Rica so....
Jeff
Jeff, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
The bungalows are a bit rustic, which o loved. My bungalow was very clean, the bed and pillows are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and has a great shower. The AC works well. There’s an area by the sink to hang clothes. The refrigerator is spacious. The desk was perfect for me to set up my laptop. I needed to borrow an adapter from the front desk, which was no problem. Overall it was a great stay and I would stay there again.
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2024
Great Hotel and location
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Wonderful boutique Hotel
Great service and location
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
We loved everything about our stay at Playa Espadilla Hotel and Gardens. Most especially the staff who were so incredibly kind and helpful. We would most certainly stay here again
Sherry
Sherry, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
We loved the spacious room, its proximity to a beautiful pool area with outstanding gardens, its proximity to the beach and the national park and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff,
John
John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2025
Clean room
Samuel
Samuel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at Playa Espadilla the food was delicious, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and it was really walkable to both the national park and the public beach. I highly recommend staying here!
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Awesome stay
Great free breakfast buffet and 1 minute walk to beach!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Great location! We were able to walk to the park so we didn’t have to deal with parking. Room was nice. Food at the restaurant on site was just ok.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
The location was great. Easy walk to the beach, restaurants and Manuel Antonio park. The rooms were nice and clean. The staff was friendly and breakfast was very good.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
This property was stunning, our room overlooking the pool was amazing. Lots of wildlife on property, bed was comfy, nesspresso machine in our room was a lovely touch. 5 min walk to beach or Manuel Antonio park. Lots of restaurants to walk to. Clean beach towels were provided each day as well.
The front desk also helped with organizing our excursions and we were picked up on property.
The restaurants breakfast was delicious and huge and staff were friendly and prompt.
Cons: don’t order their pizza.. seemed like it was a frozen grocery store pizza but kids would like it!!
We will be staying there again if we go back!
katherine
katherine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
A wonderful hotel from which you can walk to the beach and very close to the beautiful Parque Manueel Antonio, one of Costa Rica's main natural attractions