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Villas de la Selva

Property class: 2
Beach hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach

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Beach
Standard Room | Living area
Comfort Room | Living area
Comfort Room
Premium Room, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Room, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Room, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living area

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, Ocean View

Premium Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Quepos

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manuel Antonio hotel, you'll find Zip Coaster and Playa Espadilla. Brisas Wellness Center and Pará Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playitas Beach - 16 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 17 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Playa La Macha - 37 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villas de la Selva

Beach hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
Villas de la Selva offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Villas de la Selva. Self parking is free.

This Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Villas de la Selva offers 8 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CRC 25500 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: CRC 25500 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Laundry fee: CRC 12500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Villas Selva Hotel Manuel Antonio
Villas Selva Hotel
Villas Selva Manuel Antonio
Villas Selva
Villas de la Selva Hotel
Villas de la Selva Quepos
Villas de la Selva Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villas de la Selva to the airport?

Villas de la Selva is 6.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villas de la Selva have an airport shuttle?

Villas de la Selva offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Villas de la Selva to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Playa Espadilla and 2.1 mi (9-min drive) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villas de la Selva offer free breakfast?

Villas de la Selva does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villas de la Selva?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villas de la Selva?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villas de la Selva?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villas de la Selva have a pool?

Villas de la Selva features an outdoor pool.

Does Villas de la Selva have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villas de la Selva to downtown Quepos?

Villas de la Selva is 2.4 mi away from Quepos.

Villas de la Selva Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 129 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
The National park close. The ocean view was stunning. I spent hours in the hammock on the patio watching the ocean. However, it is an older hotel. Our room was right by the street with very loud traffic noise. The man checking us into room spoke very little English so there was some communication issues. The shower a bit sketchy with wiring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The balcony and ocean view were lovely. Unfortunately, the bathroom had an unpleasant smell and we were told the wrong time for the park tour that wasn't addressed well. Mistakes happen, but when I sent them a WhatsApp to confirm the time (after waiting for 15 minutes at 7 am for the pick up), the reception said the tour was still coming and continued to say this when I followed up for another 30 minutes. It was 45 min in total before they discovered and admitted that they had gotten the time wrong and it would be another 1.5 hours. We missed the early animals in the park, woke up early, and waited on the busy road for 45 minutes. Again, I understand mistakes happen but they then stopped responding to my messages after this and didn't offer anything other than a brief apology when noting the mistake. For the prices we paid to stay here, the quality of the room, and the service, I do not recommend it unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramamurthy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For people visiting from US. This Place felt like a detached broken garage with hostel beds. Everything was outdated and falling apart. The space is half the size of what it is advertised. I paid $185 per night and we didn’t like it. There is not even coffee or reception area. Complete run down. Please stay away, especially if you are coming with kids/family. Horrible experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! The view from the balcony was the highlight, the ocean and surroundings were exceptional! The property has well maintained gardens and wild life abound-far more than what we saw on the park tour! Capuchin and squirrel monkeys were regular visitors, including howler monkeys, toucans and a sloth in the nearby trees! The villa itself was well equipped, but could use updating. William, the host, was welcoming, kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic property with a breathtaking view. The hotel cleaners and the on site manager William were amazing. We booked the standard room that had everything we needed. We woke up several mornings to monkeys which we thought was awesome! There are a few other animals that are often on site as well. Yes, there are bugs at the property but it is Costa Rica so naturally there will be bugs. You can tell the rooms are a little older but nothing was broken. The bed was pretty terrible. It was extra firm and the pillows were pretty old. They weren’t smelly or anything just super flat. Overall, I’d still recommend staying here. It was affordable compared to others, awesome view, and excellent customer service. Now if you are going to walk around to restaurants or the beach, be warned, there are some hills! Like steep hills but it is great exercise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
William Mena, our host at the Villas was incredibly helpful in booking our excursions, sharing recommendations, educating us about the area, sharing experiences with Yogie, the sloth who lives on the property as well as inviting us to experience a troop of capuchin monkeys eating bananas from the property. From the moment I booked our rooms, William made contact with me to find out if the rooms were our best fit and to find out what our plans were in the area. From there, he was instrumental in booking our tours and keeping us updated on times, meeting places and recommendations to make the experiences as comfortable as possible. William was such an important part of making our trip run smoothly. Our rooms were very comfortable and had such a breathtaking view of a small island and the surrounding ocean. Just lounging on the hammocks on our porch watching sailboats go by while listening to the ocean, birds, and various animals was completely relaxing. We would have had an equally amazing time just relaxing at the Villas taking in the sounds and smell of nature. I cannot say enough good things about William and the Villas. I would definitely stay there again if I’m fortunate enough to visit the area again. And I would consider myself lucky if William is still there. I cannot express enough gratitude to him. Thank you, William!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Krishna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, pictures did not reflect the actual condition of the room and bathrooms. Too many bugs in the room, tried to cancel after 1 night of stay but property owner refused to refund. They did oblige request to do a bug cleaning while we stepped out but they kept coming back due to cracks In the shower and the cabinets in the kitchen. A private property listed in Expedia (we avoid airbnb for this reason and always book hotels professionally maintained but Expedia is listing small private properties as hotels which is unfortunate).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena, Laval

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A big THANK YOU to William! He was always available to answer our questions and to help us whenever we needed something. The property has the BEST views in Manuel Antonio! You will see more wildlife in your backyard than in the National Park. There's a beach nearby (Playa Espadilla), a little bit of a downhill walk but do-able. I'd highly recommend taking the bus anywhere & everywhere. It is so convenient and affordable. The staff works very hard at cleaning and maintaining the hotel. The only thing is that the rooms are a little outdated... maybe some renovations, specifically filling of the cracks and holes as a lot of bugs/lizards tend to come in the room especially when it rains. We weren't really bothered by it much because it's Costa Rica after all! I love Villas de la Selva and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons eu un excellent service auprès de notre hôte.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous place; we visited here for a couple days and wish it was longer! We will be back. Communication from Villas De La Selva was excellent with Simon setting up a tour for us and providing important information. He was there with a friendly smile to greet us when we arrived; he showed us to our villa and was available throughout our visit. The room itself was exactly as described and had an incredible view of the ocean. We made ourselves breakfasts here in the mornings and had visits from the monkeys! You’ll see all sorts of wildlife here! The gorgeous beach is a five minute walk down the hill and there are dining options around. Highly recommend La Terraza which is just next door. We felt so welcomed here; it felt like home. Thank you for an exceptional experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the ocean is amazing❣️The apartment is great, swimming pool, gardens. Quiet and beautiful ❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duilio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, staff made us feel like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Excelente!!!

Saimon was wonderful from beginning to end. He was courteous and respectful and very accommodating. Quick to fulfill our requests. When we encountered an issue at the end of our visit he resolved it with resourcefulness and graciousness. Service was more than excellent! Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
William Mena our host for this hotel was amazing he went above and beyond the expected to make sure our stay here was memorable. The view from the rooms balcony was incredible and the local wildlife was so exciting to see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic view and staff

Upon arrival a monkey visited us and the staff sliced fruit for my daughter to feed her. The best view of the ocean was our room balcony. Every morning on our balcony we had coffee and enjoyed the view and sounds of Costa Rica. Our kitchen had everything we needed to have an easy breakfast and go to our adventures without having to use up time at a restaurant. The beach just down below us so my wife enjoyed her morning walks. It was a great stay
Morning coffee
Greetings
From our room
Sunrise just below our room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanick

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

Monkey

Amazing place with the animals at your door !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel not as advertised

Cons: 1. We booked a room for 3 people with a Queen and double bed however were given a room for 2 people consisting of a double bed and fold out chair bed, which was basically cushions on the floor, without any adjustment in price and told it was due to an error on hotel.coms side 2. Messaged about having a late check in as we had a lengthy drive and were told check in ended at 9 and if we were to arrive late to find another hotel 3. There is no actual reception area/desk, instead you have to ring a bell, which we rang numerous times upon arriving within the check in time frame with no response and had to call and wait 10 minutes for someone to show up and let us into our room 4. There is no one that we saw on the property monitoring guests, which would have been helpful when guests starting feeding wildlife disrupting our attempt to enjoy the pool 5. There is no beach accessibility from the property. It is a steep walk along the road to access the beach Pros: 1. Nice views of the beach 2. Able to see monkeys during stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful views but needs some updates

This hotel has pros and cons. Pros: beautiful water view especially of sunrise and sunset from private balcony. My Balcony also had a hammock. Another pro is a very helpful young man who works there who will help you with your bag up and down the numerous large steps all over the property (it is built on a steep hill). It is near enough to the beach to walk - 5 minutes. Also, very clean. Cons: it looks like there is a hot tub and pool but the hot tub water flows into the pool. The hot tub is not hot and the pool is actually hotter and too hot to swim. Also No lights at the pool after dark so you are swimming in the dark. The pillows were terrible. Everything needs renovation. Both my sliding door and screen door would not close or lock properly, same with the room safe. The furniture looked like scraps you would put in a college dorm. The kitchen was not usable- they provide nothing, not even salt/pepper/sugar/coffee. No kettle or even a pot - just a very scratched hot pot and griddle. The microwave only worked on “pizza”. The nearby “grocery stores” within walking distance are outrageously expensive- you will spend a lot more trying to cook than eating out if just 1-2 people. The price vs what you get is not aligned The views and balconies however really are wonderful. Just know what you are getting beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023