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Villas de la Selva

2.0 star property
Peaceful retreat offers a rejuvenating spa tub experience surrounded by lush grounds where travelers can truly disconnect from everyday stress

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Villas de la Selva offers a serene escape with a tranquil garden and welcoming terrace. Relax in the spa tub after exploring or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy added comfort with convenient self parking and luggage storage services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

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

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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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos, Villas de la Selva is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Brisas Wellness Center and Mountain Top Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Quepos travel guide
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Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    175 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Villas de la Selva

Hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a hot tub at Villas de la Selva. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Villas de la Selva include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and ovens
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

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 sockets in bathroom
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas de la Selva have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villas de la Selva pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villas de la Selva?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to midnight for a fee of CRC 25500.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Villas de la Selva provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Villas de la Selva located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zip Coaster and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach. Playa Espadilla and Brisas Wellness Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Villas de la Selva Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of our needs were met! William was very attentive and the place was very peaceful! We really liked it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duilio

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Emil

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

A very nice place

Rooms clean, spacious and everything you need Parking outside the door Nearby beach is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manon

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katrina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

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

2/10 Terrible

Ramamurthy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place near beach, restaurant and you can see a lot of monkey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked out really good. Had a kitchenette, all stocked, ready to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Tons of monkeys. Sloth on the grounds. Manuel (owner) is a super nice, helpful guy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: The view of the ocean The abundant wildlife around the property-Sloths,parrots, monkeys, toucans. Dislikes: No access to beach Traffic noise
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 4 nights were flawless! The room was clean and comfy with a very good restaurant in walking distance. The only request from the hotel is to provide a little information about transportation available and local services. An economical room with a kitchenette allowed for us to enjoy breakfast on our balcony overlooking the ocean. We had monkeys visit once and managed to see toucans and a macaw over coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be prepared to walk up and down stairs here! Restaurants aren't far, but again, up and down hills. The room was nice, the AC was terrific! Irene made it all better when I made a mistake on my reservations, she really tries to help any way she can. You can see the beach, the view is perfect. But you can't get to the beach without a lengthy walk. Watching the monkeys is a kick.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property manager Hector was excellent. He was very attentive to our needs. The other manager(s) were never seen and only communicated with us through a voice com at the gate. The property is on a cliff and the pool was a steep walk. Our room was on street level which I was happy to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023