Hotel El Manglar Y Cantarana - Playa Grande

Beachfront eco-friendly hotel inside Las Baulas National Marine Park

Amenities & Recreation

Hotel El Manglar offers an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and sun loungers, plus a private beach area with direct access. Guests can rent bicycles, surfboards, and boogie boards on site, and the hotel provides water sport facilities for activities like snorkeling, diving, and canoeing. A shared kitchen with BBQ facilities is available for guests who prefer home-cooked meals, and the property also has a basketball court.

Accommodations

The hotel offers spacious, tropical-style villas with a fully equipped kitchen and a seating area, as well as double rooms with private bathroom. Every villa includes a private balcony with garden and pool views, and some units have a rooftop terrace with a BBQ grill. The double rooms come with air conditioning, and all accommodations are wheelchair accessible.

Location & Surroundings

Hotel El Manglar is a two-minute walk from Playa Grande beach and lies within Las Baulas National Marine Park, a protected area known for leatherback turtle nesting. Several surfing spots are within a 15-minute drive, and Cabo Velas Airport is only 2 miles away. A water taxi to Tamarindo operates from the nearby estuary, offering easy access to shops and restaurants.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel provides a spa and wellness center with body and facial treatments, massages, and light therapy, all using local therapies. Yoga classes are offered on site, and guests can also book beauty services and spa/wellness packages. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year and features a pool bar and swimming pool toys.

Family & Dining

Hotel El Manglar is pet-friendly with specific regulations and offers family rooms, a kids' meal menu, and baby safety features like safety deposit boxes and smoke alarms. A concierge service helps arrange tours, bike tours, and walking tours, while the shared lounge and TV area provides communal space. On-site dining includes a restaurant and bar, with coffee shop and wine/champagne available, and grocery deliveries can be arranged.

• Location: Inside Las Baulas National Marine Park, 2-min walk to Playa Grande beach
• Rooms: Villas with kitchen & private balcony; double rooms with private bathroom
• Wellness: Spa services with local treatments & on-site yoga classes
• Amenities: Shared kitchen, BBQ, bike rentals, surfboard rentals, basketball court
• Family: Pet-friendly, kids' meals, family rooms, concierge for tours
• Dining: On-site restaurant, bar, coffee shop, grocery deliveries