Parador Resort & Spa (Garden Plus)

Parador Resort & Spa is a beautifully situated 4-star superior hotel offering well-appointed accommodation and excellent facilities next to Manuel Antonio National Park. Highlights include outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a choice of restaurants. Manuel Antonio is beautiful stretch of coast covering 1700 acres of land and 13500 acres of marine reserve, protected as a conservation site. Situated on top of the 400-acre Punta Quepos, the resort covers five hectares, providing a 360 degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and its spectacular sunsets. Manuel Antonio National Park is well worth exploring and the beautiful flora and fauna and, white sand beaches and clear blue water truly makes this stretch of coastline an idyllic treat. The resort is housed in a collection of mid-rise modern buildings with a white facade. Facilities include a spa which offers a range of luxurious massage and beauty treatments. There is also a tennis court, crazy golf course, three outdoor swimming pools and plenty of water sports opportunities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. La Galeria is an elegant ocean-facing restaurant offering local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is also the Japanese Sushi Fune, La Fragata Restaurant & Tapas Bar, El Quijote which serves Costa Rican dishes and the swim-up El Galeon Pool Bar & Terrace Restaurant, where guests can enjoy a variety of light dishes, snacks, ice cream and cool drinks. Cocktails, wines and beers can be enjoyed in the Don Juan Piano bar and the relaxed Sancho Panzar bar. Garden Plus rooms showcase a modern decor incorporating Moroccan and Spanish influences with hand-painted furniture and vibrant colours. The rooms overlook the tennis courts and gardens. Amenities include air-conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV and a safe. The en-suite bathrooms feature a walk-in shower. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Free parking is possible onsite.

Price: £225.75 from Otel