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Located a short distance from world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the recently opened El Parador provides a private and serene ambiance, a true sense of European luxury in a tropical paradise.

There are a variety of interesting and fun ways to travel to Hotel Parador. For the traveler wanting to see as much of the countryside as possible, the hotel is approximately 3.5 hours south of San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport. From the airport, take the Pan American Highway west approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). Take a right on the exit ramp for Atenas, then a left at the signs pointing towards Atenas, crossing over the Pan American Highway and following the signs to Jaco, then to Quepos. Once in Quepos, follow the hotel signs to Manuel Antonio. Hotel Parador is the first right turn past the Barbaroja restaurant on the road to Punta Quepos. Once on the road, Hotel Parador is at the end, approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.3 miles) from the main road.

Description


A work of art in the jungle:Costa Rica's Finest in Deluxe Accommodations ... Hotel Parador is truly in a league of its own.

Despite its brief history, Hotel Parador is becoming a truly romantic honeymoon paradise. Many high-profile Hollywood celebrities have visited Hotel Parador since the opening in November 1995.

The hotel is located in one of the most pristine areas of Manuel Antonio. 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.

Have you ever spend a night in a zoo: Well now you can...Did you know that the new, elegant Hotel Parador has hundreds of animals roaming wild on the hotel grounds, including Two- and Three-Toed Sloth, Squirrel Monkeys, White Throated Capuchin Monkeys, Banded Anteaters, White Nosed Coatis, Kinkajous, Mapaches, Agoutis, Pacas, Long-haired Prehensile-Tailed Porcupines, Jaguarundi and hundreds of types of birds, butterflies and so many plant species that it would fill two pages?

Despite its brief existence, the Hotel Parador has had fabulous write-ups in:

  • On-Site Review Recommend Magazine
  • Harpers Hideaway Report
  • AAA Going Places
  • Paul Glassman's Costa Rica Guide ("...the best deal for the money in all of Central America")
  • Costa Rica Handbook
  • Lonely Planet

Rooms


Standard Room: Most of our 25 standard rooms offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and jungle, all rooms have a porch area and are equipped with a king-size or two queen-size beds. All rooms are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. The standard rooms have showers and hairdryers. The standard room furthermore offers a dresser, desk, satellite television, telephone and sitting area both inside and outside. All rooms have sliding doors and screens.

Deluxe Room: As with the standard rooms, all 20 deluxe rooms offer fantastic views of the ocean and the jungle. The difference with the standard rooms is that the deluxe rooms offer refrigerators and bathtub/shower with hair dryer. First floor rooms offer a porch area and second floor rooms offer balconies with sitting area. All rooms offer a dresser, desk, satellite television, telephone, air conditioning and sitting areas. The deluxe rooms area slightly larger than the standard rooms. The rooms offer a king-size or two queen-size beds. All deluxe rooms have sliding doors and screens.

Premium: Each of our suites is very spacious and equipped with soft leather furnishings dining table, wet bar, coffee maker, refrigerator and some offer full kitchens. The suite offer a king-size or two queen-size beds. All suites offer satellite television with built-in VCRs. The bathrooms are spectacular and decorated with Italian marble. They are roomy, and all feature a Jacuzzi. Besides the usual first-class amenities such as bathrobes, all bathrooms are equipped with a double sink and hairdryers. All suites have sliding doors and screens. Some suites are as high as 120 meters (130 yards) above sea level, and often migrating whales and jumping dolphins can be observed right from your balcony. Each day, you are almost guaranteed to see some of the abundant wildlife including monkeys, large iguanas, anteaters, pizotes and sloth. Thousands of flowers adorn the area around the suites.

Suites: Each of our suites is very spacious and equipped with soft leather furnishings dining table, wet bar, coffee maker, refrigerator and some offer full kitchens. The suite offer a king-size or two queen-size beds. All suites offer satellite television with built-in VCRs. The bathrooms are spectacular and decorated with Italian marble. They are roomy, and all feature a Jacuzzi. Besides the usual first-class amenities such as bathrobes, all bathrooms are equipped with a double sink and hairdryers. All suites have sliding doors and screens. Some suites are as high as 120 meters (130 yards) above sea level, and often migrating whales and jumping dolphins can be observed right from your balcony. Each day, you are almost guaranteed to see some of the abundant wildlife including monkeys, large iguanas, anteaters, pizotes and sloth. Thousands of flowers adorn the area around the suites

Presidential Suite: The best for last. The Christopher Columbus Presidential Suite measures 172 m2 and is truly one of the most unique suites in all of Costa Rica. We would like to boast that is the best suite in Costa Rica! No less than three bedrooms, each furnished with a queen or king-size bed. The living room measures 54 m2 and is equipped with a wet bar, dining room, soft leather furnishings, antiques and tasteful artifacts, tables and chairs, a television in each room, central air conditioning, two balconies, sliding doors and screens.

Amenities


  • Large Infinity Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi and Swim-up Bar
  • Gift Shop
  • Club Room & Library
  • White Water Rafting
  • The Best Game Fishing in the World
  • Jungle Tours
  • Horseback Riding
  • Private Park Tours
  • Beach 200 Meters Away
  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis Court
  • Steam Room
  • Special Honeymoon and Wedding Packages
  • Emergency Medical Service
  • Airport 15 Minutes Away
  • Two Restaurants - Ocean-View Dining
  • Meeting Facilities for Small Groups
  • Helicopter Service "For the best in service and safety"

Rates


Peak Season High Season Low Season
Standard   »     US$ 200 US$ 175 US$ 130
Deluxe   »     US$ 225 US$ 200 US$ 150
Deluxe Superior   »     US$ 255 US$ 230 US$ 170
Premium   »     US$ 285 US$ 260 US$ 190
Premium Plus   »     US$ 315 US$ 290 US$ 210
Junior Suite   »     US$ 330 US$ 305 US$ 230
Presidential Suite   »     US$ 800 US$ 800 US$ 800
  • All rates are based on double occupancy and include a satisfying complementary breakfast for two.
  • Children under 3 accompanied by parents stay free; those between 3 and 12 pay only $5.00 plus tax.
  • Additional individuals are charged $30.00 plus tax, with "lavish breakfast buffet" included and a limit of four people per room.
  • Tax 16.4% NOT included
  • When making reservations, please specify bed requirements

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