Riverside Villas

little paradise in Manuel Antonio

Pros: a very nice costarican owned and run facility. large rooms with terrasse, nice pool and good food at the restaurant. very nice garden where you can observe monkeys, toucans macaws etc. A nice 45 minutes walk around a rive brings you in the jungle to a waterfall. The owners' family are great for any tips around Manuel Antonio

A homely stay with host who genuinely cares.

Pros: Host, Carlos, was lovely and made us feel extremely welcome. It is off the main road so you feel secluded while also being close to the main attractions in Manual Antonio. Carlos was also useful in giving us tips about the national park. We enjoyed our balcony area.

Cons: You need a 4x4 to access the hotel with ease. It is a rocky track which gets quite narrow at times.

Wonderful few days .

Pros: Beautiful gardens . Location away from the town , plenty of wildlife. Run by a lovely family who were. Also very helpful.

Cons: Having to leave

A gorgeous oasis yo unwind.

Pros: The hotel is in a lovely location away from the bustle and busyness of Manuel Antonio and yet there is easy access thanks to very cheap bus or taxi. Beautiful gardens surrounded by nature. We saw loads of animals there from Pepe the sloth to capuchin monkeys and gorgeous butterflies! Very friendly family running the hotel, happy to help with arrangements .

Pros: What a beautiful place. Monkeys , beautiful birds, lovely stream running through. Breakfast beautiful. Carlos makes this place, full of life person. We had an amazing time here. Thank you.

Lovely villa in the jungle surrounded by wildlife

Pros: Lovely location, very nice room, lots of wildlife

If you truly want to experience the real Costa Rica — its nature, wildlife, and genuine warmth — we highly recommend st

Pros: Our stay at Riverside in Manuel Antonio was more than perfect. My husband, our best friend, and I stayed in a charming bungalow within a beautiful family-run property surrounded by lush jungle. We traveled to several places in Costa Rica, but never before had we experienced a place so immersed in nature — we saw more animals and birds here than in any jungle or forest we’ve visited, including monkeys, iguanas, and countless bird species. Of course, Manuel Antonio National Park is stunning, but what makes Riverside truly special is how the wildlife is right at your doorstep. The property is spotless, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the hospitality from the family is exceptional. Their dogs are wonderful, the food is delicious, and the drinks menu has everything you could want.

Cons: Nothing :)

Pros: The surroundings were nice, especially in the evening when it was all lit up. The pool was nice. Nice walks around the property.

Cons: I liked it. My partner thought it was overpriced for what you got.

Pros: Riverside Villas/Bungalows is a very good place to stay in Manuel Antonio. It has parking and is a short drive to restaurants and shops. It consists of a small number of villas set adjacent to a pool and restaurant area, and is close to a river leading to the rainforest. There is wildlife such as iguanas, agoutis and macaws. The villas have different layouts, but each has an ample bedroom and bathroom and a good sized balcony. The rooms are well equipped. The villas are family owned and everyone is exceptionally helpful and friendly – particular thanks to Carlos senior. The breakfasts and dinners are good.

Amazing stay!

Pros: this was an amazing little oasis. A family run business that clearly took great pride in their service. the room was excellent and clean and surrounded by an amazing garden, we saw hummingbirds, scarlet macaw and a sloth! Breakfast was the best on our trip and dinner was lovely too. It was not far from the national park. Carlos was an exceptional host and Charlie looked after us well in the evening! thanks to all!

Cons: everything was great