Manuel Antonio is a premier Costa Rican destination that boasts gorgeous nature and wildlife, wonderful shops and restaurants, and tons of activity. The thick jungle foliage of the Manuel Antonio National Park spreads to the edge of beautiful, white-sand beaches and the mighty Pacific Ocean. The park is easy to access and popular among nature lovers, honeymooners, and adrenaline junkies alike. There are all sorts of nature trails, waterfalls, rivers, mangroves, and wildlife – with everything from monkeys to birds to sloths – scattered throughout the park. There are canopy-tours, horseback trips, and rafting excursions that visitors can enjoy as well. Beaches abide and are often good for surfing and snorkeling. The port town of Quepos is a fine place to fish for Tuna, Marlin, or Sailfish out in the ocean, and also offers excellent restaurants and bars, small boutiques and surf shops.

The Mango Moon is small, with accommodations that are comfortable and casual, and a staff that is helpful and friendly. The décor is informal yet elegant, with rooms that are clean and spaciously arranged. Many have their own balcony or else share a balcony that looks out to the majestic ocean. There are special “family suites” located higher up, which have connecting rooms. However, don’t be duped by the name of these suites – the Mango Moon doesn’t allow small children to stay at the hotel. This is, perhaps, to reinforce the tranquil atmosphere that the hotel has created.

There is a bar on the ground level where guests can watch the sea roll endlessly and spot monkeys in nearby trees, all while tropical birds provide a natural soundtrack. Every morning, breakfast is served along the hotel’s veranda, combining tasty food with a cool ocean breeze. The beach lies at the foot of the Mango Moon and spreads across the city, dotted with colorful restaurants that overlook the ocean. There is also the hotel’s so-called “infinity pool,” which guests can dip into if the ocean is rough or the weather poor, and a spa where deep tissue massages are offered. Indeed, sleep comes naturally at the Mango Moon, as relaxation and comfort blend with the ocean’s soft swells and sound of the jungle.

Mango Moon Facilities
Swimming pool, nature trail, spa, bar, restaurant.

Amenities
Non-smoking rooms, secure parking, A/C, hair dryer, wheel-chair access, balcony, refrigerator, bathrobes, breakfast, alarm clocks, ceiling fan, in-room safe, coffee maker, chiropractic mattresses, cable TV, swimming pool, nature trail, bar.

Accommodations
All rooms feature A/C, hair-dryers, alarm clocks, ceiling fan, in-room safe, coffee maker, tropical flowers, and tropical hardwood furnishings. There are a variety of rooming options available, most of which vary depending upon the bed-size and the balcony

Standard room with queen size bed standard with queen and ocean view; queen size bed with an upper balcony (ocean and sunset views) and mini fridge          

deluxe room with king  bed, ocean view, and min fridge

2 bedroom king/full size bed with ocean/sunset views, and mini fridge                                                                                         

2-bedroom, king and queen size beds, 2 entrances, ocean view, and mini fridge

2-bedroom family suites with connecting rooms, queen and full size beds, separate balconies with hammocks, and ocean views

2 room queen suite, with private balcony, hammock, and ocean/sunset views              

king executive 2 room suite, with private balcony, hammock, private stairwell, kitchenette, Satellite TV/DVD, and ocean/sunset views (there is a 3 night minimum for this room).