What is El Cerro like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Manuel Antonio's El Cerro neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan as part of your El Cerro travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in El Cerro?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Villas Mymosa is the highest ranked property in El Cerro. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Plaza Yara and Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls .

How many hotels will I find in the El Cerro area?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodation options in El Cerro to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Manuel Antonio area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Cerro, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in El Cerro.

What is there to do in this Manuel Antonio neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in El Cerro are Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan. While you're out sightseeing, Marina Pez Vela and Playa La Macha are a couple of additional sights to visit in Manuel Antonio.

Top 10 El Cerro Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in El Cerro

"Very accommodating with my room request great breakfast ! Very cooperative staff and owners be sure to check out the beautiful art ! "

"We visited on the off season so rooms were cleaned a while ago but they were not maintained. All rooms we tried had bat droppings on the bathrooms. We settled for a room that had only some, unfortunately. The woman at reception was slow and cumbersome with registering us and it took 2 hours back and forth with her asking for much information. View is beautiful and wished things were better. On peak season I would assume things would be cleaner and more streamlined."

"We had a great stay. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. We loved this place."

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

"Cute place. Everything we needed. "

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7 Aug - 8 Aug

"What sets this property apart is the outstanding customer service and attention details. The Staff, Property, rooms, pools, dining and spa were all above expectations. "

"We loved our stay here. Our room had plenty of space, it was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and there was great seating in front and back of our unit. We saw macaws, tucans and squirrel monkeys from the front and back patio areas! What a treat. "

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

"It’s so very peaceful with sloths right above you! The breakfast is amazing! "

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

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7 Aug - 8 Aug

"Our family LOVED our time here. So amazing "

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Beautiful property with great breakfast"

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31 Jul - 1 Aug

"We had a great time staying close to nature. This is next to Kids Saving the Rainforest. "

18-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"Super friendly and helpful staff, beautiful setting."

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Space and staff were very good, but no hot water for showers during certain times of the day. That was disappointing. "

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2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Very nice property. I had room with beautiful view of the ocean. The free breakfast was excellent, I had lunch there one day, The prices were good. I would give 10 out of 10, especially when you consider the price for the room with such a beautiful view. The staff is very friendy. "

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7 Aug - 8 Aug

"Restaurants and shops all around although expensive. "

"The breakfast was great, it was nice to be able to use the pools of the sister hotel. The apartment was very spacious and had everything we needed for a great stay. "

Where to stay in El Cerro

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Valle Pura Vida

Valle Pura Vida

Valle Pura Vida might not have many top sights, but Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top El Cerro Hotel Reviews

ECOTICA Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful boutique hotel about a 5 min taxi from Manuel Antonio. Lots of monkeys and macaws to be seen around the lovely pool. Very relaxing spot, fun bar/restaurant and another one by the pool. Fabulous staff and the rooms are stunning and very spacious "

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

10/10 Excellent

"The property is small and charming; all the staff is so hospitable. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The beach is small and can be crowded but it is beautiful and the walk down to the beach is a nice fantastic jungle hike . We had monkeys on our veranda daily. The pool temp was perfect. The food is great. The breakfast buffet is more than substantial. The only disappointment is the spa only had one worker and no availability though signs up everywhere advertising it. Felt silly and useless. We would most definitely stay here again! "

Mountain Top Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is truly one of a kind! The location is amazing—set right inside a beautiful park, it feels like you're staying in the middle of nature. The hotel offers both day and night tours, which were unforgettable. We saw so many animals, including colorful macaws and even a sloth! It was such a special experience. Our room was clean, cozy, and very comfortable. If you book a mountain view or ocean view room, you're in for a treat. Just a small note: if your room isn’t one of those, you may need to walk uphill a bit to get there unless you ask for a golf cart—but it’s not a big issue, and the walk is pleasant. Everything was wonderful overall, though I did notice one girl working at the café didn’t seem not very happy. It didn’t affect our experience too much, but I hope management can work on improving customer service there. All in all, this is a peaceful, unique place to stay if you love nature and wildlife. Highly recommended!"

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay here! The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating to our late check in and the service was incredible. We were immediately greeted and given a map of Quepos along with the knowledge of everything that was around. Drinks were amazing and the constant wildlife present at our stay made it that much more special. The treetop canopy did have an uphill walk to get to, but it was so worth it as our room and balcony was right in front of a scarlet macaw nest. Our room was clean and beautiful! When looking for excursions, staff was incredibly knowledgeable of everything to do nearby and even booked it for us! An incredibly unique stay with above and beyond service and beauty, I couldn’t recommend this hotel more. Pura Vida"

La Mariposa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel definitely has the best views in Manuel Antonio. The sunset and the view of the ocean were absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend eating dinner at the hotel restaurant during sunset. We were on the top floor with ocean view and it was stunning. The only issue was that the elevator would go up to our floor but it wouldn’t go down. We didn’t mind walking down the stairs but it was tough when we were going to check out and had to carry our luggage. "

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Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotel Planeta Sano

Hotel Planeta Sano

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only

Villas In Sueño

Villas In Sueño

Gaia Collection Hotels

Gaia Collection Hotels

Villas Mymosa

Villas Mymosa

Casa Mangostan

Casa Mangostan

B&B Jardin de los Monos

B&B Jardin de los Monos

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo

Pura Natura Lodge Arroyo

Esquipulas Rainforest

Esquipulas Rainforest

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

La Foresta Nature Resort

La Foresta Nature Resort

Blue Banyan Inn

Blue Banyan Inn

Hotel La Posada and Jungle

Hotel La Posada and Jungle

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

El Faro Containers Beach Hotel

Millenniun Manuel Antonio

Millenniun Manuel Antonio

Inn on the Park

Inn on the Park

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