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Hotel Karahe Beach Hotel

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Karahe Beach Hotel

Km 5 sobre la Carretera de Quepos hacia Manuel Antonio, 7985 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica – Great location - show map

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7.9
Good
672 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

Ther staff was very helpful, set up a catamarsn tour for us. When the AC had a little problem, they immediately came to fix it. The dining area was great with the ocean waves close to view. We had the best dinners of all the area right there. Breakfast had beautiful fruit, eggs, sausages, caramelized bananas, cinnamon pan bread, juice, coffee, etc. Happy hour every day, 2/1

Gb United States of America

We loved staying at the deluxe villa. Breathtaking view from the private patio and villa! The howler and squirrel monkeys were swinging in the trees in the morning. We thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife! The staff is super friendly, good breakfast at the beach restaurant. Will definitely come back!

Bianca United States of America

Excellent location right off Manuel Antonio National Park. Great acces to awesome beach. Water on beach was warm. Really enjoyed our stay at Karahe.

Maya United States of America

Room 301 on the beach side is the best!!! Love the food in the restaurant Love the location to the beach & The staff was all really wonderful!!! We had left la Mariposa Because we wanted to be closer to the beach but what we found was the people at la mariposa were snobby Where is everything about this hotel was down to earth and kind and wonderful all around.

Tracy United States of America

Location was amazing and definitely worth all those stairs! Staff was super friendly. Best margaritas we had on the whole trip!

Stephanie United States of America

Lovely views from our room up the hill from the beach. Very close to a beautiful beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Lots of animals around including some cheeky monkeys stealing bananas at breakfast!

Rory United Kingdom

The location and the beach make it all worth it. The rooms are safe for little children, the balconies are not, but we kept the door shut. The restaurant was good! The servers are pretty quiet and short, except for one young man that was very very nice.

Jane United States of America

The grounds were swept of fallen leaves and foliage areas were cleaned up daily, even on the beach. Beach chairs put out and staff check in on you out there regularly. Front desk staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Complimentary breakfast was acceptable and kept out for a good period of time to accommodate early and late risers. Room was cleaned daily and towels replaced. Beds were comfortable.

Kelly Canada

Everything was superb! The staff were incredibly helpful, starting with suggesting a room change that made so much sense, with booking tours for us, and the location was perfect, the pool, restaurant, beach really exceptional.

Mira Israel

easy access to the beach. helpful staff, beautiful garden

Carlos Costa Rica

Great location!

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Karahe Beach Hotel

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Ther staff was very helpful, set up a catamarsn tour for us. When the AC had a little problem, they immediately came to fix it. The dining area was great with the ocean waves close to view.”
    Gb Gb United States of America United States of America
  • “We loved staying at the deluxe villa. Breathtaking view from the private patio and villa! The howler and squirrel monkeys were swinging in the trees in the morning. We thoroughly enjoyed the...”
    Bianca Bianca United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent location right off Manuel Antonio National Park. Great acces to awesome beach. Water on beach was warm. Really enjoyed our stay at Karahe.”
    Maya Maya United States of America United States of America
  • “Room 301 on the beach side is the best!!! Love the food in the restaurant Love the location to the beach & The staff was all really wonderful!!!”
    Tracy Tracy United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was amazing and definitely worth all those stairs! Staff was super friendly. Best margaritas we had on the whole trip!”
    Stephanie Stephanie United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely views from our room up the hill from the beach. Very close to a beautiful beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.”
    Rory Rory United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location and the beach make it all worth it. The rooms are safe for little children, the balconies are not, but we kept the door shut. The restaurant was good!”
    Jane Jane United States of America United States of America
  • “The grounds were swept of fallen leaves and foliage areas were cleaned up daily, even on the beach. Beach chairs put out and staff check in on you out there regularly.”
    Kelly Kelly Canada Canada
  • “Everything was superb! The staff were incredibly helpful, starting with suggesting a room change that made so much sense, with booking tours for us, and the location was perfect, the pool, restaurant,...”
    Mira Mira Israel Israel
  • “easy access to the beach. helpful staff, beautiful garden”
    Carlos Carlos Costa Rica Costa Rica

One of our top picks in Manuel Antonio. With free breakfast and direct access to Playa Espadilla Beach, this tropical-style hotel in Manuel Antonio offers guests an on-site restaurant and spacious private jungle bungalows.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast every day, and guests can order a la carte international food for lunch and dinner.

Activities like surfing, canopy tours and kayaking can be arranged by the hotel, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio park is only 0.6 mi from Hotel Karache. Juan Santamaria International Airport in the nation’s capital of San Jose is a 2.5-hour drive from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Manuel Antonio, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
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뀐 Located in the best-rated area in Manuel Antonio, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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Continental, Vegetarian

끸 Free private parking

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  • Gb United States of America

    “Ther staff was very helpful, set up a catamarsn tour for us. When the AC had a little problem, they immediately came to fix it. The dining area was great with the ocean waves close to view. We had the best dinners of all the area right there. Breakfast had beautiful fruit, eggs, sausages, caramelized bananas, cinnamon pan bread, juice, coffee, etc. Happy hour every day, 2/1 ” Read more

  • Bianca United States of America

    “We loved staying at the deluxe villa. Breathtaking view from the private patio and villa! The howler and squirrel monkeys were swinging in the trees in the morning. We thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife! The staff is super friendly, good breakfast at the beach restaurant. Will definitely come back!” Read more

  • Maya United States of America

    “Excellent location right off Manuel Antonio National Park. Great acces to awesome beach. Water on beach was warm. Really enjoyed our stay at Karahe.”

  • Tracy United States of America

    “Room 301 on the beach side is the best!!! Love the food in the restaurant Love the location to the beach & The staff was all really wonderful!!! We had left la Mariposa Because we wanted to be closer to the beach but what we found was the people at la mariposa were snobby Where is everything about this hotel was down to earth and kind and wonderful all around. ” Read more

  • Stephanie United States of America

    “Location was amazing and definitely worth all those stairs! Staff was super friendly. Best margaritas we had on the whole trip!”

  • Rory United Kingdom

    “Lovely views from our room up the hill from the beach. Very close to a beautiful beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Lots of animals around including some cheeky monkeys stealing bananas at breakfast!”

  • Jane United States of America

    “The location and the beach make it all worth it. The rooms are safe for little children, the balconies are not, but we kept the door shut. The restaurant was good! The servers are pretty quiet and short, except for one young man that was very very nice. ” Read more

  • Kelly Canada

    “The grounds were swept of fallen leaves and foliage areas were cleaned up daily, even on the beach. Beach chairs put out and staff check in on you out there regularly. Front desk staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Complimentary breakfast was acceptable and kept out for a good period of time to accommodate early and late risers. Room was cleaned daily and towels replaced. Beds were comfortable. ” Read more

  • Mira Israel

    “Everything was superb! The staff were incredibly helpful, starting with suggesting a room change that made so much sense, with booking tours for us, and the location was perfect, the pool, restaurant, beach really exceptional. ”

  • Carlos Costa Rica

    “easy access to the beach. helpful staff, beautiful garden”

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  • Is the WiFi in the rooms?

    Yes!!, on the outside of the rooms


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  • 2 small pups don’t mind pet fee and plan to stay 3 months ...just hubby and me

    Good afternoon We at Hotel Karahe, do not accept pets. Best regards Jacqueline Corrales.


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    Asked about: One-Bedroom Bungalow (on the mountain crossing the main road)
  • Can you recommend a shuttle service from San Jose

    There are several shuttle services from San Jose to Manuel Antonio: Interbus, Grayline, Easy Ride, Ride CR.


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  • Is there an elevator?

    no, but the Beachfront Rooms are available without steps.


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  • Is breakfast included in the price for an early Jan booking?

    All our rooms have breakfast included in the rate


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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    In dry season which is from December through April.


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  • Jungle bungalows on hillside how much

    The bungalows are 130 steps up on the mountain, if thats what you are asking!!


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  • Is the WiFi in the rooms?

    Yes!!, on the outside of the rooms


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  • 2 small pups don’t mind pet fee and plan to stay 3 months ...just hubby and me

    Good afternoon We at Hotel Karahe, do not accept pets. Best regards Jacqueline Corrales.


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    Asked about: One-Bedroom Bungalow (on the mountain crossing the main road)
  • Can you recommend a shuttle service from San Jose

    There are several shuttle services from San Jose to Manuel Antonio: Interbus, Grayline, Easy Ride, Ride CR.


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  • Is there an elevator?

    no, but the Beachfront Rooms are available without steps.


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  • Is breakfast included in the price for an early Jan booking?

    All our rooms have breakfast included in the rate


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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    In dry season which is from December through April.


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  • Jungle bungalows on hillside how much

    The bungalows are 130 steps up on the mountain, if thats what you are asking!!


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour
    0.5 miles
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
    0.7 miles
  • Playa Biesanz
    1 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Marina Pez Vela
    2.3 miles
  • Canopy Safari
    2.5 miles
  • Titi Canopy Tour
    3.3 miles
  • Isla Damas
    5.2 miles
  • MidWorld Costa Rica
    9.2 miles
  • Playa Palo Seco
    9.8 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Espadilla Beach Golden sand
    500 feet
  • Playitas Beach White sand
    3,350 feet
  • Espadilla Sur Beach White sand
    3,950 feet
  • Biesanz Golden sand
    Swimming, Watching the Sunset
    4,900 feet
Closest Airports
  • Tobías Bolaños International Airport
    38.8 miles
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport
    41.8 miles
  • Palmar Sur Airport
    55.9 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Canto del Mar

    Food: Peruvian, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of Karahe Beach Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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Extra bed by request
$30 per child, per night
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$30 per person, per night

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Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Karahe Beach Hotel

  • Karahe Beach Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Manuel Antonio.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Karahe Beach Hotel.

  • Karahe Beach Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Karahe Beach Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • The prices at Karahe Beach Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Karahe Beach Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Canto del Mar

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Karahe Beach Hotel (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Check-in at Karahe Beach Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Karahe Beach Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow

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  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money 7.1
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi 6.0
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