Villas Lirio, Manuel Antonio

• You'll get the best of both worlds, as you'll have easy access to urban amenities all while situated within a tranquil hideaway surrounded by greenery.
• Enjoy swimming in the two pools, complete with lounge chairs and lush vegetation. 
• You can grab your meals at the on-site restaurant serving traditional Costa Rican and international cuisine.
• Quick and easy access to Manuel Antonio National Park, the area's crown jewel. 

• Some of the older rooms exude a rustic charm that travelers have found to be somewhat dated. 
• Travelers have mentioned encountering less-than-friendly interactions with certain staff members.
• The hotel doesn't have a gym or a spa. 

Authenticity

Villas Lirio, established in 2008, is a boutique hotel that embraces its Costa Rican roots to provide an authentic experience for guests. The hotel's rustic, traditional style is reflected in its decor, featuring artwork from local Costa Rican artists in all rooms. This commitment to local culture extends to its restaurant, which offers traditional dishes.

Location

Nestled in Manuel Antonio, Villas Lirio is conveniently within walking distance of numerous shops and eateries. The entrance and hotel grounds sit off the main road, so although you'll be central, you can still feel hidden in the jungle. Plan on a 6-minute drive to Espadilla Beach and about 10 minutes to the Manuel Antonio National Park entrance.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Villas Lirio offers boutique-style rooms with warm, wooden decor and works from local Costa Rican artists. The hotel provides various room options, all with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, desks, and pops of color. The Double rooms offer one or two queen beds and a balcony or terrace overlooking the hotel gardens. If you opt for one bed, you'll get a bit more space and a seating area. For a total upgrade, grab the spacious suite with antique furnishing, a full kitchen, a living and dining area, a king bed, and a furnished terrace.

Wildlife

The urban setting of the hotel limits wildlife viewing opportunities compared to more rural hotels, but you can still expect to see a few Costa Rican classics, such as toucans, red macaws, and capuchin monkeys, with travelers having the best luck spotting the wildlife from the pool area. 

Amenities

The hotel features two heated pools: a smaller, secluded pool surrounded by lush vegetation and a larger pool near the restaurant and bar. Travelers have given the hotel high marks for cleanliness, and the walled-in compound is very safe, with security and a gated entrance. There's an elevator that services all three floors of the hotel for guests with limited mobility. 

Family-Friendliness

Children of all ages are welcome, and families have enjoyed their stay at the hotel, especially having two pools and a game room for kids to enjoy. The hotel has rooms with two beds, capable of comfortably hosting parents with two kids, but larger families will need to book multiple rooms. 

Other Highlights

Spend an afternoon relaxing and playing games in the hotel's game room, equipped with a pool table, table tennis, foosball, and a poker table. When ready to explore the area, hop on the shuttle service to Manuel Antonio National Park. For meals, you're able to stay on the property, with the hotel's restaurant serving traditional Costa Rican and international dishes and providing a tropical ambience with wildlife views. The restaurant's bar is open all day, serving up a medley of coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.