Reviews of Backpackers Manuel Antonio

21 April 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: nice hostel, with a handy bus stop right outside which takes you to the beach and national park every 20 minutes. Free wifi, pancakes for breakfast and a pool- whats not to like!

Disliked: there's no bar, but this means you can bring your own alcohol, which is cheaper- so actually this isn't a bad thing at all!

09 April 2012 Trevor would recommend this property

Liked: It was easy to book, Bus station was right there as well as a store and resturants. They were very friendly.

Disliked: The rooms were really hot.

09 April 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It is really affordable, fiendly environment, they are flexible with clients leaving us with a great feeling, the location is just in the middle of Quepos (the head town) and Manuel Antonio (the beach) which makes it really good to move around. I would definitely recommend this place if an economic place needed.

Disliked: Breakfast is free, yes that's true, you have to prepare your own pancakes by yourself, it is ok, however I was expecting some sort of service as the way it was advertised I ended up buying my own breakfast, but again it is fine because there is a supermarket, bakery, cafés and restaurants really close, with just 5 bucks you can get a very good breakfast. Other thing is that they should make the room #4 (right next to the computers) a little more private, people using the computers can see inside the room.

09 April 2012 Norwin would recommend this property

Liked: It is really affordable, fiendly environment, they are flexible with clients leaving us with a great feeling, the location is just in the middle of Quepos (the head town) and Manuel Antonio (the beach) which makes it really good to move around. I would definitely recommend this place if an economic place needed.

Disliked: Breakfast is free, yes that's true, you have to prepare your own pancakes by yourself, it is ok, however I was expecting some sort of service as the way it was advertised I ended up buying my own breakfast, but again it is fine because there is a supermarket, bakery, cafés and restaurants really close, with just 5 bucks you can get a very good breakfast.

26 March 2012 Andris would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly staff and good swiming pool, free WI-FI

Disliked: Andris left no negative feedback.

12 March 2012 Eline would recommend this property

Liked: Nice view, nice breackfast and open kitchen with views on the jungle!

Disliked: Smelly pool, could not swim in it

06 March 2012

Liked: The location was good

Disliked: It wasn't very clean. You had to make your own bed sheets and take them down again by check-out. The pool was located far away from the main area, was very small and didn't look very clean either. The dishes in the kitchen were not clean and there was no soap to wash them with. We had to ask the staff and they were not very friendly about it. You can find nicer hostels in the area for cheaper price.

05 March 2012 Elyse would recommend this property

Liked: Helpful staff, and neat perks like one international phonecall a day. Close to grocery store and several restaurants. Hot showers!

Disliked: Elyse left no negative feedback.

17 February 2012 zoltan would recommend this property

Liked: Very very good everything.

Disliked: Only I don't like Costa Rica,,,very very expensíve. Where we are living in middle of Europe is more cheaper! This hostel is very good,location,clean,friendly!I think the best choise in Manuel Antonio.

01 February 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very clean, nice pool and view

Disliked: There is no oil, salt and pepper provided in the kitchen

25 January 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice Kitchen area with a fantastic view!!

Disliked: too many beds in the dorm, only 2 showers

02 January 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Pancakes! And the views...plus comfy bed.

Disliked: Was quite quiet but might have just been the time we stayed.

31 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: friendly and helpful staff, great location (in the middle of Quepos and MA, but buses come by every 20 mins for 50cents USD ride, very convenient)

Disliked: nothing

22 December 2011 Mark would recommend this property

Liked: Great location!

Disliked: Mark left no negative feedback.

20 November 2011 Angela would recommend this property

Liked: It's Really easy to find with the directions given. The bus stop is right outside and is really cheap to get to the beach or quepos. Staff are really helpful and recommend some Great local spots to eat or party. Can't wait to Visit again.

Disliked: It is quite a climb down to the pool area. Better steps would be helpful.

14 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: They serve pancakes for breakfast. It's near the bus stop, but not actually in the Manuel Antonio National Park village, so it does require either a 30 minute walk or a bus ride to get from the hostel to the National Park. They have a pool, plenty of showers, and some nice hangout areas.

Disliked: This place is not as close you think to the National Park. It's between Quepos and the National Park and public Playa Manuel Antonio beach.

13 August 2011 Julian would recommend this property

Liked: The location is great. The view is amazing.

Disliked: nothing to dislike

02 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the staff is really great

Disliked: Fan is not really well locqted in the room

17 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the swimming pool and hang out area

Disliked: the breakfast... the pancakes they offered were good, if you could manage to make them with the equipment they had

20 February 2011 Marvin would recommend this property

Liked: Conveniently-located across from a bus stop and close to Manuel Antonio Park. The staff are helpful and the morning breakfast of pancakes and coffee is good.

Disliked: Lack of A/C. Very humid in the rooms. Sleeping on the balcony would have been better. The water went out twice during our two-day stay, but came back within the hour.

09 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I felt this place was very clean and friendly. The staff were great, with lots of information and desire to help. it was nice and bright and a short bus trip or nice walk to the beach. It had a pool with a lovely view and nice hammocks. Cute food places nearby.

Disliked: Maybe it was a little further than we would like it to be from the beach, but it wasn't so bad and got us to explore more.

31 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: loved the pool. great group of travellers while I was there . very friendly!

Disliked: The staff cleaning dishes and such at 330am to 500am .. keeping me awake.not cool-the guests were quieter!. The breakfast is hardly that- its pancake mix, which YOU have to cook!and nothing else included!

09 January 2011 Oskar would recommend this property

Liked: Great bar and restaurant. Nice people and atmosphere.

Disliked: Bed was terrible. It was too noisy. It was too expensive for what you got.

10 October 2010 FELIX would recommend this property

Liked: I liked it

Disliked: nothing

10 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: open area

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.