Our home features two air conditioned bedrooms—one with two queen sized beds and the other with one queen sized bed, each with its own private bath?? Enjoy an evening on the terrace while sipping a glass of wine and observing your tree top neighbors: sloths, toucans, monkeys and more. Our refurbished Boeing home is not the only such dwelling in the world: We were inspired by a Forbes Magazine article about a company offering hurricane-proof living via surplus Boeing airframes!
We were intrigued and found some new ways to introduce convenience and luxury to this very prosaic bit of aluminum scrap. View Accommodations. Our Adventures There is never a dull moment in Manuel Antonio! Let our hotel staff plan an adventure-filled vacation for you. We can c ustomize your itinerary to make sure the whole family is happy relaxing spa treatments, high-energy outdoor fun or educational tours.
Find Out More. Email: reservations costaverde. Fax: Send A Postcard. You'll notice yellow signs with bubble letters on the side of the road, banners hanging over route , and a prominently displayed former cargo plane used in the Iran Contra affair that's been turned into a corny restaurant.
Vans of tourists pull over to take photos of themselves in the cockpit. At the hotel, 20 acres of hilly garden grounds border Manuel Antonio National Park, so the scene is more natural and quiet, with regular monkey sightings. Past guests have complained that the resort's motto of "Still more monkeys than people" doesn't really ring true.
The front desk is located in a small bungalow-style building with a wood porch set with rocking chairs and tables. Inside, maps of the area and wood chandeliers add ambience. Anaconda restaurant is about a one-minute walk from the lobby and offers ocean views from the covered outdoor dining room.
An anaconda skin hangs above the entrance and a snake head is carved into a railing, but it should be noted that anacondas aren't found in Costa Rica, so it's more gimmicky than authentic -- kind of the overall vibe all around. Hotel Costa Verde provides large rooms with kitchenettes that attract families and an adult-only room block and pool for couples. Some rooms are an uphill trek from the on-site Anaconda restaurant and family pools, though that's a common occurrence at many properties.
On-call shuttle vans are available to take guests to the restaurants, but not the beach or national park. The hotel doesn't provide beach access, but it does share a border from behind with the national park, so there are beautiful views of thick jungle and animal sightings. It's about a minute walk uphill on the way back to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park and beach, but less than a five-minute drive. Ample parking at the resort is free. There are 75 different rooms divided into six different sections of the acre resort, including one building that doesn't allow children.
Overall, the units are clean and well-maintained, though past guests have complained about everything from lack of towels to ants.
Wi-Fi is free and fast, thanks to boosters scattered throughout the property. Some rooms require uphill walks and are a bit of a trek from some of the facilities. Ocean views aren't promised, unless you book an upgrade to a Studio Plus. These rooms are spacious and include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, electric range, coffeemaker, and cooking gear. A wood dining room table and wood beds carved with swan details look elegant.
There's a living room and furnished balcony with almost uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean. Efficiency Rooms are scattered throughout the grounds; some overlook the parking lot area and can pick up street noise. Wood interiors and small kitchenettes are nice touches. Single sinks and showers make up the bathrooms. All rooms have both ceiling fans and air-conditioning.
Flat-screen TVs include cable channels, some in English. For something truly unique, check out the refurbished and vintage Boeing airframe, once owned by South Africa Air. Today, its interiors have been decked out with teak wood and sits on a hill so that it looks like its in-flight.
The cockpit has been turned into a bathroom, but still has the pilot and co-pilot chairs and awesome views of the jungle and Pacific Ocean in the distance.
Private, furnished balconies sit on both sides of the plane and there are two bedrooms and a full kitchen. Note that there are five Single rooms available for walk-ins that aren't listed on the website.
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