Cleanliness: 9.3
It's the hotel's highest score on Booking.com, and reviews say the same: very clean, well-kept rooms.
Quepos · Manuel Antonio · Costa Rica
Hotel Sueño Tranquilo
★★★
A small, simple two-story hotel in Quepos with a pool, air conditioning, free wifi and parking. It's a few minutes' walk from the marina and downtown, and about 7 km from Manuel Antonio National Park.
- 8.7on Booking.com · 282 reviews
- 4.5on Google · 191 reviews
- 11min walk to Marina Pez Vela
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A quiet, affordable hotel in the town of Quepos
Hotel Sueño Tranquilo is in the Boca Vieja neighborhood, about 500 meters before Marina Pez Vela, tucked just off the main road. From here you can walk to the central park, the seafront promenade, the local-food sodas and the bus stop, and the Quepos airstrip is under 10 minutes away by car.
It's a hotel with few rooms and a personal touch: guests praise the cleanliness (9.3 on Booking.com), the friendly staff and the value for money. It isn't on the beach or inside the jungle: Manuel Antonio beach and the park are about 7 km away, reached by bus, taxi or car.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, taken from the listings and from guest reviews.
Outdoor pool
Small, but clean and well rated, ideal for cooling off at the end of the day or for kids.
Friendly service
Guests mention attentive staff who share useful tips about the park, the beaches and restaurants.
Parking at the hotel
There's private parking, with limited spaces, very handy if you're driving the Costanera.
Close to everything in Quepos
Steps from downtown, Marina Pez Vela and the sodas; a good base for triathlons and marina events.
A/C and wifi
In all rooms, with free wifi of 100+ Mbps according to Expedia.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Four types, for two to six guests. All with air conditioning, free wifi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower; some have a balcony or terrace.
Double room, King bed
The pick for couples, with a big bed and a private bathroom.
See price →Standard double room
Simple and comfortable, with air conditioning and a private bathroom.
See price →Standard room, 2 beds
For a family or a small group. One review describes it with two beds, a good shower and good A/C.
See price →Standard triple room, balcony
The largest: made for groups or big families, with a balcony.
See price →Hotel amenities
A simple hotel with a pool and parking, but no breakfast or restaurant of its own.
- Outdoor poolSmall and clean, with a covered terrace and seating area.
- Free wifiIn the rooms and some common areas.
- Air conditioningIn all rooms.
- Private parkingLimited spaces per room.
- EV chargingThere's a charging station at the hotel, according to Expedia.
- 24-hour front deskYou can arrive at any hour; let them know your arrival time in advance.
- Laundry serviceAvailable at the hotel.
- Luggage storageUseful if your bus or tour leaves before check-in or after check-out.
- Private bathroomWith a shower, towels and a hair dryer.
- Daily housekeepingRooms are cleaned every day.
- DeskIn the rooms, handy if you need to work for a few hours.
- Smoke-free roomsSmoking isn't allowed inside the rooms.
Where to eat
The hotel doesn't serve breakfast, but there are several places a few minutes away on foot, from local sodas to cafés.
Restaurante Comidas Típicas Al Sabor · 3 min
Home-style Costa Rican food just a few steps from the hotel.
El Gran Escape · 4 min
A nearby restaurant, also on foot.
Soda Sánchez · 8 min
A classic soda for the daily casado plate.
Bonding Hotel, Restaurant & Coffee Roaster
A café and restaurant for breakfast or a break.
Bahía Azul · 1 min
The closest one, almost next door.
Marina Pez Vela · 11 min
Restaurants and ice cream shops by the water, with a terrace to watch the boats.
Rainforest, monkeys and white-sand beaches on Costa Rica's Central Pacific
Quepos is a fishing town and the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most visited in the country. Between the two runs a jungle-covered ridge with hotels and ocean lookouts. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Manuel Antonio National Park · 6.3 km
A small park where the rainforest meets the sea: trails under huge trees, sloths, monkeys and calm beaches such as Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur. It's closed on Tuesdays; tickets are sold online and there's a daily cap.
Espadilla beach · 4.8 km
The long, open public beach just before the park entrance. It has restaurants, umbrella rentals and surf schools, and it's the best place to watch the sunset. Currents can be strong: swim where there are lifeguards.
Punta Catedral · 6.5 km
A former island joined to the mainland by a strip of sand, covered in forest and ringed by islets. A park trail climbs it, with lookouts over the Pacific.
Monkeys, sloths and more
The area is home to white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys, plus two- and three-toed sloths, raccoons, iguanas and toucans. A naturalist guide with a spotting scope will show you many more animals. Don't feed them.
Damas Island mangroves · 3.7 km
An estuary of mangrove channels north of Quepos, explored by boat or kayak. Birds, crabs and monkeys are easy to spot, and with luck you'll see caimans.
Marina Pez Vela · 0.9 km
Quepos' marina, with restaurants, ice cream shops and stores by the water. Catamarans and sportfishing boats leave from here; the area is famous for sailfish.
When to go to Manuel Antonio
Average high temperature and rainfall in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, month by month (approximate values).
32°Jan
32°Feb
33°Mar
33°Apr
32°May
31°Jun
31°Jul
31°Aug
30°Sep
30°Oct
30°Nov
31°Dec
Dry (Dec–Apr) Green season (May–Aug) Heavy rain (Sep–Nov) · mm
- ☀️ December to April is the dry season: sunny days, calmer seas and the best time for the park and the beach. It's high season; at Christmas, New Year's and Easter, book early.
- 🌿 May to August is the start of the green season: mornings are usually sunny and the rain comes in the afternoon. Everything is greener, there are fewer people, and July sometimes brings a drier spell called the 'veranillo'.
- 🌧️ September and October are the rainiest months, with heavy downpours and sometimes whole days of rain. Some tours may change times or be cancelled.
- 🌊 Rafting on the Savegre and Naranjo rivers depends on the water level each season; check which months each tour runs.
- 🐒 The park is closed on Tuesdays and has a daily cap: buy your ticket online in advance. Go early, when animals are most active and it's cooler.
- 🧴 The sun is very strong all year: wear sunscreen and a hat and carry water. At the beach, follow the flags and swim near the lifeguards because of rip currents.
How to get here
From San José Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaría Airport, in Alajuela, has the most international flights (62 km in a straight line, about 99 km by road). From there it's about 3 hours by car on Route 27 and the Costanera Sur (Route 34), via Jacó; shared and private shuttles are available.
Domestic flight to Quepos (XQP)
Short flights on small planes connect San José with Quepos' La Managua airstrip (4.1 km from the hotel, about 9 minutes by car), in about 30 minutes. Baggage allowance is limited; check the airline's conditions.
By bus
Direct buses run from San José to Quepos and Manuel Antonio in about 3 to 4 hours. The Quepos stop is close to the hotel, and a local bus runs frequently up the ridge to Manuel Antonio beach.
By car on the Costanera
The Costanera Sur (Route 34) follows the Pacific coast: Jacó (55 km) is a little over 1 hour north and Uvita (55 km) a little over 1 hour south. The road is paved; drive carefully at night and in the rain. The hotel has parking.
Getting around
Between Quepos, the Manuel Antonio ridge and the beach there are frequent buses, red official taxis and informal taxis; agree on the fare first if the taxi doesn't use the meter ('la maría'). The currency is the Costa Rican colón; there are ATMs and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, though change may come in colones.
What's nearby
From the Boca Vieja neighborhood, 500 m before Marina Pez Vela.
- Canopy Safari400 m
- Quepos central park500 m
- Restaurante Al Sabor3 min walk
- Marina Pez Vela11 min walk
- Parque Nahomí1.4 km
- La Managua airstrip (XQP)4.1 km
- Biesanz beach3.7 km
- Damas Island (mangroves)3.7 km
- Espadilla beach4.8 km
- Manuel Antonio National Park6.3 km
- Jacó55 km
- San José Airport62 km
What guests say
8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com from 282 reviews, and 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 191 reviews.
9.3Cleanliness
9.1Comfort
8.9Location
8.7Facilities and services
«The staff was warm, welcoming and very helpful. The room was super clean, and it was great to have the pool at the end of the day. There's some road noise, but it quiets down around 8:30 pm.»
«Excellent value for money. The pool was very clean and the service was very friendly.»
«The room is small but cozy, everything very clean and in excellent shape. What the place lacks is breakfast. Good parking.»
«The staff are always ready to help. They gave us information about Manuel Antonio park, the beaches and restaurants.»
«Beautiful, quiet and comfortable, and very cheap for the area. Clean, spacious rooms with air conditioning and a spotless bathroom.»
«Cozy, extremely clean, with a family atmosphere. A small pool, but perfect for kids.»
What to know before you book
Check-in from 2:00 PM
You can arrive at any hour of the day (Booking.com lists until midnight); let them know your arrival time. Check-out before 11:00 AM.
ID and guarantee
Photo ID and a card or a cash deposit for incidentals are required. According to Booking.com, there may be a refundable damage deposit, returned at check-out.
No breakfast
The hotel doesn't offer breakfast, and several guests miss it. There are options nearby, a few minutes' walk away.
Pets: check first
Expedia says pets are accepted for an extra fee, but Booking.com says they aren't. Write to the hotel before you travel to confirm.
Not on the beach
The beaches are about 5 km or more away; one review notes it's far to walk. You get there by bus, taxi or car.
Some road noise
The hotel sits right next to the main road. One guest says there's some noise that calms down around 8:30 pm.
Simple rooms
They're small and comfortable, with no frills. One review mentioned ants and said the staff cleaned with insecticide; that's normal in the tropics.
No elevator
The hotel has two floors and no elevator; balconies may not be suitable for small children.
Things to do from Manuel Antonio
Highly rated tours on Viator: the national park with a naturalist guide, the Damas Island mangroves, a canopy zipline, rafting on the Savegre River, a catamaran along the coast and a night walk in the rainforest. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes hotel pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist
See the tour →
Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
See the tour →
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
See the tour →
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
See the tour →
Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise Sea Quest
See the tour →
Jungle Night Tour Manuel Antonio
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Boca Vieja, 500 m before Marina Pez Vela, 60601 Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Book your stay at Hotel Sueño Tranquilo
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Many rates can be cancelled for free; check the conditions of each one before you book.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Hotel Sueño Tranquilo?
In the Boca Vieja neighborhood of Quepos, about 500 meters before Marina Pez Vela. Manuel Antonio National Park is about 7 km away.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool, small and clean according to guests; it's good for cooling off and for kids.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's private parking at the hotel, with limited spaces per room. There's also an EV charging station.
Is breakfast included?
No, the hotel doesn't offer breakfast. There are sodas and restaurants a few minutes away on foot.
Can I walk to the beach?
It's not the most convenient: Espadilla beach is about 5 km away and Manuel Antonio beach about 6. There are local buses and taxis, and parking at the hotel if you drive.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours.
Are pets allowed?
The sources disagree: Expedia says yes, for a fee, and Booking.com says no. Check with the hotel before you book.
Is there an elevator?
No, the hotel doesn't have an elevator.