Manglar Lodge

We booked based on the great reviews on TA. This is not a 5 ratings establishment! A very glib manager over sold a lot of what was going on at the Lodge and seemed quiet surprised by our fully paid in advance reservation. It is modest establishment but the pricing is not for what you get. Lumpy uncomfortable bed. Threads bare grey linen. The food was a huge let down after been told how unique the cuisine was. Chilli poppers are quiet straight forward but they had no flavour or heat. There was a band that was supposed to play at 7 and Salsa lessons we going to be offered. This sounded great we made sure we were back in time and a couple of locals arrived. The service was slow due to the socialising with friends. We waited patiently for the band to start playing. They eventually started playing at 9.30 by which time we had given up. We then had this music loud in our room till midnight. The hotel side of the business seems to be an inconvienience to to local activities.

The property was clean and cozy. It was only a short walk to the beach and restaurants. They didn’t have coffee in the rooms and the restaurant didn’t open till 8:30 am. We had dinner at the lodge, the food was not what you would expect for the price. The music from another place was loud and playing till 2 am. It was good for a one night stay but I would eat and drink somewhere else.

Simple room. Staff was kind and helpful. Dinner was good.

The lodge is just a basic room with a bed, 2 thin bath towels, no hand or wash towels, rusty shower head and an split unit AC that did not have a remote to control. The menu was basic, the access is remote. So in other words, nothing to write home about, which makes me feel that the $88 a night plus tax is too much. We will not return.

I want to first start off by saying that if you are anywhere near San Carlos, you MUST put Manglar Lodge on your To Do list of places to stay. Both my fiance and I had an amazing time at this lovely 4 room hotel that sits just off the beautiful beach. We first arrived on Friday, December 28, 2018 and was greeted by the lovely Mafe who is one of the two owners. Our check in went very smoothly. Mafe took the time to tell us all about the San Carlos area that surrounds the beach then she gave us our key and showed us where our room was which was room #1. We were very pleased with the layout of the room and the balcony with the bench on it was a nice plus. Later that evening we had the pleasure to meet Mafe's husband Ivan. One amazing thing about the Manglar Lodge is that both Mafe and Ivan do pretty much everything at the lodge so you feel like your actually staying at their house instead. The front desk, bar, and dining room are all in the main building so you definitely won't get loss...He he. If you want an amazing drink, you must either ask Ivan to make you one of his amazing Pina Coladas or ask Mafe to serve you one of her delicious rum flavored Puncha Crema's that reminded me of my grandmothers Eggnog with a lot of rum added to it. One word of caution is to drink them very slow. I did not follow that, "drink slow rule"and woke up the next day with a major headache...He he he. I consider Mafe and Ivan friends and look forward to the next visit.

It is very small and personal ; food was also good.

Nice little hotel. Food is beyond excellent. Best fish tacos and wonderful margaritas.

Nice place to stay near beach. Have been there many times for business and pleasure, though this time there was no hot water for shower. Good restaurant but not open until 8:30am for breakfast or checkout.

We loved our two nights at the Manglar. Lovely grounds, and just a few steps to the beach. The hosts are super friendly, speak English, and are very good cooks. They’re knowledgeable about the area and will give you advice about the tides and directions to nearby sights. There’s a nice little bar, and they’ll keep your wine and beer cold for you if you bring your own. Not fancy, but well maintained and clean, with reasonable rates. We’ll definitely visit again.

Lovely quiet inn, not on the beach, but just a short walk. The innkeepers are friendly and helpful, the food is basic but good, and there is a well-stocked bar. It’s not a luxury joint, but clean, comfortable, and a good value. The grounds are lush, and there are cats roaming around. We enjoyed our two night stay and would definitely return.