LAYAN Hotel & Spa

Location: 1K AL OESTE CARRETERA AL HOTEL PARADOR, Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, CR

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free beach shuttle
• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Free breakfast
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Porter/bellhop
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Free self parking
• Rooftop terrace
• Free beach shuttle
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach towels
• Free cooked-to-order breakfast
• Water dispenser
• Handrails in hallways
• Handrails in stairways

Rooms Available

• Family Room

  1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  753 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Family Room Ocean View

  1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

  409-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Standard Room

  1 Queen Bed

  441 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Superior Room Ocean View

  1 Queen Bed

  355-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Family Suite With Jacuzzi

  1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

  1184-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Toilet grab bar height (inches): 47

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Guest Reviews

• Nate (10/5): - Hidden gem. Wish I knew about this place before. I will be back for sure. The room was amazing and had one of the best views ever. Service was excellent and the food was good. Pool area was very quiet and tranquil. Made me very relaxed and at home. Best value in the area by far.
• Sheena (10/5): - Great views
• Del (10/5): - Great breakfast, amazing views, parking is not ideal
• Eran (10/5): - Amazing
• Frantz (6/5): - Nice rooftop pool Otherwise a bit rundown all over Friendly staff
• Maria (8/5): - The rooms are very clean, nice ocean view from your room (if you pick one) good breakfast, great ocean view from the restaurant, excellent customer services, it would be great if they provided golf carts to take you to the beach dowm the hill, beach near to the hotel is very nice l, peaceful but a little bit challenging to get to it
• Kiel (10/5): - The Layan was amazing!! The service was impeccable!!! They even were so kind to upgrade us to the presidential suite! We will definitely be back! 10/10!!!!
• Breanna (10/5): - Feeling secluded up on top of the mountain that overlooks the Pacific Ocean is one of the million reasons we continue to come back and stay! Roy is the BEST, we have never had a bad experience any of the 6 times we've stayed at Layan! Cheers to next time!
• Richard (10/5): - Staff was friendly, speak English & the beach was near by
• Jason (8/5): - Beautiful property with pool and ocean views. Convenient for accessing Manuel Antonio National park area and beaches.Good food. Friendly staff.
• Sharona (6/5): - We booked the Superior Room with an ocean view, but when we checked in, we were given one of the oldest, non-renovated rooms. It technically had an ocean view, but it mostly looked out over the hotel’s parking lot. The bathroom also had some mold. We asked to switch rooms and thankfully the staff was able to move us to another room with an ocean view, and in a little better condition than the first one. It felt like the hotel is in the middle of renovations, and honestly, parts of it seemed like they shouldn’t be open to guests right now. That said, the views are beautiful, and the beach is only a 10-minute walk away though keep in mind it’s uphill coming back. We liked the location and the scenery, but the hotel itself could use some serious updates.
• Tamrat (10/5): - Excellent location, spectacular ocean view, very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was great. Fresh tropical juices and fruits like mango, guava would be great additions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay !!!
• Fernando (10/5): - Un lugar que da tranquilidad y mucha calma, excelente servicio. Personal con amabilidad y generando un espacio familiar.
• Christian (10/5): - Great view and location. Family trip was awesome.
• Stephanie (10/5): - We really enjoyed this stay! The staff is so friendly and accommodating! It has the most beautiful view and great drinks and food! Our room was very comfortable and we enjoyed the cleaning service daily. High recommend!
• Laura (8/5): - We stayed at the Layan Hotel and Spa for 3 nights. We found it to be clean and safe. The pool was great and the bartenders Roy and Justine were amazing. The entire was staff were friendly and professional. Be warned that the parking lot is very small. There are 25 rooms and only 11 or 12 parking spots available so be prepared to possibly park in a small lot for 3 cars at the base of the driveway. Even with the parking situation I would recommend Layan Hotel and Spa if you are looking for a great location, beautiful views, clean and safe facilities and a great staff.
• Jeanne (8/5): - The hotel is very open which does mean that animals and bugs wander in. We did not mind because we came to see the wildlife but some people may not want that. The hotel seems to be in mid repair, there are some things that are broken and the elevator didn't work. The views are amazing. You can't beat watching toucans fly past your balcony. Breakfast and lunch were great. Dinner at the hotel is expensive and there weren't any kid friendly options so we only ate dinner once at the hotel. The beds were hard and very creaky. A/C worked great. Pool is very nice. The staff were super friendly and helpful with answering questions and booking tours for us. It's a short walk down to Biesanz beach which was good for swimming, or a quick drive to Manuel Anotonio park and beach.
• constance (10/5): - I loved staying at the Layan. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff, especially Allison and Megan, were very helpful and friendly. The staff at the restaurant were always friendly. The pool and view were glorious. The room did have a refrigerator and a coffee maker even though those were not listed in the description. I would stay there again. I did wish for more choices on the dinner menu.
• Jose Francisco (10/5): - They have good service. It's close to a nice beach, within walking distance.
• Eirene (8/5): - Gorgeous view! The servers were warm and so friendly. Our only complaints were the construction noise, some small issues with our room (eg curtains didn’t shut, doors opened randomly), and the lack of elevators (lots of stairs - probably would not recommend for mobility-challenged folks). However, we had a relaxing time and would definitely consider staying here again!
• Risa (10/5): - This property is absolutely amazing. But the staff truly made it. Highly recommend coming here for the views from the pool decks. Amazing 360• views! And Angelo truly made the experience. A amazing cocktails, drinks and the food was great as well! Highly recommend!!!
• John (10/5): - Super friendly staff and amazing view!
• Lawrence (8/5): A wonderful time - We had a great time. This is an boutique hotel, not a big chain. Maybe 25 rooms total. This is also an older hotel getting some renovations and upgrades. The place is nice and has an amazing view. The food was great, the drinks were cold, the staff was friendly and wonderful, the price was very reasonable, the room was spacious and very comfortable. There are some things that they are working on that need attention. Like, we stayed on the top floor and at times the shower would just stop. Not enough water pressure during high demand. The hot tub had issues with the jets not working. Small things, not deal breakers, but don't expect the Ritz, this is not that.
• Braden (10/5): - Good
• Verified traveler (10/5): Wow!!! - We were so fortunate to select this hotel, it is simply one of the best places we have every experienced. The hotel has an ideal location as it is situated on one of the highest hilltops affording spectacular panoramic views of Manuel Antonio. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without exception. Don’t be fooled by other places to stay; their photos cherry pick the best view. Layan clearly has the best location in the area.
• Rosanna (6/5): - My stay at the hotel was disappointing. The maintenance needed in the room, its not worth the amount of money you pay for. The beds,Toliet and outlets are loose. The bed squeaks with every movement made through out the night. They are doing construction across the street and will have you up at 6am. The staff was great and being abel to have a water available for guest for free. Just need make sure rooms are well before given. If you want to sleep and relax I don't recommend it.
• Raven (10/5): - Beautiful property with super friendly staff and amazing well equipped rooms. The views are probably the most incredible part of the stay! Enjoy!!
• Joyce (10/5): - I had an excellent time at Layan hotel. The staff was courteous and helpful. Food was excellent. The view of the ocean from the restaurant and my balcony was beautiful. I even had a monkey come visit. Would stay again!
• Jose (10/5): - This resort was super nice! Amazing view, the rooms were very big, bigger than we thought, the restaurant food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We wish we would have booked longer. We will definitely book and stay here next time and book for a week at least!
• Michael (10/5): - Beautiful hotel, and friendly staff. Location and views where awesome.
• Dwayne (10/5): - The staff are great and I liked my suite and the upper deck. There's a nice beach close by and the food I had was good. I'll return! :)
• Kasper (8/5): Meget god oplevelse - Vi mødte op til en sød receptionist. Der var lidt fejl med værelset, men det blev hurtigt rettet, og vi blev opgraderet til en kæmpe suite, med den smukkeste udsigt vi har set. Alle på hotellet var søde og serviceminded. Maden var helt vidunderlig, både morgenmad og aftensmaden var smagen og størrelsen perfekt. Det eneste vi havde lidt med, var vores aircondition på værelset , som larmede en del.
• Paul (8/5): - We were not put into the room that we saw advertised online - be prepared for that and message the hotel before you book to make sure what you see is what you’re getting. It’s currently under renovation and certain rooms are much nicer than others. About 3/4 of the hotel seems to be renovated and is very nice. We were put into the 1/4 that is still yet to be renovated, and it showed. Dark hallways to the rooms only lit by motion lights, the smell of wet paint and paint stains were in the hallways, and drywall dust was still visible. For about $350 a night CAN we did not expect this. Room itself wasn’t terrible, had what you needed. But for the price, we were not happy. After 1 night of our 4 night stay, we asked to be switched into the room displayed online, and luckily they were available. The staff were very helpful and understanding with this. After this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pool and lounge area with the ocean view on the roof is very nice! Included breakfast is always a plus. The food and drink menu the rest of the day was all excellent. One other more minor complaint is that parking is very tricky in this location. They have a very small parking lot that doesn’t accommodate the amount of guests in the hotel. It’s a space issue and not much the hotel can do about that, but we had to park on the street a couple of times. I would stay here again if I knew the renovations were complete and was getting what I paid for the second time.
• Manuel (10/5): Bonitas vistas y servicio de 5 estrellas ! - La experiencia en la estadía fue muy agradable y placentera. Muy buen servicio, calides en la atención y amabilidad. Disfrutamos mucho en especial de la cortesía y buen trato de Alejandra en recepción y de Roy en el bar de la piscina. Definitivamente recomiendo quedarse en el hotel !
• Amber (10/5): - Good breakfast, wonderful views, hard bed,
• Annika (10/5): - Fabulous. Would highly recommend. Friendly staff, great views, and beautiful pool and bar area.
• Gilberto (6/5): - Beautiful view. Plenty of monkeys and iguanas right in our balcony. Area renovated was really nice. Bedrooms were beautiful. Unfortunately, we stayed in the old part. Everything falling apart. Like a prison dungeon. Safe was not working. They tried to fix but at the end they changed our room... Hope they renovate to the same standards as the new part to become a very nice hotel.
• Moran (10/5): - My stay at the Layan Hotel in Manuel Antonio was unforgettable! The service here is truly something special. One moment that stood out was when I asked if I could leave my wet clothes in my car, and the staff offered to keep them in the laundry room instead. To my surprise, when I went back to pick them up, they had taken it upon themselves to wash, dry, and fold everything—just as a kind gesture! It’s rare to experience that level of care. The views from the hotel are out of this world—easily the most beautiful in Manuel Antonio. If you’re coming, do yourself a favor and book an ocean-view room. It adds so much to the experience. I also loved how small and intimate the hotel feels. It’s cozy and peaceful, with everything conveniently close by. The pool, with its incredible ocean view and swim-up bar, was one of my favorite spots to relax. The hotel has just finished renovations, and you can tell they’ve put a lot of thought into making it a great place to stay. If you’re looking for somewhere with breathtaking views, exceptional service, and a relaxed vibe, this is the place to be!
• Christina (6/5): - Low value for money.
• kerry (10/5): - Beautiful ocean views and nice spacious and clean rooms. We loved our stay here and which it was longer. The pool was closed and being renovated so they offered the neighboring hotels amenities instead which was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful in checking us in, booking tours, and making breakfast.
• Amy (10/5): - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff were all kind and accommodating, and the front desk supervisor is a stand out- she is amazing! The restaurant and deck area by the pool have stunning views. I really enjoyed the wildlife around the property. Saw iguanas all over, had a coati on our balcony the first night, and one evening we saw white face monkeys climbing around the roof. Take any reviews from before summer 2024 with a grain of salt-this property is under new ownership, and they're currently working hard on updating the place while minimizing any inconvenience to guests. The new owner was wonderful to visit with and they were invested in making our stay exceptionally wonderful. As other reviews have stated, there is construction going on across the street- this wasn't a problem for us, we spent our day time hours exploring the area and the work was wrapped up long before we went to bed. There is a great beach within walking distance, but you will need a car for visiting Manuel Antonio. Front desk happily helped us with our reservation for Manuel Antonio and calling a cab. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
• Daniel (10/5): - This hotel was one that we probably shouldn’t have booked… we were skeptical that it was in transition of ownership and seemed to have 2 names and 2 different websites. We were not given the room style that we booked. We were given a smaller space with less beds. We had construction next to us. A discarded toilet on the balcony was our first view when we arrived. The shower was filthy, the toilet clogged, the hot water wasn’t turned on in our room. Our last date discovered that we had robbed. 2 sets of AirPod pros were stolen from our room. Later discovered to be at an address of someone working construction at the hotel. Pool was not available and we were never informed that this would be an issue.
• Micaela (6/5): - The area was perfect but unfortunately the pool area was out of commission. Bed was squeaky and the couch was slightly comfortable . Breakfast daily was amazing .
• takeo (2/5): - The hotel is clearly under renovation and nobody told us before traveling from abroad in a group of 8 people with 4 little kids! Even though the staff was friendly and trying to help but the infrastructure of the hotel was beyond horrible. The pool was closed also under renovation. We did not know until we get there.
• Marek (2/5): Beware - check hotel status - The good: the staff was friendly and helpful. The bad: it felt like staying in a construction site instead of a hotel. The hotel is going through major renovations. It is dirty all over and debris in some areas. Pool is closed and hot tab dismantled. Water leaking in the balcony and a lot of noise, water leaking and wet floor in the lobby, broken ceiling with construction equipment in the lobby. Basic breakfast is missing items on the short menu, and for any other food/meal we have been sent to a nearby hotel. We didn't know about the place status. The real status is far from the nice photos and amenities and the booking site.
• yana (4/5): - This hotel is under renovations. We didn't know about it when we made a reservation. We came on 11/13 to the hotel and found out that it is under renovations. Why didn't Expedia let us know ??? We paid a full amount, even more than the other hotel next to this hotel that wasn't under renovations. Our hotel sent us to the next hotel if we wanted spa and pool. It was raining very heavily on that week, who wants to start going to the next hotel? Also there were wet spots in the hotel, breakfast was missing a lot of things on the menu, and they didn't have enough staff. I expect Expedia to check and let us know on the situation when the hotel is under renovations.
• Robert (10/5): A great stay in a beautiful country - Had a fantastic time in a great room with ocean views and excellent staff. The breakfast was phenomenal at the hotel and at the Shana. We also enjoyed dinner from the Shana one night. Clean pool and excellent customer service.
• Maria (10/5): - The property was amazing with beautiful views and very relaxing, The room was soooooooo clean and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable (this is always an issue, but not this time). When they found out my husband and I were celebrating our 25th wedding aniversary they hurried to accomodate a present for us to enjoy and create memories together. The restaurant was in a close by sister hotel and they took us back and forth in a golf cart. Very enjoyable experiend. Breakfast was included, and we were surprised of the amount of food and the variety. The buffet was a pleasant surprise. We could use the swiming pool at the hotel we were staying as well of the sister hotel where the restaurant was. There was a short walk to a very secluded beach ( ap piece of paradise) I have been to the are of Manuel Antonio many many times before, but this experience was top of the top Meagan, the receptionist was an angel that assisted us with professionalism and kindness.
• Nitin (10/5): - We had a great time! The staff was very friendly. Great service and food.
• tientse (8/5): - The view from this property is spectacular. At one time you can see that this was probably the premier hotel in Manuel Antonio. The price was great and the nightly rate does include an amazing breakfast buffet. However, please be aware that this property does need maintenance. Besides that I would recommend this hotel highly.
• Andres (10/5): - It was truly great! Property and all was as advertised in pictures and all, staff was super friendly and always willing to help. Hotel amenities were clean and available for use. It has a great location, close to the beach as well as several restaurants ans different options around
• David (10/5): - Staff was amazing! Everyone was super helpful! Ada at the front desk and Jorge helped with getting us around and with luggage. Great location and view from the room and breakfast is excellent!
• Zion (10/5): - All is very good
• Latoria (10/5): - The hotel was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.
• nancy (10/5): - Muy buen servicio y una hermosa vista. Super recomendado.
• pam (10/5): - The staff went above and beyond for sure, the views are breathtaking and we loved the hotel and our room! If and when I go back, I would stay here again for sure!
• james (10/5): - Very unique building, pool area had a great view of the ocean. Breakfast was an awesome display of fresh foods. The staff was very helpful with questions about the surrounding attractions. Staff felt like family
• David (4/5): - I can't believe this place gets good reviews. If they offer you the free upgrade to room 525 don't take it...it's a huge room..but... I can't think of a polite but accurate word for it. A/C struggles to keep up with the heat pouring from the mechanical room near by. The lock stopped working it took several trips to the front desk to get it fixed. I tipped the guy for letting us in to our room. I thought working doors were included in hotels. The water shut off twice. The staff are lovely and do their best, but a place that neglects maintenance as badly as this place does probably doesn't take great care of there staff. Did I mention that there are no dining facilities in the place. Sorry, there is a kitchen, but it is unused.
• Ishani (10/5): - The property was gorgeous. The staff at Blue Mirador were very kind and helpful. The bartender did not show up at all the next day, which was very disappointing because we were in Manuel Antonio for only two days. We however had the worst experience eating diner on both the nights at their partner restaurant—Shana by the beach. Blue Mirador does not have its own restaurant and so we had to go to Shana. The food was absolutely substandard and the wait staff were really rude. The one staff who served us both the nights, refused to give us regular water and insisted that we buy bottled water (which we principally don't in a place with clean water in order to avoid plastic waste). She was bursque and unsmiling throughout our interaction. On the first night I thought that maybe something was off—everyone can have a bad day. But the second night she behaved the same way, as if our presence was a bother. Addition to their behavior, I asked them for a seat by the balcony which was empty and they said they can't and gave some flimsy excuse. They also forgot to get me my drink. I don't know if they treat all their guests the same way, but it was a really bad experience during a really beautiful stay.
• Jamie (10/5): - Beautiful views and helpful staff
• Dakota (10/5): Great value - Friendly staff, beautiful views and a great value. Only down side was the railings by the pool could be closer together. My almost two year old could fit through them. That Would be an awful fall.
• vanessa (10/5): - The ladies at the front desk and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return and recommend just because of there service.
• Casio (10/5): - It is close to biezans beach, breakfast a la carte is really good and the service is amazing!
• Rose (10/5): - The main restaurant is really good! Exc staff plus Jorge at the golf car amazing!

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