The Falls by Lalibela is the hotel to choose if you want a good room, a great breakfast and a central position without a resort bill. It stands on the Manuel Antonio road, fifty metres south of Si Como No, in a garden setting, with six room types ranging from a small casita and standard rooms to Deluxe, Superior and garden-view rooms for up to five and a one-bedroom apartment for six. Guests score it 9.4 from about a thousand reviews, with cleanliness and staff both scoring 9.6. A free full breakfast is included, the Falls Garden Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, a spa with massage services, a library, a terrace and a garden. Free wifi and free self-parking are included, and beach towels are provided. It is a relaxed, friendly, small-scale property with a loyal following, and good value for its location.
Location and getting around
The hotel is near the middle of the Manuel Antonio road, which is the most convenient stretch for walking. Playa Espadilla is about a nineteen-minute walk, the Zip Coaster is about five minutes on foot, and restaurants and shops are close by. The national park entrance and Manuel Antonio beach are around four kilometres away, so use a taxi or the local bus. Biesanz Beach is a short drive. The airport shuttle is a surcharge, and San José is about three hours by road.
The rooms and who they suit
The standard casita and Deluxe rooms are small but well reviewed, the garden-view and front-side rooms sleep up to five and suit families, and the apartment sleeps six, which makes it the best option for a group. Rooms facing the main road can pick up traffic noise, so ask for a garden-facing room if you are a light sleeper. The adult-friendly atmosphere is calm, and the hotel does not allow pets.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2pm to 9:30pm and check-out is at 11:30am. Reviewers praise the staff, cleanliness, location and food, and the free breakfast saves you a meal a day. One guest reported no hot water for a stay because of a broken pipe, another found the pool small with limited seating at happy hour, and a family found few kid-friendly breakfast options, so set expectations accordingly.
Rates are lowest from May to November and highest from December to April, and the hotel frequently offers free cancellation on selected rates. It is a strong choice for couples, small families and independent travellers who value service and breakfast over resort facilities, and a weaker one if you want a beachfront or a large pool.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Falls Garden Cafe
- ✓Spa and massage
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Free parking and wifi
- ✓Beach towels provided
- ✓Walk to Playa Espadilla
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Falls?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is included, and the Falls Garden Cafe also serves lunch and dinner. Check the rate details when you reserve.
How far is it from the beach?+
Playa Espadilla is about a nineteen-minute walk. The national park entrance and Manuel Antonio beach are about four kilometres away, so use a taxi or bus.
Is it noisy?+
Rooms facing the main road can pick up some traffic noise, so request a garden-facing room if you sleep lightly. Pets are not allowed.
