El Faro Containers Beach Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Manuel Antonio
About the Hotel
Shipping Container Accommodations
El Faro Containers Beach Hotel is Costa Rica's first hotel built entirely from reused shipping containers. The 50 air-conditioned rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with views of the Pacific Ocean or Manuel Antonio National Park. Bathrooms are compact except in Penthouse Suites, which feature soaking tubs and access to a top-floor sundeck with ocean views.
Open-Air Restaurant Dining
The open-air restaurant adjacent to the upper pool serves a mix of Western dishes and authentic Costa Rican fare including casados and local seafood. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The poolside bar offers a selection of refreshing drinks.
Hillside Pools and Views
Two hillside pools with ocean views anchor the property, surrounded by sundecks with lounge space. The hillside location provides ocean and national park views from most areas. Wireless internet access is available in public areas, and the property includes a tour desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Manuel Antonio Location
The hotel is located 100 meters from the beachfront and 50 meters from Manuel Antonio National Park entrance. Downtown Quepos with markets, banks, and pharmacies is 15 minutes away by car. La Managua Airport is 15 km from the property. Paid shuttle service is available.
Guest Services Available
Services include concierge assistance, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The tour desk can help arrange local activities. Private vehicle parking is available on site. The property offers easy access to Playa Espadilla's restaurants, bars, and shops, an eight-minute walk away.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
