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El Mangroove Hotel

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Super-cool Mangroove is a luxury, tree-shaded beach resort on Costa Rica's undeveloped Guanacaste Pacific coast.

Mangroove is an extremely smart and well regarded property describes itself as a bohemian-chic boutique resort, which actually does sum up its ambiance and attitude. Contemporary minimalist design, state of the art technology and an arty touch are brought together to create a high-class experience for guests. The standard of service is extremely high.

There’s a real wow about the place, the imaginative use of wood and themes from nature in the décor, the sharp, elongated 40m pool; the comprehensive spa with its individual treatment bungalows. The restaurant is extremely highly rated (private dining on request). There’s something here for everyone: a multi-function gym or stand-up paddling are among activities on offer for the energetic, hammocks and armchairs where you can doze or read a book, and a ‘chill’ area by the pool where you can relax to the background of jazzy international ambient music.

What our clients say

So many brilliant memories but if we had to pick one it was witnessing the sea turtle lay eggs on beach in Tortugero.
PG, Galway Aug 2019
We always ask each other what the highlight was, but always fail. It was really the variety. There is really so much to remember.
JS, Bath Mar 2017
Costa Rica lived up to our expectations in every way. We all had a fantastic family holiday.
EJ, London Apr 2019
Most Memorable Moment?: There are a few but being so close to wildlife during the journey was amazing!!!
JW, London Aug 2016
Everything was good. An unexpected highlight was the chocolate tour to the local conservation chocolate plantation in Sarapiqui.
DS, Coventry Jan 2017
Highlights?: The drive Ranch Margot round Lake Arenal, staying there, seeing humming birds feeding from flowers a metre from our bungalow veranda, kayaking in the shadow of the amazing volcano.
JH, London Dec 2016

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