Your stay — Cabinas Manzanillo
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cabinas Manzanillo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor at the back of the building, away from the road. This gets you above street-level noise and any foot traffic from the front.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. They're closest to passing vehicles and can pick up roadside noise from the main road into Manzanillo.
Best views
Rooms at the back or side of the building look out over the tropical garden or surrounding jungle, not the road. No ocean view here — it's inland.
Quietest floors
Second floor is your best bet. This property is low-rise (likely two stories), so there isn't a higher quieter option.
🔊 Noise notes
Manzanillo is a small coastal village, so the main noise is from occasional local traffic on the access road, not heavy city sounds. Early morning birdsong is common. No lift means you'll hear footsteps on wooden stairs if upstairs.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, park in the marked spaces behind the building — they're quieter and shaded. 2. Request a room away from the reception area to avoid early morning check-out chatter.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Cabinas Manzanillo
Free WiFi throughout, speeds ~10 Mbps down; no login, just select network
No lift; two-storey wooden building with stairs only
No newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 12:00 for $20 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in locked office during your stay
No step-free access; entrance via two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 8 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park is 50 m south, $5 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 13% VAT included in quoted rates; no additional city tax
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; credit card hold of $50 for incidentals at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Súper Manzanillo — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Costa Rican Colón, CRC
Change US dollars or euros at banks or official exchange offices (casas de cambio) in town for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel kiosks as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, supermarkets, and nicer restaurants; smaller shops, soda stalls, and taxis often take cash only.
Restaurants usually include a 10% service charge; extra 5-10% is appreciated but not expected. Taxis: round up to the nearest 500 CRC. Hotel staff: 1000-2000 CRC per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a local soda (small eatery) or bakery: around 600-800 CRC (USD 1-1.50).
Casado (rice, beans, salad, plantain, and a protein) at a soda: about 3500 CRC (USD 5-6).
Simple fish or chicken dish at a local soda: around 4000-5000 CRC (USD 6-8) for a main.
Central Market (Mercado Municipal) area and along Avenida 1 offer sodas and stalls with tacos, empanadas, and fresh fruit juices for 1000-2000 CRC each.
Supermercados like Más x Menos and Automercado are common in Manzanillo; Palí is a cheaper discount chain.
Local ferias (street markets) near the bus terminal sometimes sell casual wear; not a major shopping destination.
Local bus: 275 CRC per ride (approx. USD 0.45) within town; from the airport (Liberia) take a shared shuttle or public bus to Manzanillo for about 3000 CRC.
Eat at sodas rather than tourist-oriented restaurants for big savings. Use local buses instead of taxis or shuttles for short trips. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not at beachfront stalls.
Emergency Contacts
ManzanilloDial 911 for all emergencies. Calls are answered in Spanish; some operators speak English. For non-urgent police assistance, call 117. The Red Cross ambulance service can be reached at 1281. Keep your passport details handy for reporting incidents.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manzanillo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cabinas Manzanillo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca → Manzanillo village (2km walk to cottages)
💡 Buses leave from the gas station south of Puerto Viejo's main strip. They're packed with surfers and locals—stand near the door for a quick exit at the Manzanillo stop.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca → Caribbean Dream Cottages, Manzanillo
💡 Shared 'colectivo' taxis in Puerto Viejo charge around $5 per person and leave from the main bus stop. Flag one down on the main road heading south.
San José, Terminal Caribe (MEPE station) → Manzanillo village entrance (2km walk to cottages)
💡 Direct bus goes to Manzanillo village, not the cottages. Walk or catch a taxi from the bus stop. Bring snacks—trip is long and there's no onboard food.
San José International Airport (SJO) → Caribbean Dream Cottages, Manzanillo
💡 Book a shared shuttle like Interbus or Caribe Shuttle for about $55 per person—cheaper and reliable. Taxis are private, so split with your group.
About Manzanillo
Wikipedia ↗
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a coastal town in Talamanca in Limón Province in southeastern Costa Rica, known simply as Puerto Viejo to locals. The town was originally called Old Harbour until the Costa Rican government institutionalized Spanish as the national language and changed the names of the t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Cabinas Manzanillo?
Request a room on the second floor at the back of the building, away from the road. This gets you above street-level noise and any foot traffic from the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cabinas Manzanillo?
Ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. They're closest to passing vehicles and can pick up roadside noise from the main road into Manzanillo.
Is Cabinas Manzanillo noisy?
Manzanillo is a small coastal village, so the main noise is from occasional local traffic on the access road, not heavy city sounds. Early morning birdsong is common. No lift means you'll hear footsteps on wooden stairs if upstairs.
Which rooms have the best views at Cabinas Manzanillo?
Rooms at the back or side of the building look out over the tropical garden or surrounding jungle, not the road. No ocean view here — it's inland.
What are insider tips for staying at Cabinas Manzanillo?
1. If you're driving, park in the marked spaces behind the building — they're quieter and shaded. 2. Request a room away from the reception area to avoid early morning check-out chatter.
What time is check-in at Cabinas Manzanillo?
Check-in at Cabinas Manzanillo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cabinas Manzanillo have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds ~10 Mbps down; no login, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cabinas Manzanillo?
13% VAT included in quoted rates; no additional city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Cabinas Manzanillo?
Casado (rice, beans, salad, plantain, and a protein) at a soda: about 3500 CRC (USD 5-6).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cabinas Manzanillo?
Local bus: 275 CRC per ride (approx. USD 0.45) within town; from the airport (Liberia) take a shared shuttle or public bus to Manzanillo for about 3000 CRC.
Top Attractions in Manzanillo
💡 Cash only (Costa Rican colones or US dollars accepted). Prices are fixed and fair – haggling isn’t the norm. Look for the lady selling home-made coconut bread.
💡 No entry fee for the self-guided trail. Wear long trousers and closed shoes because of leaf-cutter ants. Take water and check for sandflies at dusk.
💡 Take the trail starting near the soccer field – it’s steep but only 15 minutes. Best at sunrise for the light and fewer mosquitoes.
💡 Go early (before 9am) or late afternoon to avoid the heat and crowds. Bring reef-safe sunscreen as the bay is part of a protected area.
💡 Hire a local guide – they spot sloths, toucans and howler monkeys you’d miss alone. Guides charge around $20 per person for a 2-hour walk, entirely optional but worth it.