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This place checks all the boxes, and the view from the deck was exactly like the pictures. The staff was great and set up a masseuse appt and booked 3 tours for me. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything to cook meals. Just add the food. The bedroom was raised up a couple of steps from the open living room/kitchen area, which was nice.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing :)

The gardens were so beautiful. Like a hidden oasis. And the view from the balcony! Incredible. Sitting watching g the macaws and toucans fly by - just magic!

Stayed in August 2025

Manuel Antonio area is situated on a hill with cliffs and Villas Nicolas is perched on a cliff on the main road. Our room was quiet but down several flights of concrete stairs. This was not a real problem for us but if someone had a neurological condition or orthopedic condition affecting hips/lower extremities this could be challenging. The steps are steep. Additionally the room itself had 3 levels in it.

We stayed in a partial ocean view suite which was large and had a nice outdoor covered patio with table, hammock and lovely jungle view. There were monkey's who came by every day near our patio. Was very cool to have them so close. There was also a mini kitchen area in the suite with fridge and microwave so you could potentially make your own meals. They have reserved parking for the guests which is very nice as parking is a premium in Manuel Antonio, and the freshly made breakfast daily was also a big bonus. The grounds were nice and manicured with a small pool and area with lounge chairs. The location is good and near several restaurants , markets and a pharmacy all walking distance away. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall -Villas Nicolas is a good value, and nice place to stay. I would recommend it.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing, it was wonderful!

Second time staying here and it was just as wonderful as the first time. The view from our unit was priceless. Saw tons of wildlife right from and even on our balcony. Thank you Villas Nicolas!

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful hotel! Dennys was very welcoming and helpful and breakfast was delicious! The pool was lovely, particularly after a hot day at the beach! There is lots of wildlife to be seen - we saw a parrot within minutes of arriving and a whole troop of monkeys with their babies were nearby one afternoon. Room was perfect with lovely AC - definitely appreciated in the heat! Super close to some lovely restaurants and the beaches are all easily accessible either by public transport or taxi/uber.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was perfect. Only thing I wish I had reserved a room with sea view. The garden view was equally nice but we didn’t have a proper balcony or a hammock. Most sea view rooms looked like they did have a balcony and the view looked incredible.

The property is a little oasis of calm. The view is fantastic and we just loved chilling in the pool watching monkeys and birds on the trees all around. The room was perfect, clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff was amazing and Dennis, the host, was truly welcoming and always a pleasure to chat to.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful. Quiet.

Stayed in March 2025

Really loved our stay here! Perfect location, lovely garden and pool, excellent breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything, it was magic!

Stayed in March 2025

Construction noise from the property next door. But not like anything can be done about that 🫤

The staff! They were all so friendly and kind. They really went out of their way to help make sure my mother and aunt (both in their 70's) were taken care of, especially Dennis. The breakfast and housekeeping staff were wonderful too. Our room was huge and I don't think there are any bad views. Easy walking distance to several restaurants and grocery store. Bus is also easy to catch to take to the beach or Quepos.

Stayed in March 2025

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Denis the receptionist was very helpful and a very nice person. Room was spacious and clean. We had a view of the jungle. Lot's of birds and monkeys in the area. Good breakfast by the pool area.

Stayed in March 2025

We had an amazing stay at Hotel Villas Nicolas. This hotel gives a warm, welcoming, and "mom-and-pop" (small operation) feeling. During our two nights there, we were blessed with a sloth right outside our balcony. The greenery around the property really transports us to nature. Great location, walkable to many restaurants and bars — Dennys was really helpful in providing local recommendations too.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing could have been better

We loved absolutely everything about villas Nicolas - rooms were exceptional with amazing views

Stayed in February 2025

Book the upper floor rooms. The view is amazing.

Stayed in February 2025

The staff were wonderful. The property was beautiful

Stayed in February 2025

Huge terrace with a view of the sea. It was very entertaining to watch the monkeys from the terrace. Cozy pool area. Friendly staff - thanks Dennys for your hospitality!

Stayed in January 2025

Great staff wonderful place

Stayed in January 2025

The host Dennys was so wonderful and greeted us every day. The small feel of the hotel is wonderful. Best of all is the constant wildlife sightings around the hotel. Monkeys sloths macaws toucans etc. wonderful!

Stayed in January 2025

The long list of rules prior to arrival - but don’t be put off, it was at odds with the lovely welcome and relaxed nature of the place.

Loved the resident wildlife- macaws and monkeys in the grounds, the beautiful gardens and laid-back, relaxed atmosphere. Rooms were smarter than they appeared online.

Stayed in January 2025

More comfortable & friendly than 5 star Hotels. We had a sloth in the tree next to our balcony!

Stayed in December 2024

Repetitive fruit at bfast....eg could add avocado/.mango.as change?.........,care/ warmth/ welcome ...and cooked items and coffee were superb and perfect.

Paula, Denny's and Dunnio made us feel like we were special guests.....although they see sooooo.ooo.many. Terrace merging on forest meant we had wildlife visit us morning and evening. It was hard to leave the terrace in case we missed wildlife visit. On the terrace we were visited by white faced and squirrel monkeys. We saw ( and heard) howler monkeys, toucans, iguana ..sloth was our neighbor, macaw, yellow beaked toucan, birds galore! Drinks around the pool early eve :).after a busy day out and about..We selected ocean view We did a tour everyday,..early pick up... and the hotel could be the pick up point. Central location was excellent.

Stayed in December 2024

Many reviews have commented on the breakfast but I think this is a pretty standard Costa Rican breakfast that many other hotels offer.

Incredible stay, Dennis and Paula are such wonderful hosts and really make the effort to get to know the guests. The location was incredible with great views of the water and also so much wildlife just outside (Saw a sloth as I was checking in). I loved the large balcony in the room, very relaxing and a great spot to watch sunset, the pool was also great to cool down and parking was very convenient

Stayed in November 2024

Quite steep steps to rooms. Beaches are not really walkable. No shower screen.Booked 2 rooms but they were not together.

Wildlife in the garden (sloths, monkeys, maccaws, hummingbirds, agouti). Great pool area. Friendly staff. Terrace area for rooms. Well equipped rooms. Good location for many good restaurants.Free car parking.

Stayed in November 2024

My room had a balcony with hammock and view of the jungle. I had visits by macaws, toucans and a monkey, which was incredible. It was the perfect place to relax and watch the jungle life, with close access to good restaurants and a small grocery store. I will definitely stay here again

Stayed in August 2024