Layan Hotel & Spa

The staff was welcoming and helpful in securing taxis and experiences, addressing any concerns, and overall we’re just very hospitable people as a group. It was a short (but hilly) walk to beach access which was wonderful! The hotel’s view is beautiful and can be seen from almost every spot in the hotel including the pool, lobby, breakfast area, and the rooms! The only thing I can say is the showers were a little hard to manage temperature (fluctuated from hot/cold frequently even after setting), and it didn’t have great water pressure. I would recommend this place to stay 100%!

I can't recommend Layan Hotel enough!! We stayed at this hotel for 5 nights and were so sad we had to leave. The hotel is beautiful and has the most amazing view of the ocean. It has an awesome pool with a swim up bar. Wild life surrounds the hotel - we saw lots of monkeys, toucans, parrots, and iguanas. One of our favorite parts of this hotel was the staff. They are all AMAZING - so hard working and kind. We can't wait to go back.

My experience here was amazing! It was an awesome location that offers easily the best view in Manuel Antonio. There’s a lot of wildlife on the property and in only two days I was able to see birds, sloths, lizards and even monkeys in my balcony! The staff was always kind and attentive to everything we needed. It’s definitely a hidden gem in Manuel Antonio

The stay with my family in Layan was amazing! Everything was incredibly peaceful, the pool area was stunning and relaxing. One of the highlights was the Pool bar. The cocktails were delicious and relaxing by the pool while having one was one of the best parts. Will definitely come back here!

Had a great stay at Layan Hotel! The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. Our rooms were clean, spacious, and really comfortable. The hotel has a great location—peaceful, but still close to everything I needed. The pool was beautiful, and the food at the restaurant was delicious. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing stay. I can’t wait to visit again!

My wife and I spent 4 nights at Shana just up the street, and decided we’d spend a night somewhere different. The pros - The views are fantastic (mostly - I’ll get to that) The pool area is nice-ish. Pretty small, and partially modernized it seems. The cons - It appears as though it has been partially renovated, but it is in desperate need of full renovation. Our bathroom was redone, poorly, but the bedroom didn’t appear as though it had been touched. The lock on the balcony didn’t really close properly. Not great with the monkeys hanging around. Parking is brutal. Only a few spots so get there early if you can! The female staff were nice, however some of the men seemed a little odd. There is a huge building going up right in front of the hotel (see photo) which definitely impacts the view. Thankfully we were on the top floor but it’s still an eyesore. Long story short - stay at the Shana as it’s a way better vibe all around, with great staff, and a fantastic breakfast too :)