Parador Nature Resort & Spa

Majestically perched on a hilltop with a spectacular view of the Pacific is Parador Nature Resort & Spa. Surrounded by tropical jungle, the resort is visited daily by exotic animals such as monkeys, sloths and the beautiful scarlet macaw.

The resort’s name “Parador” means resting place in Spanish. It is a name that originates from Spain, where, in the Middle Ages, old castles and monasteries were converted into hostels for knights and respectable travellers. When you enter Parador’s lobby, you immediately feel the sense of history and the medieval atmosphere, as the walls are adorned with a private collection of European paintings, armour and swords from this era. This resort is a modern resting place in beautiful tropical surroundings!

The resort has 130 modern rooms in light colours with beautiful wooden furniture. All rooms offer air conditioning, cable TV, a safe, coffee/tea facilities, a fridge, Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom.
The “Garden” rooms afford a view of the lush garden and are located on the ground floor with access to a private terrace with a table and chairs. The “Premium” rooms have sea and jungle views and a private balcony with a table and chairs, from which the breathtaking sunset can be enjoyed.

In restaurant “La Galeria”, your breakfast (included) is served as a buffet – naturally with a great cup of Costa Rican coffee. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner and serves a wide selection of local and international dishes.
With the cooling sea breeze and a fantastic view, you can enjoy lunch or dinner in the restaurant “La Fragata”, where all manner of delicious seafood is served. The resort also has its own sushi restaurant and the “Don Juan” bar.
If you’re just feeling peckish, light meals and snacks are served at the El Galeón pool bar, which also serves cold drinks throughout the day without you having to leave the pool.
Please note: Opening hours in the restaurants vary throughout the season.

The resort has several swimming pools where you can sunbathe and relax after an adventure-filled tour of Costa Rica. There are both pools for families with children and pools for guests aged over 18 only. From the resort’s infinity pool, with a drink in hand, you can enjoy the sun slowly setting into the Pacific Ocean, painting the sky in a multitude of colours.

The tranquil Biesanz Beach is a short 7-minute walk from the resort’s main entrance. Here, you can swim or rent kayaks and snorkelling equipment and go exploring under the sea. Perhaps you’ll spot a sea turtle.

If you need a little break from lazing by the pool or the beach, you can use the resort’s gym, play tennis and crazy golf or go exploring on the resort’s small jungle trail in search of exotic wildlife.

You can also look forward to a spot of pampering at the resort’s fabulous and exclusive day spa, where you can purchase various treatments and massages.

The resort is also just 4 km from Playa Espadilla beach, where, in addition to swimming, you can try all kinds of water sports, including surfing, and around 5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park. There is a free shuttle service to and from the town, which you have to book in reception.

Parador has its own sustainability programme, having actively joined the fight to protect the climate and drawn up a concrete action plan to reduce its carbon emissions through investment, e.g. for more energy-friendly lighting, improvement of air conditioning systems and more efficient pump systems. Through its “We Share” programme, the resort also supports several different social and environmental projects in the local community.