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Manuel Antonio · Flagship of Greentique Hotels · Level 5 CST

Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

"Sí Como No" means "yes, why not" -- and that founding attitude runs through a resort built directly across from Manuel Antonio National Park's entrance, with its own 24-30 acre private wildlife refuge and an architectural concept award-winning enough to earn Costa Rica's national Grand Prize in Architecture.

Rooms58 rooms across 10 areas

Setting10-acre hillside property, jungle on 3 sides

Wildlife refuge24-30 acre adjacent private refuge

Restaurants & bars2 full restaurants, Cafe-Tal, swim-up bars

SustainabilityLevel 5 CST -- highest Costa Rican rating

GroupGreentique Hotels (flagship property)

PlanRoom + breakfast; à la carte dining

Nightly rate range~$400-$700 by season

Who Built It The Wildlife Refuge Dining & Amenities Family Notes Costs by Season Contact

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Pool & waterslide4:3

Butterfly atrium4:3

Ocean-view room4:3

Who built it, and why it looks the way it does

Jim Damalas & architect Jaime Rouillon Sí Como No is the flagship property of Greentique Hotels, co-founded by American expat Jim Damalas, an early advocate of eco-tourism and sustainable hospitality in Costa Rica. The hotel's design concept -- "a leaf surrounded by a forest of branches" -- was conceived by architect Jaime Rouillon together with the founder, and the building housing the lobby and reception earned Costa Rica's national Grand Prize at the III Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism in 1996.

Greentique Hotels

Sí Como No was the first property established by the group, one of the recognized founders of sustainable hospitality in Costa Rica -- now encompassing several eco hotels beyond this flagship.

Level 5 CST

Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board at the highest level of its Certificate of Sustainable Tourism program.

Sustainability in practice

Recycling and waste management, water conservation, and organic horticulture practices run through daily operations, not just marketing language.

The wildlife refuge, across the street

This is a genuine standalone attraction, not just resort landscaping -- and it's free for hotel guests.

Butterfly botanical atrium -- a dedicated garden, self-guided or on a booked tour
Crocodile lagoon -- part of the same refuge complex
Amphibian gardens -- rounding out the refuge's habitats
Jungle Night Tour -- an after-dark option to experience the forest's nocturnal wildlife and sounds

Practical notes

The butterfly atrium's entrance fee is waived for Sí Como No hotel guests -- confirm current policy when booking.
Simply cross the street from the resort to access the refuge.
On the resort grounds itself, guests regularly spot sloths, monkeys, basilisk lizards, toucans, and other exotic birds without leaving the property.
Manuel Antonio National Park's entrance sits directly across the road from the resort.

Dining & amenities

Two full restaurants

Plus Cafe-Tal for casual dining, and swim-up bars at both pools.

Cala Spa

World-class treatments by reservation, consistently praised in guest reviews as among the best service in the country.

On-site cinema

A genuine amenity beyond the standard resort offering.

Regalame Art Gallery & Gift Shop

An on-site gallery and souvenir shop, more distinctive than a standard hotel gift store.

Excursion: countryside day

A resort-run tour combining tilapia fishing, a sugar mill visit, tree planting, waterfall swimming, and an authentic campesino (rural) lunch -- a genuinely different offering from beach-and-pool packages elsewhere.

No gym on site

One notable amenity gap, worth knowing if a fitness center matters to your stay.

Family notes -- and an honest caveat

Family pool with waterslide -- separate from the adults-only pool
Free scheduled shuttle -- to the beach several times daily
Accessible rooms -- available for guests with limited mobility, though the hillside property does have steep slopes and ramps in places

What guests consistently flag

No direct beach access -- the resort sits on a hillside along the busy main Manuel Antonio road.
WiFi is reported as spotty, and decor/rooms as somewhat dated by some reviewers.
Restaurant prices run high, with several reviewers suggesting a guest discount would be a welcome addition.
Staff friendliness and hospitality are consistently called out as a genuine highlight of the stay.
See our Manuel Antonio & Quepos dining, entertainment & day trips guide for restaurants, sportfishing charters and tour operators.

What it costs, by season

Room rate typically includes breakfast; other meals à la carte. Observed ranges from public booking data -- confirm directly for your dates.

Peak

Mid-December - April

$550-$700/night, incl. breakfast

Dry season plus holidays; the 58-room property books out early at this level.

Shoulder

May & November

$450-$550/night, incl. breakfast

Good value window with thinner crowds.

Green season

June - October

$400-$450/night, incl. breakfast

Lowest rates of the year. Manuel Antonio sees more rain than Guanacaste in this window.

Beyond the room rate

Breakfast -- typically included and consistently praised in reviews
Lunch & dinner -- à la carte, charged separately; reviewers note prices run high
Cala Spa treatments -- charged separately
Butterfly Atrium -- free for hotel guests; guided tours and the Jungle Night Tour are extra
Countryside excursion -- priced separately from the room rate
Tax -- Costa Rica applies 13% VAT on lodging; confirm whether it's included in your quoted rate

Ranges reflect nightly pricing across public booking platforms in 2025-2026 and vary with room category, occupancy and lead time. A planning guide, not a quote.

Contact

Websitesicomono.com

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GroupGreentique Hotels

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