Hotel Villa Roca

Located directly on the main Manuel Antonio road, Hotel Villas Roca is our #1 choice for LGBTQ+ hotels in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area. Villas Roca is self-proclaimed as Costa Rica's #1 Gay LGBTQ Boutique Hotel & Resort. They are the only clothing-optional hotel in Manuel Antonio and feature beautiful ocean view rooms, incredible edgeless pools, and exuberant natural wildlife. This Hotel will attract most of the LGBTQ+ community and is a great place for fun and excitement. 

Tulemar Resort

With its own private beach and fully immersed in a true rainforest environment, Tulemar Resort is a 4-star LGBTQ+ friendly hotel resort. Tulemar offers a wide range of accommodations which are all truly astounding. With ocean view luxury villas, jungle cabins, and spacious guest rooms all available, guests can choose the luxury that best fits their budget. At Tulemar Resort guests can enjoy modern edgeless pool areas that offer uninterrupted views across the dense greenery and a majestic blue sea.

Villas Jacquelina 

Located just minutes from central Quepos in a natural jungle environment with magical mountain views and exhilarating wildlife, Villas Jacquelina is our choice for the best budget-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly hotel Quepos. Listed as "The Best Budget Accommodation in the area" by Lonely Planet and built by an American ex-pat, Villas Jacquelina is a large, rambling, American-built building with a wide variety of room options for an array of different budgets. From nice beds and bedding to clean bathrooms with excellent hot water showers, Villas Jacquelina is the kind of place you extend your stay to fully relax before returning to other budget travel. While Villas Jacquelina is not specifically known as a LGBTQ+ hotel, they are a non-discriminative establishment that supports LGBTQ+ rights and equality for all. 

Tico Tico Villas

If you’re looking for a truly gay trip to Manuel Antonio, consider staying at the Tico Tico Villas. Tico Tico Villas is a gay-owned and gay-focused property that features 12 boutique rooms and abundant communal spaces. The hotel is adults-only, meaning that it’s a great choice for those wanting a more peaceful and or wild vacation. Tico Tico Villas is located very close to the heart of Manuel Antonio right off the Manuel Antonios main road that extends to the national park. 

Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guest House

Located off the main Manuel Antonio road in the heart of Manuel Antonio, Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guest House slides into our top five gay hotels Quepos. At Coyaba guests find casual elegance and luxury living spaces mixed with incredible hospitality. Whilst not an exclusively LGBTQ+ venue, Coyaba is adults only and very LGBTQ+ friendly, winning awards from "Manuel Antonio Inclusivo" as one of the best LGBTQ+ friendly places to stay in Manuel Antonio.

LGBTQ+ friendly Beaches Manuel Antonio 

Playitas Beach 

By far one of the biggest LGBTQ+ attractions of this area is Playitas Beach. Playitas beach is connected to and a part of Playa Espadilla, which is Manuel Antonio's primary beach. Playa Espadilla extends from Manuel Antonio National Park, east to the area designated as Playitas. While all of playa Espadilla can be considered LGBTQ+ friendly, Playitas is the specific area where the LGBTQ+ community feels most comfortable. Keep your eyes peeled for pride flags and your ears open for fun dancing music in this area.

Playa La Macha

If you're looking for a more private or nude beach, you may prefer Playa La Macha, a secluded and intimate beach that is just as beautiful as Playa Espadilla, but more accepting of nudity. Manuel Antonio’s most popular gay nudist beach is off the beaten track and visitors must hike lush jungle trails to reach it, but once you set eyes on the glistening turquoise water and tranquil seclusion, the journey will feel well worthwhile. This beach is less known than its nearby counterparts so expect to find the privacy you deserve. If you have a car with 4x4 capabilities, you can drive most of the way to playa La Macha and cut out a large part of the hike to this beautiful secluded beach.

LGBTQ+ friendly Bars and clubs in Manuel Antonio

Ape Eclectic Social Bar

With a nice elevated location above Super Pura Vida in Manuel Antonio, Ape Eclectic Social Bar is a gem for electronic music lovers and anyone else who loves to dance and party. Ape serves delicious bites, craft cocktails, some of the best vibes in Manuel Antonio and their location has a great vibe and energy. Try their well-priced whisky sour made with egg white and catch their next Pride party that they throw every year in support of the LBGTQ+ community.

Club Karma

For the best LGBTQ+ clubbing experience in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, head to Club Karma. This vibrant club is the largest gay venue in the area and routinely draws large crowds of the LBGTQ+ community. The outdoor patio, dance floor, and club’s stage often host performances from local artists, drag queens, and dancers. The electric and carefree atmosphere at Karma is infectious, making Club Karma a must-visit destination when visiting Manuel Antonio and Quepos.

Cafe Milagro

Whilst not an exclusively LGBTQ+ venue, Cafe Milagro is still a great place for the LGBTQ+ community to drink, socialize and relax in Manuel Antonio. Popular with the local LGBTQ+ population, the bar has been providing high-quality food and service to a mix of visitors for decades. The bright and colorful exterior mixed with an abundance of plant life is immediately noticeable and the bar can become very busy as the night goes on. Gay travelers will often head here to meet and connect with local residents and other visitors over drinks while listening to live music.