Mana Kai was amazing. We definitely highly recommend it! We had a fantastic time while we were there exploring San Ignacio. It is extremely close to town with a private jungle feel. We had toucans and other colorful birds constantly visiting property and had a great comfortable spot to read, hang out, and meet other travelers while enjoying nature. Then you walk just minutes and your in the heart of town.
Mana Kai has a great “part of the family” vibe. Everyone is extremely friendly. If you need advise, help with book a tour (go to the ATM Cave, you won’t regret it), or just need directions, Mana Kai has you covered.
The rooms are simple but clean (we stayed in one of the double bed rooms, the cabins looked cute but were not available while we were there). You don’t need AC. Even though San Ignacio is hot during the day, the fans in the room were more than enough to cool down. At night it dropped in temp enough so I needed a blanket with the fan. People were camping while we were there and that looked like a great option as well.
After being in San Ignacio, this is a no brainer if you are looking for an economical option that has easy access to everything without the losing the jungle charm compared to the more urban options in town. If we come back to San Ignacio, this is where we will stay. No question about it. Thanks Mana Kai for a great stay!