YOLO Social at ECOTICA: Dinner, Music, Sports and Casino

YOLO Social is ECOTICA‘s evening spot in Manuel Antonio: a restaurant and bar with dinner and cocktails, live music and games, sports on the screens, and a casino. Come for dinner, stay for the music or the match, and try your luck if you like. It is open every day from 11 am to 11 pm. Music nights and games change with the season, so ask what is on.

What YOLO Social is

Think of YOLO as the social room of the hotel. By day, ECOTICA is about the rainforest, the pool and the spa. When the sun goes down, people drift over to YOLO for a proper dinner, a cocktail and some company. Hotel guests and visitors mix at the bar, and a quiet dinner can easily turn into a long evening.

It is a good fit for:

• Friends and groups who want dinner and a lively room
• Couples who like music with their cocktails
• Sports fans who want to catch a game on vacation
• Anyone curious to try the casino

For current details, see the YOLO Social page.

Dinner and cocktails

YOLO serves dinner and cocktails. Cocktails are a big part of the fun, so ask the bartender what they are proud of that week. For groups, it helps to arrive a little early or let us know you are coming, so we can set up a table.

Live music and games

On music nights, a band or singer sets the tone and the room gets livelier as the evening goes on. There are also games to play with friends between rounds. Music nights change with the week and the season, so ask our team what is planned during your stay.

Sports on the screens

YOLO shows sports, and it is where guests gather to watch a big match. Costa Rica is on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) all year, so check the local start time before you plan dinner. Ask the bar a day ahead to confirm your game will be on. For more tips, read our guide to watching sports in Manuel Antonio.

The casino

YOLO Social has a casino with slot machines, blackjack, three card poker and roulette, so you can move from dinner to a game without leaving the building. A few simple points:

• Bring ID. You must be 21 or older to play, and staff may ask for ID.
• Set a budget before you start, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• Take breaks. Step outside, listen to the forest and have a glass of water.
• Ask the staff if you are new to a game. They can explain how it works.

Play for fun. If gambling stops being fun, stop playing, and reach out for support if you are worried about your gambling or someone else’s.

Planning your night

1. Start at La Poza. Happy hour by the pool at La Poza is a relaxed way to begin, with monkeys often moving through the trees in the late afternoon.
2. Dinner at YOLO. Eat early if there is a game on, or later if you are waiting for the music.
3. Music, games or the casino. Pick your pace.
4. Home safely. If you are staying at ECOTICA, your room is a short walk away. If not, ask us to call a taxi. Do not drive after drinking.

When YOLO is closed

In the quieter months, YOLO may close for a stretch while dinner moves to La Poza. YOLO is open every day from 11 am to 11 pm, so any night works. The dining page lists all our venues, including Café ECOTICA for coffee and pastries and the restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Celebrations and groups

Birthdays, reunions and group dinners fit YOLO’s social mood. For a larger or more private gathering, ECOTICA also has an open-air deck in the rainforest that is comfortable for up to 50 people. Read about private events and tell us your plans.

A night out from a rainforest base

Staying at ECOTICA makes an evening at YOLO easy: dinner and music, then a short walk back to your bungalow or suite with the frogs singing. Browse our bungalows and suites to find the right room for your group.

Practical tips for your night

• Dress: casual and comfortable. Sandals are fine.
• Payment: ask about accepted payment methods at the bar and in the casino before you start.
• Casino age: the casino is for adults of legal age only, so plan accordingly if you are out with children.
• Weather: in the green season, rain often falls in the evening. It is part of the soundtrack.
• Early start the next day? Eat early and enjoy the first set of music, then head to bed.

FAQ

Is there a casino in Manuel Antonio?

Yes. YOLO Social at ECOTICA has a casino with slot machines, blackjack, three card poker and roulette, alongside its restaurant, bar and music. Bring ID, as you must be 21 or older to play. YOLO is open every day from 11 am to 11 pm.

Does YOLO Social have live music?

Yes, YOLO hosts live music along with games and sports viewing. The schedule changes with the season, so ask what is on during your stay.

Can I watch sports at YOLO Social?

Yes. YOLO shows sports on its screens. Ask a day ahead to confirm your game will be showing, and check the local start time.

Do I need to be staying at ECOTICA to visit YOLO?

YOLO welcomes visitors as well as hotel guests. For groups or big nights, let us know you are coming.

Plan your stay with a night at YOLO: check availability and rates or contact us to ask what is on.