Arenas del Mar Resort

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Come enjoy the very essence of what makes Manuel Antonio one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations year after year. At the beautiful Arenas del Mar you’ll have an incredible mix of luxury, amenities, and the natural beauty of both tropical rain forest and beaches at your fingertips. The only thing that trumps the amenities at Arenas del Mar is the location as you’ll be surrounded by 11 acres of rain forest, be within walking distance to the Manuel Antonio National Park, and you’ll have direct access to two beaches.

Property Info

There are just 38 rooms total at the Arenas del Mar so availability at this top rated hotel is always hard to come by. Divided between seven 3-story buildings, every room comes with a king sized bed and 400 count organic cotton linens, air conditioning, free wifi, 29” flat screen TVs with international cable, coffee maker, laptop sized safes, mini fridge, and spacious bathrooms. For a real treat stay in one of the suites where in addition to the large bedroom you’ll also get a 330 sq ft deck with views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park not to mention an outdoor Jacuzzi for two. Families and groups can also connect Suites with Superior Rooms to form a two-bedroom, three bathroom apartment that can accommodate up to five adults.

This boutique luxury property is able to call itself a resort due to the impressive amenities they offer their guests. The list includes two pools, two bars, two restaurants, the Las Brisas Spa, and direct access to the public Playa Espadilla and the near private Playa Playitas. At Playitas Beach you can enjoy beach chairs, day beds, hammocks, towel service, and drink service from the bar. The El Mirador Restaurant overlooks the Pacific Ocean and national park and is one of the best restaurants in Manuel Antonio while the Playitas Restaurant & Bar serves lighter fare and appetizers for lunch or a snack while enjoying the beach. Of course with their famous Cayuga Hospitality room service is available as are private romantic dinners on the beach.

Despite offering guests the amenities like two pools, two bars, a spa, wifi, flat screen TVs, and air conditioning, Arenas del Mar still manages to be a leader in sustainability and has been awarded five leaves of sustainable tourism by the Costa Rica Tourism Board. They use solar panels to heat the water, chlorine free ionization process for the pool water, low flow toilets, underground electricity to protect monkeys and sloths, and they grow some of their own vegetables right on property and buy local organic foods for everything else they need. This is one of our favorite hotels as it embodies everything we love about tourism in Costa Rica – luxury, great service, incredible location surrounded by natural beauty, and sustainable & responsible business practices that focus on long term well being rather than short term profits.

  • 38 total rooms, each one with a king bed
  • Each room furnished with satellite TV, wifi, mini-fridge, AC, and in room safes
  • Two pools, one with swim up bar
  • Two restaurants (breakfast included with your stay) that serve lunch & dinner
  • Brand new Las Brisas Spa
  • Direct access to two beaches, one of them private with beach chairs & towel service
  • Sustainable tourism practices
  • Ranked #5 on list of top resorts in Central & South America by Travel & Leisure
  • Included in the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz
  • Located within walking distance to the Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Located minutes away from local restaurants, shopping, and nightlife

Day Trips available from the Arenas del Mar: Offshore fishing, inshore fishing, fly fishing, white water rafting, zip-line, national park tour, horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, sunset cruises.

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