I stayed at Arenas in Dec. of '08 with a woman I had just met a couple of months earlier. The woman was magical and we are now married. The Arenas Del Mar was our first stay together and the hotel was romantic and spectacular. The staff was gracious, courteous and friendly. Our room overlooked the Pacific with small tidepools... more

Everything about our trip was incredible. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and spoke English very well. Definitely worth a visit. more

We spent 6 nights in the Punta Quepos area and stayed the entire time at Arenas del mar with our twin 4 year old boys. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful! It is a small boutique type hotel but offers everything you need. We stayed from Oct 20-26 and it was a very slow time for this area. The peak... more

My husband and I made a very disappointing drive to Manuel Antonio on a Monday. Driving two hours only to realize that it is closed on Monday. While at the gate we ran in to another couple that was realizing that same disappointment. We left and gave them a ride back in to Quepos. While riding they told us about... more

We used a travel agency in Costa Rica for planning. One requirement was a smoking room at each hotel (stayed at two hotels). Our excellent agent set everything up per requirements. When we got to the hotel we were informed that the entire facility was smoke free! An employee there told us that even in hiring the hotel tells you... more

A luxury resort with nature surrounding. Many open areas to chill at night. Saw sloths and iguanas all over the place. Excellent staff cart you up and down to the beach access. he private beach is very cool. The best complimentary breakfast I've ever had. Sat in the restaurant every morning and looked out at the jungle and ocean. more

The service we received here was wonderful. We were waited like royalty. Our room had a beautiful view of the ocean and we slept to the sound of the waves crashing against the beach. more

We loved the little private beach! And some rooms (buildings 3,4,5,6) have amazing views! We had GREAT massages and saw TONS of monkeys and sloths! It was romantic, relaxing, beautiful, and fun. The only negative - the food was only so-so. Totally edible and fine, but not great. Overall - highly recommended! more

Everything about this place was great. The 2 pools, the food in the restaurants, the staff, the room (we had one of the better ones I think, terrace with jacuzzi), views and access to beaches. Only 1 downside for a hotel of this quality was that there was no free shuttle into town given it's location, way down a windy... more