From the moment we we arrived we were greeted with a very friendly and caring staff. We stayed for a week and were sad to have to leave. The hotel sits on a low bluff over the beach, with easy access ( 3 minute walk ) to two beaches on the property. The larger beach stretches all the way to... more

Arenas Del Mar has it all: gorgeous rooms with fabulous views, indigenous wildlife on the property, clean beautiful beaches, very good food and the best staff we have encountered anywhere in the world. We never wanted to leave the property...altho we did tour the rainforest. Just to give you an idea of how wonderful this place is: my husband wanted... more

My husband and I just returned from our 6 night stay at Arenas del Mar and are already planning a return trip. Our room was beautiful and we loved getting up every morning to have coffee on the balcony in the company of the local wildlife. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the A/C was terrific at night as it... more

My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Costa Rica. After a couple of days at Arenal Volcano (at another wonderful place, El Silencio del Campo) we checked in at Arenas Del Mar. We were greeted by sweet Gerardo at the parking lot...not a word of English could he speak, but he was so sweet! He pointed out... more

This was the jewel in the crown out of 4 hotels we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica We had premiere ocean suite (602a) with a jaccuzzi on the balcony which had an amazing view over the Pacific. It was more like an apartment than a hotel suit! 2 bathrooms, a sitting room, a dressing room and a... more

This hotel was gorgeous! Its tucked away from the city and the private beach is beautiful! The food was good (although expensive, but they do give honeymooners a complementary meal) and the service was excellent. The rooms were clean and had very fine furnishings. They even let their guests borrow laptops for the free internet, although there was a problem... more

The surroundings with 2 beaches and a forest are beautiful and easily accessible. There is wildlife at the hotel, and of course in the nearby national park. The rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious. The restaurant has a wondeful selection of fresh fish, and is low key with lots of space between tables. The staff are outstanding: they communicate extremely... more

We were told when we were taken to our suite that it was the best on the property, and I believe it, especially after seeing pictures from others, and reading reviews. The pictures on the website are from this suite. We were booked here through Costa Rica Expeditions, and our reservations were made 10 months in advance, so that may... more

Arenas del Mar is down a long narrow road away from the built up area of Manuel Antonio but has direct access to this beautiful beach from the quiet end. The resort is top class, with excellent facilities and good food and service. There are plenty of nature tours which are organised with other providers and while these can be... more