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Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

4.5 of 5
Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park 311-6350, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

What a beautiful resort. Great staff! Lovely private beach. We saw more wildlife at this resort that almost all other walks/locations combined! Great free tortilla making class. Take a walk with Ersel, the nature guide, he's amazing!

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I can't say enough about how much I loved this hotel. I have stayed in several places in MA and I truly hope to come back to this one. Everything about it made it very hard to leave. FACILITIES: The best part of staying here is the access to 2 beautiful beaches - one that is completely private. It's truly... More

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New York, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My partner and I booked three nights at Arenas Del Mar when traveling through Costa Rica. My only regret is not staying longer. If you are driving yourself be prepared for a VERY steep road. Since Arenas is smack dab between the jungle and the beach guest services drives you in a golf cart to reception from the car park.... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This hotel was absolutely perfect for our honeymoon (and would be perfect for any trip). Everything about the hotel and our trip was absolutely perfect. The views from the hotel are spectacular and they are one of the few hotels in MA with direct access to the beach. But what made our trip even more incredible was the unbelievably friendly,... More

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Santa Barbara
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

View from balcony was spectacular. You could see Manuel Antonio Nat'l Park. Beautiful birds everywhere. Sloths, white faced monkeys and howler monkeys made daily appearances. Breakfast by the pool and lunch by the ocean were unbeatable. The staff was always attentive, friendly and happy to be there. They appreciated the nature as much as us tourists. Ersel the nature guide... More

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houston
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

this was a great hotel. staff here (specially the front desk, reception and the cart drivers) were very friendly. they made us feel like this was our 2nd home. there are lots of animals to see. breakfast was great. for dinner, we ended up going to other restaurants in town such as gaia hotel, victorias italian - amazing food. lots... More

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Poughquag, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I travel quite a bit for business and pleasure, so my standards are high. Our trip to Costa Rica and in particular, our stay at the Arenas del Mar was out of this world. The hotel, the food, the environs, and most importantly the staff, made this our best vacation ever. We will return!

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Cayuga S, Manager at Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear ddenisoff, Greetings from Arenas del Mar and Manuel Antonio National Park. Thanks for taking the time to write such a "to the point" review of your stay with us. We are sure that this is appreciated by many travelers. We are very proud that we were able to meet your very high standards of a seasoned traveler. This is... More

Portland, OR
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

situated on the edge of Manuel Antonio park, and in the jungle at the water's edge, with spectacular sunsets over the water, This hotel/resort has everything. There are monkeys on the property, sloths in the trees, beautiful birds - and no bugs. Iguanas patrol the patio. Breakfasts are wonderful around the pool, with ocean views. Service is excellent. It is... More

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Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Arenas del Mar is a wonderful boutique hotel that offered our family (kids 17 and 14) a place to truly reconnect. The rooms were spacious enough, clean and well maintained. The unbelievable view of the ocean from our balcony was quite stunning. The staff was warm and truly professional. The meals were exquisitely prepared, offering a good variety of typical... More

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Dallas, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

My wife and I stayed for several days for our 10th anniversary. Everything was wonderful. The staff, present 24 hours a day, are instantly available. Both restaurants offer a large regional variety of great food. The northern beach is private and secluded whereas the southern beach has people, culture and a town nearby. Very romantic and great for kids too.

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  • Golf cart(56)
  • Private beach(36)
  • Ocean views(35)
  • Costa rica(30)
  • Happy Hour(19)
  • Monkey sloths(17)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Very good(9)
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Additional Information about Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Address: Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park 311-6350, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Manuel Antonio National Park
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Manuel Antonio National Park
#3 Romantic Hotels in Manuel Antonio National Park
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Arenas Del Mar is a stunning, luxury and sustainable 38 room exclusive beach and nature resort with spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, nestled in eleven acres of rain forest with private trails and two tree-shaded white sand beaches. ... more   less 
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