Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Costa RicaSet within 11 acres of private nature reserve, Arenas del Mar is a luxury retreat combining rainforest and beaches. Set on a forested slope, this eco-resort is within walking distance of Manuel Antonio National Park and offers a blissful stay for nature lovers.
The 38 guestrooms and suites are divided between seven buildings, each designed around the large trees. The rooms feature natural woods, comfy beds with crisp white bedding, and vibrant local paintings inspired by the natural world. There’s a choice of oceanfront or garden view, and some of the premium suites have hot tubs on their balconies.
The restaurant serves Costa Rican cuisine complemented by a Latin American wine list. Lunches are casual, served beachside next to the ocean.
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, enjoy guided nature, birdwatching or waterfall treks, or try surfing lessons and canopy ziplines. At the resort, there are two beaches and two pools and an exquisite spa.
- Two restaurants
- Bar
- Two beaches
- Two swimming pools
- Spa
- Yoga and meditation pavilion
- Gift shop
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
- Surf lessons and Nauyaca Waterfall trek
- Rainmaker Tropical Rainforest experience
- Kayak the mangroves and birdwatching
- Nature tours and night walks
- Scuba diving and snorkelling
Combining forest and beach together, this is a fabulously located and designed property with the added bonus of being surrounded by unique wildlife and nature.
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