Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort

My family had a great time at this resort for 4 nights. It is perfectly situated on a private beach with plenty of chairs, towels, boogie boards, and service for food/drink. Breakfast included every morning was amazing - especially the (French press!) coffee. We had a blast seeing monkeys, iguanas, and sloths on the property. ||Only thing I’d forewarn is that the property is very hilly with a lot of steps; although they will golf cart you everywhere I’d think you have to be reasonably mobile to get around to all the different areas. ||The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - shoutout to Alex, Randall, and Christian!

We were so excited to visit Costa Rica and we were not disappointed. We think what contributed to this being an outstanding trip was staying at Arenas del Mar. The resort and the staff truly helped make this adventure marvelous. The place is beautifully laid out. We were lucky enough to get one of the nicest rooms in the resort (the view and the room itself), and I loved the gorgeous beach. The attention to detail everywhere was great - the food (a full a la carte breakfast is included) and drinks were delicious. Also, the many excursions they offer! The people that work there are so knowledgeable, genuinely friendly and personable – each and every one we engaged with wanted to ensure we had a great experience. |Even before we got there, the concierge team took excellent care of us with planning and answering questions (Jorge, Lucrecia, Grisneld); The amazing eco tour leaders – we were so lucky to go out with Maria Teresa many times and also a fun outing with Mau. Such knowledge and passion they have for the beauty of their animals, parks and home. I can’t list all the wonderful men who took our luggage, made sure we had water and drove us about in the golf carts as well as the van team they contract with. And, of course the wonderful ladies who brought us great food and drinks and laughs! Gaby, Karen, Carolina, Alexandra and Luisa. Oh, I can’t forget the monkeys who joined us on our balcony and at meals 😉. We were so impressed with the management of this property and their care for their employees. That flows straight through to those of us who get to vacation there. We definitely plan to visit another Calypsa property and hopefully this one again.

My hubby & myself spent 4 days here. This was one of our best experience. Everyone right from the golf cart drivers, reception, housekeeing & especially the restaurant staff, were extremely cordial, pleasant & had a personal touch in their service. Some of them even addressed us by our name, which was very unusual but very pleasing😍 Overall, one of the best hotel in Costa Rica. I would definitely want to come back. Love you guys💕

This resort is absolutely amazing. Surrounded by the luscious rainforest of Costa Rica, it provides home to so many variety of animals. Every day we were greeted by the white face monkeys, the property was filled with numerous sloths, iguanas, and we saw a mini Costa Rican capybara. Beachfront access was also a highlight. Alex, Alexis, Randell, Brian, Jorge, Christian, and Karen made us feel so welcomed as if we were family and the entire staff were very professional and friendly. I also love how they provide private shuttle service for the guest to go off site which gives you a sense of security. I would recommend this resort to anyone!!! |PURA VIDA😊

Great and romantic place to stay. The view and service were beyond excellent. The place is very peaceful and relaxing. The staff provided excellent service and very courteous. 100 percent going back to relax and enjoy the scenery. Just be very cautious of the monkeys...they like to play in room deck area and might take your belongings if you leave them out.

We spend three nights here. On arrival the staff is welcoming and helpful. Check in was smooth. The room is amazing with a beautiful view of the ocean and a large balcony. The room is clean. Bed comfortable and the shower is huge. Everything you need is available|From coffee to snacks. The beach is quiet and food service is excellent. A great place to unwind.

My husband and I were lucky enough to spend two weeks at Arenas Del Mar for our honeymoon and all I can say is WOW! This place is top notch and I was completely blown away by our wonderful experience here. Arenas Del Mar is extremely well run and the rooms, pools, beaches, restaurants, and offered excursions are nothing short of exceptional. As others have mentioned, what truly makes Arenas Del Mar special is the staff. Every time we went to eat, sit at the bar, or ask a question at the concierge, it felt like talking with friends. Special shoutout to: Randall, Karen, Gabriela, Wilber, Luz, Minor, Alex, Farlen, and Amanda at the hotel and restaurant, our tour guides Maria and Julian, and Oscar who drove us numerous times including to/from the San Jose airport. You are all incredibly hardworking and kind. It was a privilege to meet you and thanks for making our trip so special! We did the following excursions and would highly recommend them: Manuel Antonio National Park, Chocolate Tour, Night Walk, Mangrove Boat Tour, Los Campesinos Reserve, Ziplining, Nauyaca Waterfall, and Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour. If you prefer to sit and relax by the beach, Arenas Del Mar has that too! Lots of lounge chairs and drink/food service right on Playitas Beach. The Manuel Antonio area has so much to do - two weeks didn’t feel long enough! If you are considering Arenas Del Mar for your vacation, book now! It’s 100% worth it. This is the best hotel experience I’ve ever had.

I was scared about this place because of a few bad reviews I read. I can honestly say that this hotel deserves all of the positive reviews it has!| We are foodies and the restaurant options were fantastic. Breakfast options were great and not boring. Drinks were very good, dinner options as well. Fridge stocked with house made sodas for kids. Everything was fresh, service was very friendly and fast. All of the workers are genuinely friendly. We had 3 kids with us and they all treated our kids wonderfully. They cracked coconuts for them, took them around the property to show animals, played soccer with them….| Laundry service was very fast, anytime we needed anything the staff was right on it, no matter what. |There are stairs, our room was on third floor- so if you don’t like walking it may not be for ya! We loved every bit of it though. Walking was enjoyable! For the Americans that aren’t used to exercise - there are golf carts that come as soon as you call for them. I extended our stay during my original booking process and ended up booking a different class of room, they moved all of our luggage to the suite to make sure it was a very smooth transition. All rooms are very well appointed. Beach towels and toys are available. We packed umbrellas for the rainy season- they had those too. |Jetted tub on our balcony was amazing (available in a suite). The grounds are very well taken care of, they are constantly cleaning and maintaining it. We have not a single negative thing to say.