Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort
Arenas Del Mar in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is that easy beachfront luxury resort you’ve been searching for. Beachfront. Ocean views. Rainforest. Wildlife. Manuel Antonio National Park on your doorstep and adventure at your fingertips, but what you’ll remember most is our easy atmosphere. Arenas Del Mar is situated on a cliff with direct access to two pristine sand beaches, Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach, well–known as a venue for International Surfing Competitions and for its mid–sized break.
What we love
Wave directly out the front, plus 7 different waves nearby for all levels
Stunning clifftop views
Arenas Del Mar is a member of The Cayuga Collection
Located on an 11-acre private rainforest reserve
Surfing Highlights
Playa Hermosa
Stretch of beach offering some of the most consistent conditions on the Pacific Coast. A variety of sandbars have formed creating a pounding and tubular beachbreak.
Punta Dominical
Another great wave for beginners when small is the left at Punta Dominical, but when it’s fuelled by a serious swell, it holds up to triple overhead with long, hollow rides. Go at higher tides and don’t get caught inside!
Punta Uvita
A whale tail shaped point is the gateway to Marino Ballena, one of only two marine parks in Costa Rica. The point and some offshore islands help filter swells and create good shelter for some softer, nicely-shaped beachbreaks, working right through the tides. Something for everyone as it can get perfect and the odd hollow day for advanced riders.
Pricing & Packages
Ocean Breeze Superior Room
Ocean Breeze Superior Rooms are rooms with 44sq.m (474sq.ft) of living space. These rooms are ideal if you plan to spend most of your time at the beach or out exploring Manuel Antonio. Accommodates up to 2 guests.
Ocean View Superior Room
Ocean View Superior Rooms are open-concept, studio-style suites with 45sq.m (488sq.ft) of living space. These suites boast panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Your perfect sunset spot. Accommodates up to 2 guests.
Ocean Breeze Suite
Ocean Breeze Suites are spacious, 1-bedroom luxury suites with 90sq.m (975sq.ft) of living space. These suites offer the best views of both the Rainforest and Pacific Ocean. You might even spot a monkey or two! Accommodates up to 3 adults, or 2 adults + 2 children.
Ocean View Premium Suite
Ocean View Premium Suites are spacious, 1-bedroom luxury suites with approximately 98sq.m (1055sq.ft) of living space. Look out over Manuel Antonio National Park. Watch the sun sink into the Pacific Ocean. These are the best seats in the house. Accommodates up to 3 adults, or 2 adults + 2 children.
The Resort
Arenas Del Mar is located on an 11-acre private rainforest reserve. You’ll easily see monkeys and sloths right here at the resort. You’ll have access to two beautiful beaches, Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach. By day, you can even walk along Espadilla Beach into Manuel Antonio town and Manuel Antonio National Park. It doesn’t matter if you’re up for the adventures, the National Park, surfing, a nice spa treatment, or just a quiet day on the private beach, Arenas Del Mar has it all and has been truly kissed by nature.
Cuisine
Nowhere will you feel more on your vacation than at Playitas Restaurant - sink your toes into the sand and dine beachfront. Expect beachside BBQs, Street Food Nights, Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian menus, not to mention Old School Cocktails and tropical smoothies delivered right to your lounge chair. The menu reflects the region: stimulating, colourful, and exciting. Every decision made in the kitchen is guided by values of sustainability and care for the environment.
Surfing
In Manuel Antonio there are brilliant waves for surfing, body surfing as well as Stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking. Nearby waves to Arenas Bel Mar are, Boca Damas – Offers long, fast occasionally hollow lefts with shorter rights. This break is usually larger than those surrounding it. Works best with an incoming tide. Quepos Bombie – Recently discovered, this slab is just south of the jetty and breaks away from the point.
Nature
If you enjoy nature and hiking, the Rainmaker Reserve is just the right tour. Hand rails and easy to follow footpaths connected by a breathtaking canopy bridge network connected with observation platforms in the treetops, allow you to observe waterfalls, discover the area’s rich biodiversity and explore the majesty of the forest from a bird’s eye view. At night, many animals go to sleep but others come out to explore the dark such as frogs, snakes, spiders, opossums and owls.
Adrenaline
If you are looking for more action and higher adrenaline then try whitewater rafting, it is only 30 minutes drive from Manuel Antonio area where the Naranjo River forms the natural southern border of Manuel Antonio National Park. The Naranjo River descends steeply from the coastal mountain range above Quepos through a gorgeous jungle gorge, and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations.
Sustainability
Arenas Del Mar is a proud member of The Cayuga Collection, a group of award-winning sustainable hotels and lodges, tucked away in the most incredible corners of Latin America. Their mission is to protect and preserve the surrounding communities and ecosystems, and enrich the lives of curious travelers, everywhere. Sustainability is in their DNA, just some of their sustainable practice highlights are banishing all single-use plastics and taking local sourcing one step further by creating a hydroponic vegetable garden onsite.
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