Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection – A Favorite for Families in Manuel Antonio
About the Hotel
Luxury Accommodations & Views
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort offers 37 suites and guest rooms with views of Manuel Antonio National Park, the Pacific Ocean, and rainforest. Options include Ocean View Premium Suites (98 sq m with king bed and sofa bed), Ocean Breeze Suites (90 sq m with rainforest and ocean views), and the Playitas Suite (120 sq m apartment-style with hot tub). All rooms feature king-sized beds, air conditioning, rainfall showers, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and organic toiletries.
Onsite Dining Experiences
The resort features Playitas Beachfront Restaurant & Bar serving beachside BBQs and gluten-free options with direct sand access. Mirador Oceanview Restaurant offers views of Manuel Antonio National Park with Costa Rican culinary traditions. Both restaurants provide full bar service, vegan and vegetarian menus, and lunch service delivered to lounge chairs. The resort operates a fully certified gluten-free program using local ingredients.
Rainforest & Ocean Activities
Guests access two beaches: Playitas Beach for swimming and Espadilla Beach for surfing, connected to Manuel Antonio National Park. The resort offers two pools, including an infinity pool with ocean views. Activities include guided rainforest hikes, wildlife spotting (monkeys, sloths), surfing lessons, yoga classes, and tours to Nauyaca Waterfalls. The property features an 11-acre private nature reserve with hanging bridges and trails.
Manuel Antonio Location
The resort is located within an 11-acre private rainforest reserve in Manuel Antonio, with direct access to Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach. It's a 20-minute walk along the beach to Manuel Antonio National Park entrance. The hotel is 10 km from Aeropuerto La Managua and offers transportation arrangements from both San Jose and Liberia airports. Taxis to Quepos town cost approximately $12 each way.
Sustainable Luxury Services
Services include in-house Naturalist Guides for wildlife tours, complimentary yoga and exercise classes, green ride transportation around the property, and concierge tour planning. The resort is carbon neutral with Five Sustainability Leaf certification. Amenities include beach towels, lounge chairs, boogie boards, surfboards, and restroom facilities at both beaches. The property offers free local and international calls, daily housekeeping, and mobility-accessible suites.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness club
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock