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About the Hotel

Playa Playitas Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, 311-6350

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Ocean View Superior
2 persons
11 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Ocean Breeze Superior
2 persons
11 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Ocean Breeze Suite
2 persons
31 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Ocean View Premium Suite
2 persons
31 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Manuel Antonio 1.6 km
Airports
Aeropuerto La Managua (XQP) 9.9 km
Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur (PMZ) 110.2 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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Location

Playa Playitas Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, 311-6350
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Playa Playitas Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, 311-6350
Nearby
Km 4
Greentique Wildlife Refuge
430 m
Spa Centre
Cala Spa
430 m
Restaurants
El Mirador Bar & Restaurant
810 m
Manuel Antonio National Park Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort
Bella Vista Restaurant Manuel Antonio
1.1 km
Road to Quepos Point
Terrazza by Issimo
880 m
waterfront
Shana Restaurant & Lounge Pool Bar
1.1 km
Carretera Punta Quepos
La Mansion Inn Manuel Antonio
750 m
800 metros oeste de Cafe Milagro La Mansion Inn
Arbol Restaurant
620 m
Hotel Makanda
La Galeria
1.5 km
Punta Quepos Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio
Raphael's Terrazas
2.3 km
Manuel Antonio Road Manuel Antonio
Mogambo BarCafe
2.3 km
Route 618 UPSTAIRS Raphael's Terrazas
Le Papillon Restaurant
860 m
100 metros SE de Plaza Vista Hotel La Mariposa
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