Our family had the most amazing lunch on the beach. A troop of monkeys made their way through the area as we were dining, a sloth was napping in a nearby tree, and 2 macaws were in the trees next to us. The food and service were exceptional. It was such a lovely experience.

Really lovely hotel overlooking the Pacific and close to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Good clean rooms with 1 complimentary laundry service that was very welcome. The restaurant was excellent. Th room was extremely comfortable with a good sized balcony. You must keep the door to the balcony closed as the monkey mafia will attempt to get in. They will steal any food left out.

Amazing resort - location and accommodations are fabulous. Best of all are the staff that work there. They make you feel like family. Great vacation!

Arenas Del Mar is an amazingly beautiful hotel set into the side of a rainforest hill with rooms nestled into the hillside. The rooms are top notch and very comfortable. The private beach is beautiful, peaceful and completely relaxing. The food however is sub par for what you would expect at a first class hotel. Dinner entrees start at approx $40. I had a shrimp pasta the first night which had great flavor however the shrimp were tiny and were overcook until they were rubbery leather. Other than the overpriced and poor food, the hotel is wonderful, staff is super attentive and helpful, scenery is amazing. You can always arrange a car to take you down the hill for some outstanding food at any number of restaurants. I would definitely stay here again but just realize I’ll be dining in town vs at the hotel restaurants.

The staff, the views, the amenities, the beach, and all of the wild animals made a perfect vacation. Lunch on the beach was simply delicious. Breakfast was incredible and you could pre-order if you had an early excursion, the mattresses and pillows were magnificent most comfortable, we ever stayed on