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The Only Beachfront Luxury Resort in Manuel Antonio!

Located in a privileged cliffside position sits Arenas Del mar. Where the rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean and a private beach, Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base for surfing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Arenas Del Mar is made for surfers, nature lovers, families, couples, honeymooners, and adventure seekers who don’t want to compromise on comfort.

The Resort

Occupying 11-Acres of rainforest and beachfront, the resort overlooks Manuel Antonio National Park. Arenas Del Mar is unique among the resorts in the area, offering a light atmosphere while letting you enjoy all the luxuries only the best hosts can provide.

This carbon-neutral property is the first high-end Costa Rican hotel to be awarded Five Star status and the Five Sustainability Leaf Award. The resort offers sustainable, luxurious lodgings immersed in tropical wildlife.

The resort offers direct beach access to the two beaches of Espadilla Beach, a long stretch of sand with many waves, and Playitas Beach, the perfect spot to lounge, relax and observe the wildlife around. If infinity pools are more your scene, we’ve got you covered too, with two pools overlooking the ocean!

Waves at Arenas Del Mar

Unlike other areas in Costa Rica central Puntarenas has largely remained off many surfers’ radar. The mountainous scenery and adaptable rock and sand breaks offer something for everyone. The best time to surf is May to November with S-SW swells ranging from 3-12ft.

Manuel Antonio National Park has fun waves for all standards along Playa Espadilla, but the northwest corner at Playitas holds the best waves from mid to high tide and there is also an outer reef righthander with a solid swell and a high tide.

Take a surf lesson with the professional in-house Surf Instructors! Embrace the Manuel Antonio surf lifestyle while enjoying the warm waters of the Pacific!

Why We Love Arenas Del Mar

Fun waves right at your doorstep and year-round warm water surfing!

The unbeatable views of the ocean and rainforest with direct access to gorgeous beaches!

The sustainable luxury experience! Sustainability guides all of the resort’s everyday practices!

Ready to surf in Costa Rica?

Accommodation

At Arenas Del Mar Resort, the 38 luxury suites and guest rooms, situated throughout the hillside in a range of styles, have views across Manuel Antonio National Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Rainforest.

Among the amenities, the rooms feature King sized beds, air conditioning and ceiling fans, complimentary “Tico” mini-bar stocked with local snacks, artisanal beer & beverages, Coffee maker with local organic coffee. daily morning housekeeping service and evening turndown.

Rates also include gourmet a la carte breakfast, tortilla making class and sustainability tour, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property and free local & international calls.

The Cuisine

Start your day with Costa Rican coffee, organic fruit, and warm pastries. Then end your evening with a live music night, special Guest Chef menu, and regionally-inspired gourmet dishes paired with organic South American wines. The menu reflects the region: stimulating, colorful, and exciting.

Playitas Beachfront Restaurant, Manuel Antonio offers beach eats and cocktails
with your toes in the sand. The Mirador Oceanview Restaurant offers exotic dishes and stunning views of Manuel Antonio National Park.

Every decision made in the kitchen is guided by the values of sustainability and care for the environment. The ingredients used come from local farmers practicing biodynamic agriculture. Arenas Del Mar has partnered with the Dock to Dish program, which connects the resort to fresh, sustainably-caught fish sourced from its own backyard!

Activities

Enjoy the charm of Manuel Antonio National Park, with its striking white-sand
beaches, clear tranquil waters, and abundant wildlife including 109 mammal species and 200 species of bird. The resort offers many activities including guided hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park and Nauyaca Waterfalls, birdwatching, horse-riding, rafting, snorkeling, paddle boarding, mangrove tours, canopy tours, and more.

Wellness

At Las Brisas Wellness Center, get pampered with one of the wellness treatments for complete escape and relaxation. The therapist team is happy to offer advice to ensure you choose treatments specifically suited to your special needs. Treatments may be combined to make unique wellness experiences. The Tranquility Ocean View Lounge offers the perfect pre and post-treatment ritual to kick back in complete stillness and serenity.

Get There

The resort is located 2 miles from Quepos Airstrip. You can reach Arenas Del Mar in Manuel Antonio by plane (25 mins) or by car (3 hours) from San José.

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The Only Beachfront Luxury Resort in Manuel Antonio!

Located in a privileged cliffside position sits Arenas Del mar. Where the rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean and a private beach, Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base for surfing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Arenas Del Mar is made for surfers, nature lovers, families, couples, honeymooners, and adventure seekers who don’t want to compromise on comfort.

The Resort

Occupying 11-Acres of rainforest and beachfront, the resort overlooks Manuel Antonio National Park. Arenas Del Mar is unique among the resorts in the area, offering a light atmosphere while letting you enjoy all the luxuries only the best hosts can provide.

This carbon-neutral property is the first high-end Costa Rican hotel to be awarded Five Star status and the Five Sustainability Leaf Award. The resort offers sustainable, luxurious lodgings immersed in tropical wildlife.

The resort offers direct beach access to the two beaches of Espadilla Beach, a long stretch of sand with many waves, and Playitas Beach, the perfect spot to lounge, relax and observe the wildlife around. If infinity pools are more your scene, we’ve got you covered too, with two pools overlooking the ocean!

Waves at Arenas Del Mar

Unlike other areas in Costa Rica central Puntarenas has largely remained off many surfers’ radar. The mountainous scenery and adaptable rock and sand breaks offer something for everyone. The best time to surf is May to November with S-SW swells ranging from 3-12ft.

Manuel Antonio National Park has fun waves for all standards along Playa Espadilla, but the northwest corner at Playitas holds the best waves from mid to high tide and there is also an outer reef righthander with a solid swell and a high tide.

Take a surf lesson with the professional in-house Surf Instructors! Embrace the Manuel Antonio surf lifestyle while enjoying the warm waters of the Pacific!

Why We Love Arenas Del Mar

Fun waves right at your doorstep and year-round warm water surfing!

The unbeatable views of the ocean and rainforest with direct access to gorgeous beaches!

The sustainable luxury experience! Sustainability guides all of the resort’s everyday practices!

Ready to surf in Costa Rica?

Accommodation

At Arenas Del Mar Resort, the 38 luxury suites and guest rooms, situated throughout the hillside in a range of styles, have views across Manuel Antonio National Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Rainforest.

Among the amenities, the rooms feature King sized beds, air conditioning and ceiling fans, complimentary “Tico” mini-bar stocked with local snacks, artisanal beer & beverages, Coffee maker with local organic coffee. daily morning housekeeping service and evening turndown.

Rates also include gourmet a la carte breakfast, tortilla making class and sustainability tour, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property and free local & international calls.

The Cuisine

Start your day with Costa Rican coffee, organic fruit, and warm pastries. Then end your evening with a live music night, special Guest Chef menu, and regionally-inspired gourmet dishes paired with organic South American wines. The menu reflects the region: stimulating, colorful, and exciting.

Playitas Beachfront Restaurant, Manuel Antonio offers beach eats and cocktails
with your toes in the sand. The Mirador Oceanview Restaurant offers exotic dishes and stunning views of Manuel Antonio National Park.

Every decision made in the kitchen is guided by the values of sustainability and care for the environment. The ingredients used come from local farmers practicing biodynamic agriculture. Arenas Del Mar has partnered with the Dock to Dish program, which connects the resort to fresh, sustainably-caught fish sourced from its own backyard!

Activities

Enjoy the charm of Manuel Antonio National Park, with its striking white-sand
beaches, clear tranquil waters, and abundant wildlife including 109 mammal species and 200 species of bird. The resort offers many activities including guided hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park and Nauyaca Waterfalls, birdwatching, horse-riding, rafting, snorkeling, paddle boarding, mangrove tours, canopy tours, and more.

Wellness

At Las Brisas Wellness Center, get pampered with one of the wellness treatments for complete escape and relaxation. The therapist team is happy to offer advice to ensure you choose treatments specifically suited to your special needs. Treatments may be combined to make unique wellness experiences. The Tranquility Ocean View Lounge offers the perfect pre and post-treatment ritual to kick back in complete stillness and serenity.

Get There

The resort is located 2 miles from Quepos Airstrip. You can reach Arenas Del Mar in Manuel Antonio by plane (25 mins) or by car (3 hours) from San José.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

Mickey 01/24/24

TrustPilot
Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

James 01/30/24

TrustPilot
The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!
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