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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

Omar AlJammaz 07/07/22

Trustpilot
Great service. Quick response.

Sue Christy 06/09/22

Trustpilot
Giulia and Awave were great. Highly recommended to others.

Gavin 06/08/22

Trustpilot
James is a legend & will get everything you need for your trip setup & take care of all your needs. It was super easy & he responds to all emails very fast!

Oli 09/05/22

Trustpilot
Everything was perfect!

Garret Cleary 06/03/22

Trustpilot
They were great for our trip to the Maldives. Very fast response times to any questions we had and overall really helpful.

Gadi Haliva 07/17/22

Trustpilot
excellent service all the way . will use this service again

Anthony Luczkow 07/11/22

Trustpilot
James and the team at Awave do great work! Our trip was seamless the whole way through, which is really all you can ever ask for...plus the waves were great

Ray-Mie Nederland 05/30/22

Trustpilot
We booked a trip to Niyama Maldives (13 - 20 May 2022) with Awave.

Before deciding to go to Niyama I had close contact with Giulia about what would be the best resort for that season. Giulia responded almost immediately and gave us good and detailled advice about the surf and of course also about the resort.

We had a great trip! The resort was just prefect as well as the service! Unfortunately the waves were a bit choppy and the wind cross/ onshore, but that's mother nature....... (and May is a very difficult month for the Maldives). We still surfed every day in fun size waves and had a great time.

Would definitely recommend Niyama as well as booking with Awave!

Benjamin Soto 09/13/22

Google
the service we got froma James was excelent. He answer really fast and always willing to help. He provided super usefull information and good tips.

George Nexus 09/14/22

Google
Great communication, fantastic care and attention from James who is very knowledgeable and approachable, and the product recommended to us as an alternative, Ayada, was a real paradise. We had very high expectations and we were really impressed with everything (apart from the the quality of the surfboards for hire). :)
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