ARENAS DEL MAR BEACHFRONT & RAINFOREST RESORT MEMBER OF THE CAYUGA COLLECTION, Manuel Antonio

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection - A luxury beachfront resort with direct rainforest access, private beaches, and wildlife encounters

Situated on an 5 hectare private nature reserve adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection offers 37 rooms and suites with Pacific Ocean, rainforest, or park views. Accommodations range from 44sqm Ocean Breeze Superior Rooms to 1295sqm Playitas Suite, featuring king-sized beds, rainfall showers, and outdoor terraces. Two restaurants serve gluten-free Costa Rican cuisine-Playitas Beachfront Restaurant offers toes-in-sand dining, while Mirador Oceanview Restaurant overlooks the national park. Guests access two beaches-Playitas Beach for lounging and Espadilla Beach for surfing-plus two freshwater pools and guided wildlife tours with resident naturalists. The carbon-neutral property includes complimentary Wi-Fi, green transportation services, and operates sustainable fishing through its Dock to Dish program.

Pros

Direct access to both Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach, with staff providing surfboards and cold drinks

Resident naturalist guides lead daily wildlife tours within the private rainforest reserve

Full gluten-free culinary program emphasizing locally sourced ingredients

Complimentary yoga classes twice weekly and exercise sessions

Private hot tubs included in premium suites

Cons

Some rooms require uphill walks or electric cart transportation

Strong ocean currents limit swimming opportunities at the beaches