Hotel Alta Las PalomasvsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks significantly better than Hotel Alta Las Palomas. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks #5 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 6 reviews such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Alto de las Palomas, Escazu, Costa Rica
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hotel Alta Las Palomas looks like something out of Provence with its terracotta roof tiles, arching doorways and sweeping vistas of grassy hillsides." Full review
Jetsetter
"City living meets mountainside retreat, with old-school style and drop-dead views of bustling San José." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Spanish colonial buildings of the Alta Hotel cascade down a lush hillside above San José, coming to rest at the deck of a brilliant blue, glass-tiled oval pool." Full review
Fodor's
"The view from this hotel perched on a hillside above Santa Ana is impressive, but so is the building itself with its blend of colonial and modern style—think archways, hardwoods, and leather" Full review
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Guest rooms are spacious, with handcrafted furniture and bathrooms with hand-painted tiles; ask for one on the fourth or fifth floor to take advantage of the view.
Lonely Planet
"This graceful Mediterranean-style villa has 23 whitewashed rooms decked out in terracotta tiles, contemporary wood furnishings and expansive bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and robes" Full review
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park 311-6350, Costa Rica
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Idyllic jungle-meets-beach location of this Pacific Coast resort means guests can spot two-foot iguanas, white-faced monkeys, and birds of myriad species without even leaving their poolside loungers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star resort is set on forested cliffs close to the popular Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos." Full review
Fodor's
"On hillsides sloping down to two pristine, almost-deserted beaches, chic and elegant rooms are decorated with gorgeous natural fabrics and local art and have huge private terraces" Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe eco-resort with top-notch restaurants, a serene spa and killer rainforest and beach vistas." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This neighborhood is replete with upscale hotels, but none is closer to the beach than Arenas del Mar, a five-star, 11-acre property within walking distance of Manuel Antonio National Park." Full review
Frommer's
"This beachfront resort is in a league of its own, with handsome rooms, fabulous views, great dining, and direct access to two beaches" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Remarkable location is combined with impressive eco-conscious practices and upscale amenities...38 guest rooms are subtly stylish offering minibars stocked with generous supplies of Costa Rican treats" Full review