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Iguana LodgevsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Iguana Lodge. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores 89 with accolades from 6 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Iguana Lodge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Calle a Calle Platanares, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Four two-story bungalows with breezy decks, bamboo furniture, orthopedic beds draped in mosquito netting, and lovely stone bathrooms with garden showers." Full review
Fodor's "If a long stretch of deserted beach is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with two-story cabins set in an exquisite botanical garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Accommodation includes 19 rooms with three lodging options: small, private casitas; a three-story villa; and upscale club rooms." Full review
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Fodor's
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Oyster
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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph8.0
"This five-star resort is set on forested cliffs close to the popular Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"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
OysterUpscale
"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
