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Pachira LodgevsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Pachira Lodge. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores 89 with recommendations from 6 reviews such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Pachira Lodge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
"This is the prettiest of Tortuguero's lodges, but not the costliest—the owners here market competitively and keep prices reasonable." Full review
"Just outside Tortuguero National Park on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, the Pachira Lodge sits on a thin strip of land surrounded by a network of canals." Full review
"A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot." 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
Top choice
"This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels." Full review
"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
8.0
"This five-star resort is set on forested cliffs close to the popular Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio." Full review
91.0
"Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos." Full review
"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
"Luxe eco-resort with top-notch restaurants, a serene spa and killer rainforest and beach vistas." Full review
"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
"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
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