Tamarindo Bay Boutique HotelvsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores significantly better than Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks #4 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel
100 meters south of the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, west of Hotel Arcoiris, Tamarindo 2034 BXU, Costa Rica
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Fodor's
"Opened in 2014, this boutique hotel built from recycled materials is inspired by the owners’ travels to Southeast Asia and has nine contemporary rooms overlooking a pool-centered courtyard." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Here's a romantic getaway for grownups only, where contemporary design goes hand-in-hand with environmental consciousness." 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