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Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortvsThe Zancudo Lodge
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks significantly higher than The Zancudo Lodge. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores 89 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Zancudo Lodge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Playa Zancudo, Golfito, Costa Rica
From $250/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Top Choice
"The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo stockades, and spacious, tranquil rooms." Full review
"Most guests here are well-heeled, avid anglers on all-inclusive sportfishing packages, but the young owners have completely transformed this beachfront property into a top-notch luxury resort that can be enjoyed by those who have never dropped a line." Full review
"All of the rooms have air-conditioning, flatscreen TVs, hardwood floors, and handsome contemporary decor. The Internet is superfast...the resort also offers a saltwater swimming pool." Full review