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Xandari Resort & SpavsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks marginally better than Xandari Resort & Spa. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort comes in at #5 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 6 publications like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Xandari Resort & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler "On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's "The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." 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
