Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection - A luxury beachfront resort in an 5 hectare rainforest reserve with two beaches and guided wildlife tours

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member Of The Cayuga Collection is a 5-star property situated on an 5 hectare private rainforest reserve, offering direct access to Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach. The resort features 37 rooms and suites with ocean or rainforest views, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces. Dining options include Playitas Restaurant beachfront and Mirador Oceanview Restaurant, serving gluten-free and locally sourced dishes. Guests can explore Manuel Antonio National Park via trails or guided tours led by in-house Naturalist Guides, with frequent wildlife sightings such as sloths and monkeys. The property provides two pools, complimentary yoga sessions, and a sustainability-focused design, holding a Five Sustainability Leaf Award.

Pros

Direct beach access to both Playitas Beach and Espadilla Beach, with proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park.

In-house Naturalist Guides lead wildlife tours for spotting sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds.

Gluten-free dining program and locally sourced ingredients at on-site restaurants.

Private, spacious suites with ocean or rainforest views, some featuring hot tubs.

most cases from 3PM and check-out no later than 11AM --there's a late check-out option for a fee.

Cons

The resort's rainforest setting may attract insects, particularly after rainfall.

Some suites require uphill walks or shuttle rides due to the property's cliffside layout.