Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Hotel

Location The Arenas del Mar Beach resort is located on the Central Pacific Coast in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica The 11 acre resort borders Espadilla Beach to the south and Playitas Beach to the north The property overlooks Manuel Antonio National Park Hotel Features The Arenas del Mar Beach resort participates in Costa Rica's sustainable development project, modeling the concepts of the Certification for Sustainable Tourism The "green" hotel employs an environmental supervisor, and all employees undergo sustainable tourism training The resort utilizes solar power and recycled materials The property also houses a recycling center and a greenhouse Overlooking Espadilla Beach, El Mirador restaurant uses fresh local and seasonal ingredients to create authentic Costa Rican dishes The beachside Playitas Snack Bar serves light fare and tropical beverages Two white sand beaches border the hotel To the south, Espadillas Beach stretches two kilometers and connects to Manuel Antonio National Park To the north, Playitas Beach boasts natural rock formations Private nature trails wind through the rain forest The hotel includes Las Brisas Spa, offering Basaltic Hot Stone Massages, Detoxifying Algae Wraps and Green Tea Scrubs Two outdoor pools are on site Guestrooms The Arenas del Mar Beach resort offers 38 guestrooms featuring suite style, apartment style and studio style floor plans Rooms are furnished with tropical fabrics and vibrant artwork Cool tile flooring complements light color schemes Open air decks showcase ocean or rainforest views Select rooms sport private outdoor spa tubs Living areas include sofa beds, coffeemakers and minibars Rooms are equipped with high speed Internet access and flat screen televisions Expert Tip To ensure a stress free day at the beach, Arenas del Mar Beach resort packs picnic lunches and shuttles guests by electric car to the Playa Espadillas Beach on the south side of the resort