Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & RainforestvsCasa Chameleon Las Catalinas

Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort and Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort comes in at #5 in Costa Rica with accolades from 6 sources including Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest
9/10
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
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels." Full review
The Telegraph 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 Hideaway Report
91.0
"Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos." Full review
Fodor's 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 Jetsetter
"Luxe eco-resort with top-notch restaurants, a serene spa and killer rainforest and beach vistas." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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
Fodor's 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 with..." Full review
Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
8/10
Playa Danta, Las Catalinas 50304, Costa Rica
From $600/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The trails range from easy to fairly sweat-inducing, with graceful switchbacks and well-timed views of the Pacific." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A romantic stay in a villa at a luxurious paradise on the Guanacaste coast, including breakfast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Heavenly hideaway Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas is high on a hillside on Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Casa Chameleon breaks the mould for luxury lodging in Costa Rica, from its stunning oceanfront setting and world-class infinity pool to the Buddhas and other statues scattered around the grounds." Full review
Tablet Tablet
"Las Catalinas, an adorably tiny beach village set between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica’s northwest coast, is that rarest of things: a new town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Situated in the secluded northwest corner of Costa Rica is the luxurious jungle hideaway of Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A sustainable thread runs throughout the resort...each of the 21 villas shows off a private terrace, saltwater infinity pool, and expansive sea views."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A collection of villas, perched on the hilltop on the southern end of Las Catalinas, Casa Chameleon offers up stunning views of one of Costa Rica’s prettiest stretches of shoreline" Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Las Catalinas, an adorably tiny beach village set between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica’s northwest coast, is that rarest of things: a new town. Planned by Douglas..." Full review

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