Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortvsHotel Villa Caletas
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks significantly higher than Hotel Villa Caletas. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort is ranked #5 in Costa Rica with approval from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
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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
Hotel Villa Caletas
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2 km after Punta Leona, Herradura, Jaco 12358-1000, Costa Rica
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "While Costa Rica is known for its jungles, beaches, surf towns and outdoor activities, there is also a serious glamorous side to it." Full review
 "Perched 1,200 feet above the sea on a promontory south of Punta Leona, the elegant rooms sequestered in the jungle have jaw-dropping views of the surrounding foliage and sea below." Full review
 "Eccentric clifftop resort near Jacó beach, with two mansions, an infinity pool and Pacific Ocean views." Full review
 " There’s little reason to leave this self-contained resort, complete with crown molding and mosaic-tiled fountains. " Full review
Top choice
 "Although the views of the Pacific are amazing, what makes this bluff-top hotel truly unique is its architectural fusion, incorporating elements as varied as tropical Victorian, Hellenistic and French colonial" Full review