The Harmony HotelvsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks significantly higher than The Harmony Hotel. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort comes in at #5 in Costa Rica with praise from 6 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
The Harmony Hotel
 Afar Magazine
 Afar Magazine
 Fodor's
 Travel + Leisure
 Travel + Leisure
Guiones Beach, Nosara 5233, Costa Rica
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Howler monkeys signal sunrise at Harmony Hotel, where surfers catch some of the best waves on this side of the Pacific." 
 "This low-key hotel in the sleepy town of Nosara is a surfer’s paradise." Full review
 "Enclosed back decks with hammocks, outdoor showers, and a cushioned chaise longue expand what are otherwise standard-size rooms." Full review
 "The Harmony sits a stone’s throw from Playa Guiones in the sleepy Pacific coast surf town of Nosara." Full review
 "In the health-crazed beach town of Nosara, The Harmony Hotel is one of the most beloved yoga resorts in the country" 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
 
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