Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort vs The Zancudo Lodge
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort ranks significantly higher than The Zancudo Lodge. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores 89 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star resort is set on forested cliffs close to the popular Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio."
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Hideaway Report
91.0
"Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos."
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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"
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The Zancudo Lodge
Playa Zancudo, Golfito, Costa Rica
From $250 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo stockades, and spacious, tranquil rooms."
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Fodor's
"Most guests here are well-heeled, avid anglers on all-inclusive sportfishing packages, but the young owners have completely transformed this beachfront property into a top-notch luxury resort that can be enjoyed by those who have never dropped a line."
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