Luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, Arenas del Mar
| country: | Costa Rica | ||||
| location: | Quepos | ||||
| price: | From US $250 - US $398 per superior room per night, based on 2 people sharing, includes full a la carte breakfast, excluding flights
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| more info: | We can book flights from the UK Further price information here | ||||
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
This resort is a venture developed with the idea of building a luxurious beach resort and sustainable tourism hotel based on the experiences and knowledge acquired from more than 50 years of combined experience in tourism. Catering for tourists who seek more than “just another” high-end resort stay, this resort offers the utmost levels of comfort within a local Costa Rica setting. Stunning ocean-view guestrooms and suites, two upscale hotel restaurants – El Mirador and Playita, intimate spa and gift shop are included in the list of deluxe amenities found at the resort. 
This is an ocean view beach and nature resort with a strong commitment to the surrounding nature and local community. It has 38 upscale rooms and suites, offering a casual beach front café and an elegant dining facility with spectacular views of the National Park as well as two swimming pools, a small spa and a gift shop. The hotel is set in 11 acres of nature, a property with private nature trails which includes a hanging bridge and access to two beautiful sand beaches. Guests have the opportunity to experience a wide range of scenic and adventurous tours such as kayaking, horseback riding, river rafting and guided rainforest hikes. Furthermore, they enjoy state of the art facilities and amenities such as high speed internet access, world class cuisine as well as exceptional personalized service.
associated activities
rooms, food and facilities
There are two swimming pools, a small Spa and a gift shop. All rooms feature cable TV, ceiling fans, air conditioning, high speed Internet, mini-bar, safe deposit box, coffee maker, microwave and iron. Gift shop: Tiendita Arenas Del Mar is a contemporary design shop and boutique, handily placed in the reception area of the Resort. This shop is dedicated to promoting local contemporary design from Costa Rican artists and emphasizes innovative products that utilize recycled materials or refer to local culture and/or traditional craft techniques and materials. This project emerged as a response to the growing need for an outlet for young local designers to show and promote their work. It intends to become a forum space where designers, artists, tourists and design lovers can meet, share and produce new ideas and objects that reflect the contemporary life and culture of “ticos”.
Spa: Immerse yourself in luxury and enjoy our sumptuous treatments and relaxing massages while being lulled by the sounds of the sea and the breezes flowing through Las Brisas Spa. Our professional masseuses offer a relaxing and natural selection of massage, facials, wraps and scrubs as well as manicures, pedicures and depilation services.
Food: Two upscale gourmet hotel restaurants famous for their use of seasonal ingredients and local foods featuring Costa Rican Cuisine with an international flavor. One is an elegant dining facility with spectacular views of the National Park and the other is a casual beach front café. Family friendly: This is a great family destination and a wonderful opportunity for families to spend some quality time together. There are many interesting activities offered in the area for children, especially years 6 and older, such as butterfly gardens, guided tours on interpretive trails into the rain forest, canopy tours and boat excursions.
Disabled access: This resort has 4 rooms that are wheelchair accessible. Due to the spread out terrain, this resort is only recommended to the “adventurous” and somewhat experienced handicapped traveller.
how to find us
By air: San José airport is located about 3 hours away by car or you can take a short 25 minute flight to Quepos which is 10 minutes away from the resort. Liberia aiport is a 5 hour drive away or two short domestic flights of about 25 and 45 minutes each.By car: From San José head toward the International Airport on the Interamericana and turn off at “Manolos” (Atenas Exit) towards the beach town of Jacó. When crossing the Tarcoles river bridge, make sure you stop to look at the crocodiles below. Continue to Jacó and then down the Pacific coast to Quepos. Estimated driving time: 3 hours.
further price information
| Room type | Guide price per room per night |
| Ocean Breeze Apartment | From US $640 - US $1,010 |
| Ocean Breeze Suite | From US $390 - US $612 |
| Ocean Breeze Superior Room | From US $250 - US $398 |
| Rainforest View Suite | From US $250 - US $445 |
All rates are per room, per night and include government taxes (16.39%). Price includes full a la carte breakfast. Additional person US $58 per night. Children under 6 years stay free. The rate for additional person and children (6 years and older) is based on two adults in room or suite and 4 adults in apartment sharing the room with the additional person or child.
The GBP price shown is based on today's exchange rate. Your holiday will be charged in GBP at the rate applicable when you make any payment. Pricing correct at time of website publication and are subject to change.
Cancellation Policy: all reservations must be paid in advance unless other conditions specified. We accept cancellations up to 30 days before arrival (60 days in holiday season) without any penalty; after that no show charges may apply.
flight arrangements
We are able to help you with any flight arrangements from the UK. Please indicate if you wish us to quote also for flights when you make your enquiry and we will strive to get you the best flights and rates possible. how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment:
 The hotel uses solar heating panels coupled with super efficient energy saving auxiliary water heaters, underground electrical system, copper–silver ionization systems to clean the pool water, energy efficient bulbs, and a complex but efficient recycling program including the use of waste water treatment plant which require no leech lines, solar drying areas and low wattage high efficiency lighting to protect the fauna and the use of fossil fuels. Only electric cars are permitted on the property to avoid air and noise pollution. The roof tiles are actually recycled plastic that are made from discarded plastic bags from the banana industry. All sheets and towels are made from 100% natural bamboo fibers, a renewable resource (and of exquisite quality). The total construction (footprint) covers less than 25% of the land and the remaining part, which is secondary forest, will become a private nature reserve. This will act as an ecological corridor for the species of mammals that travel through this jungle. We will be planting over 7000 native species of trees and thousands of native plants in the next years. Community: Employees are recruited primarily from the nearby towns and purchases made locally whenever possible and there are regular scheduled doctor visits to the site for employees to consult with. All employees are trained about sustainable tourism and must be committed to maintain the goals of sustainable tourism. The involvement of the local community is an essential part of the lodging concept. Employees will be recruited primarily from the local area and purchases made locally whenever possible. |
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