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Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Indoor wedding
Lobby sitting area
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona offers a seaside retreat with sunshine and ocean breezes. Enjoy a massage or relax poolside. Two restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and Fusion cuisine. Complimentary in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Habitacion Estandar

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartamento Familiar 4 pax

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room - Disability Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Habitacion Superior

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartamento Familiar 8 pax

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Tárcoles, Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona is near the beach. Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Auto Mercado Herradura and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Pacífico Central, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61102

What's nearby

  • Mantas Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Blanca - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 44 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 58 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 61 min drive - 19.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Playa Blanca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria La Ostra - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
A nightclub, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body scrub, or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and Fusion cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cenizaro

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (7,352 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Arenas Playa Blanca Punta Leona
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive
Arenas Playa Blanca Punta Leona
Hotel Arenas en All Inclusive
Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive Tarcoles
Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive Tarcoles
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona - All Inclusive Punta Leona
Hotel Arenas Playa Blanca All Inclusive
Hotel Arenas Playa Blanca
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona - All Inclusive Tarcoles
Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive
Arenas en Punta Leona All Inclusive
Hotel Arenas Playa Blanca All Inclusive
Hotel Arenas Playa Blanca
Arenas Playa Blanca Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mantas Beach, Hacienda las Agujas, and Playa Limoncito. Playa Blanca and Playa Agujas are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 610 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hernán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
na
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is next to a mini market and POPs ice cream store. It also walking distance from playas mantas. The pool is large and nice. The restaurant is mediocre at best. Unfortunately, there are no other options for food, other than the hotel restaurant and maybe one more place. We had to drive to the main road in order to get other restaurant choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john e. murillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach wonderful everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the family friendly setting and the conveniance of the small supermarket up the block
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marianela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mattress are old and lots of metal springs making hard to sleep. Breakfast was great and entertainment staff keep a good mood during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area and its exclusivity !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area was great, but you cannot access Playa Blanca, so its name is misleading, the beach is far away an you have to pay 7000 colones for parking, so this is a hotel to stay at the pool but a beach one
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Road to get to hotel is almost impossible to get through and not many amenities around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at Punta Leona numerous times but now they have shut off access to playa blanco as well as to the pools and restaurants. The continental breakfast for Arenas is good but used to be a lot better. It cost us $100 extra per day to have access to the beach and lunch at the club. We also had open exposed wires under our sink in the bathroom which was a little worrisome especially for electrocution hazards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall the property was nice but the staff was rude. Clearly there is no customer service training.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

KIRLY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hoye Arenas does not longer have an agreement with Punta Leona which means the only beach access is now Playa Mantas and you have to either pay the regular parking if you get any spot cause is pack during weekends or walk there from the hotel as is no longer offering transportation. Really Arenas just provides the pool and sells a closer location to the beach but no beach access at all. I’m not sure I’ll go back as least not during high season
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception desk clearly has no customer service training
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Erick

Rented two rooms,one of them the air conditioner was not working,asked them to give us another room,they refused and said that we had to wait for someone to look at it,took them 4 hours. Also next day there were no water for 2 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

tatiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS HOTEL IS SCAM ADVERTISING.! Do not fall for it Be aware. The hotel Does NOT have access to thewhite and most beautiful beach in the punta Leona property. We never stsyed at it as we were humiliated disrespect we by 2 of security guards on punta leona beach as we got there and were humiliated by not weAring Punta leona hotel bracelets thats the only has the access to this beach onnpunta leona property. We were with 2 kids 10 yo and the guard on punta leona beach harrased us for not having bracelets from punta leona hotel but having non acess allowed from.this hotel. They did not refubd us till then and we NEVER stayed at this hotel as per what happened on the beach that day, as I managed the same day to book punta leona hotel with its beach access. Do nNOT fall for this scam hotel advertising! Stay aware. The guard on punta leone beach offered us to walk 15 miles on the ocean back to thus hotel since he was humiliating us in front of our crying 2 kids and didnt allow us to even take thr bus back to this hotel....kids born in CR, spoke perfect Spanish and we did too. It never helped us to get a refund from this hotel as Expedia said the hotel never answered thrm what happened. Please DO NOT BOOK this place . Scam.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fui al spa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Adela

Liked: Amenities
Bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitación en el primer piso es muy ruidosa , el personal de mantenimiento desde las 6:30 am andan por los pasillos hablando y nos despertaron , no logramos descansar lo que queríamos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anyelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel muy tranquilo y habitaciones confortables
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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