Tulemar Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers balance poolside relaxation with adventure at this Manuel Antonio retreat, where a private beach awaits and the national park beckons nearby

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Tulemar Resort, near Manuel Antonio National Park, offers a private beach with sun loungers and a convenient shuttle service. Enjoy the on-site spa with massages and manicure/pedicure services. Two restaurants serve Italian cuisine for memorable dining experiences.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tulemar Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Casa de las Flores

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Tule Casa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Luxury Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury 1 Bedroom Select Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 675 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Maunaloa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 1011 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Premium Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Partial ocean view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tule Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2500 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Tulemar Resort is in Manuel Antonio, a neighborhood in Quepos. Zip Coaster and Mountain Top Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. Rafting, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Quepos travel guide
Map
Tulemar Gardens, Quepos

What's nearby

  • Sunset. Rarely lonely beach.
    Playa Espadilla
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • One of my favorite beaches in 🇨🇷! Not as secluded as the Nicoya Peninsula, but very pretty and fun vibes. #biesanz #manualantonio #costarica #beach #playa #puravida #ocean #sky #lifeatexpedia #springpics
    Biesanz Beach
    8 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mountain Top Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playitas Beach
    7 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Playa La Macha
    10 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    171 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Avión Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Restaurante Cerdo Feliz
    13 min walk
  • El Patio de Café Milagro
    3 min walk
  • Emilio's Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Falafel Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Tulemar Resort

Upscale hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Tulemar Resort. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours and kayaking. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tulemar Resort include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Tule Café
  • Victoria’s

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Luxury Villas Hotel Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Hotel
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Manuel Antonio
Tulemar Resort Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Hotel Manuel Antonio National Park
Buena Vista Hotel And Casas
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Tulemar Bungalows Hotel Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Tulemar Bungalows Manuel Antonio
Tulemar Manuel Antonio
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas Hotel Manuel Antonio National Park
Tulemar Hotel
Buena Vista Luxury Villas Tulemar Bungalows
Tulemar Resort Hotel
Tulemar Resort Quepos
Tulemar Resort Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Does Tulemar Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tulemar Resort?

As of Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tulemar Resort on Feb 16, 2026 start from $385.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tulemar Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tulemar Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tulemar Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Tulemar Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tulemar Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manuel Antonio hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pará Beach and Zip Coaster. Playa Espadilla and Biesanz Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Tulemar Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal concierge was especially helpful in making arrangements for our stay, including personal transfers, excursions, and making our stay especially enjoyable. The staff were all exceptional, rooms were clean, and facilities well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, property can be challenging to walk. Good shuttle service. Lots of wildlife around the property. Very nice private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Shuttles were never a long wait. Beautiful views from our villa as well as from the pools. We can't wait to come back!
We saw wildlife right on our balcony
Family pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, well kept and spacious rooms, super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. They were able to line up excursions and transportation with little notice. They helped us find wildlife, picked us up when we got lost exploring the resort. Have several options for pools that all have perks. TuleCasa was a beautiful spacious room, but i wish we would have been nestled into the resort. This room is off the road above the guest service area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Amenities
Beach, wildlife, proximity to jungle. Excellent bungalows and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 Amazing location with incredible staff and service. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. It was awesome. Our bungalow was very nice and the beach was fantastic. We also enjoyed the food at the Tule cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations. Low-key, quiet, beautiful grounds, not ostentatious, just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how all villas had some ocean view and sunset view. Like being in a treehouse. Their cafe had the best food in the local area. Best beach around, not busy. The staff was amazing for anything you needed. The tours they offered were fantastic. Only negatives- hard to get hot water for showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iling

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

Cannot wait to go back!

Tulenar Resort exceeded my expectations. It was a great resort to conclude our amazing trip to Costa Rica in. Our ocean view bungalow had monkeys outside of it every day. We were right next to the cafe where the mommy sloth, Harriet and her baby happened to be residing while we were there. During one of the thunder storms the howler monkeys howled with the thunder while we were outside under the trees... Just outside of our bungalow. My family and I also did the ATV excursion and Night Jungle Tour, both which we highly recommend. The ATV one was particularly fun because we got to swim in a waterfall during the middle of it. The shuttle to their private beach is easy and convenient. They literally pick up and drop you off where you are staying. They also provide beech towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, body boards, sand toys etc. Plus you can order food! We absolutely cannot wait to go back!! I miss Tulenar already.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

The best!!

Amazing property with attention to every detail. Loved having our own concierge to help with questions. Service to the beach was helpful and appreciated. Loved the restaurant by the pool and especially the pool. The sloth tour was incredible that is why we stayed at Tulemar. Loved all the monkeys as well. Stay minimum 3 days to see wildlife and enjoy the beach. We were warned that our room was by the street and was noisy. But it was very noisy with motorcycles. But they stopped around 10:30. Other than that small negative everything was incredible. Nicest place we have ever stayed and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is absolutely amazing. It’s like staying in a zoo. Saw monkeys, sloths and macaws from our window and a monkey on our deck. Beach is amazing, pools are great, and staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Honestly, we weren’t that amazed by the park after staying at Tulemar because there was so much wildlife and such beautiful grounds. Would give it more than 5 stars if possible. Probably the most beat resort we’ve ever stayed at!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Loved everything about Tulemar except a few unruly young adult guests that were feeding the monkeys and making the staff work harder than necessary. Take the Sloth Walk. Learned so much about the wildlife on the grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely resort but let down by poor service. Gorgeous surroundings but not 5 * service. Check in unimpressive and made to feel second class. They rushed off and then made us wait. To be fair they knocked stuff off bill when we complained at check out. Would be helpful to be shown around when checking in. Great beach. Great nature. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded our expectations. From the friendliness of the staff. To the beautiful villa. To the non-stop wildlife cruising through daily. To the private beach. To the courtesy resort shuttle. To the room service. To our deck view. Even the weather cooperated. In a word..nirvana. For real...
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing!! It is everything you can ask for!!

This was our family dream trip. We splurged and went to Tulemar and it did not disappoint in the least. Awesome facility. Clean rooms. Amazing nature setting. Saw sloths, monkeys, macaws, toucans and many other animals on site. Beach was beautiful. Service was top notch. Shuttle service was quick. Concierge, drivers, restaurant staff, everyone was top notch! If you go, ask your concierge to do the on site Sloth Walk, which takes you through the property to look for sloths and other animals. It was a great tour, that was economical and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in Luxury Standard Room 209 at Tulemar. We saw squirrel monkeys daily from our balcony, and toucans, sloths, scarlet macaws, leaf-cutter ants, frogs, bats, and iguanas on the grounds also. The private beach was never crowded, and we appreciated the complimentary umbrellas and chairs, as well as the ability to order food and drinks from Tule Cafe while on the beach. The Sloth Walk with Pedro was great - we saw at least 10. The food at Tule Cafe was very good - we had breakfast, the bbq burger, and the pulled pork taquitos - all great. We had a rental car and could easily park at the base of our room's walkway (about 4-5 free parking spaces by each area). We never needed the shuttles, as we either took our own car or walked on the grounds. The staff were alway so nice too. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most special thing about this property is the abundant wildlife that is unique to Costa Rica. We had monkeys, iguanas and a toucan right outside our patio area. You can take a sloth walk and learn their habits and locations. Jans, our concierge, was very helpful in arranging several tours for us, transportation, and a grocery order. The restaurants and pools on site were also great. You can swim while you watch monkeys and sloths. Views vary by location on the property, ours happened to be spectacular. The beach was beautiful but it's hard to see the jellyfish in the cloudy water. The property is on a very steep slope but shuttles run frequently. We visited for one week in July and did not have weather ruin any plans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start? Our time spent at Tulemar Resort was definitely one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t even begin to describe the stunning beauty I witnessed there. The awe inspiring views of the ocean and jungle were absolutely breathtaking. Honestly, it felt like I was dreaming every morning I woke up and opened the window treatments. The location of this resort is absolutely perfect. My family stayed at one of the Tulemar bungalows. They have floor to ceiling windows with truly phenomenal views. The bungalows are fully stocked with anything you could possibly need. Housekeeping does a great job cleaning and stocking everything daily. A nice walk-in shower, two comfortable queen beds, a pullout couch, and a nice little private deck with a million dollar view. To add to the million dollar view, you’re greeted by squirrel or Capuchin monkey's daily. The wildlife is such an added bonus, it was one of my favorite parts of our trip. The 3 different species of monkeys…Howlers, Capuchins, & Squirrel monkeys. Not to mention, Marine Iguana’s, Gecko’s, Toucan’s, Macaw’s, & Sloth's to name a few. The lush greenery there is absolutely beautiful, and truly memorable. Before I sign off, I most definitely have to mention the Tulemar Café staff we had the pleasure to meet. Simon, Jordi, & Daniel were our waiters that made an everlasting impression. They took such great care of us, and they’re truly genuine human beings who showed us the meaning of Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent 7 nights at Tulemar Resort for our honeymoon and we both agree that this was the perfect choice- we can't imagine any better place we could have selected for this once-in-a-lifetime situation. The location is simply astonishing, with a unique fauna and flora right outside your doorstep or in front of (and sometimes on) your balcony. We had booked a 1br villa, which offered lots of space and everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The on-site restaurant delivers all the food and drinks to your room if you don't bother going there, but there are also plenty of good choices outside the resort (including the partner restaurant Victorias). The beach of the resort is clean, beautiful and large enough to offer sufficient space, with food and drink service coming from the Tulecafe. We had booked several activities offered by the resort, that were all perfectly organized by our simply amazing concierge Orlando, including a natural park walk to manuel antonio, a sloth walk, a jungle night-time tour, a mangrove cayak tour, an in-house chef dining and a Spa treatment. This is the final and most important part: Orlando was just an outstanding host, much more than "just" the concierge his title says. Getting a message every morning how we are doing and how he can support is something neither of us ever experienced anywhere in the world. Any ask or request we had was fulfilled and confirmed withing minutes. Tulemar was a ***** experience, Orlando made it *****Plus!

8/10 Good

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location. Beach is great . Shuttle to the beach is a real plus. The house was very clean . The staff was not always friendly, particularly the beach amenities staff and the restaurant staff. The food at the restaurant was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A treehouse villa, a conceirge, monkeys, friendly staff... cant ask for much more than that...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Luke

We had an amazing experience! All the staf
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil gorgeous views
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025