Hotel Punta Leona

Punta Leona, a forest resort with two beaches north of Jacó

Punta Leona is a large nature resort on the Central Pacific just north of Jacó, set in forest where the rainforest meets the drier woods of the north. It has two beaches of its own, Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, and plenty of room to roam. It is one of our team's favourites for families and for birders.

Why we choose it

• Two beaches, very few people. Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas are inside the resort, so the sand is quiet and the water is calm for swimming.
• Nature on the doorstep. Trails, a butterfly garden and the forest around the rooms make it a natural stop for birders and families with curious kids.
• Space for families. The Arenas Apartments sleep up to 8 with sea views, and a shuttle inside the resort carries you between the rooms, pools and beaches.

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Rooms and views

Most of our clients stay in the Selvamar rooms, set in the forest about 800 m from Playa Mantas. The Standard rooms come with two beds or a king, and the Superior rooms add a balcony over the garden. There is also an accessible Selvamar Superior King with a balcony.

For families and groups, the resort has apartments: Arenas, with sea views and space for up to 8, Arrecifes, from studios up to 8 guests, and Bella Leona.

On the property

The resort is spread out, so the internal transportation service is part of daily life, running between the rooms, the swimming pools, the restaurants and the beaches. There is a spa, tennis, a beach club and a shop.

Walk the trails early to look for birds, visit the butterfly garden, and save the afternoon for the beach and the pools.

Location and getting there

Punta Leona sits at Punta Leona, on the coast just north of Jacó, and is one of the closest beach resorts to San José. From here we arrange visits to Carara National Park, crocodile tours on the Tárcoles River, canopy tours and sport fishing. Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 pm.

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