





Tulemar Resort
Scenic rainforest and mountain ranges
Tulemar Resort, a gated hillside next to Manuel Antonio National Park
Tulemar is a gated 33-acre property on the hillside of Manuel Antonio, next to the national park and the public beach. Its bungalows, villas and houses are spread through the rainforest, so the evenings come with the sounds of the jungle and the sunsets over the Pacific.
It suits families and groups who want space, a kitchen and a pool close by, with the comfort of a resort around them.
Why we choose it
- Space for families and groups. From bungalows to private houses, Tulemar can put a couple, a family or three generations together under one roof.
- Four pools. Three are for families and one is for adults, so the children have their pools and the grown-ups have theirs.
- A shuttle that runs all day. The resort shuttle runs from 6:00 to 22:00, which makes the hill and the beach easy without a car.
Rooms and views
There are four ways to stay. The Tulemar Bungalows suit couples and small families, and the Tulemar Villas and Tulemar Casas give more room for bigger families.
The Tulemar Private Houses are for groups who want a home of their own inside the gates. Tell us who is coming and we will match the right one to your group.
On the property
Tule Cafe and Victoria's are the two restaurants, and Plumeria Spa does the massages and treatments.
Tulemart, the grocery store on the property, is handy if you are cooking breakfast in a villa or stocking up for the kids. The whole property is gated, which many families appreciate.
Location and getting there
Tulemar is on the hillside of Manuel Antonio, adjacent to the national park and the public beach. From here we arrange the park with a naturalist guide, kayaking, surfing lessons, a horseback ride or a catamaran out of Quepos, and the resort shuttle takes care of the short trips in between.
Our favourite rooms, and why


Select Villas: Standard Room

Select Villas: 1 Bedroom

Select Villas: Luxury 1 Bedroom

Premium Villas: 2 Bedroom

Premium Villas: 3 Bedroom

Private Villas: Tule Villa

Private Villas: Jungle House

Private Villas: Tule Casa

Private Villas: Maunaloa

Private Villas: Casa de Las Flores
Hotels we book in Manuel Antonio
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Tulemar Resort | Los Altos Resort | Gaia Hotel and Reserve | Arenas Del Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boutique | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Spa | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
If this hotel is full, we would look at
Your Costa Rica, starting in Manuel Antonio
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