Punta Leona Beach Hotel

PLAYA GARABITO

Puntarenas, CR

Rating: 4 stars

Surrounded by 750 acres of lush tropical rainforest, pristine white sand and gold sand beaches and the deep blue waters of the Pacific, you will be swept away by the natural beauty experienced at our private tropical rain forest and beach resort. Conveniently located just ninety minutes from San Jose by car,here you can experience nature without discomfort. Enjoy the best beaches of Costa Rica with all the comfort.Offerings include 3 pools, 1 kids pool, 4 restaurants, snack bar, beachside bar, disco, tennis, volleyball and basketball court, daily activities, guided nature walks, spectacular bird watching, childrens play area, 18-hole miniature golf course, horseback riding, sport fishing, diving, snorkeling, day tour desk, souvenir shop.

Room Information

C2D

Selvamar Standard Double. Garden and Forest view. Separate unit rooms sorrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Located 5-10 minutos walk or 2 minute internal shuttle bus ride from our gold sand and center of resort complex.

A4B

Leona Mar Senior Suite. Two bedrooms with king bed or 2 twins, queen size wall bed in living room, two bathrooms, hair dryer, hot water, air-conditioning, private balcony with ocean view, dining room, living room with color cable TV, complete kitchen with large stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, washer dryer and safety deposit box.

S2T

Leona Mar Junior Suite. Suite located above beautiful white sand beach. One bedroom, King bed or two twins, one bathroom with ocean view, living room with queen size wall bed and color television with cable, complete kitchen with large stove, refrigerator, dish washer and microwave.

A2T

Leona Mar Deluxe Suite. Located above beautiful white sand beach, one bedroom with king bed or two twins, two bathrooms, private terrace with ocean view, living room with queen size wall bed and color television with cable, complete kitchen with large stave, refirgerator, dish washer and microwave.

Directions

San Jose

When leaving San JosÃ© take the main highway (Carretera Interamericana) going North towards Puntarenas. The highway will pass the Juan Santa MarÃa airport. Stay on the Interamericana for about 10-15 minutes more, until you see an exit for a town (pueblo) called Atenas. Take this exit and you will see a sign for Hotel Punta Leona. Continue to follow the signs for Hotel Punta Leona, Jaco and Quepos, as you go through the towns of Atenas, San Mateo, Orotina, and Tarcoles. The hotel is located on the right hand side of the road, about 15 minutes after you pass over the Tarcoles River. You will see a big sign and entrance gate on your right hand side

Restaurants

Carabelas

Open Breakfast and Dinner specializing international cuisine. Sunday - Saturday 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:00

Grill Tipica

Open for dinner specializing in grilled cuisine. Sunday - Saturday 18:00 - 22:00

Leon Marino

Open for Breakfast, lunch specializing international and Costa Rican cuisine. Sunday - Saturday 07:00 - 17:30

Mantas Snack Bar

Open for lunch specializing fast food. Sunday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.

Area Attractions

Manuel Antonio National Park

Located two hours from Punta Leona, Manuel Antonio National Park is considered to be Costa RicaÂ’s most beautiful park, with enchanting white sand beaches ideal for swimming and the tropical forest alive with wildlife. Watch out for the monkeys and iguanas sharing the park with you. Either relax in the tropical splendor, or explore the parkÂ’s trails leading to scenic lookouts. A visit to the nearby town of Quepos for a "tipico" lunch finishes off a perfect day

Jaco Beach

Carara Biological Reserve

Located just 20 minutes from Punta Leona, this is one of the most important and highly visited biological reserves in Costa Rica. Walk through the trails of this transitional forest, a cross between a dry tropical forest and humid jungle. Carara is the home of many mammals, hundreds of birds (including the rare Scarlet Macaw), and a vast number of species of plants and trees. Appreciate the wonders of this intricate eco-system and it's importance to our planet. Also, observe enormous crocodiles basking along the side of the Tarcoles River.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Arenal Volcano

Traveling over the mountains to the rich plains of the area of San Carlos, suddenly you will come upon the perfect cone shaped Arenal Volcano. This active volcano experiences period eruptions, rumbling as its sends clouds of smoke and ash into the sky (which you will see and may even feel!). Witness the spectacle of the Volcano at night, watching the red lava snake down the mountain and illuminating the sky like a magnificent display of fireworks. Take time out to relax in the nearby thermal hot springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis

Recreation

Garabito Beach

White Sand Beach

Disco - Night Club

Night Club in property

Water Sports

At Punta Leona there's a variety of watersports available, provided by the company "JD's Watersports". Reservations can be made upon arrival at the reception desk. For questions about watersport activities, best sites, excursions, rental gear,

Tours

tours can be scheduled through our front desk. All tours require a minimum of 2 people to take place. It is best to contact the front desk in advance to book the tour and reconfirm all information. Not all tours are available year round so be sure to inquire as to availability before you arrive.

18-Hole Golf Course

Nearby 18 Hole Golf Course. Nestled alongside an exotic forest with beautiful ocean views of the Costa Rican Pacific Coast, this course hosts an extraordinary encounter with nature for any golfer... an excellent test of golf, one hole after another. It's a unique golf experience that will impress you while playing.