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The Only Licensed Hotel Operation in Tulemar
Tulemar Resort®
The Only Licensed Hotel Operation in Tulemar
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CASA PALMAS DEL MAR
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SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE!
Onsite spa, restaurants, beach shuttle, and more.
MEET THE NEIGHBORS!
Observe monkeys and sloths from your luxury accommodations!
OUR EXCLUSIVE BEACH
Beach service and amenities for your enjoyment.
THE NEW PLUMERIA SPA
Onsite spa and wellness services.
HOME OF THE SLOTH INSTITUTE
Proud supporters of Costa Rica's only sloth recovery center
FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Dine on-site overlooking the Pacific.
OUR TOURS & EXCURSIONS
Waterfall, canyoning, surfing, fishing tours, and more.
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE
Tulemar Resort Hotel: "Expertise & Experience" On Your Side
The Official Tulemar Website
#1 Hotel In The World 2022
Tulemar Resort is a full-service resort and the only licensed hotel operation on the world-famous 33-acre Tulemar Gardens property.
As the Resort Hotel, we offer a wide variety of accommodations including the award-winning Tulemar Bungalows, luxurious Casas, and beautiful Private Houses. The property is spectacular, nestled in a lush rainforest overlooking the Manuel Antonio coastline. Surrounded by nature, Tulemar Resort features incredible gardens, walking paths, thriving wildlife, the Sloth Institute, and the ONLY exclusive sandy beach in the region.
At Tulemar Resort you will enjoy the luxury and privacy of your very own Villa along with the amenities of a high-end resort, including personal concierge services, 4 swimming pools, 2 restaurants, a beach bar & grill, spa services, a tour desk, daily maid service, on property shuttle services and much more.
While there are other vacation rental options in Tulemar, we’re proud to offer the most comprehensive experience and make all Resort amenities and services available for our guests.
Luxury Accommodations
Experience one of the world’s most desirable and beautiful destinations. Explore your options below and discover your new home away from home in paradise.
A Place Like No Other
Adventure and luxury living set within the beauty of Manuel Antonio. This is not your average place… imagine a divine secluded beach, breathtaking views, and unforgettable hospitality.
Find Your Way to a Private Paradise
To visit Tulemar Resort, you will need to fly into San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). We can arrange transportation anywhere within the country whether you want to fly or use ground transportation. We’d be happy to assist with any arrangements to make your stay easy and enjoyable!
Recent Reviews
Ratings & Reviews On Tripadvisor And Google Reviews
Pura Vida! We can't say enough great things about our recent stay at Tulemar Resort! We were traveling with our two young daughters (1 and 3-years-old)... read moreWe can't say enough great things about our recent stay at Tulemar Resort! We were traveling with our two young daughters (1 and 3-years-old) and didn't have to worry about anything we might have needed for them. Tulemar Resort helped with the pack-and-play, high chair and car seats for or transport to and from San Jose (which they also arranged). The resort itself is beautiful with quiet pools and more wildlife than you can imagine! Our concierge Orlando was absolutely amazing - so welcoming, accommodating and helpful. He went above and beyond to help us on multiple occasions, including delivering groceries and helping find a new contact lens for my husband. Jorge made sure that we made it quickly and safely around the resort our entire stay and made us feel like we were part of the Tulemar family from the second we met him. Dani at the Tule Cafe bar made our girls feel extra special with kiddie pina coladas and it felt like had known her years (my husband loved her Bourbon Special). Chef Jose made an incredible meal for us at the villa and was so kind and willing to teach our 3 year old about all of the local foods. You won't regret staying here. Pura Vida! Lorin, Kyle, Lulu, & Camryn read less
Lorin F.
19 May 2023
Amazing stay Our family recently traveled to Costa Rica for the first time and our stay at Tulemar exceeded our expectations. The room was spotless and r... read moreOur family recently traveled to Costa Rica for the first time and our stay at Tulemar exceeded our expectations. The room was spotless and resort staff were always very helpful and friendly. The food was always amazing and we never had to wait long for anything. The grounds, pool and beach were all wonderful with lots of wildlife to entertain us! Our concierge, Jans, was able to assist us with everything such as room cleaning, dinner reservations and excursions. He even went above and beyond by tracking down our son’s lost AirPods to one of the vans we traveled in. He had them sent back to him and went to the post office on his day off to have them shipped back. This resort is truly one of a kind and we can’t wait to return. read less
Michelle M.
15 May 2023
Exceptional Holidays! I was lucky enough to stay at Tulemar Resort in early March and my daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, the bungalows a... read moreI was lucky enough to stay at Tulemar Resort in early March and my daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, the bungalows are very welcoming and offer absolutely exceptional views. We really enjoyed the magnificent property and were able to appreciate so many animals nearby. We also very appreciated the restaurant and as well as the exceptional service special thanks to Miguel who was brilliant as well as Harold, Moises and Ariel. Thank you for helping to build our memories! read less
Marie-P.
07 May 2023
My daughter described each day at Tulemar as the “best day EVER”. Our concierge, Orlando, texted me each day to make sure we had dinner rese... read moreMy daughter described each day at Tulemar as the “best day EVER”. Our concierge, Orlando, texted me each day to make sure we had dinner reservations, clean towels, and anything else we may have needed. The wildlife on the grounds was far better than in the actual national park. I seriously can’t think of one complaint. We will absolutely be coming back here! read less
Amanda H.
23 Apr 2023
We stayed at Tulemar resort in bamboo villa 2 it was incredible!! The villa was perfect, Stunning view's wonderful people great food and o... read moreWe stayed at Tulemar resort in bamboo villa 2 it was incredible!! The villa was perfect, Stunning view's wonderful people great food and our most gracious host Brian made our stay in paradise Pura Vida!! Highly recommended! We will be back. read less
Les M.
23 Apr 2023
Lovely Finale to Family Central + South Pacific Trip Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children, ages 9 and 6) recently returned from our 11 night April 2023 Costa Rica adventure, and spent our f... read moreOur family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children, ages 9 and 6) recently returned from our 11 night April 2023 Costa Rica adventure, and spent our final 3 nights at the Tulemar Resort in a Bungalow (Premium Bungalow). It was a very comfortable and enjoyable way to wrap-up our great adventure along the Costa Rica central & south Pacific coast that had us self-driving the first half with stops in the Uvita area, and Cabo Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, before taking a private shuttle from Puerto Jimenez to Tulemar Resort. We also took a private shuttle from Tulemar to SJO on our last day, leaving in plenty of time (6.5 hours ahead of scheduled international departure - it was a 3-hour journey on the road). From early into inquiring around availability (via email, around 5-6 months in advance of the trip), to ease of online reservations (50% deposit followed by full payment 2 months in advance of stay), being assigned a very helpful and wonderful concierge, Laura M. (around 30 days in advance) through to departure, everything was made seamless thanks to the helpful and service-oriented Tulemar Resort team. Upon arrival, we were quickly welcomed for check-in at the main office, while staff assisted with transferring our bags from the arrival shuttle to the Resort shuttle. The shuttle driver - Harry, I believe, very pleasant and helpful - then pointed out a sloth and a howler monkey within minutes of arrival, and quickly whisked us downhill from office to bungalow and assisted with unloading and made sure we were good to go. The bungalow was very modern/updated and absolutely spotless. It had a main area with sitting (table, couch, kitchenette with fridge, fully stocked with cooking and eating utensils, beside a bedroom with two double beds, bathroom with great shower, etc. Small and comfortable. No balcony (which we knew in advance), but you could open the windows and had almost 360 degree views. There was A/C (on so very cool when we arrived) available (but coming from the Osa and no A/C, we used sparingly). There was a large TV in the bedroom and 1 small one in the main area, which the children were happy to see, much to our chagrin of wrapping up time away from the comforts of home. The views were terrific, the service impeccable (thanks to concierge Laura who checked in with us, helped us get service to set-up the in-room safe, ensured we had beach towels made available, and let us know about area dining options, set us up for a Sloth Walk tour the next AM by the Sloth Institute on-site, etc.), and the grounds of the Tulemar properties really wonderful. Upon arrival it did feel busier than where we had just come from, but you quickly get comfortable and into your own space very easily. We spent our time checking out the pools (there are 3 available for families, and 1 adults-only on-site), especially enjoyed the beach each day (steep walks down via the property roads and some paths we found and explored the next day - great to have option to call for a shuttle pick-up back up, which we didn't think we'd use, but did and enjoyed!) - we used boogie boards and chairs at the beach but mostly enjoyed just swimming and playing in waves at both high and low tide, and watching wildlife -- especially the squirrel monkey troops we could enjoy in the early AM and later afternoon right from views from our room or the TuleCafe, literally right next door to some of the bungalows. Hearing and seeing passing scarlet maccaws was also wonderful. We didn't leave the property much - everything we needed and wanted to finish up our adventure was on-site, the dining pretty decent at TuleCafe, but we did grab some souvenirs at the Sloth Souvenirs across the road, and enjoyed a quick refreshment and great coffee at Cafe Milagro about a 3 minute walk from the resort entrance. We prefer accommodations a little quieter than the Manuel Antonio area, but Tulemar Resort was a very comfortable and full-service finale to our adventure and a very nice "treat" for our family to enjoy. Thanks to all the staff for the service, and the spotless bungalow! read less
geefmon
01 Apr 2023
Once in a lifetime resort WOW WOW WOW! Everything here is amazing! The service from the front desk from Miguel and Laura, the shuttle drivers Harold & Moises, al... read moreWOW WOW WOW! Everything here is amazing! The service from the front desk from Miguel and Laura, the shuttle drivers Harold & Moises, all of the restaurant staff were so amazing! Our view from the villa could not have been anymore amazing. As well as the view from the Tulecafe!! We seen a ton of wildlife right on resort like squirrel and white faced monkeys, iguanas, geckos, parrots, toucans and so much more!! The privacy of the resorts beach is so relaxing, you can order drinks and food right there on the beach and enjoy the water while it’s prepared and brought down! The guys on the beach were so nice, they set up your chairs and an umbrella wherever you wanted on the beach as well as provided you with towels so you didn’t have to lug them from your room and back. The beach also had boogie boards, kayaks, paddle boards and live jackets. There are four gorgeous pools on the resort as well as a little convenience store right at the front in the reception/front desk area. The restaurants also had a variety of vegetarian options as well as an option for gluten-free! We did not come with our little one but this is a very child friendly resort in my opinion. Whenever we head back we will surely bring her along!! 1,000,000,000/10 recommend this resort! You will not be disappointed! 🙂 read lessQuest65816626900
01 Apr 2023
Family trip of a lifetime! The accommodations, views, pools, restaurant, beach, and surrounding area were all wonderful! We were a family of 16 staying in two 2-bedroo... read moreThe accommodations, views, pools, restaurant, beach, and surrounding area were all wonderful! We were a family of 16 staying in two 2-bedroom casas (410 & 414). I thought it might be crowded but we had plenty of room. Our concierge Orlando was great! He answered a million questions for us before we arrived and he checked on us every day while we were there to make sure we had everything we needed and to prepare us for the next day’s excursions. He helped arrange for a private chef for us one night and even had an additional table and chairs brought to our casa so that the entire family could enjoy dinner on the balcony with the amazing sunset in the background. We also had daily visits from the monkeys on our balcony which was really fun. I know I had questions about the 2 different property management companies when we were researching this resort so I will say that there is essentially no difference. Tulemar resort just had more property options that fit the needs of our large group. The grounds are very hilly so it was somewhat difficult for some of the people in our group but they always had a shuttle available if needed. We did several excursions, our favorites being deep sea fishing, whitewater rafting, ziplining, and ATV which was fun, but my son crashed and broke his hand 🙁 Luckily it was at the very end of the trip. Overall I wouldn’t have changed a thing except maybe to spend more time on the property and less time on excursions (especially the ATV tour). read lessjillwas
01 Apr 2023
Great experience The resort is beautiful. Built out of a rain forest so the wildlife is amazing - you will see monkeys every day. The service is great. Ou... read moreThe resort is beautiful. Built out of a rain forest so the wildlife is amazing - you will see monkeys every day. The service is great. Our Concierge, Orlando, was fantastic. I would highly recommend Tulemar for families. read lessD C.
01 Apr 2023
Best service - Amazing Views & Wildlife right at your door! From the minute we arrived onsite at Tulemar the service from Orlando was exceptional 🙂 we got lost so he personally escorted us to our roo... read moreFrom the minute we arrived onsite at Tulemar the service from Orlando was exceptional 🙂 we got lost so he personally escorted us to our room and made sure we were comfortable. The accommodations were simply amazing! Comfortable beds, windows everywhere, huge deck with beautiful views of the jungle. The resort offered a delicious dinner and breakfast from the on-site restaurant and the food was delivered right to our room. In the morning we had coffee in the patio with tons of monkeys (even a mama carrying her baby on her back), toucans, and a sleeping sloth. Our concierge Orlando was in regular communication with us and he made everything just miraculously happen. Would highly recommend this to anyone wishing a romantic getaway, and r a family getaway. read lessRuth C.
01 Apr 2023
Tulemar is a wonderful resort in paradise! My family of 4 adult children, husband, and myself spent a wonderfully memorable week at the Tulemar Resort between Christmas and New Years.... read moreMy family of 4 adult children, husband, and myself spent a wonderfully memorable week at the Tulemar Resort between Christmas and New Years. Our concierge, Orlando, was incredibly helpful and readily available to answer questions, arrange transportation, reservations, excursions, etc before and during our trip. We went from emailing before the trip, to texting upon arrival in Costa Rica, to daily check ins once at the resort. Orlando was great! Tulemar was perfect for our family!! We had the option to cook in our bungalow, or to eat the truly fresh and delicious food at the resorts restaurant. The resorts has several pools, but we spent most of our time at the beach which has nice rolling/body surfable waves, and the warmest ocean water I have ever swam in. The wildlife at Tulemar is incredible. Every morning was greeted by the howler monkeys, and a flock of toucans. We saw giant iguanas, sloths, and a host of other birds/animals everyday. We enjoyed a few guided excursions to the national park, nighttime in the jungle, kayaking, and mountaineering. It was a fantastic vacation for our active family. Tulemar was a wonderful place to stay in the middle of paradise! read lessMary
01 Apr 2023
Perfect! We loved Tulemar and our only regret was not staying longer! Can't wait to return someday. The staff was very accommodating, the restaurants... read moreWe loved Tulemar and our only regret was not staying longer! Can't wait to return someday. The staff was very accommodating, the restaurants were wonderful and the beach was so peaceful. It was one of the best resorts I've ever been to. read lessAndrea C.
01 Apr 2023
