Hotel's 750 acre property

Surrounded by 750 acres of exuberant tropical forest, pristine white sand beaches and the emerald green waters of the Pacific, you will be swept away by the natural beauty experienced at our small private beach resort. Conveniently located just ninety minutes from San Jose by car, here you can experience nature without discomfort. Our newly redecorated rooms and lovely apartments, feature completely modern amenities. We offer a host of fun daily activities, as well as provide the opportunity to enjoy exciting watersports, adventurous cruises and interesting sightseeing day trips. Our four dining locations serve a wide selection of dishes that will delight all tastes.
Wake up to the sounds to some of the over 250 exotic bird species living in the area. Participate in an early morning nature walk on our private wildlife reserve, rich in plant and animal life. Explore amongst giant tropical trees and hundreds of fascinating plant species. While hiking you can spot such fauna as white faced monkeys, iguanas, short nosed coatis, toucans and brilliant scarlet macaws, announcing their arrival with awesome high pitched calls. Later, relax on private undeveloped white sand beaches set between the lush tropical forest on one side and the spectacular Pacific ocean on the other. Observe the white sand being washed by the crystal clear water, inviting you for a refreshing swim.
white faced monkey

 


Playa Blanca (white sand beach)

Take advantage of the many daily activities offered. For example, maintain your fitness through water aerobics and let go of your stress, learning to dance to the Latin rhythms of Salsa and Meringue music. There are also many special children's activities. For the more adventurous, there are watersports, such as boogie boarding through the rolling ocean waves or snorkeling along our beautiful coral reef, where you may come face to face with colorful exotic tropical fish. Also, you have the opportunity to set sail for 3 exciting cruises: a sportsfishing trip, a guided jungle river tour through the nearby Carara Biological Reserve and a sunset cruise where you observe stunning landscape views.

Or simply sit back and relax at our open-air, beachside bar and enjoy a cocktail, while watching a breathtaking sunset over the magnificent Pacific waters.

 

Conference Center

Hotel Punta Leona provides the perfect setting for your business or educational meetings. The modern spacious, air-conditioned conference center has a capacity for 250 people, and all the necessary audio-visual equipment. The building is nestled beside lush tropical forest, creating a tranquil environment in which to conduct your work. Additional hotel offerings such as fine dining, beautiful beaches, land & watersports, cruises and sightseeing day trips, will make your conference something special.


Leon Marino Restaurant

 

Drinking/Dining Locations

The Leon Marino restaurant features international dishes offered buffet style, making for a hearty meal. Grill Tipica cooks savory traditional Costa Rican cuisine and grilled meats, chicken and seafood. Palenque Carara, located next to Playa Blanca, prepares Costa Rican fare, hamburgers and sandwiches. Snack Mantas offers an assortment of fast food such as pizza and roasted chicken. The Al Garete Bar serves a variety of refreshing cocktails and beers.

 

  • Nature: Part of hotel's tropical forest has been officially declared a "wildlife reserve" by the Costa Rican Government. 2.5 KM of beaches. Playa Blanca (white sand beach) recently awarded as one of the ten cleanest beaches in Costa Rica.
  • General activities: aerobics, water aerobics, dance lessons, nature walks, volleyball, ping pong and soccer competitions, special children's activities, (tennis and horseback riding can be arranged).*
  • Watersport activities: boogie boarding, snorkeling, sea kayaking, scuba diving (Nov.-April), and learn to scuba dive with an instructional course (Nov.-April).*
  • Cruises: Sportfishing Cruise, Jungle River Cruise, and Sunset Cruise.
  • Services: Tourist information desk for booking day tours to nearby sightseeing attractions, in-house shuttle transportation, 24-hr. telephone, foreign currency exchange and reception services, laundry, nurse/physician, and mail services.
  • Facilities: two pools, mini market, souvenir shop, boutique, arcade/game room, discotheque, tennis & volleyball court, conference room, children's play area, amphitheater.
  • Trivia: Playa Blanca was chosen because of its pristine beauty as the site for several scenes in the Christopher Columbus film, "1492 Conquest of Paradise". The movie starred Gerald Depardieau and premiered in 1992 on the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival.
  • Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club.
  • Weather: Climate is warm and humid. Dry season is from the middle of November to April and rainy season from May to October. Average temperature is 80F, 26C.

*Activities may be subject to change depending on the season.

 

HOTEL PUNTA LEONA APARTMENT DISTRIBUTION

Selvamar Rooms

 

SELVAMAR ROOMS

(1,2 or 3 people) Newly redecorated rooms with two double beds, private bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning, color cable TV, mini-fridge and safety box.

ARENAS CONDOMINIUMS

(6 people) Two bedrooms with a double bed and individual bed in each, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning, color cable TV and balcony with spectacular ocean view.

 

CHALETS

DOUBLE: (8 people) Two bedrooms with two double beds in each, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable TV.

STANDARD: (4 people) One bedroom with two double beds, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable TV.

SMALL: (4 people) One bedroom with two double beds, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable TV.

 

TORREMAR

(4 people) Two bedrooms with one double bed in each, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning and color cable TV.

 

LEONA MAR CONDOMINIUMS

Junior Suite: (4 people) One bedroom with king bed or 2 twins, queen size wall bed in living room, one bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning, private terrace with ocean view, dining room, living room with 25" cable television, complete kitchen with large stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, washer and dyer.

Deluxe Suite: (4 people) One bedroom with king bed or 2 twins, queen size wall bed in living room, two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning, private terrace with ocean view, dining room, living room with 25" cable television, complete kitchen with large stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, washer and dyer.

Senior Suite: (6 people) Two bedrooms with king bed or 2 twins, queen size wall bed in living room, two bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning, private terrace with ocean view, dining room, living room with 25" cable television, complete kitchen with large stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, washer and dyer.

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HOTEL PUNTA LEONA

Contact Information

Tel. (506) 231-3131
Fax (506) 232-0791
P.O. Box 8592-1000
San José, Costa Rica
E-mail puntaleo@sol.racsa.co.cr

 


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