We love Playa Blanca - this time we went during rainy season - we spent first day mid-morning to early afternoon. Great waves on one side, and relaxing/calmer waters on the other side. We went later in afternoon next day and it was already too cloudy (rain coming in) and water was rough. Third day we came early morning before checking out and it was still high tide / water too rough. So best to come mi-day (around 10/11)

Wifi - we stayed in Arrecifes and wifi was great near the pool but not in the room (even if you connect to the other wifi that was meant for the room) Towels - not available in Playa Blanca, only for members.

Staff was great, very clean rooms and area. The restaurant was great and the pizza was delicious. The gourmet breakfast was great also. Playa blanca was very nice and super clean. The pool was also pretty nice and we were able to see many animals. There are small stores wre you can buy snacks or essentials. The hotel is far away from the main street or any other rural areas so is very quiet and relaxing.

All the facilities are too far from each other, you literally need a car to move from one place to the other (for example your room, restaurants, the pool area) or to go to playa blanca, there is a transportation service but you have to wait for it every 30 minutes if am not mistaken, I would not recommend the place to someone who doesn't have a vehicle. The private street to reach the hotel is not in very good condition and there is another route that is public but that route is even worse. Beds were not very confortable.

The premises of the resort are pretty big and there's a lot of preserved nature, so that's really nice. The check-in was easy, the room was nice, we had the last little hut-room in the row of huts and our windows looked directly into the jungle/forest, so that was nice, too. The property has access to 2 beaches - Playa Mantas seems to be public, even though i'm not sure how anyone outside the resort would get there, but Playa Blanca is private and you have to show a resort bracelet (or pay, i assume) to get there. And i understand why - cause boy, is that a beautiful beach!!! We had a delicious meal in their restaurant, had drinks, had fun with all the monkeys that come and try to steal things and then watched the most beautiful sunset. All in all, we had a wonderful experience! We also liked that the resort is not far away from San Jose and we could go directly to the airport from here for our flight at noon instead of having to spend the night in the capital. It was about a 2-hr drive to the airport (that's about 1 hr 15 min the whole way and about an hour for the last 5 km bc of crazy traffic :D so keep that in mind)

The cost of stay is pretty high, as well as anything you buy there, but it was worth it because the facilities were up to the standard.

The beach at Playa blancas is wonderful. Very large spread out. Lots of space. To enjoy sunrise / sunset you have to stay at hotel as access private unless low tide.

You must have watts ap to call cars to pick you up to go to breakfast. You can't get towels for the beach, except at pool, which you have to get a car to. Would be easier if you could use members towels at beach - an idea. Reception is very badly organised. Expect a long wait in wrong line and also people pushing past you, which the reception allow.

We did not know what to expect, and the pictures did not show an accurate view. It is an extensive gated property with a lot of what seem to be privately owned or time-share houses and apartments. The resort has 2 (semi) private beaches that are gorgeous, but the facilities feel a bit dated. We stayed in a 6-person apartment. All the bare necessities were there, but nothing more. We loved going to Playa Blanco, and the hotel pass gave us free access and parking. But the towel service is only valid at the pool at the main resort. We loved the overall experience, but it felt more like a community of regular visitors than a hotel/resort.

Show more pictures of the community and perhaps a map of the property to show the layout. I would like a bit more character in the room and not the bare bones set up it now is: no decorations, a living room with only 2 chairs in it.

The pools were amazing. The property was much much bigger than anticipated and I was surprised how far the 6 person apartment was away from the facilities like the pools and beach, etc. Playa Blanca was beautiful, tables and chairs were available but we brought our own beach chairs because previous reviews mentioned beach chairs were not available. There was a rip tide so need to be careful. Lifeguards were on duty at both the pools and the beach.Didn't get a chance to play mini golf due to rain. A fallen tree knocked out a pole and internet but it was fixed within a day. Plenty of towels were available in the apartment and cards were given to get towels at the pool.

The beds were not comfortable in the apartment we stayed in 7204. There were only 3 chairs with cushions for 5 people in our group in the living area.

Room 866 was clean, in good condition and a comfortable size, there was no moldy/damp smell, the air con worked fine it was not noisy or dripping water, the WIFI was excellent, the mini fridge worked and kept our items cold, it did not make any loud noises or disturbing buzzes, it even had a jug of welcome water, which we didn't use because we had our own bottled water. The bathroom was clean, the grout in the bathroom was clean, no mold or damp smells. We got enough toiletries and towels, no need to ask for more. The beds were firm and comfortable, we slept great. Breakfast at Carambola Restaurant was well coordinated, we got 8am seating times and even though we got there a few minutes earlier, we were accommodated. Social distancing and masking by all staff were practiced. There are lots of sinks installed throughout the different areas of the restaurant to allow for frequent hand washing. We had lunch and dinner at the different restaurants on the property and the food was good, we didn't have to wait for service, and the food was always well-presented. The pools were all clean. The kiddies pools were nice but they got crowded on the weekend. Yet the other pools were equally nice for the kids. The Playa Blanca beach has a huge parking lot and they installed temporary showers in the car park to help with the social distancing rules. The permanent bathrooms were also clean and well maintained. There are roped off squares to help beach-goers social distance and keep their social bubbles, but on the weekend it was still very crowded and we saw strangers asking if they could share others' cordoned off space. I have a low tolerance for cigarette smoke and the resort only permits it in designated areas. I never felt bothered by wafts of cigarette smoke at the pools, restaurants and even on the beach. It was so great!!!

We didn't do our homework and wrongly assumed that because it was a resort there would be beach chairs and umbrellas available. We didn't want the hassle of bringing our own furniture and were expecting to at least have the option of renting beach chairs. Playa Blanca has concrete picnic tables and benches close to the restaurant under the trees, but the umbrellas and chairs on the sand were only available for members of the club, which we couldn't rent.

We’ve stayed in Punta Leona before and we were so impressed we went back. The room was spotless. Bathroom impeccable. Gardens we’re well kept and clean. Breakfast was fabulous. Restaurants had great food for lunch and dinner. Kids had a blast!!! Pools were all super clean. The beach, Playa Blanca, was fantastic. We saw soooo many animals: toucans, raccoon, iguanas, a sloth!!!!, red macaws, the butterfly farm, armadillo!!!! Staff everywhere were extremely helpful polite and friendly. We checked out feeling relaxed and de- stressed.

Nothing, wish we stayed longer!

Resort place near two pretty, small beaches. Have to drive or resort shuttle to beaches or long walk. Saw number of scarlet macaws with morning walk on first beach. Enjoyed the butterfly garden. Excellent breakfast buffet - and monkeys came to the area while we ate.

Had to wear a wrist band the entire time (cut off when departed). All the gate accesses felt elitest. I could see a gate for resort specific stuff, but did not like the gate for the road to the area and anorher road gate near the second beach. Maybe I am just not a resort person.

Excellent installation, a lot of space to enjoy with the family, many activities. Access to Playa Blanca by car with parking available. Best beach in the region.

Not a dislike, but watch-out. Our room was located in a beautiful place “Selvamar” in the heart of the trees, beautiful. But 10-15min walk to swimming pool and activities area. And car/hotel transport recommend to go to Playa Blanca. The beach close to the pool is Mantas.