A 33-acre gated resort community of individually owned octagonal bungalows and villas, built around a genuinely private beach and a working sloth sanctuary -- ranked #1 on Tripadvisor for the area and one of the most wildlife-dense stays in Manuel Antonio.
This is the detail that separates Tulemar from a standard Manuel Antonio hotel claiming "wildlife everywhere."
Guests and staff report three types of monkeys moving through the property regularly, alongside the sloths.
Plus scarlet macaws, motmots, kiskadees, and other exotic birds -- a genuinely dense bird list for one property.
Rounding out a wildlife roster unusually specific for a resort's own marketing -- and consistently backed up by guest reviews.
Two restaurants on site, plus 15 more within three blocks of the front gate -- and a private chef option for guests who want to eat entirely in their villa.
Casual dining and quick bites.
Full-service dining overlooking the Pacific -- guest reviews consistently call it one of the best sunset restaurants in the area.
Food and beverages available directly at the private beach.
Guests can book a private chef to prepare some or all meals in-villa, or order delivery from local restaurants.
Unusual structure worth understanding: every unit at Tulemar is individually owned, with the resort providing shared amenities and services across the whole property.
Rates vary enormously by unit type -- a studio bungalow and a 6-bedroom villa are very different bookings. Ranges below reflect standard bungalow/1BR pricing. Observed ranges from public booking data -- confirm directly for your dates.
Dry season plus holidays; larger villas run well above this range.
Good value window with thinner crowds.
Lowest rates of the year. Manuel Antonio sees more rain than Guanacaste in this window.
Ranges reflect nightly pricing across public booking platforms in 2025-2026 and vary enormously with unit size and category. A planning guide, not a quote.
The closest properties with full deep-dives, by distance.