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Tripadvisor Winner, Ocean Views,Tulemar, Pvt Beach, 4 Pools [#375571] | View Property

Quepos
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
From $195 nt
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• Its beautiful, there's a private beach...

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  Its beautiful, there's a private beach...

  • Guest czr
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Its beautiful, there's a breathtaking private beach, and the Costa Rican fruit is so fresh its almost criminal. At Tulemar, each family or group gets their own quaint little octagonal bungalow built into the hills overlooking the most beautiful view of the ocean in Costa Rica (arguably). Located in Manuel Antonio, an awesome surf town, Tulemar offers probably the best beach resort experience I've had. It's not touristy, the private beach is usually barely occupied, the service is very classy and professional, and you can hear little troupes of squirrel monkeys scamper across your roof and sometimes you might wake up in the morning to the distant call of howler monkeys. If you stay here, hit the beach on the resort and the local beach downtown. There are also great restaurants around and the town has a great surf vibe. Costa Rica is also a pretty affordable vacation, so I really recommend travelling to this beautiful country and staying at this beautiful resort in this awesome town.

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• Our concierge, Chris, went above and beyond.

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  Our concierge, Chris, went above and beyond.

  • Guest txagcol11
  • Date of stay 05/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  We stayed at the bungalows for three nights. First of all, our concierge, Chris, went above and beyond. When we arrived at the airport, he picked us up, took us around town to show us the local sites, went shopping for food with us, took us on a 40 minute tour of the property, and then helped us take the luggage into our room. It was obvious that he showed pride in his work and the property. The pros - good, clean room - excellent internet - the private beach was excellent. We boogey boarded all day on our last day in Costa Rica. - concierge service was excellent - walking distance to many restaurants The cons - the pools were so-so. This was more due to people going on excursions and not being there during the daytime. At night, people are so exhausted that they either go out for dinner or just head off to sleep. As a result, there wasn't much in the way of socializing. - everything requires walking up a steep hill. There is a free shuttle from the beach, but if you leave from your room to go out for dinner, it is a very steep walk to get to the resort's entrance.

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• I would definitely recommend to all

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  I would definitely recommend to all

  • Guest chicagoilli
  • Date of stay 05/15/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  Recently spent 3 nights staying at the Tulemar Bungalows and I would definitely recommend to all. The property itself is built into the natural surroundings and maintains the feel of being in the rain forest while providing the amenities of an upscale resort. During our 3 days there we saw multiple monkey species, snakes, 2 and 3 toed sloths as well as a variety of other birds and insects. In addition the property provides access to a private beach that provides great amenities as well as great swimming. In terms of the properties you may be close to a neighbor but for the most part you do have privacy. If possible I would recommend getting a property with a deck. Finally you are close to dining and entertainment options (walkable depending on how far you are from the entrance).

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• Highly recommend Tulemar. Book and enjoy your stay

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  Highly recommend Tulemar. Book and enjoy your stay

  • Guest michaelj
  • Date of stay 05/13/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  I stayed at Tulemar Bungalows on my first trip to Costa Rica. I had won the stay at a charity auction and had no idea what to expect. I was absolutely blown away. The bungalows are located on a secluded hillside with a private pool and beach access. While you are just down the street from the Manuel Antonio park, beach, stores, and restaurants, the gated bungalows give you a great feeling of privacy and security. The bungalows themselves are very unique. Each room is in its own little hut with a small kitchen, living area, and rooms. Though the rooms have all the comforts of a big hotel, the floor to ceiling windows make you really feel the living jungle around you. Every morning we woke up to monkeys hopping around and exotic birds calling. A sloth even camped out in the same tree outside out bungalow for the entire visit! I highly recommend Tulemar. Book, and enjoy your stay!!

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• Our bungalow was on stilts with 360 degree views

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  Our bungalow was on stilts with 360 degree views

  • Guest brainychicsue
  • Date of stay 05/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  wow. Our bungalow was on stilts with 360 degree views - the ocean and the gorgeous landscaping of the property itself. The kitchen in the bungalow is adorable and well stocked. The bungalow had one nice bedroom and a roomy living room with a pull out couch. The best part, though, was in the morning, while sipping coffee and staring at the ocean, an entire fleet of caro blanco monkeys swung by the windows in the mango trees outside our windows!!! Amazing. The restaurant was gorgeous and carefully placed to enjoy the expansive ocean views. This was a treat for all of the senses.

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• The place was absolutely beautiful,

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  The place was absolutely beautiful,

  • Guest shannon & paul
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 10/21/12
  The place was absolutely beautiful, no real big complaints at all. We had an ocean view and everyone was very friendly. The beach was amazing! We rented a scooter to get around the resort (only 35.00 US dollars a day,) and I would totally recommend it. It was quite a walk up the side of a mountain to get back from the beach otherwise. I didn't find that a big deal though, I made the best of it by running down, then hiking back up in the morning to get my exercise. I really can't say enough about how beautiful the beach is, and it being private made it so much better then expected! It only rained 2x for a short time, unlike when we stayed in Arneal before. The bar tender Daniella was wonderful too! Very nice, fun girl, who made some killer drinks! Food was good, local restaurants where plenty and good, it was awesome. I ever drank the water and ate ice and never had a problem. The only thing that would up-grade the beautiful bungalows would be a porch. There was no outside porch so we were a little disappointed - but it was okay cause we were at the beach most of the time anyway!

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• We stayed in an adorable bungalow...

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  We stayed in an adorable bungalow...

  • Guest laurenm
  • Date of stay 05/10/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was perfect! We stayed in an adorable bungalow with the best view I have ever seen. We visited most of the places near by and I think this is as good as it gets. The staff is incredible! We had an amazing concierge, Eduardo and he went above and beyond his duties. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and most everyone speaks pretty good English so that was helpful. I would highly recommend staying here, we are already planning to go back!

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• The bungalow was incredible!

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  The bungalow was incredible!

  • Guest lishum
  • Date of stay 05/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  The bungalow was incredible! Very large and the bathroom was beautiful, fresh flowers in the room The views of the surrounding jungle and the sea were fabulous nice private beach with activities and food/drinks Beds were very comfortable full kitchen Very romantic! Staff and hospitality can't be beat The grounds were very large with private beach and 3 nice swimming pools, one an infinity pool with the most incredible view. We can't wait to go back!!

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• Everyone provided great service at Casa Panoroma

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  Everyone provided great service at Casa Panoroma

  • Guest lokoh621
  • Date of stay 05/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  Everyone provided great service at Casa Panoroma. Vanessa was extremely helpful and quick to reply through email to any questions we had leading up to our visit. Bill our concierge was amazing. He went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable, convenient, and phenomenal as it could be. He is an extremely personable man and goes out of his way to make you satisfied. Diego the house manager was also great with recommending and booking us with great excursions.Our favorite was Rafiki Resort white water rafting. The private beach at Tulemar is nicely maintained, never busy, and provides plenty of shade, beach chairs, and complimentary towels. After going to Manuel Antonio you really appreciate the privacy this beach provides. Guermo the main resort van driver was also quite personable and a great help. The monkeys were a lot of fun to watch. The property is pristine! We had a vow renewal ceremony on our patio and it was everything we could wish for! The chef Chris made an amazing dinner, Was talented, and also extremely personable. Local restaurants are within walking distance. Agua Azul was our favorite for food and BarbaRosa for drinks. Make sure to grab some coffee and breakfast from cafe milagra. We chose to have the staff do our grocery shopping prior to our arrival which was very convenient and an affordable service! We flew in from San Jose to Quepos and after speaking with others who took a van decided flying was a great choice and worth the extra money is possible. The people in this town are very friendly and we always felt safe. We can't wait to visit again and hope to bring more family with us! Thanks so much to everyone who made this our best vacation by far!

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• Monkeys, sloths, iguanas and more.

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  Monkeys, sloths, iguanas and more.

  • Guest mollydog
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  Stayed 3 nights May 2012. Family of 4 greatly enjoyed staying at the bungalow. Beach was great and at times we were the only ones on the beach! Having the kitchen facilities together with a separate bedroom made these accommodations work so well for our family. The kids enjoyed watching the variety of wildlife.

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• We stayed in one of the Bungalows and we loved it

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  We stayed in one of the Bungalows and we loved it

  • Guest marco
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/20/12
  My wife and I went stayed here during our honeymoon for a week and it was awesome. We booked through Ed at www.1tulemar.com and it was the best decision. Our concierge was Chris and he was the best. He took care of everything for us, showed us which restaurants to go to and what activities to do. He booked everything for us and even found a chef to come cook a private a dinner for me and my wife. We stayed in one of the Bungalows and we loved it. They are great and spacious and also have a great view of the beach. Speaking of the beach, it was great to be able to take a nice walk down to a beach that wasn't too crowded. There are kayaks, boogie boards there for you to have fun with and you can also enjoy a great breakfast and lunch at the beach. Quepos is a great little town and very safe, we walked around the town with no issues, all of the locals are nice. Overall it is a great place to stay if you are planning a vacation, whether it be for couples, solo or in groups. The price was great and it's definitely the best place to stay if you are in Quepos. Great zip lines and Manuel Antonio national park is also a great tour to stay. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely do it again!

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• We took a chance on Tulemar and were thrilled

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  We took a chance on Tulemar and were thrilled

  • Guest cindyb
  • Date of stay 04/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  After reading many reviews on Trip Advisor, we took a chance on Tulemar thrilled with our experience. Even before we arrived, the staff was accommodating. My husband, who is a runner, exchanged several emails with Julian, Tulemar's incredible conceirge, who shared running routes with him...and even joined him on a few runs when we arrived! We stayed in the Bungalows which were beautiful! Our kids (ages 7 and 10) loved seeing the monkeys outside our windows and the sloths in the trees. Spending time at the private beach at Tulemar was the best part of our day. Kayaks and boogie boards for the taking, a nice bar, good food, and an incredible place to watch the sunset. The staff at Tulemar helped us make plans for several fun day trips (zip lining, white water rafting), and also made great suggestions for restaurants and got us reservations. Tulemar's location is a huge advantage-- we were able to walk almost everywhere in the town of Quepos or take a quick taxi ride. We are very much looking forward to returning to Tulemar in the near future. Thank you Julian and team for making our trip so special

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• Just returned a week ago from Tulemar

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  Just returned a week ago from Tulemar

  • Guest markk
  • Date of stay 04/10/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Just returned a week ago from Tulemar at Manuel Antonio and all week I've been wondering how I can get myself back soon! Everything about our stay at the Tulemar Bungalow was fantastic - our room, the staff, the property, location, tour booking.. am I forgetting anything? From the time we booked the staff was very helpful and responsive - arranging all of our transport and tours/activities for us throughout our stay in Manuel Antonio. When we arrived the room was ready immediately, our itinerary was setup and instructions were clear. Our concierge was awesome in every way - booked us awesome trips/activities, made himself available after hours for help/advice (even helping us get into a busy restaurant last minute for dinner "pulling some strings" ha), and even hand delivered us a fresh baked snack during an afternoon shower! The whole staff was great and friendly, always remembering us by name and just all around good people. The beach and property at Tulemar was nothing short of amazing. The amount of wildlife and accessibility of nature trails, scenic areas and swimming pools was abundant. The shuttle service was always available (never waited more than 10 minutes), and made themselves available to bring us to some places offsite that were nearby - saving us $ on cabs. Prepare yourself, the walk down/up from the beach can be a daunting task - but as I mentioned, the shuttle service can take care of you as needed. Everyday we returned home to a clean room, and the views were picturesque at every turn. I really can't think of one negative...

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• Really, nothing bad to say about the place.

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  Really, nothing bad to say about the place.

  • Guest taiyai
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  We got back over the weekend from a great stay at Tulemar. We had one of the smaller bungalows which worked well for our family of five. A bedroom with two queen beds and a separate living/dining area with a separate couch/bed. Next time, I want to stay at Casa de Frutas which looked amazing. Our concierge, Shay, contacted us well before our stay and helped arrange transportation and a few excursions. She checked in with us every day and was helpful with lots of little things (finding an ATM machine that worked with our card, dinner reservations, calling taxis, etc.). She really helped push the trip over the top from a really fun place to one that is exceptional. David down at the beach was wonderful outfitting us with chairs and umbrellas and towels and boogie boards. My young boys spent long, full days boogie boarding and body surfing. When we were finally done with the beach for the today, a shuttle was always around to take us up the big hill back to our room. Really, nothing bad to say about the place. I will recommend it highly to all our friends and family members heading down to Costa Rica. We had a great time.

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• Mauricio helped us with our daily events

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  Mauricio helped us with our daily events

  • Guest heathers
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  From the early stages in planning, to the details of our trip, and upon arrival and departure at Tulemar , we were more than pleased! Mauricio helped us with our daily events of the trip. The bungalow was absolutely beautiful with excellent ocean! The house was cleaned daily and the air conditioning was definitely appreciated in the heat. I would highly recommend this place! There were cute shops close by and taxi was always available to take you shopping or to your next adventure destination.

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• We stayed in the Tulemar Bungalows

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  We stayed in the Tulemar Bungalows

  • Guest travelbugmadison
  • Date of stay 03/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  We stayed in the Tulemar Bungalows at the end of March 2012. They were delightful in every way. My husband and I and two children shared one bungalow and there was plenty of room. It was great to have a mini kitchen for fixing quick meals for the kids and snacks. The views were breathtaking and we felt like we were in paradise. My parents stayed in a bungalow next door and it was fun to have our separate spaces but to be so close as well. The private beach was amazing. It was never crowded (even though we were there in a peak spring break week) and we were well tended to with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, kayaks, boogie boards and food and drinks. The waves were fun, but there wasn't a strong undertoe which was good for my kids. It was a long hot walk from our bungalow to the beach, but we only had to do that if we really wanted to. Otherwise the shuttle was very dependable and convenient. I recommend the walk though. Everyone I spoke to who did it saw a variety of wildlife including a gang of white faced monkeys! Restaurants were near by and if the resort shuttle wasn't too busy they took us so that we could avoid the cost of a taxi. I would love to go back some day and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special place to stay!

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• Perfect for Sunset Views

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  Perfect for Sunset Views

  • Guest mominboulder
  • Date of stay 03/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/20/12
  Wow!!! We loved this place! The views, location, and amenities were amazing. We traveled with our kids (ages 10 and 8) and they loved it. Stayed in one of the more simple bungalows and while there was no outdoor deck, we still enjoyed the sunset and views every night. The views are amazing. We saw a bunch of monkeys, sloths (including baby sloths!) right from our bungalow! We walked to Cafe Milagro every day for breakfast (great breakfast). You will love this place. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

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• I especially liked the beach

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  I especially liked the beach

  • Guest brian
  • Date of stay 03/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  Everything about this place exceeded my expectations. It is a beautiful property, friendly and extremely helpful staff and an exquisite private beach. I especially liked the beach bartender, Daniela. Muy bonita!!!!

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• Our bungalow had gorgeous views of the ocean

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  Our bungalow had gorgeous views of the ocean

  • Guest janinew
  • Date of stay 03/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Our Personal Concierge, Julian conversed with me via email prior to our arrival. When we got to our hotel we were introduce to Brian who then became our personal concierge. This was a little awkward for me since I had already established with Julian what we were looking to do. When we got to Tulemar, I told the front desk I had a 1pm parasailing appointment the next day. They proceeded to call the company and confirm their pickup time Our bungalow had gorgeous views of the ocean and 2 queen beds. The customer service didn’t stop once we checked in. They carried all our bags to our bungalow, and then our personal concierge (Brian) showed up to see if we had any questions and gave us his card noting that we could call his cell phone anytime. We arrived at 3pm and at 5pm Brian called to see if we would like him to make dinner reservations/recommendation or arrange transportation to a restaurant. The next morning Brain called to confirm our check out and offer us help in getting our bags loaded into our vehicle. My husband and I are pretty self-sufficient so hopefully we didn’t insult them by loading our bags ourselves. We checked out and hung out at the beach until our 1pm parasailing. Kayaks, boogies boards, and other equipment is free of charge for guest to use. My husband swam form our beach to another one we saw about ½ mile away while I kayak. He told me the Tulemar beach was 100 times better as the other beach had a lot of rocks. My only complaint would be about the food service at the beach bar. Service starts at noon and the bartender took our order for guacamole & chips are 11:50am. At 12:30pm (40 minutes later) we were still waiting for the guac & chips. We told the bartender that we had to leave in 15 minutes so we no longer wanted the chips. She cancelled the order but we left hungry. Overall we would stay in at the Tulemar again, they are very focused on servicing the guests and making your spend your time enjoying visit.

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• Beach and beach service is fantastic

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  Beach and beach service is fantastic

  • Guest jamiep
  • Date of stay 03/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Beach and beach service is fantastic. Warm water...you are able to swim in the ocean and feel safe. The bungalows are nice and spacious, great AC, awesome view from every room. Gotta get my self more days to go more often.

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• I stayed in a one bedroom bungalow

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  I stayed in a one bedroom bungalow

  • Guest millissac
  • Date of stay 03/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  I travelled to Tulemar with 2 families that rented a villa whereas I stayed in a one bedroom bungalow. The view from the bungalow was stunning, beautiful sunsets over the pacific every night!! The bungalow was a bit dated but it was always kept very clean and the view over the ocean made up for it. The only thing that was missing was a balcony. Since I was travelling with others that had a large villa I was able to use their balcony, but I would definitely get a villa with a balcony for next time. Our concierge Brian was wonderful. He was extremely attentive and very helpful, always ready to give us recommendations and make dinner reservations. He would check in with us regularly to ensure we were enjoying our stay. He even brought us around the property to see the sloths. Seeing all the wildlife around the property was the highlight. We would see monkeys every morning walking down to the beach and hear the howler monkeys throughout the day; it was incredible! The private beach is beautiful, never more than 20 people there at once. The staff was helpful, setting out chairs and towels right away. The complementary boogie boards and kayaks were also a great bonus. Our bartender Daniella at the beach bar was amazing, we really enjoyed her drinks. We went on a guided tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park however we were disappointed because many trails were closed and we weren't told prior to booking. The beaches in the Park were nice and worth seeing but a lot busier then the Tulemar beach. We preferred staying on the property and using all the amenities offered at the private beach. Overall it was a great experience with wonderful staff, stunning views and exotic wildlife. I highly recommend Tulemar Bungalows & Villas and I can’t wait to go back!

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• Tulemar Bungalows were a pleasant surprise

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  Tulemar Bungalows were a pleasant surprise

  • Guest stephineb
  • Date of stay 03/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  The Tulemar Bungalows were a pleasant surprise in busy Manuel Antonio. The property sits on the hillside overlooking the ocean. The views of the ocean were fabulous! They have a nice private beach with beach service equipped with boogie boards, sea kayaks, lounge chairs and towel service. My kids swam in 2 of the 3 fresh water pools and loved it! We stayed in a bungalow that was fine for a family of four. The couch was actually a trundle bed that our two kids shared. The bedroom had two large beds. My husband and I would have preferred one king, but it was fine. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

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• Beautiful private beach.

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  Beautiful private beach.

  • Guest cocoloco
  • Date of stay 02/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  Just returned from Tulemar bungalows. It was unbelievable. Breathtaking views from windows. The infinity pool incredible with view that cannot be justified in pictures. Beautiful private beach. On arrival we were greeted by our concierge Johan who told us to call him for anything we needed and gave us his cell phone number. Everyone was soo friendly. We stayed in a bungalow. Read reviews about them being dated and was slightly worried but also knew from previous trips some people are more picky than others. If you like rustic and charming you will have no problem with bungalows. They are air conditioned and it worked great. Very clean. Loved that you could open all windows to screen or open completely. Never had problem with bugs. Couple baby lizards soo cute. Size of a quarter. If they bother you don't leave windows open while your out. There are monkeys on property. Best way to see them is walk around property. Especially by the beach. Came right by the pool one day. If you really want to see them suggest getting property with deck. So this is a gated community and there are many different options of which type of room to stay in. One, two, or three bedroom suites, villas with full kitchens, private houses for rent. So many options. So to my surprise they have a shuttle service. I love to walk around and take in the scenery but if you don't feel like walking to beach, pool or anywhere on property you just dial the front desk or ask staff to call shuttle for you. Never a long wait. So convenient. We needed to go to the grocery store and called front desk to ask how to get there. It is in walking distance but they offered a shuttle so we said sure. Shuttle offered to wait and glad they did because we ended up getting lots of refreshments! Since we were off property I tipped driver few bucks. Not necessary but drivers were always going out of way so felt appropriate. Front desk also booked reservation for all restaurants for us and usually sent us shuttle to get there. If shuttle not available or distance too far for shuttle would always arrange cab service for us

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• you are surrounded by incredible tropical fauna

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  you are surrounded by incredible tropical fauna

  • Guest vick
  • Date of stay 02/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  We just got back from spending eight days in Tulemar bungalows, one of our best vacations! The accommodations and locations are exceptional! The bungalows are set up in their own individual "gardens" in very quiet private property. You are surrounded by incredible tropical fauna, birds and wildlife. One of the great perks was having Shay as our concierge. Her attention to detail and her anticipation of our needs made our stay stress free resulting in great experiences! . We followed her recommendations for restaurants where we had some of our best meals! She booked all of our excursions made restaurant reservations and booked all transportation (hooked us up for fishing trip we caught 4 sailfishs in about two hours! Shay even made arrangements for our next Hotel and dropped us off! The beach here is incredible; we walked to the beach daily and never got tired of seeing the monkeys and sloth’s, these included the howlers, capuchins and squirrel monkeys. When on the beach you dont worry about anything Daniel takes care of ensuring you have beach chairs and towels whereever you want to sit that day, The bar and restaurant service is a nice touch. The water is perfect we spent hours in the water! Highly reccomend you take advantage of the sea kayaks, the bay is beautifull and easy to handle.

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• Perfect vacation spot.

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  Perfect vacation spot.

  • Guest julie
  • Date of stay 01/15/12
  • Review Submitted 02/11/12
  The Tulemar Bungalows provided the perfect Costa Rica vacation experience. The bungalows themselves are large, clean and have amazing ocean views. There are monkeys and other wildlife everywhere. The private beach is one of the biggest perks of staying here. It is a beautiful beach where you can boogie board, kayak, snorkel, swim, etc. and there are hiking trails on the property. Even though the beaches are great in the national park, we preferred the private beach.

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• We stayed in one of the bungalows..

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  We stayed in one of the bungalows..

  • Guest cmb12150
  • Date of stay 01/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  We just spent five days at Tulemar and can't rave enough!!! The grounds are beautiful and staff wonderfully trained & just plain nice!! We stayed in one of the bungalows...the view was great. The bungalow was very comfortable with floor to ceiling windows. Two mornings we woke to monkeys running across our roof...which was treat to see them leaping into the trees. There is a very convenient shuttle system to take you to the beach, around the resort and to close by restuarants. The beach is simply beautiful--with great footing, gentle waves, and comfortable seating. Great having the beach bar right there if you want to have lunch or refreshments on the beach. David and Danielle--thank you for taking such great care of us.

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• This property is absolutely stunning.

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  This property is absolutely stunning.

  • Guest saraburristravels
  • Date of stay 01/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  This property is absolutely stunning. We stayed in one of the bungalows for 4 nights and it certainly was not long enough. I do agree that the bungalow could stand to be updated, but you pay for the view and location. I wish the bungalow had a balcony also, but knew it did not when we booked. We saw plenty of wildlife just walking the grounds (saw more than when we went to the National Park). The pools are beautiful and beach is amazing. We loved boogie boarding and swimming in the warm water. Johan was a wonderful concierge and helped up make dinner reservations one night. We like exploring the local places and wanted more casual other nights. The food is so wonderful right around the hotel within walking distance and Tulemar offers a free shuttle for close places as well. We will definitely be coming back for a visit in the future. I wish we could permanently move there! Loved it!!!!

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• The grounds are beautiful with nature trails

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  The grounds are beautiful with nature trails

  • Guest scotthnyc
  • Date of stay 01/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  My partner and I recently got married and were looking for a place to spend our honeymoon. When we decided on Costa Rica, we began our search for a resort property that was a bit extra special and memorable. We wanted an experience that was relaxing, a bit pampering, and very importantly, gay friendly. We found all of this at Tulemar. Our assigned concierges made sure we were having a great time — even surprising us with some special touches throughout our stay as well as helping us arrange activities, excursions and dinner reservations. The grounds are beautiful with nature trails, private beach and plenty of wildlife (almost as much as nearby Manuel Antonio); and our bungalow felt like our own private treehouse. Beautiful! We would definitely go back.

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• Great location, million dollar view,

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  Great location, million dollar view,

  • Guest kerrse
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  Great location, million dollar view, beautiful house, lots of activities (don't need to drive cuz it comes in every package), some of the best food I have ever had, nice private beach, close to everything, and best of all the service and the people just amazing. Top trip of my life for sure.

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• We stayed in Tulemar Bungalows

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  • Guest janes
  • Date of stay 01/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  We stayed in Tulemar Bungalows in late January 2012, and were thrilled with the cleanliness /ambience of the accommodations. The bungalow is octagonal-shaped, glass windows (with screens) all around, tucked into beautiful foliage overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is divided down the middle into 2 rooms, a kitchenette-living room and a bedroom with a full bath toward the back. Two queen-sized beds in bedroom. Comfortable futon-sofa (for 1 adult) in living room. Refrig, microwave and coffee maker in condo. Wireless internet access was undependable, despite attempts at repair. However, Dave and Shay at the front desk were most accommodating and permitted us access to their computers for brief email communication. US Verizon Wireless call/text capability. The beach is amazing, soft and sandy, in contrast to the rocky beach of Manuel Antonio National Park. Statements about the steepness of the drives and walks are true, yet so are the reassurances of the shuttle bus if needed. Personally, our family enjoyed being quickly whipped into shape by the hills! Swimming pools were open and lovely, except one closed for repair. I highly recommend this one.

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• There was a wonderful troop of monkeys that came

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  There was a wonderful troop of monkeys that came

  • Guest katiekh
  • Date of stay 01/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights. Room was great and there was a wonderful troop of monkeys that came by everyday and swung in the trees. It was also key hat they have their own private each with Lounge chaire,, umbrellas, kayaks and food. It made swimming and relaxing very easy. Much better than braving the public beach with people selling wares and asking you to pay them to guard your car if you parked on the street! The accommodation are gorgeous, more like private condos.

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• "Perfect vacation spot."

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  "Perfect vacation spot."

  • Guest jessica
  • Date of stay 01/03/12
  • Review Submitted 01/20/12
  The Tuelmar Bungalows provided the perfect Costa Rican vacation experience. The bungalows themselves are large, clean and have amazing ocean views. There are monkeys and other wildlife everywhere. The private beach is one of the biggest perks of staying here. It is a beautiful beach where you can boogie board, kayak, snorkle, swim, etc. and there are hiking trails on the property. Even though the beaches are great in the national park, we preferred the private beach. The sunsets were more and more amazing each night we were there. Manuel antonio is a must-do if going to Costa Rica and Tulemar is in the perfect location. There are amazing restaurants and bars within walking distance. The personal concierge service was extremely helpful as well. This is the perfect option for a vacation in Manuel antonio!

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• The place was fantastic.

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  The place was fantastic.

  • Guest robb
  • Date of stay 01/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  I'm finally getting around to writing a review. Stayed a week back in January. I stayed at tulemar (actually a buena vista deluxe bungalow). The place was fantastic. The staff was great and extremely friendly. All of the concierges at tulemar go above and beyond to make your vacation great. The private beach is great too. Be nice to Daniella the bartender and she will treat you well. Ive stayed in many places and this resort is high on the list.

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• Bungalow, private beach, great staff

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  Bungalow, private beach, great staff

  • Guest Matt, Autstin Texas
  • Date of stay 12/12/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/12
  Reviewed December 6, 2012 NEW Stayed here for 8 days and enjoyed every minute of it. The bungalows are very spacious. A private beach is a very nice option. It is very clean and has decent surf for boogie boarding. Luis who was in charge of breakfast and lunch was very friendly and funny. Daniela provided the drinks with a sassy smile. The concierge staff was excellent and came through on all of our requests. Andres was a stand out here, he was great. If we return to Costa Rica we will definitely stay here again. A nice extra is the fact that we got to see sloths and 2 different kinds of monkeys on the property. Also, there are hermit crabs all over!

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• My wife and I spent four nights in Bungalow 110

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  • Guest wildwestcoiuple
  • Date of stay 10/09/11
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  My wife and I spent four nights in Bungalow 110. This is a beautiful well-maintained property. On one morning we noticed toucans bobbing around in a tree outside our unit and we also watched a sloth slowly climb a tree further down on the property. As mentioned, the view was just incredible from our bungalow. It seems that we got an older unit because our bungalow was a little dated inside and needs some maintanance. For example, when we switched off the airconditioner over one of the beds, it started to leak water on the bed. We mentioned it to reception but unfortunately we did not see the problem resolved. It was only my wife and I though, so we used the other bed. Also our shower kept leaking water onto the bathroom floor. Nevertheless the staff were very helpful and we were grateful for their good recommendations of restaurants and helping us select a tour company for Manuel Antonio National Park. It's a very steep descent to the beach, but the resort offers free rides in their minibus to and from the beach. We certainly recommed Tulemar Bungalows for it's relaxed setting, stunning views and friendly staff.

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• The service was absolutely impeccable.

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  The service was absolutely impeccable.

  • Guest jeff
  • Date of stay 10/04/11
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  I can't say that I have ever had a perfect experience on any trip in the past, or one that even approached greatness, and I believed that this would be part of traveling - that lifelong quest for the perfect getaway. However, our stay at Tulemar Bungalows convinced us that the search was over, truly. We do plan on seeing more of the world, of course, but we will look no further for paradise. With Dave, the manager, we instantly felt at home and as honored guests, not simply another couple checking in at a resort. Our concierge, Julien, was as friendly as can be and an incredible help. He took care of all the arrangements, tours, transportation, etc. Daniela, our lovely bartender down at the beach, had an amazing way of making us feel as though we had known her for years, and the cocktails were outstanding. We truly can’t say enough about the service. As for the resort itself, the pictures really do accomplish more than any review ever could. It’s as tropical as it gets, along with all the amenities, where the rainforest meets one of the most beautiful secluded beaches I have ever seen. The water was warm, the monkeys and other wildlife were fascinating, never a nuisance, and we couldn’t believe the surprising lack of insects, a huge plus in tropical environments. Again, this was the best vacation we have ever had, and while we entertain the idea of purchasing one of their properties eventually, our first priority is just getting back down there as soon as possible.

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• We stayed at a beautiful bungalow

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  • Guest cupcake2
  • Date of stay 10/03/11
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  We stayed at a beautiful bungalow here the 2nd week of October. The communication, from my first inquiry about the property, to my follow-up emails and questions,were prompt, helpful and friendly. Their quick responses and attention to detail made it so easy to feel confident about making my plans here. Our stay at Bungalow 115 came with a tour and friendly, caring help from Julien, our concierge. Whether it was needing new batteries for the tv remote control, to making a local reservation, Julien was there; we even had his personal cell number, to make communication easy! Julien also came to our bungalow one afternoon with hot, fresh brownies, in a "frog choaker" of a rainstorm; what a lovely surprise! We liked that the property is gated and there is always someone at the gate house; we felt safe leaving our passports and valuables in the rooms. The bungalow was spotless, and the maid service was great. The views each morning and night; of the lush property and breathtaking ocean view were so relaxing and beautiful. We enjoyed having the space comparable to a large 1 bedroom apartment, the room windows that opened, good air conditioning (2 units!), and fans, and the kitchen and coffee maker. We did not cook in, but if I was too full for my Daily coconut flan, we often stored it in the fridge, and shared it with our morning coffee. The location was perfect; close to the National Park, shops and grocery store. It was easy to stop by the market and buy some local coffee to enjoy each day, filters were provided for us, which was a nice touch. The beds and bedding are comfortable(beds in CR are firmer, but we found the beds at Tulemar were of very good quality, and we slept well each night), and the tv in the bedroom provides a quick look into things going on world-wide,if you want that--there are many channels in English and Spanish. I would say that Tulemar has the BEST beach in the area; private, beautiful and clean. You can drive down to the area, and there is a bar, and chairs and all you need, located right there at the beach. Service in Any area of Tulemar is attentive and friendly; they strive to make your stay a wonderful memory. There are multiple pools that are equally relaxing and beautifully kept. The beach is in a small cove, so the waves are not as strong; the natural jungle setting of the entire property makes you feel you are in your own private paradise. We look forward to coming back with friends, and ren

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• How many 'O's can I put in the word love

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  • Guest travelfever
  • Date of stay 08/23/11
  • Review Submitted 11/03/12
  How many 'O's can I put in the word love to express how much we adored this place? From the moment we arrived (excessively early - apprx. 6.5 hours early after a red eye flight) we were taken care of. Dave, a charming fellow Californian (previously), welcomed us and introduced us to wonderful Julian who would be our designated consierge for the duration of our five night stay. Julian gave us a tour of the grounds, drove us into town to get a feel for Manuel Antonio, and dropped us off at a great breakfast place (forgot the name but it is referred to as the "Starbucks of Costa Rica"). We walked the short distance back and hung out at the private beach until our room was ready. And what a room! My dream of staying in a treehouse felt satisfied. We stayed in one of the bungalows the first night where we had practically 360 degree views of the jungle just inches from our hands and the ocean in the distance. There was no deck but I loved the large space and having a kitchenette. Julian also took us to the store so we could pick up groceries for our attempt at local cuisine. (***Note- Consume as much Lezano (condiment) as you can as you're not allowed to bring it in your carry-on, even if purchased at the airport. Better yet, check luggage and leave a lot of extra space for the big bottles. You'll be glad you did!)

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• “Welcome to the jungle (go on, sing it!)”

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  • Guest Travelfever104
  • Date of stay 08/15/11
  • Review Submitted 08/27/11
  How many 'O's can I put in the word love to express how much we adored this place? From the moment we arrived (excessively early - apprx. 6.5 hours early after a red eye flight) we were taken care of. Dave, a charming fellow Californian (previously), welcomed us and introduced us to wonderful Julian who would be our designated consierge for the duration of our five night stay. Julian gave us a tour of the grounds, drove us into town to get a feel for Manuel Antonio, and dropped us off at a great breakfast place (forgot the name but it is referred to as the "Starbucks of Costa Rica"). We walked the short distance back and hung out at the private beach until our room was ready. And what a room! My dream of staying in a treehouse felt satisfied. We stayed in one of the bungalows the first night where we had practically 360 degree views of the jungle just inches from our hands and the ocean in the distance. There was no deck but I loved the large space and having a kitchenette. Julian also took us to the store so we could pick up groceries for our attempt at local cuisine. (***Note- Consume as much Lezano (condiment) as you can as you're not allowed to bring it in your carry-on, even if purchased at the airport. Better yet, check luggage and leave a lot of extra space for the big bottles. You'll be glad you did!) The private beach is one of the biggest sells of Tulemar. It's raked clean and pristine and you don't have to worry about anyone trying to sell you things. David, who hands out towels, bodyboards, kayaks, etc., is just the neatest guy and we were always glad to see him. Kayaking was great. Also, if you're considering doing the fairly expensive snorkeling excursion offered by an outside company, don't. They snorkle very near Tulemar's beach. Purchase your own gear (other than fins b/c Tulemar has those) and take a kayak out just a ways to do it for free. Oh, and if you're from CA, you will LOVE how warm this water is! Not to be missed: Salsipuedoes (food and live music) and Aqua Azul (delicious!) restaurants within walking distance, Catedral trail at the park, and ADR adventure tour (hands-down the most fun you'll ever have!). Thank you to all the folks at Tulemar and especially to Julian. You made our second "honeymoon" an absolutely amazing, unforgettable experience!

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• “I loved our bungalow!! What a great escape!”

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  “I loved our bungalow!! What a great escape!”

  • Guest Sovery
  • Date of stay 07/18/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  “I loved our bungalow!! What a great escape!” I traveled to Quepos with my boyfriend for a quiet getaway. I booked a bungalow based on the photos on the website. It was exactly what I expected! Adorable, great views and my favorite part - you can open all the windows and listen to the sounds of nature! It was cool enough at night to turn off the A/C and fall asleep to a cool breeze and the sounds of the birds & monkeys. We walked to the private beach, drank rum&coke, played cards and simply relaxed. The service was EXCELLENT! would definitely recommend this facility - truly a pleasure. If you want some yummy eats - I discovered a little cafe just outside Tulemar gates to the right: Cafe Milagro - Adrienne is a sweetheart and the food is yummy!! Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple

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• “Worth staying here for the private beach alone...

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  “Worth staying here for the private beach alone...

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 07/15/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  ...but you'll be happy with every other aspect of Tulemar as well! We had a great five night stay here. The beach is indeed its biggest asset...it's just so beautiful and there are sand toys for the kids, kayaks, and boogie boards for the guests to use. Dave (at the beach...he's another big Tulemar asset) is always there with a smile to take care of anything you need whether it's to get you in a kayak, hand out boogie boards and towels, or point out monkeys and sloths! Our bungalow was spotless and comfortable, the property is pretty and well maintained, and the location is ideal (walk to restaurants and shopping). Our concierge, Julien, checked in on us frequently and was available to us at any moment...and most importantly he was extremely welcoming and personable. Overall, no problems whatsoever and I'd recommend and return in a heartbeat!

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• Beautiful Surroundings

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  Beautiful Surroundings

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 07/13/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  We loved Tulemar, the large jungle estate was just beautiful. Our bungalow #111 was adequate for our family of 4. It was spotlessly clean and the panoramic views just stunning. Monkeys right outside our windows nearly every day jumping around in the trees and on our roof! Just so much wildlife everywhere, too many to mention! Private beach was really nice, didn't need to worry about our kids or beach peddlers pestering us. Use of boogie boards and sea kayaks was also a nice touch. Loved Julien our concierge! He just couldn't do enough for us. He even brought us freshly baked brownies for my husbands birthday - they were still warm and awesome!

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• Second time in Costa Rica, First time in paradise

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  Second time in Costa Rica, First time in paradise

  • Guest Isabela
  • Date of stay 07/12/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  We stay at Tulemar as honeymooners and the experience was absolutely PERFECT. Not only the place (out of this world) but the people, the service, the food, the animals, absolutely everything was a lifetime experience. Our concierge Jullien took care of everything since we decided to make reservations nine months before. The bungalow was fabulous for the two of us, but if you are planning on going with a family of 4 its perfect too. The place is beautiful, super secure, private and relaxing. The equipment provided at the beach was great and useful. Lots of delicious restaurants at walking distance from the entrance of Tulemar. We don't have any complains about this place. PURA VIDA!

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• The beach is indeed its biggest asset..

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  The beach is indeed its biggest asset..

  • Guest john127
  • Date of stay 07/07/11
  • Review Submitted 11/02/12
  ...but you'll be happy with every other aspect of Tulemar as well! We had a great five night stay here. The beach is indeed its biggest asset...it's just so beautiful and there are sand toys for the kids, kayaks, and boogie boards for the guests to use. Dave (at the beach...he's another big Tulemar asset) is always there with a smile to take care of anything you need whether it's to get you in a kayak, hand out boogie boards and towels, or point out monkeys and sloths! Our bungalow was spotless and comfortable, the property is pretty and well maintained, and the location is ideal (walk to restaurants and shopping). Our concierge, Julien, checked in on us frequently and was available to us at any moment...and most importantly he was extremely welcoming and personable. Overall, no problems whatsoever and I'd recommend and return in a heartbeat!

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• A perfect vacation

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  A perfect vacation

  • Guest Tropico
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  We stayed for 8 nights in one of the Tulemar bungalows, and can honestly say we had one of the best vacations we've ever had. We booked through Dave at [---] and would highly recommend that anyone visiting Tulemar do the same - these guys were fabulous! Our concierge, Julien, was incredinly kind and thoughtful. He showed us around, took us to get groceries, took care of all our dinner, tour, and transportation bookings, and even showed up at our door with freshly baked brownies when we got back from our zip-line expedition! Our family has travelled all over the world, but the level of genuinely kind and thoughtful servive at Tulemar beat anywhere else we've stayed. The property itself is fantastic. Our bungalow had an incredible view and a wonderful sense of privacy - pretty much nothing but jungle and ocean from the windows! The beach is lovely, and being able to stay down there for lunch (or drinks!) was a bonus. The folks down at the beach could not have been nicer and they make sure you get chairs set up just where you'd like, as well as towels, boogie boards, and kayaks. We didn't rent a car, and it was definitely no problem not to have one. There are wonderful restaurants within walking distance of Tulemar, and if we wanted to go a bit further afield to eat Julien took are of getting us transportation. We also toured Manuel Antonio and went on a zip-line canopy tour, both highly recommended. But the very best part of our visit was the animals! We saw sloths, several kinds of monkeys, and armadillos right on the property, and many more fascinating animals when we visited the Maunuel Antonio park. For us this was the highlight of our trip - to be so close to these creatures and to be able to sit and watch monkeys and sloths right at the beach or while we were having lunch. It was really amazing. We were travelling with our 13 year old (animal loving) daughter, and for her it was an experience she will never forget. We can't recommend Tulemar, and booking through Dave, highly enough. And we definitely can't wait to go back.

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• The place is beautiful, super secure...

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  The place is beautiful, super secure...

  • Guest naraly
  • Date of stay 06/28/11
  • Review Submitted 11/02/12
  We stay at Tulemar as honeymooners and the experience was absolutely PERFECT. Not only the place (out of this world) but the people, the service, the food, the animals, absolutely everything was a lifetime experience. Our concierge Jullien took care of everything since we decided to make reservations nine months before. . We stayed on Bungalow 111 and it was fabulous for the two of us, but if you are planning on going with a family of 4 its perfect too. The place is beautiful, super secure, private and relaxing. The equipment provided at the beach was great and useful. Lots of delicious restaurants at walking distance from the entrance of Tulemar. We don't have any complains about this place. PURA VIDA!

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• “The bungalows are great”

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  “The bungalows are great”

  • Guest Jackson
  • Date of stay 06/27/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  My wife and I stayed in the bungalow for 4 nights and loved it. The bunglow was great, spacious and looked like the photos that they have posted online. That never happens, right? I was nervous when the rooms were described as dated, but it was super clean. We also used the family pool, it had a waterfall and tremendous views. There are lots of nice beaches in Manuel Antonio, especially in the park, but they are so crowded that we just went to the private beach at the hotel. The beach isn't crowded and there are lots of activities. If you order from the beach bar go with the mahi mahi sandwich.

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• Tulemar staff was exceptional.

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  Tulemar staff was exceptional.

  • Guest matt1820family
  • Date of stay 06/22/11
  • Review Submitted 11/03/12
  From the moment of first contact, when we called 2 weeks before arrival, till the final day of our family's fabulous Costa Rican adventure the Tulemar staff was exceptional. They meet or exceeded our expectations continually throughout our stay. Julien's knowledge and courteous demeanor provided the necessary support to allow our family of 4 (2 teenagers) to get the most out of our experience in Costa Rica. The facilities were phenomenal. Bungalow was spacious with excellent amenities. Private beach and attendants were beyond compare. We could have spent all our time on site and been satisfied. However the location also served as the perfect base for some memorable adventures. Manuel Antonio park provided life long memories. ADR Adventure surpassed our wildest imagination. Again Julien was crucial to arranging these excursions and hooking us up with reputable quality providers.

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• Tulemar Bungalows is our favorite spot

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  Tulemar Bungalows is our favorite spot

  • Guest swoodson
  • Date of stay 06/08/11
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  Tulemar Bungalows is our favorite spot in all of Costa Rica. Set apart from the busy side of Manuel Antonio - in it's own rich lush floral and monkey populated community, you can really relax. The property slopes down to its own exclusive sandy beach. Tulemar Beach is located in a protected bay allowing you to take advantage of the various water activities without having to worry about undertows or riptides. They provide all the water toys you need - free! Boogie boards, kayaks, snorkel gear and beach chairs. We have stayed here 4 times and each visit is a different and fresh as if we were there for the first time. Pricing is a value if you stay in one of the Bungalows. Close enough to walk to local restaurants and night live. I will admit it is a bit of a hilly hike. Everything is on a hill. I highly recommend this property.

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• “You will love tulemar”

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  “You will love tulemar”

  • Guest James
  • Date of stay 05/14/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  If you want an adventure in the jungle then you will love tulemar! We saw a lot of monkeys and a sloth. We had monkeys outside our window at 7 am. We heard them on the roof, then they jumped on the branch outside the window. We saw. Sloth in the tree at the beach. The beach is gorgeous and relaxing. Julien is a huge asset to the tulemar staff! He makes everything happen! Our family loved everything about tulemar and highly recommend it! Jim Ingersoll Author, "investing now"

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