Tulemar Resort Reviews

Absolutely gorgeous resort. Everything you need is here if you’re looking for a beach vacation that is a mix of relaxation and excitement. A beautiful beach, spectacular wildlife + views, tasty food, comfy accommodation, and a lovely staff. We were only here for a few days and had an unforgettable time. Shout out to our concierge Jans for being such a great help while we were there!

Wow. We loved this place so much. The beach? Awesome. I was nervous from photos that it not being a “Caribbean” beach would be lesser than, but that was the opposite. My kids (and us adults!) had an absolute blast. The sand was so soft. I loved that we didn’t have to haul beach gear because they had whatever we wanted there. The ocean is so warm. We especially loved the Family and Jungle pools. They felt so natural and serene. We would text the restaurant and they would bring whatever we wanted very quickly. It felt so luxurious. Almost too easy to rack up a big tab at the end of your stay . My only qualm? This place is huge and extremely hilly. We love to walk and hike, but with the heat this is just on another level. We had a car with us so we could easily get to wherever we wanted. But if you’re hoping to walk everywhere, I just can’t imagine how that would go. It’s so much more sprawling than I imagined. The shuttle service was great, but just a forewarning if anyone has mobility issues, this may not be the place for you. We still had to walk down/up a large hill just to get to the nearest shuttle stop/parking area. If this is an issue, I’d highly recommend looking for one of the large homes that has their own parking spots within the homes. I don’t think this is the case for most of the smaller villas/bungalows.

My daughters, sister and I enjoyed a week at Tulemar and it was extraordinary! Our villa was decorated beautifully, and as great as the villa was, the view from the balcony was even more exceptional! From the porch of our villa, we had beautiful views of the ocean and all of the lush trees around us, while we lounged in the hammock or daybed outside. One day, we returned from the beach and had monkeys playing on our hammock! In the early mornings, we could hear the monkeys running across our rooftop and it was so cool. Our concierge, Alex, spoiled us all week. Alex handled the bookings for all of our fun excursions, placed any food orders when we just wanted to eat in our villa and enjoy the beautiful view from our balcony, and he was always available for questions. All of the excursions were booked through Tulemar, so it was the easiest planning I have traveled around the world and can definitely attest, Tulemar was the best! Outside the resort, we enjoyed a number of fun excursions noted on their site -- we went on waterfall tours; my teen daughters learned to surf; we rode ATVs through the jungle; we went on an evening jungle tour and enjoyed the gorgeous private beach area at Tulemar, etc. Costa Rica was absolutely beautiful and the stay at Tulemar was truly exquisite, I highly recommend Tulemar -- I would go again in a heartbeat!

This place is absolutely paradise. The staff are so nice and they help make your stay enjoyable. The abundance of wildlife is incredible. The private beach with service was a nice touch too. This is an absolute must when staying in Quepos, Costa Rica.

This resort is unbelievably amazing. From the moment you step foot you're greeted by their phenomenal staff. The grounds are stunning and make you feel like you've got your own Costa Rican neighborhood. We honestly saw more animals from our balcony than we did when we went to Manual Antonio Park. I got to see multiple sloths, squirrel monkeys, a Toucan, Capuchin's, iguanas, a Howler monkey and even heard the Howler's crazy loud call! The view from their Tulemar Cae are unparalleled and their private beach is the perfect slice of heaven. I'm trying to convince everyone I know to go back with us again! Speal shout out to Orlando for his exceptional concierge service and all the men in the shuttles for carting us around all day, everyday! :)

What you see in the descriptions and reviews is what you get. We’ve been staying yearly at Tulemar since 2017 (except during the pandemic) and there are so many reasons to keep returning. Where else can you sleep with your windows open and hear howler monkeys and wood rails? Where else can you be greeted by sloths right outside your door or monkeys on your roof or less charmingly your balcony? We need to come back next year to see how the macaws and their new family are doing right by the Tule Cafe. Orlando has been with us every step of the way. He is truly special and every year his kindness overwhelms us. Going above and beyond does not begin to describe his efforts. We rely on his expertise and he never disappoints. From whom else would you hear the fine detail of asking for cushions at an offsite restaurant so that you are more comfortable? He sends on us tours and to places that he knows will be good and always asks for feedback so that he can learn for others. We’ve stayed in bungalows all over the property and each has its own characteristics. We used to go to a morning workout at one of the local gyms but this year the hill climbing because of our bungalow location made that unnecessary. It was a good enough workout getting to and from the pool and on our nature walks. Pura Vida to all at Tulemar, including the kind rescue and conservation efforts of onsite Sloth Institute. We thank you once again for allowing us to escape our brutal Canadian ice and snow winter.

Spectacular views, cozy accommodations, attentive staff, and wildlife right in front of you! Don’t second guess it, just go! Sloths, toucans, iguanas, monkeys, macaws, smooth sand, warm water, rainforests, fresh food!

Truly a 5 star experiance and the most beatiful placed I had stayed at. You are living in the midst of wild life and have access to your own private beach. Off of your deck it is a gorgeous view. In addition, the workers are friendly and are at your assistance whenever asked for. I personally enjoyed Juan Carlo, our connoisseur and Moses, the driver. Be prepared to see monkeys on your deck and sloths on trees.

Second year our family has vacationed at the Tulemar Resort. Great week great adventures and once again felt pampered by the entire support staff . We have already reserved theTule Villa for 2025. Just arrived home last night and we can't wait til next year. Thanks go out to Miguel and his team. Pura Vida!!

This was an amazing experience. Our concierge was extremely helpful, all of the drivers were super friendly and provided greta information on local places to eat, attractions and activities. Everyone as amazing the private beach has the beat views on the coast. I cannot say enough about this awesome experience. If you are looking to travel to Manuel Antonio and want the all inclusive experience while also having the freedom to explore the area on your own, this is the best location. Views stunning, restaurants so close, everything you want and need in one place but also so close to everything else! I love it here, I never want to leave. The bartenders and waiters also awesome and very accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions. If you are coming to visit Costa Rica, ask for Orlando for your concierge service, and stay at Tulemar! You will not be disappointed!

This place is incredible! We were a group of 10 ranging in age from 5-67 years old and all of us had the best time. The grounds are beautiful, private, and a pleasure to walk through, with lovely foliage and amazing wildlife. We saw sloths, several troops of monkeys, iguanas, gorgeous birds, and even a coati. The food, drinks and view at Tulemar Cafe were all great. The pools are secluded and were never crowded, same with the private beach. We did a few excursions but probably would have been content with staying on the resort! All the staff were super-friendly and helpful. Fabio, our concierge, took care of all our needs from arrival to departure, making reservations for dinners, excursions and transportation, and was always available by text. Thank you, Fabio! If you are looking for a spot for a family vacation for all ages, book Tulemar now!

Our time at Tulemar was nothing short of spectacular. My friends and I stayed in the Las Palmas home and it was amazing. The staff, especially Orlando, was available for us for anything we needed. The resort itself is beautiful and filled with stunning wildlife. The beach was relaxing. We spent an afternoon lounging under a tree with a mother and baby sloth in it. I tell all my friends about our time at Tulemar and hope to be able to visit the resort again in the near future. It was superb.

Tulemar Resort does not disappoint. The bungalow we stayed in was exactly as it looked in the pictures. The view was magnificent! Our concierge, Orlando was awesome! He took care of every reservation, ride, etc., for us. I highly recommend this resort!

My family spent a wonderful week in late March at Tulemar. I highly recommend it. Our visit exceeded our expectations. I rented Kisskidee, a large, 4 bedroom villa which was perfect for our family of 7. The wildlife was fascinating. Toucans, macaws, monkeys and sloths were close by. We were assigned a concierge, who was always available for rides to the beach, for arranging excellent chefs to cook dinners for us, etc.