Hotel Punta Leona

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beach resort with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping
Poolside bar
Standard Apartment (Arrecifes 6) | Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Punta Leona Garabito, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61102
  • Mantas Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Blanca
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Marina Los Sueños
  • Tambor (TMU)

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Selvamar)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room (Selvamar)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Apartment (Bella Leona)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment (Arrecifes 6)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Double Beds (Arrecifes 4)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Tárcoles

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Mantas Beach and a 5-minute walk from Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito and Playa Agujas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mantas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Blanca - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Agujas - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 45 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Jacó Beach - 59 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bar 8cho - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Restaurante - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC Herradura - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hotel Punta Leona

Family-friendly beach resort with 3 outdoor pools
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. At Hotel Punta Leona you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tárcoles resort is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Punta Leona offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Hotel Punta Leona Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 913 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yoshi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Garbage

Terrible rooms. Too far from beach and pools
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Punta Leona have the closest white beach to the Central Valley. It’s a matter of 1.5 hours drive and you are there. Hotel surroundings like pools, bars and beachfront facilities are good and enjoyable. However, some hotel rooms are not in best condition even though they were reconditioned recently. For instance, I was relocated because my shower was damaged. Personnel attitude needs improvement. Some of them don’t have the kindness you would expect to see. However, some of them are outstanding. I have to mention Kristel, for instance. She made the rest of my trip nice and enjoyable, with her efficient and fast actions that saved the trip. Thanks Kristel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was pretty and the access to the gorgeous beach amazing. My apartment was pretty awful. Half of the lights didn’t work, the shower door was broken, the bedding was terrible- the sheet was thread bare and looked like it had grease stains. Very rundown. Barely any vegetarian options and zero vegan. I was traveling solo and the restaurants pretty much ignored me. There was one server who was very kind, and the check in staff were great. The spa was lovely and the massage wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here last year and were looking forward to this trip. The room they gave us was far from the main section, a bit remote. The room was smaller, only 1/2 the showerhead worked. But when I saw a small sign near the toilet saying not to flush toilet paper, I lost it. For what we were paying, it was TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE for a resort!! We went to reception and complained, where I was initially told maybe another room would be available the next day (we were only staying two nights). I politely insisted that was unacceptable. After some back and forth, they offered us a room that was reserved for someone who hadn't check in yet. We were moved to the better part of the bungalows, directly across from the breakfast restaurant. MUCH BETTER!! The room was what we were expecting and We could flush the TP!! There were 4 bath towels, no floor towel, and no wash clothes. When we saw someone from housekeeping, it was rectified. The staff was very nice, Playa Leona beach, although crowded, is amazing. Just make sure when you book, you specify you want a room in the 800 area, not 900!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine facility. The breakfast buffet could be greatly improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kaethe, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Read carefully before booking.You might not get what you thought to reserve. Both hotel and Expedia were deceiving on the room selection. I booked a room assuming it was what the pictures showed and detailed on Expedia. To my surprise it was not what I booked but an apartment room. Good luck calling them it's impossible to get in contact with them. They do not respond in a timely matter and contact # is a nonfunctioning number so find an alternative way to reach Hotel Punta Leona. Breakfast is not included. There is a overpriced charge per person for breakfast buffet likewise for dinner. There are alternative restaurants and mini market on site. There is mini golf and pool options. Pools stays open late, clean. Limited seating but spacious pool areas. I believe it's overpriced for what you are getting. Bring your own blankets and toiletries. Shower and beach towels provided. No room service or after hour. If you are hungry you need to leave premises and go into town or main road. Not a 5 star hotel/ resort. It's a decent, mediocre place to book. I only booked because it was recommended by an associate/ owner. Also if you don't book with this specific hotel you will not get Beach access which used to be free to the public and it's a nice, relaxing, beautiful beach. Beach is a 20min walk. Never found the transportation they stated to provide. I had numerous issues but tried my best to enjoy since they have a non-refundable policy. All premises are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

wil

Travelled with family
Check in and check out is a joke , be ready to spend a half an hour if you are lucky
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Salem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En la oferta incluyen internet sin embargo nunca funcionó y cuando funciona es muy débil. Para una persona que necesita unir vacaciones con un poco de trabajo es sumamente importante que haya internet en el cuarto
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beauty of the whole place. Lovely beaches, pool, restaurants and our room/ apt. On ground level was very nice.We had a rai forest shower with hot water, luxurious sheets and pillows with fridge, tv, coffee, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property a bit dated and the rooms a bit small, and we had the upgraded room. We were 3 adults and was barely ok. It be snug for 4 adults. The main pool is nice but the main attraction are the two beaches. They are very nice. Especially Playa Blanca. There are beautiful macaws and white face monkeys. The monkeys are little thieves too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was kind and wonderful. Selvamar and Carabelas Restaurant were beautiful. My only thing is that the main roads inside the property are very subpar now and need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rain forest

Amazing resort tucked into yhe rain forest with white sand beach.. if you like nature, it is the spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place: two nice beaches, 3 restaurants sushi bar, few swimming pools including one for kids, children playground and a lot of different animals and birds you can spot everywhere at the territory
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRE, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Near to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect experience in a beautiful beach of Costa Rica
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024