Tulemar Resort

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.

The resort was absolutely incredible. We stayed in some of the “Casas” which are nestled into the hillside and looking out over the ocean. The views were incredible, the houses were amazing and the staff were super nice and accommodating. Jans and Orlando went out of their way to help plan each day and ensure everything went smoothly. The beach and pools were outstanding and the scenery was unlike any other. Many of the local wildlife came to visit on the balconies as well. Will definitely plan to go back again!