About Us

Arenas Del Mar is a venture developed with the idea of building a luxurious beach resort and sustainable hotel based on the experiences and knowledge acquired from more than 50 years of combined experience in tourism. The principal directors and administrators are:

Glenn Jampol
President of the Board of Directors
Mr. Jampol is a well known consultant in sustainable tourism and is presently the owner operator of Finca Rosa Blanca, a highly awarded hotel for its role in sustainability and the winner of many prestigious awards from magazines and organizations for being one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Mr. Jampol currently is a member of the board of directors of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), is currently President of the Costa Rican Chamber of Ecotourism (CANAECO) and a member of the National Accreditation Commission of the CST in Costa Rica.

Carlos Roesch
Member, Board of Directorsand Supervising Administrator
Mr. Roesch was the Minister of Tourism for Costa Rica from and has more than 30 years experience as the administrator of hotels, such as the Cariari, Herradura and Ocotal Resorts. He is currently a member of the EARTH council. It was in his tenure as Minister of Tourism that Costa Rica created the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST).

Francisco Rojas, MBA
Architect and Project Manager
Mr. Rojas is a well known and respected architect and project manager in Costa Rica who has 20 years experience in the design of successful hotels, such as Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn, Tulemar Bungalows, Byblos Hotel, and is the principal and consultant for Spectrum, a company developed to advise municipalities on how to manage and develop their growth in a sustainable and harmonious manner. Mr. Rojas is also an expert in the design of sustainable hotels.

Hans Pfister and Andrea Bonilla
Co–Owners of Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality
Mr. Pfister and Ms. Bonilla, both graduates of the prestigious Cornell University Hospitality School, have many years of experience and success with high quality sustainable hotels in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Currently they are the administrators and managers of Lapa Rios, one of the world's foremost ecolodges and the Harmony Hotel in Nosara.

Paul Lesniak
Board Member and Parent Company General Manager Mr. Lesniak is a successful business owner in Costa Rica and the United States and has many years experience operations. He also is dedicated to complete sustainable practices in the hospitality industry and has a vast knowledge of the unique financial challenges faced by a high level sustainable luxury hotel

Our Mission Statement
To provide world class hospitality services exceeding the expectations of our guests at Arenas Del Mar with a strong focus on the triple bottom line model.

Our Vision
To become the best boutique hotel on the Costa Rican Pacific Coastline that has a strong focus on sustainability. Also, to exceed the expectations of the investors, hotel guests and employees.

Our Values
Respect
Integrity
Excellence
Sustainability
Attitude
Team Work
Commitment

Our Goals
Arenas Del Mar was built with the goal of creating an ecological haven and a sustainable tourism destination in a high-quality, esthetic environment for visitors who come to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica.

Arenas Del Mar will be a leader in sustainable tourism, proving that deluxe accommodations and excellent service are compatible with sustainable development. It is our goal to be a global example of biological, architectural, educational and social responsibility that both enhances tourists’ experiences and develops their social and environmental conscience.

"Beautiful hotel with great, kind and sincere staff. We love this place and feel so lucky to have found it. Can´t wait to tell our friend back home. Yael & Shahnoz Los Angeles

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