What is free at Buenaventura, and what costs extra
Guests at The Gliding Damselfly can use the El Faro, Puntarena and Las Dunas beach clubs, Martini Beach, the Laguna pools and the kayaks at no charge. The Sports Club, golf, spa, zoo and restaurants charge a fee. The hotel pool is not open to rental guests.
There are many amenities at Buenaventura, and it is hard to tell which are free, which cost extra, and which are closed to rental guests. Here is our list.
Free for our guests
- El Faro Beach Club
- Puntarena Beach Club
- Las Dunas beach club, in the dry season (about December to April)
- Martini Beach access
- The Laguna pools and community area, 2 to 3 minutes' walk from the apartment
- Kayaking on the laguna. Life jackets are in the closet by the front door.
Fee required
- Buenaventura Sports Club: gym, semi-Olympic pool, tennis and basketball courts, football pitches, yoga and fitness classes, and private swimming lessons, including for children. Prices are below.
- Hotel gym: $8 a day.
- Corotú Spa and Gymnasium
- Golf: the Jack Nicklaus design course. Play 18 holes, or take a lesson.
- Kids' activity camps, in some seasons
- Buenaventura Zoo: a small entry charge
- Las Cuadras Equestrian Club: riding and lessons. Visiting the horses is probably free.
- All restaurants
- Private sailing trips
- Wet and dry boat docks at the marina
Not open to rental guests
- The hotel pool
- The pools of other communities in the resort
Sports Club pass prices
These prices are from June 2024. They do not include ITBMS tax (7%).
| Pass | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gym pass | The gym for one day | $20 |
| Full day pass | All facilities for one day, except the padel courts | $30 |
| Weekly gym pass | The gym for one week | $50 |
| Full weekly pass | All facilities, plus 2 padel court bookings that week | $70 |
| Monthly gym pass | The gym for one month | $100 |
| Full monthly pass | All facilities, plus 8 padel court bookings that month | $150 |
| Group yoga class | One class, for non-members | $15 |
Events
Buenaventura holds events often: music, classes and children's activities. We post them on our Facebook page and Instagram account.
Questions
Are the beach clubs at Buenaventura free?
Yes, for guests staying in Buenaventura. Our guests can use El Faro and Puntarena all year, and Las Dunas in the dry season. Martini Beach is also free. Food and drinks cost extra.
Can rental guests use the Buenaventura hotel pool?
No. The hotel pool is for hotel guests only. Our guests use the Laguna pools, the beach club pools and the Sports Club pool (with a pass).
How much is a day pass for the Buenaventura Sports Club?
In June 2024 a full day pass cost $30 plus 7% tax, and a gym-only day pass cost $20 plus tax.