$1,000,000

Sea Salt, Arenal Guanacaste, 50807

Price per sqft$132.71

Built in2023

Property size7,535 sqft

Property typeCommercial

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 13, 2026

Updated 2 days ago

Rare opportunity to acquire a hospitality-oriented property in the Tilarán region of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, featuring existing restaurant infrastructure, a private recreational lake, extensive parking, direct main-road access, and significant potential for future lodging, events and tourism development. The property spans approximately 15,000 m² (3.7 acres) with around 700 m² of existing construction. Designed for approximately 100 guests, it includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, dining areas, bathrooms, a souvenir/retail space, furniture, equipment, utilities, permits, liquor license and approximately 30 parking spaces, expandable to about 60. A private recreational lake with fish and ducks is a central feature, complemented by a natural setting that attracts wildlife such as howler monkeys. The restaurant is currently inactive, offering a new owner the opportunity to reopen it, reposition the concept, or develop a completely new hospitality business. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Asking Price: US$1,000,000 Land Area: ~15,000 m² / ~3.7 acres Existing Construction: ~700 m² Guest Capacity: ~100 people Parking: ~30 vehicles, expandable to ~60 Kitchen: Fully equipped commercial kitchen Private Lake: Recreational lake with fish and ducks Retail: ~20 m² souvenir area Road Access: Direct main-road frontage Liquor License: Existing, subject to applicable transfer requirements Utilities & Permits: Existing Furniture & Equipment: Included Business Corporation: Included/available as part of the transaction DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS POTENTIAL The existing restaurant is only one possible use of the property. With approximately 15,000 m² of land, there is potential to develop a broader hospitality or tourism concept, subject to applicable regulations and approvals. Potential uses include: • Boutique Cabins & Nature Lodging – Create accommodation units around the lake and existing facilities. • Events & Weddings – Host weddings, private celebrations and corporate events. • Wellness & Retreats – Develop yoga, wellness, fitness or corporate retreat programs. • Tourism & Group Dining – Partner with tour operators serving the Lake Arenal and Guanacaste region. • Destination Restaurant – Reopen or reposition the existing restaurant with a new culinary concept. • Agritourism & Farm-to-Table – Incorporate agriculture, food production and nature-based experiences. LOCATION Tilarán connects to a major tourism corridor including Lake Arenal, Nuevo Arenal, Monteverde and Guanacaste's nature and adventure destinations. Direct main-road frontage provides excellent accessibility and visibility for private vehicles, tour operators and transportation companies.

Other Property Details

View: Yes
Furnished: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Courtesy of Anne Marie Martinez Kochocki with El Lago Properties
Listing Contact: +506 8339 1770

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