Península de Nicoya
Perched on the hillside just above the beach, these studios and apartments are a great option for divers, beach bums and self-caterers. Studios (no beach…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Mal País & Santa Teresa
An easy-to-like, economical family operation 100m south of the Santa Teresa/Mal País divide, this Italian-Tico property offers a quiet, comfy spot a bit…
Península de Nicoya
A major price shift has made this charming hotel in the center of Tambor more of a bargain. Nine classy rooms surround a gorgeous garden that is bursting…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Steps from the beach, this family-owned place offers the intimacy of a B&B and the luxury of a boutique hotel. With a balcony or terrace overlooking lush…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Vying for the title of 'closest to the break,' this is one of the friendliest places in town, thanks to owners Amir and Idan. The rooms are plain but…
Central Pacific Coast
Right on Playa Hermosa, this comfortable beach house has simple rooms with dated decor but lots of amenities. Rooms have air-con, a refrigerator, TV, hot…
Puerto Limón
This seaside hotel has simple whitewashed rooms and a breezy ocean-view restaurant that serves everything from burgers to jumbo shrimp. It’s about 5km…
OTS Hacienda Palo Verde Research Station
Northwestern Costa Rica
Run by the OTS (Organization for Tropical Studies), this station conducts tropical research and teaches university graduate-level classes. But it also has…
Península de Nicoya
Named for two canine amigos, this comfy, convivial inn has a handful of rooms that are clean, modern and artfully painted, each featuring a small patio…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This clutch of upmarket cabinas and homes in Pavones proper offers fully equipped kitchens, cool tile floors and attractive hardwood ceilings. Big shady…
La Fortuna
Set at the base of Cerro Chato and surrounded by forest, this place is ideal if you want to get away from it all (but not too far away; you’re still just…
Península de Nicoya
We know a bargain when we see one, and we see one here. Four spacious cabinas feature spotless tile floors and bathrooms, well-stocked kitchens and shiny…
Playa Tamarindo
This is a lovely, low-key collection of bungalows, set on the quiet eastern edge of town. Outstanding and personable service is the hallmark of this…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The darkish wood cabins are plain, with no decoration to brighten the mood. But they are clean and the tile showers with stone drains are funky cool. Even…
Central Pacific Coast
The intimate and quiet Hotel La Dolce Vita is just meters away from the beach. The pool may be small, but you can fall asleep lulled by the sound of the…
Quepos
A decent budget choice in central Quepos, with private rooms that are a better bargain than at some nearby hostels. The decor won't make your social-media…
Península de Nicoya
Oddly situated on the main drag north of Potrero, this little place (named for the popular dragon fruit) is set up like a roadside motel – a strip of…
San José
This Spanish Revival–style house (1949) perched on a Los Yoses hill was completely re-done by Jose Maria and family in 2019, complete with new four-poster…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This crash pad launched by surfer Kurt Van Dyke has been around for 30 years, and consists of a warren of wooden rooms in the middle of town. Units are…
San José
This recommended agency is run by the bilingual Marcela Bell, who has operated the business for more than 30 years. She can arrange stays in more than a…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Right by the road winding through Rancho Quemado, this welcoming little place has a couple of tidy wooden guest cabins. The friendly proprietor cooks up…
Tortuguero Village
In a prime location on the main street, eight simple, immaculate rooms with TVs and air-con sit perched above the river. A communal balcony overlooks the…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The Brunka Lodge is the most inviting option in Palmar Norte, though there is wide variation in the lodgings onsite. Most are sun-filled, clean-swept…
Uvita
These apartments and stand-alone bungalows are popular with Tico families and large groups. All have kitchens, wi-fi and satellite TV. The place is…
San José
On a quiet Barrio Escalante side street you’ll find this 10-room B&B in a Spanish-style house built in the 1940s by the Volio family. The rooms vary in…
Puerto Limón
Downtown Limón’s most attractive hotel has 32 rooms in a faded yellow building that faces the ocean. Tiled rooms are tidy and sport clean bathrooms with…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Golfito’s swishest hotel primarily caters to duty-free shoppers looking for an amenity-laden base. You can expect to find such facilities as a swimming…
Jacó
This lively outpost is popular with backpackers and surfers on a budget. Basic private rooms have hot-water bathrooms and are tidy but dark. The open-air…
Parque Nacional Corcovado
Facilities at Sirena Ranger Station include bunk beds with mosquito nets, sheets and pillowcases, clean bathrooms and cool showers. Sirena serves large…
La Fortuna
Set up around a pebbled pool area and shady palm garden, rooms are spacious with high slanted ceilings and crisp white paint. Located on a quiet side…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Nine comfortable, rustic cabins are available to guests who stay on the farm; cabin rates include guided hikes (in Spanish) on the reserve and organic…
Caribbean Coast
On the road to Cariari, 1.5km north of the Servicentro Santa Clara, this Holiday Inn–like business resort has 98 spacious, tidy rooms and two restaurants…
Jacaranda Hotel & Jungle Garden
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
In a blooming garden intersected by mosaic walkways, this place near the soccer field has 12 simple wood cabinas (sleeping one to four people) with…
Central Pacific Coast
Tucked away in the northernmost corner of Hermosa's beachfront road, this creeper-clad hotel is one of the more characterful places in the village. The…
Montezuma
You can't beat the location of the 'happy snapper's' beachfront cabinas in the heart of Montezuma. Rooms are simple, clean and fan-cooled. The communal…
Playa Tamarindo
The Mahayana is a sweet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. Spotless, citrus-painted rooms have high ceilings, big windows and…
Northwestern Costa Rica
Closest to the Las Pailas entrance, this hacienda is on 400 hectares of protected land in breezy horse country. In addition to the 49 rustic rooms, there…
Playa Tamarindo
Four attractive cabinas – with full kitchens and private patios – are arranged around a tropical garden with hammocks and a small swimming pool. Upstairs,…
Tortuguero Village
This pleasant place has a rustic feel, with 66 rooms and private bungalows with fans and hot water surrounded by jungle greenery. Guests have access to a…
Uvita
Set up on a forested property with a short trail running through it, this 14-room spot slightly uphill from the Costanera Sur offers basic abodes with…
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