Monteverde & Santa Elena
All the dorms in this former hostel have been replaced by double rooms. It's akin to a well-appointed mountain lodge but only 200m from town; you might…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Península de Nicoya
Just steps from the beach, this resort hotel has 21 spacious rooms decorated with woodwork, bamboo beds with colorful bedspreads, wicker ceiling fans and…
Northwestern Costa Rica
The most upscale hotel in town has all the modern amenities, including well-insulated rooms with flat-screen TVs, comfy bedding and contemporary dark-wood…
Península de Nicoya
In an overdeveloped beach town filled with overpriced, cheesy resorts, this centrally located, eight-room inn is exceptional for its basic rooms at a…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This attractive fishing lodge on the main drag has spacious but plain rooms and suites overlooking the marina. The attached bar-restaurant draws a good…
Península de Nicoya
A collection of Spanish-colonial vacation rental homes set within a carless community in on a stunning seafront.
La Fortuna
Just north of Chachagua village, these immaculate, simple wooden cabins with full kitchens and volcano views are surrounded by private rainforest trails…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This yellow stucco house on a cliff isn’t a bad place to spend the night. Its eight homey rooms are furnished rather randomly and have attractive brick…
La Fortuna
A combination of hostel and resort, this sprawling place is arranged around a landscaped garden complete with hammocks, small pool, party-place bar and…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This attractive two-story wooden lodge is located away from the main drag in Santa Elena, guaranteeing a good night’s rest. Surrounding a spacious…
San José
This airy art deco building in Barrio Amón has 10 high-ceilinged rooms of various sizes, painted in pastel shades and equipped with cable TV. The best…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
The Mono Azul is decent value and a good family option. Nestled in a tropical garden and decorated throughout in a rainforest theme, rooms are arranged…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Gingi's place is beloved by surfers and backpackers for its welcoming, laid-back vibe and awesome extras. The whitewashed, mostly clean rooms are…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This welcoming roadside inn offers 11 standard doubles, two bungalows, three suites and an apartment. They are spacious affairs with imported tiles and…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This hotel was the area’s first luxury accommodations option, so unsurprisingly it snatched up the best view of the coastline. More than 50 pristine rooms…
Cahuita
Rooms at this long-standing, locally owned spot are surprisingly well kept for a budget option – and nothing else at this price level can match the…
Península de Nicoya
Mediterraneo is all about the surf, offering board rental, lessons and a free shuttle to the beach. The six apartments are simple but practical, with…
San José
A Barrio Amón landmark that once belonged to the Salazar family of cafetaleros (coffee growers), this stately early-20th-century colonial-style mansion…
Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp
Playa Tamarindo
Located in the middle of the action, right next to Longboards, where guests get a discount on drinks and meals. The dorms get the job done, with eight…
Montezuma
An inviting yellow stucco casa filled with pedestrian but clean tiled rooms with wood beds. Downstairs rooms are dark, but upstairs rooms are romantically…
Caribbean Coast
This sportfishing lodge caters to couples, families and friends. Twelve huge hardwood rooms have cane ceilings and muchos amenities. Covered walkways lead…
Liberia
It's nothing special, but if you've got a night to burn in Liberia this chain property is comfortable enough and conveniently located just off the…
San José
This 1904 guesthouse has simple, graceful rooms with spacious bathrooms and hallways lined with Spanish tiles. Furnishings are basic (creaky beds), but it…
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Central Pacific Coast
With a golf course behind and marina in front, this sprawling resort at Playa Herradura embodies the upscale comfort envisioned for the development, all…
Península de Nicoya
This sweet compound of circular rancho bungalows is steps from a world-class reef break. The traditional thatch-roof ranchos have high ceilings and breezy…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This may be the only place in Costa Rica where the rooms have wall-to-wall carpeting. The rooms also have orthopedic mattresses with plush linens, and…
Península de Nicoya
Set amid spacious grounds that are bursting with cocobolo, laurel and guanacaste trees, these 10 airy bungalows have shiny woodwork, stone detailing and…
Cahuita
Surrounded by old-growth jungle (including an awe-inspiring 'Goddess Tree'), this place at the end of the Playa Negra road is geared toward larger groups…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This backstreet B&B 1km east of town has simple rooms in a two-story, tropical-style building. Best value are the airy upstairs units, with high ceilings,…
Tortuguero Village
North of town and across the river, this laid-back, long-running lodge has an unpretentious atmosphere. Rooms have hardwood floors, ceiling fans and hot…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
About 700m north of the soccer field in Santa Elena, this charming Euro-inspired retreat is well situated in a grove of pine trees and tropical flowers…
Playa Tamarindo
A beachfront location blesses this charming hotel, with simple, moderately elegant rooms overlooking the shady grounds or the ocean and estuary. Larger…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
At Hotel Andrea, paths of terracotta tiles are brightly scrubbed, leading guests through the maze of yellow buildings to cool, whitewashed rooms. The…
La Fortuna
Stay here and you’re likely to spend most of your time on the second-story ‘terrace garden,’ with ample sun loungers and spectacular views of the volcano…
Central Pacific Coast
The upside or downside? It's right next door to the loud parties of Playa Hermosa's perennially popular Backyard Bar. The hotel entices young, moneyed…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The only accommodations in Parque Naciona Chirripó, with room for up to 52 people in dorm-style bunks. The price includes sheets, pillow and blankets…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Just south of Santa Elena, above the mini-mall, Ficus' rooms are spacious and stylish, with private terraces and sweet views of the town and forest beyond…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
You can't beat the prices here when you can amble out to the beach or the national park in five minutes. While the staff are a bit harried, and the shared…
Central Pacific Coast
A classic no-frills surfers' crash pad popular with Ticos, this spot has basic rooms with air-con, hot shower, refrigerator, and cable TV, as well as a…
San José
This friendly, contemporary inn 1km west of the Costa Rica Country Club has seven simple rooms with blond-wood floors; large, comfortable beds; painted…
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