Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
About 5km south of Golfito's center, these family-run cabinas are far enough out of town to be noticeably quiet (and wildlife-friendly – birds and agoutis…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Playa Sámara
It's on a sweet slice of beach and the price is right. If those are your priorities then Casa Valeria is your place. The cheery guesthouse is replete with…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The best option in town – though fairly subdued by any account – is El Ceibo, conveniently located downtown in a private, secure cul-de-sac (100m east of…
La Fortuna
Lovely blooming flowers deck the 2nd-floor terrace, inviting you into this cute motel-style lodging. Inside, you’ll find good-value and personable service…
Quepos
A short walk southeast from the town center brings you to this peaceful garden oasis; rooms are dimly lit but comfortable enough, though the towels are…
Central Pacific Coast
These attractive, two-bedroom bungalows on stilts are individually owned, so much depends on which one you pick. Most are pet-friendly, and all have…
Monteverde & Around
At the entrance to the reserve, this mountain lodge is usually used by researchers and student groups, but it's open to tourists when there’s room. The 12…
Playa Sámara
A pleasant place with sponge-painted rooms, located in a hacienda huddled between two pools. It's in the center of town so it's not quiet, but the double…
Península de Nicoya
This six-apartment hotel (one studio apartment at a lower rate) faces a lovely, swim-happy stretch of white-sand beach, just off the road to Montezuma…
Cabinas & Hotel Playa Espadilla
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Two favorably located properties in one: the hotel has a smallish swimming pool and tennis courts, and the more affordable cabinas across the road are…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The AsoProLA guiding association runs a simple lodge and restaurant in Altamira village, ideal for the night before or after your trek in La Amistad. The…
Puntarenas
This no-nonsense budget option is an excellent choice. Get buzzed in and head up the stairs to the pastel-painted rooms with functional overhead fans and…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Surrounded by forest yet only 500m from Santa Elena town, Nidia's lovely little hotel is a pleasant base for your explorations. There’s not a lot going on…
Tortuguero Village
With pool tables, foosball, a mosaic swimming pool, and butterfly and frog gardens, this lodge sits between the canal and Tortuguero's main turtle-nesting…
Cahuita
Rooms at this tranquil spot are just inland from the Reggae Bar. Each room offers hot water, hammocks, mosquito nets, a fan, a pleasant sitting area on a…
Best Western Jacó Beach Resort
Jacó
The Best Western remains a solid choice for its all-inclusive resort packages. Rooms are predictably bland but comfortable and well maintained, while the…
Playa Tamarindo
Yellow cabañas dot the grounds of this lush property, each with a private porch from which to enjoy the environs. Inside, standard rooms are clean and…
Tortuguero Village
A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with a turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot. Pristine, brightly painted…
Península de Nicoya
This lodge is smack dab in the center of town, so it's noisy. Otherwise, it's good value, offering spacious four-person cabins with high ceilings and…
Puerto Limón
For its location on the main drag, this clean, mint-green place feels surprisingly serene, especially in the rooms out back. All 34 tidy rooms are…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Right in the center of the action, this hostel is tops for party people. It was started by local surfers and appeals to like-minded adventurers. The dorms…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Coming into town from Cóbano the first place you’ll see is this historic surfer outpost. But Frank has grown up, and this is no longer the backpackers’…
Península de Nicoya
This friendly budget option is on the second beach-access road, just one block from the beach. It's a ramshackle but relaxed place, offering hammocks,…
Montezuma
This older atrium-style guesthouse is on the church square, tucked away from the action (and the noise) but close to the beach. The 15 rooms in this small…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Set on a stunning slice of rocky coastline is this humble family-run campground where a pebble beach rolls on to a rock reef that becomes tide pools…
Liberia
On the outskirts of Liberia, this charming stay offers light-filled and comfortable rooms, firm beds, and enormous, traditional breakfasts. Furnishings…
Caribbean Coast
Top-of-the-line spot on 20 hectares of jungle, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, English-speaking guides, and both river and ocean boats. Meals, beverages,…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
A quaint collection of mustard-yellow structures around a little pool, with standard rooms featuring private balconies overlooking a lush tropical garden…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This orange, hard-to-miss facility offers 19 dated rooms outfitted with tiled floors, wood furniture and thick towels. The bar, with its huge dome ceiling…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This onsite lodging at Adventure Park is a pleasant place with a tranquil mountain setting that’s perfect for getting a little fresh air. Comfortable…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This humble, homey B&B in Santa Elena is a family-run place that makes all guests feel warm and welcome. Rooms are rustic but comfortable, with stained…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This colorful hovel comes with super-friendly management, a nice shared kitchen and excellent hammock swings. An actual sloth lives in the trees across…
Cabinas y Restaurante Heliconias
Northwestern Costa Rica
Set along the river, this leafy property has 12 freestanding cabins with high, beamed ceilings, rustic wood furnishings and ceiling fans. Located about…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Right in town, amid a flourishing tropical garden, brightly painted concrete cabinas – some with air-con – come with vibrant walls, wooden furniture and…
Península de Nicoya
Located right in the center of Nicoya, this is a perfectly pleasant place to spend the night. With colorful paint jobs (a few could use some touching up)…
Northwestern Costa Rica
With lovely wall murals and a breezy restaurant at the top of the hill in town, this is a great place for a beer in the evenings. Fan-cooled rooms are…
Central Pacific Coast
An unremarkable but budget-friendly all-inclusive hotel in Punta Leona. All drinks and meals are included in your stay and there's a big family-friendly…
Caribbean Coast
Opposite the Catholic church at the southern end of town, friendly local Anna runs this clapboard house – bright yellow with green trim – with eight tidy…
Puerto Jiménez
On the edge of town, these budget digs are squeaky clean and relatively quiet. Rooms share clean bathrooms and a brightly tiled kitchen (available for a…
Puerto Jiménez
While this family-run backpackers provides little more than a bed in a fan-cooled or air conditioned room for the night, the Corner is kept admirably…
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