Tortuguero Village
On the opposite side of the canal from Tortuguero village, this jungle hideaway is good value. The immaculate rooms are connected by elevated walkways;…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This full-service hostel right in central Santa Elena is a perennial favorite, offering budget travelers top-notch service and pura vida hospitality. Each…
Península de Nicoya
A dreamy campground offering three cozy, fan-cooled safari tents, an open-air rancho, a shared kitchen, and bathroom facilities with hot showers, all…
Playa Tamarindo
A slice of paradise just a block off the main drag. Meander through the jungle-like grounds' inlaid wooden paths to any of seven bungalows (plus two…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
The wonderful Tico hospitality starts first thing in the morning with homemade banana bread or pancakes. In addition to the excellent breakfast, staff…
Península de Nicoya
Aside from offering boards, lessons and trips, the surf camp is also a great budget-accommodations option. Three cute, thatched, A-frame cabinas have…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This adorable lodge consists of colorful wooden cabins and safari tents, located near the picturesque beach of the same name. The owners are warm hosts…
Jacó
In a wonderfully peaceful location along an unpaved road 2.5km north of Jacó, this intimate hotel caters to travelers who want to do their own thing yet…
Playa Sámara
They call it a B&C. No breakfast, just coffee. The rest is basically a dream: cozy and colorful, three darling cottages are perched in the sand,…
Jacó
On the tranquil northern end of Jacó, this crocodile-themed resort is surprisingly elegant. Sleek towers, an immaculate casino and sprawling pools…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Set amid extensive gardens and orchards, this lodge is arguably the most beautiful and intimate in all of Golfo Dulce. Stunning modern wooden cabins are…
Jacó
Bold colors and modern art create an artistic atmosphere at this 'boutique hostel,' where the best private rooms are spacious suites. The staff are lovely…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
The gay owners of this intimate hotel cater to many of Manuel Antonio's LGBT+ travelers; it's particularly popular with men. The upstairs rooms are…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This legendary Dutch-run outpost is literally the end of the road in Punta Banco. Here, surfers gather to socialize in the evenings, sharing family-style…
Parque Nacional Corcovado
This wonderful, farm-based rural-tourism project is run by Eduardo and his hospitable family. There are various nature trails on the property, and it's a…
Quepos
Secure and cozy, this good-value gated backpacker outpost centered around a tranquil pool has spacious doubles and clean shared bathrooms. There are…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This attractive little adults-only hotel offers light, bright, spacious and contemporary rooms and suites, set around an oval pool and overlooking lush…
Puerto Jiménez
The most appealing place to stay in Puerto Jiménez proper, Cabinas Jiménez combines the convenience of a central location with the ambience and amenities…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
A large thatch-roof rancho, strung with hammocks, is the centerpiece of this property. Behind it, shiny wooden cabinas face the waves. They are dimly lit…
Caribbean Coast
There are two ways into this dream of an ecolodge, both equally adventurous. Most arrive at its remote location on the Río Pacuare by raft, via a…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This flawlessly designed 10-acre hotel is an example of how to build an ecofriendly resort. The 58 rooms are built into the jungle hillside and accented…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
A 2017 face-lift elevated this already spectacular property to a veritable Shangri-La, featuring uniquely glamorous design elements, beautifully textured…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This collection of rooms and studios occupies a verdant setting frequented by troops of monkeys. Efficiency units incorporating teak trim and furnishings…
Uvita
If you're looking for a jungle retreat that's a bit like a treehouse adventure, this awesome hostel run by a young expat couple is for you. About 2km…
La Enseñada Lodge & Wildlife Refuge
Northwestern Costa Rica
This wonderfully remote 400-hectare working cattle ranch and salt farm is an incredible setting for birding, horseback riding and good old-fashioned R&R…
Península de Nicoya
This hilltop hotel has 54 fully equipped rooms with staggering ocean views. (If you spring for a suite, you'll enjoy this view from a private outdoor…
Northwestern Costa Rica
In the mood to have your mind blown? Splurge on this absurdly cool resort in the middle of nowhere. Accommodations are the most stylish hobbit huts…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Fifteen freestanding cabinas are scattered around the forested gardens of this 8-hectare property, which once formed part of the family finca. Each cabaña…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Every room at the Belmar boasts views of forest or gulf – or both! The gorgeous light-filled rooms are decked out with handcrafted furniture and high…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This is a beachfront, jungle-shrouded hostel and turtle-conversation project, beloved by travelers for the relaxed atmosphere, home-cooked meals and…
Caribbean Coast
About 3km south of the dock, this simple solar- and generator-powered retreat, steps from the beach and surrounded by 36 hectares of jungle, is an…
Montezuma
Set on jungle-shrouded former horse ranch, this Moroccan-inspired stay is defined by arching doorways and Arabesque windows, moon-shaped door handles and…
San José
Constructed in 1930, the city’s first prominent hotel is recognized as a national landmark (John F Kennedy and soccer legend Pelé both stayed here)…
Northwestern Costa Rica
Innovative and sustainable, this contemporary, open-air, hilltop lodge in the shadow of Tenorio is stunning. The 18 rooms are small but stylish, with…
San José
Built around an early-20th-century house that once belonged to President Tomás Guardia, this quiet, welcoming Barrio Amón inn exudes a slightly campy…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Across from the beach at Puerto Viejo's western edge, this cool guesthouse has colorful basic rooms, including spacious garden rooms with air-con and hot…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This former hacienda is now an attractive lodge with a delightful restaurant. Located 4.5km north of Cañas on the Interamericana, it's set on nine…
San José
This Spanish-style hillside posada (guesthouse) rates as one of the area's top B&Bs. Homey standard rooms have wooden floors, throw rugs, cable TV and hot…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This friendly B&B caters to travelers who prefer their adventure with two wheels on the ground. Accommodations are simple and sweet, with a shady common…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
This sweet property offers tremendous value, especially in its quaint faux-adobe bungalows, each with a kitchenette and shady front porch. There's also a…
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