Jacó
Situated in the foothills across the highway, ‘Twelve Moons’ is a heavenly mountain retreat consisting of only 20 rooms sheltered in a pristine landscape…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Esquinas consists of 16 spacious, high-ceilinged, fan-cooled cabins with indigenous textiles on the walls. The lodge’s extensive grounds include…
Central Pacific Coast
Located on a 500-acre private reserve, comprising both secondary rainforest and tropical gardens, this eco-resort offers 70 rooms housed in an attractive…
San José
Within easy walking distance of the university and its nightlife, yet right on the bus line into downtown San José, this immaculate hostel has a coffee…
Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa
Northwestern Costa Rica
The area's most luxurious resort is located on the western flank of the park. It features nicely appointed bungalows with private decks and jaw-dropping…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This appealing 19th-century working cattle ranch is set on 13 sq km of primary and secondary forest. The 79 rooms are spacious and comfortable with…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This homey property offers eight clean, rustic rooms (but with cable TV!) and hearty home-cooked meals, all on a family farm in a rural community 1km…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Wanna get away? Drive your 4WD 7km north of town to this remote, weather-beaten lodge, where you’ll fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest. Wood…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Truly in a class of their own, these romantic villas are scattered around 3 hectares of land next to a pristine white-sand beach. Indoor-outdoor spaces…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
An outlier in the Selina chain for its quiet location right up against the cloud forest, Selina Monteverde appeals to the backpacker or young family…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
If you're looking for a healthy, relaxing retreat with a bit of luxury, Nautilus is for you. Each villa has a living area, fully equipped kitchen and…
Península de Nicoya
Sitting pretty on a bank of the Río Coyote, this elegant property is blessedly intimate and blissfully isolated. The rooms are decorated with heavy wood…
Northwestern Costa Rica
On a lush hilltop 1km south of Bijagua, this lodge has 12 romantic and roomy bungalows featuring orthopedic beds, stone or wood floors and floor-to…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Sleep in the clouds – this hilltop lodge is up there, surrounded by 28 hectares of primary and secondary forest. There are trails to walk, species to…
Northwestern Costa Rica
Part cattle ranch, part adventure lodge, this expansive place is set on 809 hectares in the park's western sector. On the grounds are three waterfalls,…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
These three cabinas are colorful, with bold patterned linens and brightly painted walls. The upstairs rooms share the hammock-hung terrace, while the…
Montezuma
A well-run hotel in the center of town. Although its many businesses take up an entire city block, it has just 12 prim and comfortable rooms with…
La Fortuna
The rooms at this rather grown up hostel are done in whites and beiges, and the courtyard is lush, lovely and strung with hammocks. Guests are invited to…
Cahuita
Only 200m northwest of Cahuita, surrounded by extensive gardens, this quiet oasis offers six brightly painted, clean and simple casitas, plus a family…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Replete with fountains and profound beauty, this stunning terraced property on the Santa Teresa hillside offers barefoot elegance at its best. There is a…
Jacó
This adorable little hotel with Dutch-inspired murals of windmills and tulips has tidy and attractive air-conditioned rooms (outfitted with fridges,…
La Fortuna
The snazziest joint on the rustic road toward La Fortuna waterfall, this walled complex initially seems like a gated community. Once inside, you’ll see…
Península de Nicoya
Costa Rica's first upscale island glamping operation comes from the same folks who created the magnificent Hotel Punta Islita. The well-appointed and…
La Fortuna
Named for the nearby mountain formation (indio dormido), this delightful 2nd-storey guesthouse's five sweet fan-cooled rooms have lofty ceilings, tile…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo…
Montezuma
At the mouth of the river, en route to the waterfalls, this classic Montezuma hotel has 15 simple wooden rooms with flowy curtains and crisp white sheets…
Caribbean Coast
This motel-style abode isn't glamorous – it's on a side road off Guápiles' main highway (Rte 32) and is frequented by traveling vendors making deals in…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
A cheerful hotel, smack dab in the center of town and close to the main surf break. Clean, colorful rooms have all the standard amenities, plus a private…
Central Pacific Coast
More upmarket than nearby Hotel Arenas, this sprawling 200-room resort and its handful of restaurants feel very much like a country club (but with…
La Fortuna
Perched high above the Catarata Río Fortuna, this ‘wellbeing resort’ is great for birders and frog-lovers – especially with a naturalist on hand to point…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
A waterfall-fed pool is surrounded by cushy blood-red lounge chairs and daybeds at this Euro-chic boutique hotel. Attractive tile rooms are draped in…
La Fortuna
'Quiet, clean and cheap,' said one guest, and the prices are indeed pretty sweet. Books, a chess set and groovy red couches populate the common area; the…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
With fish in the koi pond and monkeys and coatis on the rooftops, this hostel seems like a fan-cooled paradise. The shady grounds are strung with hammocks…
Northwestern Costa Rica
Six wood cabins perched on the northern slope of Volcán Tenorio offer traditional Tico living, where dinner is cooked over a wood stove and guests gather…
Caribbean Coast
One of Costa Rica’s original ecolodges, Herbie and Annette offer four hillside cabins on two hectares above the murmuring Río Blanco. Devoid of cable TV…
Península de Nicoya
Here's a collection of pleasant, spacious cabinas with hammocks on the porch. The brightly painted interiors have high vaulted ceilings and sturdy wood…
Playa Tamarindo
Inside this leafy compound are dorms and private rooms accented by trippy murals and mirrored mosaics. The vibe is friendly and chill, especially in the…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Set on a 90-hectare private reserve, replete with birds, butterflies and monkeys, Star Mountain is an escape back to nature. The lodge has spacious guest…
Península de Nicoya
With a prime beachfront location at Playa Potrero, this luxurious spot gets high marks for four-star laid-back elegance. Large, tropically themed rooms…
Central Pacific Coast
The long-standing beachside Hotel Pelicano hits a sweet spot: it's affordable, safe, homey and on a dreamy stretch of the Pacific. The 13 rooms are on the…
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