Northwestern Costa Rica
Warner and his sons have turned the family’s dairy farm into a beautiful ecolodge, with seven rustic cabins set on gorgeous jungle grounds with views of…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Jacó
Doctor of Integrative Medicine and supercool woman Randi Raymond runs what she calls a 'purposely unstructured environment' for de-stressing and unwinding…
Central Pacific Coast
Sheltered amid shady grounds, this beachfront lodge has nine clean and stylish beach-themed rooms housed in a two-story building. 'Tropical modern' is the…
Tortuguero Village
This simple lodging offers clean, brightly painted rooms and friendly service. The beachfront location is ideal, and there are plenty of hammocks from…
Tortuguero Village
Sitting 1km north of the village on the opposite side of the canal, Hotel Aninga has a cluster of stilted bungalows connected by a series of boardwalks,…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This clutch of pretty cabins is on a little hill overlooking Santa Elena and the surrounding forests. Rooms vary in size and style, but all are quite…
Playa Tamarindo
These four slick studio apartments include fully equipped kitchens, private balconies and room to sleep three. They are perfectly practical and simply…
Central Pacific Coast
With verdant grounds and a collection of smart and airy Dutch-looking cottages surrounding a relaxing pool by the sea, Encantada is a sanctuary…
Cahuita
Popular with honeymooners, these three immaculate private bungalows in a wildlife-friendly garden setting feature tropical decor: polished-wood floors,…
Península de Nicoya
Follow the signs down the side road to these large rustic A-frame bungalows with kitchenettes (useful as eating options are limited). The place is right…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
The four round cabins at Cascata del Bosco overlook the forested valley below and enclose guests in tree-house-like comfort. Each cabin has a terrace,…
Montezuma
Scattered across mango-dotted gardens, this whimsical hotel has plain, painted-wood rooms in the main building and attractive (though dark) octagonal…
Playa Sámara
This dreamy lodge was constructed without cutting down a single tree, and its rooms, suites and several larger apartments are surrounded by lush…
Península de Nicoya
Just 50m from the beach, and across from Tambor's rather romantically ramshackle Victorian church, this old standby has simple and spotless rooms, and a…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
On a quiet road just steps from Santa Elena town, this pleasant hostel is run by an attentive Tico couple, Marlenny and Freddy. Well-furnished rooms are…
Playa Sámara
A lovely little guesthouse tucked in behind the restaurant Ahora Sí. Four simple rooms and a shared dorm are brushed in deep blues and inviting pastels,…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This jungle lodge offers a mile of beach and 300 secluded hectares of mountainous rainforest, with accommodations in round, thatched-roof cabins. Meals –…
Playa Tamarindo
A whitewashed, concrete villa with weathered louvered accents, this contemporary B&B overlooks a plunge pool and two tennis courts. It's within earshot of…
Cahuita
Well-spaced campsites share a gorgeous section of waterfront near the northern end of Playa Negra, shaded by coconut palms and fruit trees. Campers have…
Península de Nicoya
On the beach side of the plaza, this basic hotel offers simple, clean rooms with wood floors and ceiling fans, lined up along a wide balcony. Sea-view…
Central Pacific Coast
Sandwiched between a mangrove-lined canal and a jungle-fringed, chocolate-sand beach, this is one secluded stretch of paradise. Twelve comfortable private…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Downstairs it looks like a friendly restaurant, but it’s actually a crowded communal kitchen, where happy travelers prepare and share meals. Upstairs it…
Península de Nicoya
Luxury at Hotel Sugar Beach is simple and understated: floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and stunning views are just a few of the upsides,…
San José
In a quiet area of San Rafael, this yellow-and-turquoise Cape Cod–style house (complete with picket fence) has five immaculate, individually decorated…
Cahuita
Eleven immaculate whitewashed bungalows have queen-size beds and folk-art decor at this serene family-friendly lodge (cribs available). All units have…
San José
This homey stone inn is surrounded by gardens that contain a hot tub, fireplace, a mosaic-tiled swimming pool, a BBQ area and a sundeck with wi-fi…
La Fortuna
With all the budget ‘resorts’ in town, it’s refreshing to find a charming, old-fashioned, family-run inn, where facilities are basic but staff are always…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
These charming stilted bungalows are built along a forest-covered hillside, each with a huge veranda with hammocks. Though they're definitely on the…
Cahuita
In a shady, peaceful spot bordering the national park, great-tailed grackles roam the landscaped gardens of this lodge offering cute one- and two-room…
Península de Nicoya
A great guesthouse with only five upgraded rooms and a more spacious and stylish treehouse apartment. Guests spend most of their time in the exquisite…
San José
This graceful Mediterranean-style villa has 23 whitewashed rooms decked out in terracotta tiles, contemporary wood furnishings and expansive bathrooms…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
This 4.5-hectare farm is full of wildlife and fruit trees, with a lookout at the top of a hill. A sweet duplex with comfortable tiled cabins has a terrace…
Playa Tamarindo
It's hard to resist this fun, funky yellow house backing up to the beach. Upon arrival, ebullient Cindy will greet you with a shot of tequila or a slab of…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Just 2km from the Monteverde reserve, this friendly place has nice rooms with stained-wood walls, terracotta floors, writing desks and beamed ceilings,…
Península de Nicoya
The quaint cabinas here are set around a gorgeous tropical garden teeming with hummingbirds, butterflies and parakeets. Simple rooms have freshly painted…
San José
This popular hostel has 19 basic but clean dormitories and 14 private rooms (no bathroom) surrounding a spacious hammock-filled garden and a free-form…
San José
Impeccably maintained, this century-old, bright-pink Victorian mansion houses 30 spotless wood-paneled rooms with firm beds, ceiling fans and wicker…
La Fortuna
The old Bromelia Hotel, right off the main square, features two dozen smart rooms, most with terraces overlooking the pool. You might not want a room…
Caribbean Coast
Since 1987 the Asociación para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Región Atlántica has worked in building sustainable tourism here. Now they've developed a…
Playa Sámara
A terrific-value hostel a block from the beach, with private rooms (shared bathrooms) in the main house and cozy dorm rooms (sleeping four or six) in the…
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