Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
A spine-tingling boat ride takes you to this luxurious lodge on 175 hectares of rainforest bordering Parque Nacional Corcovado. Each bungalow is tucked…
Must-see hotels in Costa Rica
Northwestern Costa Rica
Get off the beaten track at this rustic getaway resting on the lip of a wooded ravine near the Ecomuseo. The 10 wooden rooms aren’t fancy but are very…
Uvita
Right next to Flutterby House, this funky little newcomer offers four A-frame cabin hideaways with big windows. Surrounded by a lush garden, each comes…
Península de Nicoya
Midway between Carrillo and Sámara, this attractive whitewashed place is noteworthy for its super service and intimate atmosphere. A dozen spacious tiled…
Montezuma
This hillside hotel has 16 stained-wood cabinas, some with stone bathrooms, wide balconies and ocean views. The grounds are landscaped with tropical…
Península de Nicoya
This colorful castle, decked out with crenellated walls and carved masks, is just 400m from the beach, offering panoramic views from its rooftop bar. Take…
San José
A lovely little guesthouse using bold colors and natural materials to create an oasis of calm and comfort amid the chaos of San José. Three dorms and four…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Perched on a seriously scenic hillside, this memorable, quiet hostel has spectacular ocean and sunset views from its hammock-filled terrace. Rustic…
San José
This family-owned, funky little spot in Barrio Amón offers 17 simple, comfortable and unique rooms in a rambling cafetalero (coffee growers) house dating…
San José
Popular with shoestring travelers for years, this homey hostel inside a sprawling modernist house northeast of Parque La Sabana has 13 private rooms and…
La Fortuna
The big-gun Central American hostel chain's locale in La Fortuna offers the 'bubble option' some seek: with everything at hand, you never have to leave…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
Four humble cabins are scattered around this family-run coffee and sugar plantation. The functional cabins have shiny kitchens, wide porches with hammocks…
Cahuita
These clean rooms spanning two properties between the main drag and the waterfront are run by a friendly older couple with deep local roots. Eight units…
Península de Nicoya
These attractive yellow concrete buildings are a comfortable and affordable option, with kitchenettes and multiroom options to accommodate families. Rooms…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Run by an accommodating Italian-Tico couple, this memorable B&B is set on a pair of riverside gardens lovingly planted with fruit trees and tropical…
San José
Ensconced in a rad space within the centrally located Barrio Otoya, this hostel is part of the Selina backpacker empire now stretching across the lower…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This travelers’ nest offers an assortment of spacious rooms with wood ceilings and tile floors. A newer addition contains more expensive (and recommended)…
Central Pacific Coast
It's worth making a detour to stay at this lovely adults-only B&B, located across the road from an isolated beach. Charming wood-floored rooms are…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Capuchin monkeys swing through the coco trees at this beachfront property. Los Cocos is home to two historical cabins that used to be banana-company homes…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
These secluded jungle bungalows and fully equipped apartments (sleeping four to five guests) all come with kitchenette, TV with DVD player, safe and…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
This lovely Asian-inspired guesthouse is decked out in celestial murals and Buddha sculptures. The colorful but basic rooms share bathrooms and two fully…
Península de Nicoya
This hip spot offers a straight shot to the beach. Paths lead from the gorgeous pool area through a lush garden to attractive podlike bungalows. Look for…
San José
This wooden chalet with a wraparound veranda is surrounded by gardens and fruit trees. The two quaint wood-paneled rooms feature local artwork, comfy…
Jacó
This chill hostel is steps from the beach, with surfers hanging around in a courtyard strung with hammocks (surfboard rental US$10 per day). There's a…
Playa Sámara
This whitewashed concrete hacienda, twirling with fans and bursting with colorful knickknacks, is on a quiet street. There's loads of charm: rooms are…
Península de Nicoya
A long-standing and secluded beachfront hotel catering mostly to domestic tourists, and the outdated design and so-so restaurant leave something to be…
San José
Set in a century-old wooden home in Barrio Aranjuez, this charming place to stay is owned by botanist Christian and adorned with his personal art…
Northwestern Costa Rica
The best budget option is this little house that has been turned into a hostel. There are two private rooms and one eight-bed dormitory; guests share two…
Península de Nicoya
Mapi's is a comfortable stop. Your room price includes a decent bed, cool air-con and warm showers. Bonus: fill up on mangoes and other tropical fruits…
San José
Managed by an amiable multilingual couple, this architecturally intriguing vintage inn (1928) is diagonally across from the Museo Nacional. French doors…
Tortuguero Village
This expansive lodge, liberally decorated with gorgeous mosaic art and trim, has 106 graceful rooms with high ceilings and wide decks lined with Sarchí…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This budget spot continues to get rave reviews for its amazing breakfasts, attentive service and delightful manager Eddy (son of Freddy). The rooms are…
Península de Nicoya
Set well back from the road and shaded by mango and palm trees, this pretty pink property is a solid midrange option. The rooms – spacious and spotless,…
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú Cabinas
Península de Nicoya
There are six rustic cabinas on the grounds of the wildlife reserve. The accommodations are bare and the showers are cold, but they are beautifully…
Cahuita
Set back from the beach on the road marked by the Reggae Bar, this family-run spot features rather worn but nicely shaded simple wood cabins with kitchens…
La Ponderosa Beach & Jungle Resort
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Housed on six lovely landscaped hectares midway to Punta Banco, these cozy cabins are tenderly cared for by Marshall and Angela McCarthy. The common…
Uvita
This German-run inn comprises a handful of appealing, tidy, tiled rooms with wooden accents, bamboo furniture, romantic mosquito-net-draped beds and one…
Montezuma
Nine bright houses (each painted and named for a color of the rainbow) are fully equipped with kitchens and big porches with hammocks. They're set amid…
Central Pacific Coast
A central waterfront location with hammocks strung up so that guests can watch the surfing action in comfort, a little pool with a miniature waterfall,…
Uvita
A couple hundred meters from the national park, this rustic, brightly colored guesthouse contains just a few simple rooms, a little restaurant, a cozy,…
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