The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2023. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Costa Rica. I hope you will like it!
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1 Rancho Pacifico - Boutique Hotel for Adults Uvita, Costa Rica
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Located in Uvita, 16 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Rancho Pacifico - Boutique Hotel for Adults provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room has a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
A à la carte, American or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. At Rancho Pacifico - Boutique Hotel for Adults you will find a restaurant serving American, Caribbean and Italian cuisine. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 32 km from the accommodation, while Aguas Buenas is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur, 49 km from Rancho Pacifico - Boutique Hotel for Adults, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 10.0
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2 Kura Boutique Hotel Uvita, Costa Rica
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Kura Boutique Hotel by Cayuga Collection in Uvita provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a bar and a private beach area. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.
The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.
Guests at Kura Boutique Hotel can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. The restaurant at the accommodation serves Caribbean and Seafood cuisine.
You can play billiards at Kura Boutique Hotel, and car hire is available.
Playa Hermosa is 20 km from the hotel, while Dominical is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur, 45 km from Kura Boutique Hotel , and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.8
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3 Ecolirios Boutique Hotel and Spa Guácimo, Costa Rica
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Situated in Guácimo, 13 km from Ebal Rodriguez Stadium, Ecolirios Boutique Hotel and Spa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.
At the hotel, rooms have a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. The rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with an oven. All rooms have a safety deposit box.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and American options.
Guests at Ecolirios Boutique Hotel and Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Guácimo, like cycling.
Universidad EARTH is 15 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 82 km from Ecolirios Boutique Hotel and Spa.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $262.
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4 Studio Hotel Boutique San José, Costa Rica
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Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant.
Each air-conditioned room at the Studio Hotel has simple, attractive décor. All rooms have an iPod docking station, and tea and coffee making facilities. Solar panels heat the water.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Studio’s restaurant or on the terrace. A range of international cuisine is available for dinner.
The centre of San José is 12 km from the hotel, while the nearby CR-27 Próspero Fernández Motorway connects guests to Caldera and the coast within 1 hour. Forum I Business Centre is 750 metres away, and you can drive to the airport in 15 minutes.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $106.
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5 Hotel Boutique Alta Las Palomas San José, Costa Rica
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Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Alta las Palomas is located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the property has a restaurant on site.
The rooms here will provide you with cable TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Private bathrooms also come with a shower.
The on-site restaurant is open from 06:30 to 22:00 hours. The AM PM Supermarket is just 1 km away.
At Alta Hotel you will find that the friendly staff can help the guests with information about interesting sightseeing in the area, or arrange a tour. The property also has laundry services available.
Tobías Bolaños International Airport can be reached in a 20-minute drive, while Poas Volcano National park is 43 km away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $212.
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6 Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Offering a beautiful tropical forest setting, Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel is a walking distance from Cocles beach in Puerto Viejo. This luxurious resort features a beach club, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
The chic rooms and suites at Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel have minimalist, white décor and terraces overlooking the forest. All accommodations have an iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
Creative, international cuisine is served in the Beach Club Noa. The Jungle Spa offers a range of treatments including facials, body scrubs, body wraps and massage.
The hotel can arrange trips to nearby Cahuita National Park, Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve and Veragua Rainforest. Other activities include excursions to cocoa plantations and sloth sanctuaries, rainforest canopy tours, and dolphin and turtle watching trips.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $279.
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7 LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
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Located in Santa Teresa Beach, within 1.3 km of Santa Teresa Beach and 1.6 km of Carmen Beach, LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning services. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only each room has bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options.
Montezuma Waterfal is 15 km from the accommodation, while Tortuga Island is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 26 km from LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only.
Guest review score 9.9,
rooms from around $1400.
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8 Talamanca Nature Reserve Rivas, Costa Rica
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Located in Rivas, 41 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Nature Reserve provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can make use of a bar.
At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.
Guests at Talamanca Nature Reserve will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rivas, like hiking.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 41 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 90 km from Talamanca Nature Reserve.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $140.
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9 Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
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Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, less than 1 km from Carmen Beach, Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa provides some rooms with sea views, and each room has a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
à la carte and gluten-free breakfast options are available each morning at Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Sushi cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa include Mar Azul, Mal Pais Beach and Mal País. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $513.
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10 Hotel Aguas Claras Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Located in Puerto Viejo, 300 metres from Chiquita Beach, Hotel Aguas Claras provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At Hotel Aguas Claras every room has bed linen and towels.
A à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Cocles Beach is 400 metres from Hotel Aguas Claras, while Punta Uva Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Captain Manuel Niño International, 45 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $462.
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11 Hilton San Jose La Sabana San José, Costa Rica
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Hilton San Jose La Sabana has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San José. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM and a business centre. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hilton San Jose La Sabana all rooms have bed linen and towels.
A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.
Hilton San Jose La Sabana offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool.
Poas National Park is 47 km from the hotel, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 3 km from Hilton San Jose La Sabana.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $186.
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12 Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Surrounded by spectacular rainforest and wildlife, Gaia Hotel and Reserve is located near Manuel Antonio Beach, 7 minutes' drive from the coast in Costa Rica and offers chic accommodation. The luxury hotel features a luxury spa, gym, pool and one day tours.
The air-conditioned rooms are beautifully decorated in neutral tones, with wood and wicker furnishings. They enjoy views over the tropical rainforest and come with a flat-screen TV.
The adults-only area of the hotel offers 18 suites with exclusive access to a 3-level infinity pool. Gaia Hotel and Reserve offers a spa area with a steam bath, sauna and beauty salon. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the on-site restaurant or 24-hour room service.
This resort is set within the Gaia Nature Reserve in Manuel Antonio, and the property provides transportation to beach area and the national park from 07:30 until 16:30. Quepos Managua Airport is approximately 3 km away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $268.
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13 W Costa Rica Resort – Playa Conchal Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
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Set in Playa Conchal, W Costa Rica Resort Hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, fitness center and free WiFi. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There are three different restaurants, offering from casual dining to seafood.
The rooms and suites at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms at W Costa Rica include a private balcony and each room comes with a coffee machine. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe.
A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at W Costa Rica Resort Hotel.
Tamarindo is 20 km from the hotel, while Playa Hermosa is 36 km away. Tamarindo Airport is 16 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $659.
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14 Hotel Cabañas y Mirador Secret Garden CR Cartago, Costa Rica
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Located in Cartago, within 14 km of Jardin Botanico Lankester and 15 km of Irazú Volcano, Hotel Cabañas y Mirador Secret Garden CR provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. Rooms come with a balcony with views of the mountain.
At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.
Hotel Cabañas y Mirador Secret Garden CR offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Ujarras Ruins is 24 km from the accommodation, while La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 40 km from Hotel Cabañas y Mirador Secret Garden CR.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $90.
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15 El Descanso Rivas, Costa Rica
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Situated in Rivas, 40 km from Cerro de la Muerte, El Descanso features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls.
At the hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels.
Guests at El Descanso can enjoy an American breakfast.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rivas, like hiking.
Herradura is 2.2 km from El Descanso, while Canaán is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 89 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $76.
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16 Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection Santa Elena, Costa Rica
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Featuring free WiFi, Hacienda AltaGracia is located in Santa Elena, 2.9 km from Playa Hermosa. Uvita is 26 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
The area is popular for horse riding. Dominical is 28 km from Hacienda AltaGracia, while Salitre is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 87 km from AltaGracia Boutique Hacienda.
An escape for those seeking total wellbeing, balance at Hacienda AltaGracia is found merging soul-stirring wellness, sustainably minded culinary and heart pounding adventure through a bespoke itinerary, designed to elevate the guest experience, leaving them transformed.
Like a stay at the expansive estate of a friend, our holistic rate includes more so you can spend more time exploring our lands or yourself. Inclusive of meals and nonalcoholic beverages, dining can be customized to complement your daily itinerary. With included weekly adventure and wellness programming, guests discover our unique blend of wellbeing. For those looking to take it to the next level, a dedicated Compa is available to customize a unique itinerary specific to a guest's desires and needs planning the perfect mix of dining, wellness, adventure and exploration.
Guest review score 9.9,
rooms from around $1585.
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17 Amor Arenal Adults Friendly Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Located in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 10 km, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 3.1 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 14 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and room service.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Amor Arenal Adults Friendly offers certain units with pool views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels.
Guests at Amor Arenal Adults Friendly can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
Amor Arenal Adults Friendly offers a hot tub. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.
Venado Caves is 19 km from Amor Arenal Adults Friendly, while Arenal Natura Ecological Park is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Fortuna, 17 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around $476.
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18 Nayara Gardens Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Nayara Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel and spa set against the panoramic backdrop of the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by Costa Rican Rainforest. Private bungalows have a private terrace with a 2-person hot tub.
Bungalows at Nayara Gardens feature local hand-woven fabrics and solid handcrafted wood furniture. All have a DVD player, internet, iPod docking station and a flower garden.
Guests at Nayara Gardens can book a safari through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, or horseback ride to the Fortuna Waterfall. They can also hike along the Celeste River.
For relaxation, the spa at Nayara Gardens offers coffee scrubs and volcanic mud treatments. Guests can unwind with en exotic cocktail from the outdoor pool and wet bar.
The bamboo decked restaurant offers 360-degree gardens views and serves Costa Rican cuisine, while the wine bar features a selection of South American and Spanish wines and canapés.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around $634.
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19 Nayara Springs - Adults Only Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Nayara Springs - Adults Only is a beautiful, adults-only and boutique hotel surrounded by tropical rainforest, just 7 km from La Fortuna Town Centre. It features free daily breakfast, in addition to a spa and a large outdoor pool.
Each luxurious suite here features a private thermal pool and includes romantic contemporary décor. These large units also include a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a free minibar that is replenished every day.
Laundry services are included in the room rate, and guests also enjoy a personal host and free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a fitness centre and restaurant and bar.
This hotel is connected by a bridge with the sister property Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens.
Arenal Volcano National Park can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is a 3-hour drive away. The property has an on-site helicopter pad.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around $800.
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20 Golden Pineapple Villas-Adults Only Uvita, Costa Rica
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Golden Pineapple Villas offers accommodation in Uvita, 18 km from Playa Hermosa. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units feature a seating area for your convenience and private pool. You will find a coffee machine and kitchen in the room. Rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and free toiletries.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Santa Elena is 21 km from Golden Pineapple Villas, while Dominical is 17 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around $580.
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21 Senda Monteverde Hotel Monteverde Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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Featuring a garden and a bar, Senda Monteverde Hotel by Cayuga Collection is set in Monteverde Costa Rica, 4 km from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 6 km from Selvatura Adventure Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a concierge service.
The units at the hotel come with a seating area. At Senda Monteverde Hotel all rooms come with a desk and a private bathroom.
The accommodation offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
Senda Monteverde Hotel offers a terrace. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the hotel.
Popular points of interest near Senda Monteverde Hotel include Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary, Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. The nearest airport is Tambor, 111 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around $615.
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22 Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park.
The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area.
Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs.
Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged.
This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around $750.
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23 The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa Atenas, Costa Rica
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Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa is located in Atenas. Free parking and WiFi access is available.
Rooms at this hotel feature private bathrooms with a shower and bathrobes. Some rooms include extras such as a sofa, bed linen and a fan.
At The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa you will find a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, swimming pool with views to the mountains and the Nicoya Peninsula, luxury spa with sauna, massages, yoga classes, and organic permaculture ponds with fish. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking.
Juan Santamaría International Airport is 26 km away.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around $496.
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24 HRG Condos at Los Sueños Jacó, Costa Rica
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Offering free WiFi, Los Sueños Resort and Marinais located in Herradura Bay, 10 min from Jaco, 1 hr 20 min from San jose, on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. It features acess to private beach area and outdoor swimming pool. The property also has a fitness centre and services such as massages and sauna.
The apartments offer air conditioning, seating and dining areas, equipped kitchen and balconies. The bathrooms are private and come with free toiletries, shower and hot tub. They are decorated elegantly with wooden furniture.
Los Sueños also have an on-site restaurant and snack bar, plus barbecue facilities. Guest will also find shops on-site and a beauty parlor. 24-hour security is available for your comfort.
The closest Airport is the International Juan Santamaria which is 1 hour and 20 minutes by car.
Guest review score 9.4
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25 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Culebra, Costa Rica
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Offering 4 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business centre, this complex is set on Papagayo Gulf and 35 minutes’ drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The rooms offer stylish décor with rattan and bamboo furnishing, air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen cable TV and dining area. The terraces may feature ocean views, and the bathrooms come with bath, shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo can choose from 4 restaurants that serve salads, vegetarian dishes, Italian cuisine, seafood, steak dishes and local food. Children’s menu is available and there is a sushi bar at the Tico’s Lounge.
This resort has the exclusive Tuanis Teen Centre where teenage guests will find flat-screen TV, DVD player, video games, computers with free Internet and iPod docking stations.
Snorkelling, sea kayaking, horseback riding and tours to Palo Verde National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park and to Nicaragua can be arranged by this complex with a surchage.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $1740.
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26 Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa Uvita, Costa Rica
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Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa is located 5 km from Playa Hermosa Beach and features an infinity pool, sun decks, spa treatments, Indonesian architecture and free Wi-Fi.
The air-conditioned villas offer modern, tropical-style décor with seating area, safety box, minibar, a king-size bed and a terrace with views of the mountain and the ocean. Beautiful private bathrooms come equipped with a rain shower.
The complimentary breakfast includes coffee, juice, homemade bread, butter, marmalade and seasonal fruit. The Oxygen restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, with an à la carte menu of international and national gourmet dishes. The bar serves fresh juice, non-alcoholic drinks, spirits, wines, beers and champagne.
This accommodation can arrange activities as canoeing, rafting, hiking, snorkelling, diving, whale watching, surfing lessons, bird watching, canyoning, kayaking, horseback riding and waterfall viewing.
Please note that a 4x4 vehicle is needed to reach the property.
Quepos Local Airport is a 45-minute drive away and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes' drive away. Shuttles can be arranged from both airports for an additional fee.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $280.
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27 Parador Nature Resort and Spa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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The resort is located on the Punta Quepos promontory in Costa Rica, surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. This eco-luxury resort features 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants.
Each bright, air-conditioned room at the Parador Nature Resort and Spa has a balcony with ocean, garden or jungle views. All accommodation has cable TV, a minibar and coffee maker. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.
La Galeria Restaurant serves a range of innovative cuisine and overlooks the Parador’s gardens, while El Quijote and El Galeon offer lighter dishes. There is also 2 bars. The Parador’s spa offers a range of treatments, including wraps and massage. At the spa they offer a hot tub and plunge pool. With such close proximity to a national park, it receives any number of very unique visitors on a daily basis, including several species of monkeys, sloths and a wonderful variety of birds.
The resort offers a free shuttle service to the beaches surrounding Manuel Antonio Park. There is a range of hiking trails in the jungle surrounding the hotel.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $266.
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28 Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Set in attractive tropical gardens, Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast offers bright accommodation. Located 200 metres from Cocles Beach, it features 2 charming relaxing outdoor lounge areas with hammocks and benches, and a peaceful fountain.
Each spacious room at Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast has colourful, Caribbean-style décor. In each room there is a fridge, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safety box, flat-screen cable or satellite TV. There is free Wi-FI throughout the hotel property. The bathroom has a shower.
The Physis Caribbean serves a varied breakfast prepared with local fruits and products. Restaurants and supermarkets can be found nearby. Guests can enjoy activities such as surfing, snorkeling, hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, zip-lining, and jungle tours. Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast also has bicycles to rent on site as well as laundry service.
The centre of Puerto Viejo is 1.5 km from Physis Caribbean, while Gandoca-Manzanillo Park is 1 km away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $88.
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29 The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Offering amazing views of Arenal National Park and volcano, Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Its luxurious rooms overlook attractive gardens and water features.
Each air-conditioned room at the Royal Corin Resort is decorated in light tones and has a balcony offering views of the park and volcano. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a hydromassage shower and phone.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Emperador, which serves international à la carte cuisine for lunch and dinner. Set on the 5th floor, the Lava Bar offers panaromic views of Arenal Park.
The Loto Spa features a sauna and hydromassage. Treatments include massage and facials.
Set in La Fortuna, the Corin Resort & Loto Spa has a peaceful location and is less than 10 km from Arenal Lake. Juan Santmaria International Airport is just over an hour’s drive away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $390.
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30 The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal Fortuna, Costa Rica
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This luxury Virtuoso resort offers spectacular views of the Arenal volcano and valley. It features free WiFi throughout, 28 hot spring pools, a spa and a fitness centre. La Fortuna is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
All rooms at The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal offer panoramic views of the Arenal Valley. They include an extra large double bed, a flat-screen TV, CD and DVD player and an iPod dock. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.
The Springs Spa offers a range of massage and beauty treatments, including a floating water massage and body wraps using therapeutic volcanic clay. The changing rooms include a steam room and sauna.
The Springs Resort & Spa has 5 restaurants, including a gourmet buffet restaurant, a grill restaurant surrounded by 5 waterfall pools, and a sushi bar. There are also several bars, including a sports bar.
An airport shuttle service is also available at an additional cost. The Springs Resort & Spa also offers within the property access to Club Rio Outdoor Center located at 1.5 kilometers from the resort where you can do River Tubing, Horseback Tours, Rock Climbing and Rapelling. Additional you can access to the Wildlife Preserve for Rescued Animals.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $853.
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31 Akwa Resorts Ocean View Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
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Located just 300 meters from the beach in Santa Teresa, Akwa Resorts Ocean View offers spacious villas, bungalow or rooms, each with an outdoor pool and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests enjoy free WiFi and on-site parking.
The villas are equipped with living room, equipped kitchen, 2 spacious bedrooms with a hotel quality bedding, exclusive showers and air conditioning. The living room can be converted into third bedroom, with an ensuite shower.
The bungalow has one bedroom, dressing, shower room, outside kitchenette, private pool and terrace. The extra bedrooms with king size beds are equipped with a nice shower room and separate toilet. They have free access to the pool and sand terrace of the master lodge.
Activities in the surrounding area include golfing, horse riding and fishing. Guests can also ask for information about activities in Santa Teresa. Cabo Natural Reserve is 45 minutes from the property, while Tambor Airport is 60 km away.
*Please take note:
Dear Guests, from July 10th to December 15th we will be having some construction around our facilities, this may cause some noise and discomfort while you are staying in Akwa Santa Teresa, in case you wish to reserve with us please take note of this situation. To compensate for the disturbance we have granted an additional 15% discount on our standard rates. Sorry about this inconvenience and we hope to have you stay with us!
Guest review score 9.2
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32 Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has a hammam, evening entertainment and a concierge service.
The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe.
Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Playa Biesanz is 1.3 km from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 119 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around $1340.
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33 Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
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Hotel Nantipa is situated in Santa Teresa Beach and features a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Hotel Nantipa, the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Montezuma is 10 km from the accommodation, while Tambor is 16 km away. Tambor Airport is 19 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around $519.
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34 Tulemar Resort Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Tulemar Resort is situated in Manuel Antonio. The resort has a private beach area, water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Some units feature views of the sea or garden. Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Tulemar Bungalows features free WiFi .
You will find a gift shop at the property.
Car hire is available at this resort and the area is popular for hiking. Esterillos is 40 km from Tulemar Resort, while Santa María is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 61 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around $330.
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35 Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt Culebra, Costa Rica
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Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican jungle near Culebra. It boasts an on-site spa and gym, plus a swimming pool and 3 on-site restaurants. There is also a tennis court, water sports on-site or zip-line between trees and canopies.
The gorgeous rooms at this property feature stunning views of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. They boast wooden décor and a large private bathroom with free premium toiletries.
Guests have the choice of three on-site restaurants that serve fresh farm-to-table ingredients, with locally inspired dishes and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu.
The property can arrange outdoor activities like snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. The beach is just a 2-minute walk from the resort, while Arenal Volcano National Park is 159 km away.
Palo Verde National Park is a 1-hour drive, while Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is just 25 km from Andaz Papagayo.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $950.
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36 Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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We would like our Guests to experience Costa Rica at its fullest and most beautiful. As such, during the high season (01/01/2022 - 30/04/2023), Makanda By The Sea observes a 3 night minimum stay. We can't wait for our Guests to spend their holidays in our elegant escape.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only is located in Manuel Antonio. Full breakfast is available for $30+tax. The property is 200 metres from the private beach.
The suites here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Some suites have a sea view and a garden view. The studios also include an iPod dock, a CD player and cable channels.
The property has an on-site restaurant, and the nearest supermarket is located 600 metres away.
At Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only you will find a terrace. Other services offered include a massages and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and fishing.
Juan Santamaría International Airport is 68 km away. The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $660.
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37 Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn Heredia, Costa Rica
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Situated in Heredia, 10 km from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn features accommodation with a farm to table restaurant, spring-fed hillside infinity swimming pool, free private parking and a bar. Experience its own organic coffee tour, bird watching tour onsite or pamper yourself in Targuá Spa. The property offers a shared lounge and lusth garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers and free WiFi throughout the property.
The 14 villas and suites -each unique, each a work of art are fitted with a seating area and breathtaking mountain views. At Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and rooms include a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
à la carte breakfast options are available each morning with all the Finca Rosa Blanca coffee you can drink at the accommodation.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn actively supports and practices sustainable tourism for conserving natural areas and local cultures.
Nearby Barva and Poas Volcanoes.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $364.
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38 Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Offering an on-site hot spring bath, a swimming pool, stunning Arenal Volcano views and free Wi-Fi throughout, the Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is located 10 minutes’ from the Arenal Lake.
The suites feature rustic décor, a hot tub, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony with Arenal Volcano views. The bathrooms come with shower and free toiletries.
Guests at Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa will enjoy international cuisine served by the 2 on-site restaurants. Room service and a bar are also available.
Activities such as hiking to the Arenal Volcano, horseback riding and rafting at the Sarapiqui River can be arranged, and spa treatments are offered. The games room features a table tennis and there is a business centre and a gym, as well.
This hotel is 11 km from La Fortuna Town Centre and 2 hours and 30 minutes’ from the Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $350.
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39 Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only Playa Avellana, Costa Rica
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Offering an large swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, plus a spa and wellness centre, Los Altos de Eros is located 10 km from Playa Avellana beach, set on a hill side 20 minutes' drive outside Tamarindo. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.
The rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and a terrace. Private bathrooms also come with towels. All the rooms offer attractive views of either the pool area, the surrounding forest, or the oceanfront.
Cuisine is a major feature of this boutique resort.
At Los Altos de Eros you will find a fitness centre. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and a tour desk.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The spa offers 5 open-air treatment rooms, a Balinese bath and a large, heated hydrotherapy hot tub. Shuttle services to the airport and towards the local beaches will be provided.
Los Altos de Eros is 11 km from Playa Mansita beach and 15 km from Playa Blanca beach. Daniel Oduber International Airport is 70 km away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $448.
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40 Umami Hotel - Adults Only Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Situated in Puerto Viejo, less than 1 km from Negra Beach, Umami Hotel - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also boast a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At Umami Hotel - Adults Only the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Cocles Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Jaguar Rescue Center is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Captain Manuel Niño International, 47 km from Umami Hotel - Adults Only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $194.
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41 Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton San José, Costa Rica
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The Gran Hotel Costa Rica is operated by the hotel group Elite Hotels and Resorts of Costa Rica. It is the only hotel in San José declared by the government as a historical and architectural monument. Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.
In May 2016 a complete transformation began to revitalize this historical hotel with the latest room designs, sophisticated furnishing, premium services and the most advanced technology. An impressive lobby with a fully modern welcoming experience, as well as an executive lounge, meeting rooms and an innovative concept of a brand restaurant, will all be ready and open by October 2017. The hotel is affiliated through a franchise arrangement with Hilton Worldwide under the brand Hilton Curio Collection.
The hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk of San José Cathedral and the National Theatre. The hotel building has been recognised as a site of architectural interest.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $186.
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42 Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica
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This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each air-conditioned room at Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica includes modern décor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a comfortable seating area. They also come with a safety-deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Curu offers delicious cuisine with a local flare.
Guests will find a major shopping centre within 550 metres of the property, and San Jose City Centre is a 12 km away and features sightseeing and nightlife.
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica is just a 5-minute walk to the Meridiano Corporate Centre, and the city’s Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $121.
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43 Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
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Located right on Playa Hermosa Beach, this boutique hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, tropical gardens and a gourmet restaurant. Each air-conditioned suite has a terrace with garden or sea views.
Decorated in earth tones, Bosque del Mar’s spacious suites offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A minibar and coffee maker are provided, while bathrooms include a hairdryer.
The modern Niromi restaurant serves international and Costa Rican cuisine in an elegant marble dining room with wonderful beach views. The stylish Nya lounge bar offers drinks, snacks and music.
Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa can arrange scuba diving trips, activities and excursions around Costa Rica. You can also book relaxing massages or beauty treatments.
The Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, Palo Verde and Diria National Parks are all within an hour’s drive, while Daniel Oduber International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $276.
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44 AC Hotel San Jose Escazu San José, Costa Rica
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AC Hotel San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant.
The units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu offers a continental or American breakfast.
Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5 km from AC Hotel San Jose Escazu. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, 19.3 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $134.
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45 Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen San José, Costa Rica
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A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
The Kuö Spa at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose offers a wide variety of body and beauty treatments using coffee, volcanic ash and other natural ingredients from Costa Rica.
All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels and wired internet. Private private bathrooms include amenities. Some rooms offer views of the pool.
The hotel offers Peruvian delicacies at the La Isabella Restaurant, open for dinner, or Latin American cuisine at Antigua restaurant. The café serves gourmet Costa Rican coffee.
Guests can try ecotourism activities at Poás Volcano National Park, or take a tour of the Café Britt Coffee Plantation, both within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel. Juan Santamaría International airport is only 5 km away. Free Wi-fi is available in public areas.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $224.
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46 Crowne Plaza San José Corobicí, an IHG Hotel San José, Costa Rica
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A casino, indoor and outdoor pools can be found at Crowne Plaza Corobici, situated next to La Sabana Park. Its bright, spacious rooms come with flat-screen cable TV.
Each modern, air-conditioned room includes a laptop safe. A coffee maker is also provided. Bathrooms comes with toiletries and a hairdryer.
Japanese cuisine in served in the hotel’s Fuji restaurant, while El Tucán serves local and international dishes. You can also relax in the lounge bar.
Crowne Plaza Corobici is just a 5-minute drive from San José’s financial district. Juan Santamaria Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Free private parking is available on site, and the front desk can arrange car hire, airport transfers or city tours. You can use the free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s business centre.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $120.
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47 Hotel Azul Ocean Club Beachfront - Adults Only Playa Azul, Costa Rica
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Offering a restaurant, Hotel Azul Ocean Club is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as free breakfast service.
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a minibar and cable channels. Some units feature a kitchen.
The property has 2 on-site restaurants available that offer snacks and international-style dishes.Limited time hours.
At Hotel Azul Ocean Club you will find a limited time hours front desk. Pura Aventura Ecopark can be reached in a 30-minute drive, while Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away.
The property offers free parking.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $197.
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48 Park Inn San Jose by Radisson San José, Costa Rica
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This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre.
The rooms at Park Inn San José are air conditioned and feature a mini bar, coffee maker and a flat-screen cable TV with high definition channels. The bathroom provides free toiletries. Rooms are decorated in a modern style with colourful accessories.
The restaurant at Park Inn serves international-style cuisine. Room service is also available and the breakfast is free of charge.
The tour desk at the hotel can help the guests with the arrangements to go sightsee around the city and through all Costa Rica.
Tobías Bolaños International Airport is reachable after a 15-minute drive, and La Sabana Shopping Mall is 5 minutes’ drive away. San José town centre is 4km from the property and the Art Museum is 1 km away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $121.
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49 The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
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This luxury all-inclusive resort and spa is set on Playa Conchal Beach in Costa Rica's North-Pacific Riviera, 15 minutes' drive from Tamarindo Beach. It offers a gym, tennis courts, outdoor pool and spa.
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites have a balcony and seating area with flat-screen cable TV. There is a minibar and coffee maker, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
The property's all-inclusive package ensures a carefree stay, featuring an in-room coffee maker to 24-hour room service and a refreshment station stocked daily with soft drinks, bottled juices, water, and beer. Please note additional refills are available for a fee.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa has a selection of bars and restaurants, serving continental, Latin American, Asian and Italian cuisine. Room service is available.
There is a 24-hour reception, and you can hire a bicycle or car from the tour desk. Free on-site parking is available. The complex is next to Conchal Golf Course and you can go snorkelling or kayaking in the area. Guanacaste International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $799.
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50 Barceló San José San José, Costa Rica
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This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 24 hours in advanced.
The air-conditioned rooms at the Barceló San José feature carpeted floors, flat-screen TV and views of the city or mountains. Each one comes with a coffee-maker and mini bar.
The Barceló San José has 3 restaurants, Anfora Restaurant, Miyako Japanese and El Rancho Grill Restaurant also you will find a bar on site.
There is a spa with a fitness centre, hot tub and a range of treatments. Other facilities include a 3 squash court and 2 tennis court.
Juan Santamaría Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 10 minutes.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $91.
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