Teaming with a wealth of natural wonders, Costa Rica is a tropical paradise just begging to be explored. Whether you’re drawn to the scenic beaches settled on the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, diverse rugged landscapes, or ancient jungles host to a number of rare wildlife, the country provides an abundance of one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll find nowhere else in the world. But before you book your ticket, check out our list of the coolest boutique hotels Costa Rica has to offer that will have you living the “Pura Vida”.
Kasiiya Papagayo
5 Stars | Website | Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
5 | Beachfront; Private beack area; WiFi in all areas | 2
Del Coco Beach; Ocotal Beach; Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Hidden in the Guanacaste Peninsula is Kasaya Papagayo, an award-winning private beachside hotel combining five-star comforts with the great outdoors. Driven by habitat conservation, Kasaya Papagayo immerses visitors in nature by positioning tented suites and luxury rooms amidst the last tropical dry forest in Central America. Only a few feet away are glistening beaches where guests can enjoy the warm waters or take in the cliffside views at sunset. And whenever you’re in the mood for the pampering you so deserve, the spa at Kasiya is sure to provide rest and relaxation through unique healing treatments.
Hacienda AltaGracia
5 Stars | Website | Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)
50 | Free breakfast; Free WiFi; Outdoor pool; Fitness center | 3
Cerro Chirripó; Cloudbridge Nature Reserve; Refugio de Aves Dr Alexander Skutch “Los Cusingos”
Soul enriching adventure awaits at Hacienda AltaGracia. Surrounded by misty waterfalls, untamed forests, and green rolling hills, Hacienda AltaGracia allows every guest to tailor their stay, mixing and matching custom itineraries and food options based on comfort levels and needs. For nature lovers, the hotel offers horseback riding lessons, mountain treks, and even a trip to the nearby Los Tirráses Bird Sanctuary. And when hunger strikes, Taste of Auberge — recently awarded best new restaurant by The New York Times — offers a rustic plant-driven menu celebrating local dishes with a new age twist.
Kura
5 Stars | Website | Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)
8 | Spa; Outdoor pool; Free WiFi; Free breakfast | 2
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena; Uvita Beach; Nauyaca Waterfalls/Cataratas Nauyacak
A glamorous romantic hideaway, Kura is an adults-only hotel designed for lovebirds looking to spend some much-needed alone time together. Situated high in the lush Uvita rainforest, the exclusive destination features a total of 8 luxury suites, each with a private terrace and stunning ocean views. Whether you’re taking in a quiet evening at the hotel’s beachside restaurant or relaxing under the stars, Kura is the perfect place to escape with that special someone.
Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas
4 Stars | Website | Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
21 | Free WiFi; Free breakfast; Beach access; Outdoor pool | 1
Playa Conchal; Del Coco Beach; Danta Beach; Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Named one of the World’s Top 100 Hotels two years in a row, Casa Chameleon is a charming resort guaranteed to melt your heart. The 21 Villas scattered throughout Las Catalinas, a town known for its big cosmopolitan atmosphere and hailed by locals as the crown jewel of the country, include saltwater plunge pools, open-air spaces, and homely aesthetics meant to soothe visitors during their stay.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
5 Stars | Website | Juan Santamaría International Airport
16 | Free WiFi; Free breakfast; Laundry service; Outdoor pool | 1
Catarata Tesoro Escondido; Catarata Rio Agrio; Catarata del toro
Elegant, yet cozy, El Silencio Lodge & Spa infuses the cultural beauty of Costa Rica with chic, contemporary design. Constructed using locally sourced woods, the suites and villas are decorated in ornamental bamboo reeds and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the mountains below. For those seeking to indulge in nature, El Silencio’s clouded forest landscape is sure to scratch that itch.
Nantipa Hotel
4 Stars | Website | Tobías Bolaños International Airport
19 | Free WiFi; Laundry service; Outdoor pool | 1
Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco; Santa Teresa; Montezuma Waterfall; Playa Mal País
If you plan to stay at Nantipa Hotel, then pack a few swimsuits because this place is a total beachfront vacation. Host to stylish bungalows, villas, and suites smack dab on the water, the hotel caters to the shore life, encouraging guests to fish, surf, and snorkel the crystal blue ocean. When not soaking in the sun, kick back a tasty cocktail prepared by one of the hotel’s mixology experts or chow down on local flavors at Manzú Beachfront Restaurant.
Oxygen Jungle Villas
4 Stars | Website | Juan Santamaría International Airport
12 | Free WiFi; Breakfast included; Outdoor pool | 1
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary; Nauyaca Waterfalls; Marino Ballena; Hermosa Beach
You’ll have a difficult time leaving Oxygen Jungle Villas once you try a dip in the infinity pool or meditate on your secluded private terrace. With rich vegetation and incredible wildlife everywhere you look, the Oxygen Jungle Villas is the ideal space to get away from it all.
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