Costa Rica Luxury Hotels

Expect only the best from these exclusive lodging options in Costa Rica. As luxury hotels, the accommodations are 100% invested in customer satisfaction and quality service, striving to meet an exceptionally high standard. Often, specialty restaurants and a wide variety of guest services make these hotel properties and resorts a distinctive treat.

Nayara Springs

Excellent
10.0/ 10·2,906 reviews

Nayara Springs is an adults-only resort that caters to adventurous couples. These luxurious guest villas are a short distance outside of Arenal Volcano National Park.

Kura Boutique Hotel

The exclusive and luxurious Kura Boutique Hotel rest on an impressive mountain ridge where the lush tropical forest tumbles into the Pacific Ocean. This small scale boutique hotel, in the South Pacific Region, seamlessly melds contemporary architecture with the natural environment to produce a supremely romantic getaway.

The Springs Resort and Spa

Excellent
9.5/ 10·4,810 reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa has such a stunning view of the Arenal Volcano, so much so that location scouts chose it for filming “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and “The Bachelor.” Visitors come here for the views as well as the stunning series of mineral pools where visitors can soak up the tropical rainforest.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Set in Costa Rica's central volcanic region, El Silencio Lodge and Spa will be a sanctuary for soft adventure and inspired wellness. Close to the hotel lies the town of Sarchi home to the Costa Rican oxcart also bordering the Northwest area of the Poas Volcano offering some of the most astounding scenery in Cost Rica.

Rancho Pacifico Hotel

Excellent
9.6/ 10·42 reviews

This is a luxury resort that has dramatic grounds on the edge of the South Pacific. Come here for a relaxing vacation that’s put you in the midst of one of Costa Rica’s prettiest landscapes.

El Mangroove

Good
7.8/ 10·43 reviews

El Mangroove is an attractive luxury hotel in the Papagayo Gulf. El Mangroove mixes beautiful natural settings with idyllic accommodations and friendly service.

Nayara Gardens

Nayara Gardens allows guests to feel that they have acquired their own small corner of Costa Rica. Guests come here for the beautiful accommodations that are only a short drive from Arenal Volcano National Park.

Three Sixty Boutique Hotel

This is an adult hotel located on a 58-acre (23-ha) reserve, high above the rugged coastline. Three Sixty Boutique Hotel is designed to take advantage of the 360 degrees of incredible views.

Nantipa Beach Resort

Excellent
9.5/ 10·707 reviews

Enjoy 'barefoot luxury' within the Puntarenas Province at Nantipa, an official member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World. You'll be nestled within the quintessential beach town of Santa Teresa along the exquisite Nicoya Peninsula. Indulge in enjoying nature and relaxation.

Punta Islita Hotel

The Punta Islita Hotel is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, on the Pacific coast. The beach of Punta Islita is less than a mile long and lies in a cove that also includes a beach named playa Corozalito, where you may be able to spot some Leatherback and Hawksbill sea turtles nesting. This secluded paradise, with blazing sunsets and warm ocean breezes, will leave an everlasting impression in your memory.

Río Perdido

Excellent
9.6/ 10·807 reviews

This eco-friendly hotel operates a private 600-acre (242-ha) reserve and thermal springs. Its bungalows, restaurant, and grounds are designed to use water and energy efficiently, as well as offer a wealth of fun activities for guests to enjoy.

Cala Luna Hotel and Villas

Excellent
9.4/ 10·143 reviews

The elegant Cala Luna Hotel and Villas are located on the northwestern shoreline of Costa Rica, in the bustling tourist town of Tamarindo. This picturesque region opens a doorway to flat lands, green mountains and rich foliage. Because of the unique climate, the area boasts a tremendous diversity of terrain, from dense rain forests to airy deciduous forests, towering active volcanoes to lush sugarcane fields, and thick lagoons to untouched beaches.

Hotel Grano de Oro

Excellent
9.3/ 10·4,450 reviews

Victorian architecture frames the 40 rooms at Hotel Grano de Oro, a family-friendly hotel in central San Jose, Costa Rica. A five-minute drive connects the property with major city landmarks, including the National Theater and the Museum of Costa Rican Art.

Amor Arenal

Excellent
10.0/ 10·1,758 reviews

Fall in love with the natural world when you book your stay at Amor Arenal. Nature comes to you when you enjoy jungle trails and extraordinary views from the comfort of the hotel’s grounds. Indulge in luxurious amenities such as double-headed rain showers with rainforest views, and geothermal hot springs and mineral pools. Enjoy access to Arenal's adventures by day and luxury by night.

Hotel Makanda by the Sea

Excellent
9.6/ 10·1,615 reviews

Hotel Makanda is located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio on the glorious Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The area boasts grand rainforests, rich flora and fauna, spectacular sunsets and white sand beaches, making this a prime location to experience Costa Rica's natural splendor. For some night life, visit the town of Quepos where you'll find lively bars, restaurants and shops.

Élan at Ballena

There’s no need to choose between modern amenities, the comfort of feeling at home, and the beauty of nature when you book your own private beach condominium at Élan at Ballena. These accommodations are described by travelers like you as, “...the perfect North American amenities, set in a lush and vibrant Costa Rican forest on the beach.”

Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa

Excellent
9.6/ 10·312 reviews

At Tabacon Resort, you can enjoy the natural heat of the Tabacon Hot Springs, the purity of the surrounding rainforest, and rooms decorated with locally crafted furnishings. Treat yourself to a divine combination of amenities and simple luxury located outside of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park.

Hotel Aguas Claras

Excellent
9.5/ 10·275 reviews

Paradise is real when you visit Puerto de Viejo Limon, Costa Rica. This tropical paradise is home to sunny blue skies; crystal clear, sparkling water; swaying palm trees and tropical fruit; soft, sandy beaches, and colorful wildlife. Enjoy all of this from your sumptuous accommodations at Hotel Aguas Claras, where yoga and outdoor showers are augmented by high thread count organic cotton sheets and high speed internet.

Gaia Hotel and Reserve

Excellent
9.6/ 10·3,486 reviews

This adults-only resort offers a luxurious introduction to the rainforests of Costa Rica’s central Pacific region. Gaia Hotel and Reserve sits on its own tract of lowland forest, and guests will have the chance to immerse themselves in the environment while they stay at this eco-friendly boutique resort.

La Mariposa Hotel

Very Good
8.9/ 10·3,899 reviews

La Mariposa is located on the central Pacific coast between the fishing town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Quepos is a great place to find boutique and surf stores, bars and restaurants and the local bus station which runs between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is known worldwide for its natural beauty and biological diversity.

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