Costa Rica Remote Resorts

Want to get away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a luxurious, tranquil setting? Consider staying at a remote resort, where your secluded tropical accommodation is the destination. Since remote resorts are generally located in a secluded setting far from any town, they provide everything you need either onsite or nearby. Surround yourself with the many natural wonders Costa Rica has to offer, including rare and diverse wildlife, majestic rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and breathtaking volcanoes. Back at the resort, enjoy fine dining with meals created using local, organic ingredients. Pamper yourself in rooms that offer jacuzzis, fireplaces, and private balconies with breathtaking views of the ocean or the rainforest. Here you will find all of the comforts of a luxury resort, while enjoying a wide variety of activities in the lush and beautiful countryside.

Aguila de Osa Rainforest and Marine Adventure Lodge

Excellent
9.5/ 10·1,036 reviews

Aguila de Osa Rainforest and Marine Adventure Lodge looks out over the Aguitas River from the Drake Bay riverwalk on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. This 13-room hotel connects coastal rainforest trails directly to the Pacific. Paid shuttles handle pick-ups from the local airport.

El Remanso Lodge

El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge is located on the Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula near the world famous Corcovado National Park in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. The lodge is perched above a long stretch of unspoiled beach and surrounded by primary rainforest filled with wildlife.

Botanika Osa Peninsula

Botanika Resort, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is a luxurious sanctuary nestled within the unspoiled tropical splendor of Costa Rica's southwestern coast. Located on the Osa Peninsula, this eco-rich resort converges with the verdant rainforest and Corcovado National Park, offering a breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and Golfo Dulce.

Lapa Rios Rainforest Lodge

Lapa Rios, the enchanting eco-resort, is located on the Osa Peninsula, where Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean. Here you can view nature at its purest. Discover one of the planet's most bio-diverse regions, rich in untouched rainforest, insects, wildlife and desolate beaches. The Osa Peninsula is truly for the nature lover and adventurer.

The Peace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall

The unique and magical Peace lodge is located on the grounds of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens in Heredia. In possibly one of the finest natural masterpieces, guests can expect to find themselves in a magical world, surrounded by cascading waterfalls and pristine rainforests.

Ave Sol - Tropical Rivers - Pacuare, Costa Rica | Anywhere

Excellent
9.8/ 10·58 reviews

An all-inclusive adventure at a sustainable ecolodge? It might sound too good to be true, but it is! Rios Lodge offers you 2, 3, and 4-night packages where you’ll spend your days rafting, hiking, birdwatching, and more, and your nights enjoying sustainable accommodations and delicious, fresh meals.

Pacuare River Lodge

Come to the Pacuare Lodge and be surrounded by nature, right on the edge of the rushing Pacuare River. While you’re here you can find an experienced guide to take you on a rafting trip.

Playa Cativo Lodge

Playa Cativo Lodge is a small, eco‑focused property set on a private strip of beach along the southern edge of Golfo Dulce, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The lodge is reachable only by boat from the nearby port of Golfito, a short crossing that underscores the sense of separation from the more trafficked tourist corridors. Its location places it at the gateway to the Golfo Dulce Marine Reserve, a protected area renowned for its calm, warm waters and abundant marine life.

Bosque del Cabo Lodge

Bosque del Cabo Lodge's location at the tip of the Osa Peninsula is a nature lover's dream - rainforests and national parks blanket the land, while the pristine Pacific Ocean undulates serenely nearby. The lodge is set 22 km south of Puerto Jimenez in southern Costa Rica, a laid-back, off-the-beaten-path type destination that provides easy access to scenic beaches and lush forests.

Alma del Pacifico

Alma del Pacifico on Playa Esterillos Este lies between Jaco Beach and Quepos, on the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. The hotel fronts the expansive beach of Playa Esterillos with its gorgeous Pacific waters and warm sunshine making for a stunning tropical vacation. The sun-splashed beach, glistening ocean waves and steep verdant cliffs create an awe-inspiring landscape. Lovely walking paths lead through colorful ornamental, herb and vegetable gardens.

Rio Celeste Hideaway

Excellent
9.6/ 10·638 reviews

The Río Celeste Hideaway is located near the Tenorio Volcano National Park in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. The renowned Río Celeste – with its mystical, creamy-blue waters – flows through this part of the country, attracting visitors from far and wide. Perfect for couples, honeymooners or small families, the Río Celeste Hideaway offers its guests a unique place to stay while traveling in Costa Rica.

Isla Chiquita Glamping

Excellent
9.5/ 10·535 reviews

Isla Chiquita offers glamping on an idyllic Pacific Island. On a visit here you can have you’ll get to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya.

Xandari Resort and Spa

The elegant Xandari Resort and Spa sits in the central valley region of Costa Rica, just 20 minutes from the international airport. The central valley is wrought with volcanoes, lush plantations, and hillsides, and blessed with outstanding weather. San Jose is a short drive away and offers an abundance of international cuisine, shops, open markets and entertainment.

Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows

Very Good
8.4/ 10·1,258 reviews

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows offer breezy accommodations on the beach of Playa Carrillo. This beach is on the Pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula, an area that has some of the prettiest beaches in the whole country.

Hotel Borinquen

Very Good
8.7/ 10·2,626 reviews

Zipline cables, horseback riding paths, and hot spring baths stretch across the grounds of Hotel Borinquen. This 39-room hotel resort sits in Canas Dulces, near Rincon de La Vieja in Costa Rica.

LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas puts you a short distance from Corcovado National Park, in the wild rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Private decks have views of the surrounding rainforest, as well as the beach and the nearby lake.

Rancho Naturalista

Rancho Naturalista is designed to accommodate ambitious birdwatchers. On the property that surrounds the lodge it’s possible to see over 450 species of bird in their natural habitat, including an incredible variety of hummingbirds.

Casa Caletas Hotel

Casa Caletas is located on the western coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, just next door to the picturesque beach of Playa Coyote, a quiet, tranquil and deserted beach destination. Bask in this tropical paradise surrounded by swaying coconut trees lining the long horseshoe shaped beach where viewing amazing sunsets is a nightly ritual. The ideal location also makes it easy to access the beautiful beaches of Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and San Miguel.

La Foresta Nature Resort

Excellent
9.0/ 10·977 reviews

This hotel is nestled in rainforest, with its own 100 acres (40.5 ha) of nature reserve. But you won’t feel like you’re in a cabin in the middle of nowhere—this hotel comes with amenities like a swimming pool and a sports bar.

Azul Hotel and Retreat

Very Good
8.5/ 10·846 reviews

Azul Hotel and Retreat sits directly along the sea in Cuajiniquil, giving this 15-room hotel its own private beach area just steps from the waters of Playa Azul in Costa Rica. A free beach shuttle runs to surrounding sand and surf, while roundtrip airport transfers operate 24 hours a day for an added fee.

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