Costa Rica Sustainable Hotels
Costa Rica is a country of fantastic natural beauty and delicate ecosystems. As a visitor to its impressive landscape, one seeks to tread lightly and support efforts that will help to preserve its natural wonders into the future. Some hotels in the country have led the way in implementing policies that seek a better balance with the environment and community. These properties have taken steps to significantly reduce waste, toxicity, and consumption of resources. Many have developed programs in areas such as recycling, reforestation, and environmental education. For the conscientious traveler, these accommodations offer some of the best places to enjoy a mid-range or luxury vacation with minimal environmental impact. For more information on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica, see the Anywhere Costa Rica Sustainability.
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Arenal Springs Resort
The Arenal Springs Resort is located just outside the quaint town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. Feast your eyes on the outstanding lush, green, natural beauty that abounds here and the awesomeness of the Arenal Volcano. Visitors longing to be surrounded by nature, birds and forest will have come to the perfect place when they arrive to the Arenal area.
From $343
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.
From $798
Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa
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.
From $505
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.
From $469
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Set on its own private bay, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is located on the most southern part of the Osa Peninsula. This secluded wonderland is home to many of the country's rare and endangered animals such as wild cats, the Harpy Eagle and Scarlet Macaw. This area has been named one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and contains Central America's largest remaining Pacific Coast Rainforest. Here you'll discover jade waters and endless lush green vegetation amongst unspoiled remote beaches truly a sight to behold and treasure for a lifetime.
From $343
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.
From $447
Belmar Hotel
Hotel Belmar is located in the luscious green mountains of Monteverde. Find yourself surrounded by the beauty of the cloud forest and its variety of wildlife and dense vegetation famous to this area. It is a place unlike no other, attracting eco-travelers and birders from around the world. Monteverde is a multicultural community with a mixture of Ticos, Quakers and foreigners, all contributing to this rich and cultural place.
From $281
Hotel Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
The luxurious Hotel Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge is located in Manuel Antonio, on the central Pacific coast. This area is blessed with tropical rain forests, stunning beaches and warm ocean waters.
From $406
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica in Santa Barbara de Heredia. Heredia is considered one of the largest cities and one of the most beautiful provinces in the country just 15 minutes from the San Jose airport. Though Heredia is a considerable sized city offering all the amenities of the capital visitors will find it more low key and elegant and a great hub for exploration.
From $405
Lagarta Lodge
Lagarta Lodge offers guests a place to unwind and experience the incredible Guanacaste coast. This lodge is designed to offer sustainable accommodations. It has its own biological reserve that covers several acres.
From $390
Evergreen Lodge
The Evergreen Lodge is located in the northeastern corner of Tortuguero. This hotel has eco-friendly accommodations and is surrounded by nature.
From $312
Villas Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
VillasAlturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates local wildlife. This animal sanctuary has lodging for overnight guests — 7 villas with incredible views of the Escalera Mountains.
From $259
Latica Lodge
This artistic gem is nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's 'Gold Coast.' Guanacaste presents to you: Latica Lodge. Near the dark-sand beaches of Playa Negra, this colorful getaway is crafted from fallen trees and hand-painted unused fabrics. You'll feel like you've gone down the rabbit hole as soon as you step through the property's flower tunnel. Be inspired by the beauty of Costa Rica.
From $195
Macaw Lodge
The Macaw Lodge is an authentic eco lodge in Cerros de Turrubares. Set within the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations and unmediated access to the outdoors.
From $172
Natural Lodge Cano Negro
The Natural Lodge Caño Negro is set in the lush wetlands of the northern zone of Costa Rica, close to the small village of Los Chiles and three miles from the Nicaraguan border. The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, considered to be one of the most important biological areas of the country, is home to the Caño Negro Lagoon and Rio Frio.
From $165
Trogon Lodge
The small, charming Trogón Lodge is in the highlands of Costa Rica, at 4 miles (7,000 m) above sea level. This peaceful lodge has pristine grounds and offers a beautiful place to connect with nature.
From $157
Playa Lagarto Eco Development
Playa Lagarto Eco Hotel has 1,112 acres (450 ha) of nature reserve. This area offers incredible vistas of the ocean and the mountains. While staying in Playa Lagarto, you’ll be a convenient distance from Guanacaste’s top attractions.
From $145
Hotel Cariblue
Hotel Cariblue is found on the Caribbean coast, in the village of Puerto Viejo. This region offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a completely different side of Costa Rica. You will find a beautiful mixture of indigenous, afro-Caribbean and Costa Rican cultures, expressed in the way of life, speech and food.
From $133
Hotel Tocu Tent Camp Full Experience
Welcome to Tocu Tent Camp, an idyllic retreat where comfort and nature merge seamlessly in the breathtaking wetlands of Caño Negro, one of the world’s most vital ecosystems. Here, sustainability, adventure, and relaxation come together for an unforgettable experience.
Kunken Lodge
In your way to Kunken, the road is going to show you the sea from the mountains, many meters above. When you get here, you start coming down our road, all the way to sea level, where the salty water from the ocean is a minute away from your own room.
It's more than just having a good time or visiting beautiful places (although that's absolutely a part of it!), it's about being part of a unique experience that stays with you.
