Central Pacific Coast
Although the views of the Pacific are amazing, what makes this bluff-top hotel truly unique is its architectural fusion, incorporating elements as varied…
Must-see hotels in Central America
Portobelo
Awash in Caribbean style under a hush mountainside, this 'private retreat' (ie luxury resort) is laid-back and restful – don't expect beach parties. It's…
Belize District
Located in splendid isolation, this resort takes the jungle-lodge-and-spa concept to extremes of expensive pampering. There are luxurious amenities and a…
Little Corn Island
Yemaya offers the most luxurious accommodations on the island and boasts professional service to match. The 17 fan-cooled rooms are stylish, bright and…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels. The earthy, luxury rooms with large…
Coclé Province
This mountain lodge sits within the Reserva Privada Távida atop a summit surrounded by gardens, green valleys and shrouded peaks. Guests have a choice of…
Sarapiquí Valley
Albergue El Socorro is a small family finca, located 1000m above sea level on a plateau surrounded by a magnificent knife’s edge of green mountains,…
Northern Belize
About 3.5 miles north of Copper Bank, on the coast and surrounded by jungle, this rustic little beach resort is a wonderfully remote spot. It has…
Cayo District
Consistently rated among the best lodges in Belize, and with good reason, Chaa Creek's tropical gardens and beautifully kept thatched cottages are spread…
Northern Highlands
Set on a dramatic, forested mountainside at 1200m with views all the way down to Lago de Apanás, La Bastilla Ecolodge has easily the most comfortable…
Southern Belize
Formerly Belcampo Belize, Copal Tree Lodge enjoys a superb hilltop setting overlooking miles of protected jungle stretching down to the Gulf of Honduras…
Jacó
Part of the Selina hostel empire, this latest edition was added in the fall of 2017 and has since become one of the best places to stay in town. It has a…
Northern Belize
Located in the middle of a 200-sq-mile private reserve in the far western corner of Orange Walk District, this is one of Belize's original ecolodges. The…
Cayo District
High up the Macal in beautiful Black Rock Canyon, this is a stunning setting for a jungle adventure. Slate-and-wood cabins are fan-cooled and have lovely…
Central Valley & Highlands
About 1.3km south of Tuis and 900m above sea level, this small lodge on 50 hectares of land is a must-stay for birdwatchers. More than 450 species have…
Panamá Province
At this mellow ecolodge on a sprawling 174-hectare farm, the seven rooms and eight-bed dorm are in a comfortable chalet and riverfront cabins in a…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas. It offers free nature tours for guests within its…
Highlands
This 162-hectare ecolodge lies 20km northwest of Volcán. At 1900m it's among the highest in Panama, and the cloud forest bordering Parque Internacional La…
Western Honduras
Having created Honduras' most pioneering and ethically run hotel, brewery and coffee roastery, American Bobby Durrette is now busy attracting backpackers…
Arenal & Northern Lowlands
Perched on land that becomes a virtual island in the Río Frío during the rainy season, this lodge is surprisingly upscale. Well-appointed rooms have…
Northern Highlands
With lush gardens full of hummingbirds, spectacular mountain views and enchanting nature trails, this large organic farm is a fantastic place to stay…
Isla Bastimentos
On the edge of the jungle and facing celebrated Red Frog Beach, Palmar has introduced glamping to Bocas del Toro to unanimous acclaim. Accommodations are…
Uvita
Is it possible to fall in love with a hostel? If so, this ramshackle collection of colorful Swiss Family Robinson–style tree houses and dorms has beguiled…
Southern Caribbean
Accessible via a two-hour trek or a 15-minute boat ride, this 35-hectare organic farm and retreat 5km southeast of Manzanillo is a thriving experiment in…
Belize
At the southern tip of the atoll, the fanciest of the Turneffe resorts offers gorgeous cabañas with screened porches, wooden floorboards, and indoor and…
El Valle
A very welcoming place and good for a peaceful sleep, American-owned Cabañas Potosí is situated about 1km southwest of the town center. The parklike…
Ambergris Caye
This elegant beach resort is one of the oldest on the island, but is meticulously maintained and shines like new. It's fronted by a beautiful, wide beach…
Caye Caulker
Set around blooming tropical gardens featuring an inviting pool, this excellent guesthouse has just four elegant apartments with lovely wide verandas …
Belize District
Opened by Richard and Carol Foster, the naturalist filmmaker couple whose productions led to the creation of the original Belize Zoo, Savanna Guesthouse…
Ojochal
This lovely ecolodge has breezy wood-and-stone rooms and sustainable practices. It's also a relaxing place to unplug, with gorgeous sweeping ocean views…
Placencia
The last word in ultra-chic luxury (with price tag to match), this Balinese-themed lodge is owned by the family of Francis Ford Coppola, where the…
Ambergris Caye
Yogis, rejoice! Ak'bol, or 'Heart of the Village,' is a sweet retreat in a near-perfect location about 1 mile north of town on the North Island. The seven…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This sweet family-run farm has six spare but gracious casitas (cottages) surrounded by wildlife. Tico/Aussie couple Donald and Pip are committed to rural…
Península de Azuero
El Sitio's best feature is its location right on Playa Venao; 'You Are Where You Surf' is its motto. But even if you don't surf, the 16 splendid rooms,…
San José
For pure positive energy, you won't find a nicer hostel in San José. Now under new ownership, this restful spot, in a hip area of Los Yoses just a block…
Santa Catalina
These lovely villas spill down a leafy hillside along the main road. Each is themed and decorated with colorful mosaics and tiles crafted by the American…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
The accommodations are perched on stilts (not in trees) but, goodness, everything else is perfect. Floor-to-ceiling windows encase this opulent forest…
San Ignacio
The most upscale hotel in San Ignacio by a considerable margin (Queen Elizabeth stayed here, as the photos in the lobby attest), this is boutique luxury…
El Petén
Jutting out from the western shore of Laguna Petexbatún, this magical lodge shares its promontory with a largely unexcavated Maya citadel that includes a…
Southern Caribbean
Adventurers who like their lodgings whimsical will love these five open-air casitas, including a literal ‘tree house’ and the Casa Cristal two-storey…
