Monteverde & Santa Elena
Carlos and Paula remodeled their family farmhouse, filled it with art, jazz and delicious food, and then opened their doors to share the love. Five rooms…
Must-see hotels in Central America
Península de Azuero
Set in beautiful leafy grounds away from the hubbub of Av Central, this welcoming place feels more like a resort than the chilled B&B it is. Six…
Northwestern Costa Rica
Set on 40 hectares of forest and pastures 3km west of Bijagua, this family finca is crisscrossed by 3.5km of trails and dotted with farm animals. The two…
Península de Nicoya
The area's most creative nest is this unique ecolodge, where attention to detail is paramount. Choose from five skylit bungalows (four with air-con, one…
Northwestern Costa Rica
This excellent operation has taken over the western end of Playa Copal, with a wide range of accommodations, kiteboarding lessons and rentals (the same…
The Pacific Slope
This charming beachfront guesthouse has a variety of different options, including thatched private rooms, generous dorms on stilts overlooking the ocean,…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
Papaturro's original crocodile man and former Centro Ecológico manager Armando Gomez runs this guesthouse on the opposite bank of the river. The two…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
This Aussie-run surf camp gets rave reviews from surfers for owner Lewis' hospitality, the perfect location for hitting the waves (there are five breaks…
Antigua
The Adra is one of several upscale hostels that have sprung up in Antigua recently. It's a gorgeous affair – Scandi-style dorms with impressively…
Caribbean Coast
Easily the best and most charming choice in Pearl Lagoon, Queen Lobster offers seven rooms on stilts over the water, with private bathrooms and hammocks…
Bahía Drake
This excellent nonprofit, off-the-beaten-track hostel is a boon for budget travelers wanting to connect with the local community. All rooms have sturdy…
Western El Salvador
Mazeta is a wonderful small hostel overseen by English owners who have decorated the converted home with panache. The double rooms are decorated with…
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
They might look rustic from the outside with their thatch roofs and stilts, but these 10 hillside cabinas are gorgeously outfitted inside. Built with…
Tortuguero Village
On the opposite side of the canal from Tortuguero village, this jungle hideaway is good value. The immaculate rooms are connected by elevated walkways;…
Península de Nicoya
Romantically set on the beach amid a palm-fringed garden, Tambor Tropical is a lovely boutique hotel with stunning architecture. The 12 roomy, hexagonal…
Honduras
Imagine a modern Italian villa with cathedral ceilings, add some Mexican touches including a few hammocks and put it all in the middle of a peaceful,…
Ambergris Caye
With just four tidy cabins and a delicious cafe perched around a small, relaxing pool, this North Island getaway is easily one of Ambergris' most charming…
Nosara Area
At this B&B in the trees set high on a hillside with views of both bays, you can’t help but relax. The seven spacious rooms have a Mediterranean flair,…
Bahía Drake
This absolute gem of a finca hotel stretches across the hills 2km south of Agujitas. Cost-conscious travelers are drawn by the excellent value-to-price…
Southern Caribbean
Steps from idyllic Punta Uva, this cluster of cabinas with tiled bathrooms, polished-wood verandas, hammocks and a shared open-air kitchen is hidden down…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
This full-service hostel right in central Santa Elena is a perennial favorite, offering budget travelers top-notch service and pura vida hospitality. Each…
Panamá Province
Atop a hill with commanding views, this pretty hotel charms with tropical tones, Mexican-style mosaic tiles, rod-iron railings and a caged parrot. Choose…
Copán Ruinas
This ultra-comfortable, flawlessly run, stylish gem hovers somewhere between a B&B and boutique hotel, offering six terra-cotta-tiled, cream linen–draped…
To Corcovado via Puerto Jiménez
One of Costa Rica's best all-inclusive wilderness lodges, Lapa Ríos combines luxury with a rustic, tropical ambience. It comprises 17 spacious, thatched…
Central Valley & Highlands
Tranquil and centrally located, this welcoming place in a refurbished 1920s mansion has 15 rooms, from vintage units with period-style furniture and clean…
Caribbean Coast
Owned by local anthropologist, activist and entrepreneur Kensy Sambola, this very comfortable budget hotel has spotless fan-cooled rooms, all but one of…
Quetzaltenango
It's difficult not to be charmed by Casa Morasan. Set in a restored town house, rooms cluster around a courtyard with trickling fountain, and lots of old…
Panamá Province
Guests adore the 'Yellow House,' a French-run B&B with manicured gardens and a sparkling pool. The 10 rooms in two buildings vary in size and style; the…
Quepos to Uvita
To visualize Danyasa, imagine eight refurbished cargo containers set amid tranquil greenery, each turned into a snug room or grander suite, with shared…
Playa Tamarindo
A slice of paradise just a block off the main drag. Meander through the jungle-like grounds' inlaid wooden paths to any of seven bungalows (plus two…
Península de Nicoya
A dreamy campground offering three cozy, fan-cooled safari tents, an open-air rancho, a shared kitchen, and bathroom facilities with hot showers, all…
Lago de Atitlán
Affiliated with Atitlán Organics, Bambu is a guesthouse in splendid wood and bamboo that looks like it grew from the earth. Rooms are calming and airy,…
Veraguas Province
Hugging the hillside with panoramic views, this small inn steals your heart with its hammocks strung along fragrant garden beds, warm hospitality and…
Isla Colón
Reminiscent of an intimate resort in Bali, this boutique property has seven lovely rooms with private open-air showers in the garden, king-size four…
San Juan Del Sur
This classy converted Victorian boutique hotel is just a half-block from the beach. Rooms have a blue color scheme, vaulted ceilings, tasteful decorations…
Central Valley & Highlands
Great-value, friendly guesthouse. Clean, well-finished, light and airy doubles, some with beds made out of wooden pallets, some with shared bathrooms…
Managua
At this sustainably built hostel in a stellar location, dorms and guest rooms are named after bicycles – try the Tandem for two people, or the Penny…
Managua
In a quiet, walkable neighborhood, this cheery, peach-colored, family-run B&B stands out not just for its warm hospitality, but also for the its wonderful…
León
There's atmosphere galore at this historic hotel on the grounds of one of the city's most notable convents and churches. The centerpiece garden is…
Monteverde & Santa Elena
The wonderful Tico hospitality starts first thing in the morning with homemade banana bread or pancakes. In addition to the excellent breakfast, staff…
