Southern Caribbean
Funky, colorful and relatively cheap for Punta Uva, this ramshackle collection of open-air dorms, private rooms (including an 'attic' double reached by a…
Must-see hotels in Caribbean Coast
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This inn opposite the soccer field doubles as a Spanish school and offers midrange amenities. Breezy, immaculate rooms feature polished wood, bright…
Tortuguero Village
Just across the river from Tortuguero village, this place has three simple cabinas with solar electricity and Guatemalan textiles. Each room sleeps…
Southern Caribbean
Immersed in greenery, with frogs, agoutis and other tropical critters close by, this upscale lodge has 14 private, spacious, nature-themed bungalows…
Southern Caribbean
These four stand-alone wooden cabins range from a two-person bungalow to an amazing three-story structure known as 'La Casita del Río' that sleeps up to…
Caribbean Coast
This 18-room lodge is housed in a rambling tropical-style building with breezy rooms connected by covered walkways; there's also a pool table and deck…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
You’ll find various options at this quiet hotel. The most charming are the palm-thatched bungalows, featuring shining wooden floors, mini fridges and…
Tortuguero Village
Down a side street between the boat landing and the park entrance, you’ll find eight quaint bungalows surrounding a tidy garden at this popular budget…
Southern Caribbean
Comforts abound at this four-bedroom B&B, tucked down a Playa Cocles side road and managed by transplanted Pittsburghers Juliet and Matthew. There are…
Cahuita
Run by Cahuita native Walter and expatriate former schoolteacher Patty, this chilled-out gem of a spot near Playa Negra's northern end is a self…
Tortuguero Village
This simple lodging offers clean, brightly painted rooms and friendly service. The beachfront location is ideal, and there are plenty of hammocks from…
Tortuguero Village
Sitting 1km north of the village on the opposite side of the canal, Hotel Aninga has a cluster of stilted bungalows connected by a series of boardwalks,…
Cahuita
Popular with honeymooners, these three immaculate private bungalows in a wildlife-friendly garden setting feature tropical decor: polished-wood floors,…
Cahuita
Well-spaced campsites share a gorgeous section of waterfront near the northern end of Playa Negra, shaded by coconut palms and fruit trees. Campers have…
Cahuita
Eleven immaculate whitewashed bungalows have queen-size beds and folk-art decor at this serene family-friendly lodge (cribs available). All units have…
Cahuita
In a shady, peaceful spot bordering the national park, great-tailed grackles roam the landscaped gardens of this lodge offering cute one- and two-room…
Caribbean Coast
Since 1987 the Asociación para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Región Atlántica has worked in building sustainable tourism here. Now they've developed a…
Southern Caribbean
With a prime location near the beach, this resort offers lovely, brightly painted rooms, comfortable beds, sitting areas and roomy bathrooms with Spanish…
Cahuita
These clean rooms spanning two properties between the main drag and the waterfront are run by a friendly older couple with deep local roots. Eight units…
Southern Caribbean
Beautifully handcrafted by a master carpenter, these enormous, fully furnished hardwood houses, each with tiled shower, kitchen and wraparound veranda,…
Tortuguero Village
This expansive lodge, liberally decorated with gorgeous mosaic art and trim, has 106 graceful rooms with high ceilings and wide decks lined with Sarchí…
Cahuita
Set back from the beach on the road marked by the Reggae Bar, this family-run spot features rather worn but nicely shaded simple wood cabins with kitchens…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A lovely tropical-garden setting, a swimming pool and convenient parking are among the appealing features at this cluster of six bungalows within easy…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
If the sign reading 'Welcome all sexes, races, colors, religions, languages, shapes and sizes' doesn't lure you in, the friendly greeting from owners…
Puerto Limón
This seaside hotel has simple whitewashed rooms and a breezy ocean-view restaurant that serves everything from burgers to jumbo shrimp. It’s about 5km…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This crash pad launched by surfer Kurt Van Dyke has been around for 30 years, and consists of a warren of wooden rooms in the middle of town. Units are…
Tortuguero Village
In a prime location on the main street, eight simple, immaculate rooms with TVs and air-con sit perched above the river. A communal balcony overlooks the…
Puerto Limón
Downtown Limón’s most attractive hotel has 32 rooms in a faded yellow building that faces the ocean. Tiled rooms are tidy and sport clean bathrooms with…
Caribbean Coast
On the road to Cariari, 1.5km north of the Servicentro Santa Clara, this Holiday Inn–like business resort has 98 spacious, tidy rooms and two restaurants…
Jacaranda Hotel & Jungle Garden
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
In a blooming garden intersected by mosaic walkways, this place near the soccer field has 12 simple wood cabinas (sleeping one to four people) with…
Tortuguero Village
This pleasant place has a rustic feel, with 66 rooms and private bungalows with fans and hot water surrounded by jungle greenery. Guests have access to a…
Manzanillo
Run by the ever-helpful Sandra Castillo and Pablo Bustamante, these eight cabinas at Manzanillo's western edge are so clean you could eat off the tile…
Cahuita
Rooms at this long-standing, locally owned spot are surprisingly well kept for a budget option – and nothing else at this price level can match the…
Caribbean Coast
This sportfishing lodge caters to couples, families and friends. Twelve huge hardwood rooms have cane ceilings and muchos amenities. Covered walkways lead…
Manzanillo
The best option for groups, this guesthouse with indigenous art and a pretty garden has two double rooms, a room sleeping five and a two-story house…
Cahuita
Surrounded by old-growth jungle (including an awe-inspiring 'Goddess Tree'), this place at the end of the Playa Negra road is geared toward larger groups…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This backstreet B&B 1km east of town has simple rooms in a two-story, tropical-style building. Best value are the airy upstairs units, with high ceilings,…
Tortuguero Village
North of town and across the river, this laid-back, long-running lodge has an unpretentious atmosphere. Rooms have hardwood floors, ceiling fans and hot…
Southern Caribbean
Opposite the lifeguard tower at the main hub of Playa Cocles lies this efficient wooden lodge with expansive rooms, some sleeping up to five and a few…
Tortuguero Village
With pool tables, foosball, a mosaic swimming pool, and butterfly and frog gardens, this lodge sits between the canal and Tortuguero's main turtle-nesting…
