Central Valley & Highlands
Set amid a stunning hillside organic coffee plantation 6km northwest of Barva, this honeymoon-ready, Gaudí-esque confection of suites and villas is…
Central Valley & Highlands
Set amid a stunning hillside organic coffee plantation 6km northwest of Barva, this honeymoon-ready, Gaudí-esque confection of suites and villas is…
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve
Central Valley & Highlands
Occupying a cloud-forest aerie, this private reserve is centered on a lodge and dairy ranch once owned by ex-president Rodrigo Carazo. Its 35 free…
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…
Central Valley & Highlands
Feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale at this over-the-top lodge, with its exquisite villas boasting majestic valley views, fireplaces, private decks…
Central Valley & Highlands
A short walk southwest of Orosi's bus stop, this welcoming, chilled-out budget option has three tidy dorms and private rooms with twins, doubles or a…
Central Valley & Highlands
Hands down Turrialba's best value sleep, this sweet, centrally located place is a traveler's dream. Spotless dorms and doubles with comfy mattresses and…
Central Valley & Highlands
This peaceful retreat sitting on a verdant hillside high above Alajuela has four spacious bungalows with enchanting furnishings, floral motifs, modern…
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…
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…
Central Valley & Highlands
A 10-minute drive northeast of San Ramón, this sleekly designed, secluded B&B, owned by welcoming host Helen, offers five contemporary rooms with polished…
Central Valley & Highlands
Secluded and quiet, this-off-the-beaten-path collection of 10 clean, contemporary-chic bungalows features spacious rooms with wooden floors, ultra-comfy…
Central Valley & Highlands
High above Turrialba, this 10-bungalow ecolodge sits on 30 hectares of forest land. The quaint and well-constructed cabins have hot water and rechargeable…
Central Valley & Highlands
Midway between San Ramón and La Fortuna, this well-signposted lodge is run by animal lovers (they care for hundreds of them here). The 33 eclectic rooms…
Central Valley & Highlands
This elegant three-story plantation inn with manicured lawns and an inner courtyard has 16 well-appointed rooms with high ceilings, wood floors and…
Central Valley & Highlands
The local animal-rescue center also provides the best lodgings in town, with two adorable and well-constructed guesthouses just a short walk from the…
Central Valley & Highlands
For sophisticated, contemporary class in an idyllic rural setting, stay at this high-altitude property. Suites combine rusticity and elegance; the best…
Central Valley & Highlands
With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is set on a 40-acre plantation with 24 spacious villas (sleeping two to six…
Central Valley & Highlands
A birdwatcher's paradise, this 10-sq-km reserve straddles an important wilderness corridor between Parque Nacional Volcán Poás and Parque Nacional Juan…
Central Valley & Highlands
Set in tropical gardens and replete with intricate woodwork, hand-painted floor tiles and quirky art, this 12-room guesthouse lures travelers with its…
Central Valley & Highlands
With trout-filled lakes, a system of thermal waters (including a hot-spring swimming pool) and 2km of hiking trails, this picturesque mountain resort is a…
Central Valley & Highlands
A kilometer before the Parque Nacional Juan Castro Blanco entrance, this charming accommodation includes spotless rustic cabins, some with fireplaces and…
Central Valley & Highlands
This cozy hostel, with wooden floors and a friendly ambiance, feels instantly welcoming. Located on the northern side of Parque Central, it has eight…
Central Valley & Highlands
Set on four beautiful hectares about 6km outside town, this top hotel is surrounded by an expansive, well-manicured garden dotted with old trees, orchids,…
Central Valley & Highlands
Attention, horse people: this family-owned mountaintop ranch just 10 minutes' drive south of Zarcero is your dream. On offer are four charming and well…
Central Valley & Highlands
This quiet haven has bright rooms with wood-beamed ceilings, tile floors, minibar, coffeemaker and free organic coffee. Most rooms face a lovely garden…
Central Valley & Highlands
Once serving as the backdrop for a German beer advert, this charming hotel channels the gingerbread quaintness and romance of the Austrian Alps. Somehow,…
Central Valley & Highlands
In a quiet residential neighborhood a five-minute walk north of downtown Alajuela, this friendly house has snug, simple guest rooms awash with bright…
Central Valley & Highlands
Secluded outside of town, this upscale lodge from the Relais & Châteaux group comprises luxuriously designed cabina suites with private deck, rocking…
Central Valley & Highlands
Located 3km north of Alajuela center, on the road to Volcán Poás, this Spanish-style home is set in gorgeous grounds festooned with blooms and buzzing…
Central Valley & Highlands
Soak up dreamy valley views that include four volcanoes – and sometimes smoking craters – in the distance. Located in a residential area 5km outside…
Central Valley & Highlands
Run by a charming local family, this rustic lodge and farm 3km below the park entrance is the closest accommodation to Poás. Hillside log cabinas offer…
Central Valley & Highlands
Well-maintained rooms surround a lush, plant-filled courtyard at this pleasant inn, 400m north of the church. Rooms are somewhat baroque-looking,…
Central Valley & Highlands
The most attractive option you'll find near the airport landing strip, this hacienda-style country inn surrounded by an acre of jungle has terracotta…
Central Valley & Highlands
About 5km north of Alajuela, this whitewashed Mediterranean-style hotel, perched on a mountaintop, has panoramic views of the nearby volcanoes. The best…
Central Valley & Highlands
Commanding dramatic, sweeping views of the Río Reventazón valley, this old farmhouse 9km east of Turrialba (off the highway to Siquirres) offers 18…
Central Valley & Highlands
Run by American expats Leah and Matthew Lentz, this roadside hotel perched high on Poás' slopes at 2186m (only 4km south of the park entrance) has a cozy,…
Central Valley & Highlands
For a bit of tranquility in downtown Turrialba (a rare commodity!), this B&B has a lovely garden patio with pool table and hammocks. Rooms are spacious…
Central Valley & Highlands
This popular, locally run option is spotlessly clean throughout, offering 10 large rooms with wood furnishings, folk-art touches and cable TV. The bright,…
Central Valley & Highlands
Simple, modern and clean rooms come with cable TV and face a quiet interior courtyard. A restaurant serves Tico specialties, while the pleasant terrace…
Central Valley & Highlands
This gloomy four-story place with cookie-cutter rooms feels a tad institutional at first glance, but dig deeper and you'll discover some pluses: free…