Nosara Area
A good, clean option close to the Guiones action. The high-end minimalist design makes this evolutionary hostel feel luxurious. Within one dorm are three…
Must-see hotels in Península de Nicoya
Península de Nicoya
As implied by the name, the amazing panoramic view of the islands is the selling point here. It really is spectacular, and you can enjoy it from your…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
Located about 100m up a side road off the main drag, this funky lodge has sweet, rustic bungalows built out of bamboo. Each has an open-air shower,…
Nosara Area
With a prime location close to town and the beach, this all-suite hotel has a lot to offer. Accommodations are spacious and stylish, featuring handcrafted…
Montezuma
A lovely B&B just south of town with nine unique rooms, replete with exquisite touches like timber-framed mirrors, organic lanterns, and rocking chairs on…
Península de Nicoya
The location seems odd – stuck on a side road with no beach in sight – but the attentive owners and art-filled premises make it an excellent lower-cost…
Península de Nicoya
Across from La Selva wildlife reserve is this delightful inn that has ramshackle charm and plenty of whimsical touches. A stony path winds around the…
Península de Nicoya
At the southern end of town, Hotel Bula Bula has decked out its rooms with king-size beds, tropical paint jobs and whimsical local art. The grounds are…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
This is a thinking person's hostel, attracting a cultivated crowd of travelers who appreciate the orderly atmosphere. En suite bathrooms, polished…
Playa Tamarindo
These four slick studio apartments include fully equipped kitchens, private balconies and room to sleep three. They are perfectly practical and simply…
Península de Nicoya
Follow the signs down the side road to these large rustic A-frame bungalows with kitchenettes (useful as eating options are limited). The place is right…
Montezuma
Scattered across mango-dotted gardens, this whimsical hotel has plain, painted-wood rooms in the main building and attractive (though dark) octagonal…
Playa Sámara
This dreamy lodge was constructed without cutting down a single tree, and its rooms, suites and several larger apartments are surrounded by lush…
Península de Nicoya
Just 50m from the beach, and across from Tambor's rather romantically ramshackle Victorian church, this old standby has simple and spotless rooms, and a…
Nosara Area
It's a pretty steep drive up a poorly maintained road to get here, but it's worth it for the unparalleled sunset view. Everything else melts away when…
Playa Tamarindo
A whitewashed, concrete villa with weathered louvered accents, this contemporary B&B overlooks a plunge pool and two tennis courts. It's within earshot of…
Playa Sámara
A lovely little guesthouse tucked in behind the restaurant Ahora Sí. Four simple rooms and a shared dorm are brushed in deep blues and inviting pastels,…
Península de Nicoya
On the beach side of the plaza, this basic hotel offers simple, clean rooms with wood floors and ceiling fans, lined up along a wide balcony. Sea-view…
Península de Nicoya
Luxury at Hotel Sugar Beach is simple and understated: floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and stunning views are just a few of the upsides,…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
These charming stilted bungalows are built along a forest-covered hillside, each with a huge veranda with hammocks. Though they're definitely on the…
Península de Nicoya
A great guesthouse with only five upgraded rooms and a more spacious and stylish treehouse apartment. Guests spend most of their time in the exquisite…
Playa Tamarindo
It's hard to resist this fun, funky yellow house backing up to the beach. Upon arrival, ebullient Cindy will greet you with a shot of tequila or a slab of…
Península de Nicoya
The quaint cabinas here are set around a gorgeous tropical garden teeming with hummingbirds, butterflies and parakeets. Simple rooms have freshly painted…
Playa Sámara
A terrific-value hostel a block from the beach, with private rooms (shared bathrooms) in the main house and cozy dorm rooms (sleeping four or six) in the…
Nosara Area
It's a 700m hike to the beach, but that's the only complaint about this spot in the woods. A stone path winds through the trees, connecting units made…
Península de Nicoya
Midway between Carrillo and Sámara, this attractive whitewashed place is noteworthy for its super service and intimate atmosphere. A dozen spacious tiled…
Montezuma
This hillside hotel has 16 stained-wood cabinas, some with stone bathrooms, wide balconies and ocean views. The grounds are landscaped with tropical…
Península de Nicoya
This colorful castle, decked out with crenellated walls and carved masks, is just 400m from the beach, offering panoramic views from its rooftop bar. Take…
Península de Nicoya
These attractive yellow concrete buildings are a comfortable and affordable option, with kitchenettes and multiroom options to accommodate families. Rooms…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
This lovely Asian-inspired guesthouse is decked out in celestial murals and Buddha sculptures. The colorful but basic rooms share bathrooms and two fully…
Península de Nicoya
This hip spot offers a straight shot to the beach. Paths lead from the gorgeous pool area through a lush garden to attractive podlike bungalows. Look for…
Playa Sámara
This whitewashed concrete hacienda, twirling with fans and bursting with colorful knickknacks, is on a quiet street. There's loads of charm: rooms are…
Península de Nicoya
A long-standing and secluded beachfront hotel catering mostly to domestic tourists, and the outdated design and so-so restaurant leave something to be…
Península de Nicoya
Mapi's is a comfortable stop. Your room price includes a decent bed, cool air-con and warm showers. Bonus: fill up on mangoes and other tropical fruits…
Península de Nicoya
Set well back from the road and shaded by mango and palm trees, this pretty pink property is a solid midrange option. The rooms – spacious and spotless,…
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú Cabinas
Península de Nicoya
There are six rustic cabinas on the grounds of the wildlife reserve. The accommodations are bare and the showers are cold, but they are beautifully…
Montezuma
Nine bright houses (each painted and named for a color of the rainbow) are fully equipped with kitchens and big porches with hammocks. They're set amid…
Península de Nicoya
This is a lovely, intimate inn nestled into the semi-gated Palm Beach Estates. Spacious and luxurious rooms each have a private terrace overlooking the…
Península de Nicoya
Ensconced in the Tierra Pacifica 'eco' development, this little guesthouse has access to tennis courts, a gym and yoga studio, a swimming pool and a…
Playa Sámara
This fantastic little inn offers the charming personality and artistic atmosphere of a boutique hotel at the price of a roadside motel. Seven simple rooms…
