Quepos to Uvita
The expat owners of Rafiki Safari Lodge have combined all the comforts of a hotel with the splendor of a jungle safari in a prime spot right by the Río…
Must-see hotels in Central Pacific Coast
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Quepos
By far the best budget-to-mid-range option in Quepos, this large, rambling building just out of town offers various configurations of bright simple rooms…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Part of the Selina empire of dozens of hostels across Central America, this place is already a legend. Check in at the VW campervan desk then find your…
Central Pacific Coast
Each individually designed villa at this remarkable resort encompasses intriguing bright and colorful design elements, including wooden-lattice ceilings,…
Ojochal
Even the most jaded of guests will give an involuntary gasp of surprise when faced with the tremendous view from the infinity pool at this bluff-top hotel…
Uvita
Twelve smart mountaintop cabins constructed almost entirely of glass and overlooking the mountains and sea. The transparent and sumptuous digs allow…
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…
Jacó
In a wonderfully peaceful location along an unpaved road 2.5km north of Jacó, this intimate hotel caters to travelers who want to do their own thing yet…
Jacó
On the tranquil northern end of Jacó, this crocodile-themed resort is surprisingly elegant. Sleek towers, an immaculate casino and sprawling pools…
Jacó
Bold colors and modern art create an artistic atmosphere at this 'boutique hostel,' where the best private rooms are spacious suites. The staff are lovely…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
The gay owners of this intimate hotel cater to many of Manuel Antonio's LGBT+ travelers; it's particularly popular with men. The upstairs rooms are…
Quepos
Secure and cozy, this good-value gated backpacker outpost centered around a tranquil pool has spacious doubles and clean shared bathrooms. There are…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This attractive little adults-only hotel offers light, bright, spacious and contemporary rooms and suites, set around an oval pool and overlooking lush…
Quepos to Uvita
On the beach road you’ll find this friendly and laid-back place with luxury safari-style beachfront tents – all with electricity, tiled bathroom with hot…
Quepos to Uvita
At the top end of the surfer market is this delightful and supersmart lime-green hotel. It's a two-minute walk to the beach, but far enough from the 'doof…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This flawlessly designed 10-acre hotel is an example of how to build an ecofriendly resort. The 58 rooms are built into the jungle hillside and accented…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
A 2017 face-lift elevated this already spectacular property to a veritable Shangri-La, featuring uniquely glamorous design elements, beautifully textured…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This collection of rooms and studios occupies a verdant setting frequented by troops of monkeys. Efficiency units incorporating teak trim and furnishings…
Uvita
If you're looking for a jungle retreat that's a bit like a treehouse adventure, this awesome hostel run by a young expat couple is for you. About 2km…
Quepos to Uvita
Just down the mountain from the eponymous wildlife sanctuary, this gorgeous place has a posh collection of seven villas perched on the hillside, each with…
Central Pacific Coast
On the same property as the elegant Villa Caletas, its over-the-top sibling takes the decadence to another level of luxury. At this marble palace, seven…
Ojochal
This stylish French-owned complex of boutique villas is the chicest option in town. Immaculate units are centered around a pool. Each comes with a kitchen…
Room 2 Board Hostel & Surf School
Jacó
In a modern white-and-green complex a few minutes' walk from the beach, this hostel is spacious and professionally run. It has a buzzy pool-side cafe,…
Uvita
About 7km south of Uvita, surrounded by 12 hectares of private nature reserve and with sweet views of the coast from its hillside location, this blue and…
Central Pacific Coast
Formerly the Double Tree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific, this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort comes with four restaurants, seven bars and an…
Jacó
Situated in the foothills across the highway, ‘Twelve Moons’ is a heavenly mountain retreat consisting of only 20 rooms sheltered in a pristine landscape…
Central Pacific Coast
Located on a 500-acre private reserve, comprising both secondary rainforest and tropical gardens, this eco-resort offers 70 rooms housed in an attractive…
Jacó
This adorable little hotel with Dutch-inspired murals of windmills and tulips has tidy and attractive air-conditioned rooms (outfitted with fridges,…
Central Pacific Coast
More upmarket than nearby Hotel Arenas, this sprawling 200-room resort and its handful of restaurants feel very much like a country club (but with…
Quepos to Uvita
In a prime spot overlooking a rocky cove in Playa Dominicalito, this snug hideaway lives up to its name. Each of the five rooms is beautifully appointed…
Ojochal
In Ojochal proper, around 1.5km in, this B&B is like a home away from home. Accommodations are in a variety of fairly modest rooms, though some have a…
Central Pacific Coast
The long-standing beachside Hotel Pelicano hits a sweet spot: it's affordable, safe, homey and on a dreamy stretch of the Pacific. The 13 rooms are on the…
Ojochal
Around 3km inland from Ojochal's entrance, this sweet little spot has well-finished tropical-styled rooms, each with a round stone sink, refrigerator and…
Quepos to Uvita
On the main drag, at the northern end of town, this friendly hotel has three suites and five double rooms centered around a tropical garden and large pool…
