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…
Must-see hotels in Central Pacific Coast
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…
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,…
Uvita
Twelve smart mountaintop cabins constructed almost entirely of glass and overlooking the mountains and sea. The transparent and sumptuous digs allow…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jacó
Down a shaded alley in the middle of town, dorms and private rooms share a chilled-out TV living area and fully equipped kitchen in the main house. Four…
Puntarenas
For early-morning ferry departures, Hotel La Punta is an appealing choice. Conveniently located one block from the dock, its 12 rooms are arranged around…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Off the main drag on the ocean side, this hostel's entrance is hidden next to a corrugated-iron fence. Don't let first impressions dissuade you: once you…
Jacó
Tucked away off a quiet side street, this small, adults-only seven-room hotel is difficult to fault. Studios, double rooms and suites (some with…
Jacó
Doctor of Integrative Medicine and supercool woman Randi Raymond runs what she calls a 'purposely unstructured environment' for de-stressing and unwinding…
Central Pacific Coast
Sheltered amid shady grounds, this beachfront lodge has nine clean and stylish beach-themed rooms housed in a two-story building. 'Tropical modern' is the…
Central Pacific Coast
With verdant grounds and a collection of smart and airy Dutch-looking cottages surrounding a relaxing pool by the sea, Encantada is a sanctuary…
Central Pacific Coast
Sandwiched between a mangrove-lined canal and a jungle-fringed, chocolate-sand beach, this is one secluded stretch of paradise. Twelve comfortable private…
Uvita
Right next to Flutterby House, this funky little newcomer offers four A-frame cabin hideaways with big windows. Surrounded by a lush garden, each comes…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Perched on a seriously scenic hillside, this memorable, quiet hostel has spectacular ocean and sunset views from its hammock-filled terrace. Rustic…
Central Pacific Coast
It's worth making a detour to stay at this lovely adults-only B&B, located across the road from an isolated beach. Charming wood-floored rooms are…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
These secluded jungle bungalows and fully equipped apartments (sleeping four to five guests) all come with kitchenette, TV with DVD player, safe and…
