Hotels in Costa Rica

A Choice of Beach Hotels and Resorts in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a popular destination for wild life and nature lovers and its beaches are attractive spots for them as well as for pure sun-worshippers. Along the whole coastline, much of the hotel accommodation – frequently secluded in a bit of natural paradise - is first rate, ranging from simple tented camps through jungle lodges to top quality resorts satisfying the most demanding visitors.

Caribbean Coast: Cariblue

This small, attractive mid-range resort is set across the road from the beach of Punta Cocles near Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean coast. There are 22 thatched, hardwood bungalows - some suitable for families - nestling in a flowery tropical garden

Caribbean Coast: Tortuga Lodge

There's a a fascinating by boat journey up-river (1½- hours) to Tortuga Lodge in Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast, in an area of mangrove swamps brimming with wildlife. The best lodge in the area, with excellent guides and food.

Central Highlands: Arenal Manoa

This cheerful lodge makers the most of its rural location and fantastic views of Arenal volcano. Its 40 rooms have fantastic views of the volcano from their private terraces. There's a pool spa and Jacuzzi in the garden.

Central Highlands: Casa Turire

Stay at this lovely, colonial-style, top-quality hacienda in rich farming countryside and enjoy the relaxing environment, superior accommodation and the many active outdoor pursuits on offer - rafting, biking, horse-riding, bird-watching.

Central Valley: El Silencio Lodge

This exclusive lodge is located within its own reserve in the area of Poas Volcano National Park. Each of its 16 individual cabins (suites) is surrounded by lush vegetation, providing plenty of privacy

Central Valley: Finca Rosa Blanca

Cradled in densely-wooded hillside this white-washed country inn is a delight - and it is only 20 minutes' drive from San José.

Central Valley: Savegre Mountain Lodge

Just 90km from San José, this hotel sits in a Biological Reserve of cloud-forest populated with a wealth of bird and plant life. The family-run wooden lodgings are fairly basic, but sit harmoniously in orchards of apples, pears and peach