Honeymooners and grown-up eco-travellers.
Just outside Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
The snazzy rooms here are sophisticated rather than rustic, featuring flat screen tvs, sleek granite bathroom tiles and polished wooden floors. All reservations include a 20-minute spa treatment. Many have huge balconies or private rooftop terraces.
The 360 degree panoramic views at La Luna restaurant enhance the blend of Costa Rican and local cuisine. At Ambar bar and lounge you can snack on succulent tapas in a more relaxed poolside setting. Gaia has a gym, a spa, a split-level waterfall pool which offers you the chance to dine with your feet in the water.
The hotel offers a panopoly of nature-based adventure activities, from canopy swings to beach horseback riding, mangrove kayaking to surfing.
If you’re visiting between December and May, take a trip to nearby Manuel Antonio National Park for the chance to see migrating humpback whales.