Luxury Hotels and Lodges in Costa Rica

Stay high above the cloud forest in a magical tree house; eat breakfast with parrots on your veranda; and arrive in style by raft on your luxury Costa Rica honeymoon. Our pick of Costa Rican hotels make for an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

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El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Costa Rica

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is nestled in the stunning volcanic region of Costa Rica, ensconced in 500 acres of private cloud forest reserve, flanked by two national parks and surrounded by a network of little creeks and waterfalls. This tranquil, eco-luxury retreat is perfectly located for exploring this dramatic landscape and offers a perfect and tranquil antidote to life’s daily stresses.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Hideaway, Eco-tourism, Setting & Views

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Kasiiya

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Kasiiya is an eco-conscious tropical paradise set on the edge of the Papagayo Peninsula and overlooking the crystal-blue ocean. This ultimate wilderness retreat can be found hidden among the lush green forest, effortlessly blending in with the surroundings and creating the perfect sanctuary.

Best for: Landscapes & Scenery, Hideaway, Wildlife & Nature, Off the Beaten Track

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Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica

Nayara Tented Camp

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Inspired by the quintessential tented camps in Africa, Nayara Tented Camp, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is located in Arenal Volcano National Park, providing guests with luxurious, eco-friendly tents and unique wildlife experiences.

Best for: Hideaway, Off the Beaten Track, Seriously special, Landscapes & Scenery

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Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Location: Caribbean & Lowlands | Costa Rica

Located on a riverbank and surrounded by private gardens and jungle, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens is both secluded and intimate while providing the perfect base from which to explore Tortuguero National Park and learn more about its flora and fauna.

Best for: Wildlife & Nature, Lodge, Family-friendly, Walking & Trekking

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Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens, Costa Rica

Nayara Gardens

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotels, the award-winning Nayara Gardens is a five-star boutique hotel offering premium luxury in a stunning location on the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Setting & Views, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

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Dreams Las Mareas

Dreams Las Mareas

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Experience Pura Vida at the luxurious Dreams Las Mareas, a family-friendly resort perfectly located in the pristine Playa El Jobo. With a contemporary design, spacious suites with breathtaking balcony views, gourmet dining, and adventure aplenty, you'll be able to experience pure paradise during your beachside getaway.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Beach, Setting & Views

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Rio Perdido

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Accommodation is spread across luxurious standalone bungalows which perch on the cliffs and are designed for immersion in the natural environment.

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Peace & Quiet, Romantic, Eco-tourism

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Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica

Hacienda AltaGracia

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Estate-sized yet very intimate, the mountainous Hacienda AltaGracia is perched amidst the coffee-scented peaks of Perez Zeledon in southern Costa Rica.

Best for: Setting & Views, Riding, Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism

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Andaz Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Andaz Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Andaz Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is a beautiful luxury beach hotel and resort in Papagayo on the north-west coast of Costa Rica. With several beautiful infinity pools, some excellent restaurants and ample opportunities for cultural and sporting activities, this attractive retreat allows you to experience the very best of Costa Rica in style.

Best for: Setting & Views, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Beach

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Playa Cativo Lodge, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo Lodge

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

A boutique beachfront retreat, Playa Cativo Lodge ticks all the right boxes. This eco-lodge, magnificently off-the-beaten-track and only accessible by boat, has spacious rooms with views over the ocean and the tropical gardens and provides gourmet farm-to-table cuisine. It is committed to preservation of the environment, and is built from reclaimed wood and fallen trees.

Best for: Lodge, Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Peace & Quiet

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Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica

Pacuare Lodge

Location: Caribbean & Lowlands | Costa Rica

Tucked away in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine rainforest environment, Pacuare Lodge is a nature lover’s paradise. An eco-retreat with impressive sustainability credentials, this is one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World. Best accessed by raft, it combines attractive remoteness with an abundance of wildlife, fantastic activities and all-important luxury.

Best for: Setting & Views, Seriously special, Hideaway, Romantic

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Nayara Springs, Arenal, Costa Rica

Nayara Springs

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Having built a 25ft pedestrian bridge above the tree canopies - the hotel’s only communication to the outside world - Nayara Springs is an ultra-exclusive, adult-only boutique hotel in the unspoilt mountains in Arenal Volcano National Park. A place of breathtaking beauty, the cluster of luxury villas are surrounded by Costa Rica’s pristine rainforest and abound with underground thermal springs.

Best for: Setting & Views, Luxury Hotel, Spa & Wellness, Wildlife & Nature

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Makanda by the Sea

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Studded into the lush Costa Rican coastline just outside the Manuel Antonio national park, Makanda by the Sea brings together five-star service, stunning sea-views and the sounds of the rainforest to bring you the ultimate Pacific getaway.

Best for: Beach

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Poas Volcano Lodge

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Unique in design, the charming Poas Volcano Lodge sits high up on the edge of the central Costa Rican cloud forest. It resembles a secluded lodge in the woods, offering a homely atmosphere, with warm, cosy bedrooms and comfortable lounges inside.

Best for: Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Wildlife & Nature, Eco-tourism

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Kura Design Villas, Costa Rica

Kura Design Villas

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

High atop the forest-lined cliffs that spill onto the secluded beaches of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, Kura Design Villas offer a hidden glimmer of indulgence. Owner-managed by architect Martin Wells and his biologist wife Alejandra, it is a contemporary and stylish eco-conscious retreat under complete shelter from civilisation.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Boutique Hotel

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Alta Hotel

Alta Hotel

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

With tasteful decor, a contemporary style and commanding views overlooking sprawling mountains and volcanoes, this chic boutique hotel has a refined beauty that is emphasised by its great location near San José, the country’s vibrant capital.

Best for: Boutique Hotel

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Le Cameleon

Location: Caribbean & Lowlands | Costa Rica

Perched along the wild Caribbean coastline, Le Cameleon is a stylish hotel situated in verdant tropical forest. Just footsteps away from the golden sands of the Caribbean coast, it is nestled at the back of the beach, where manicured jungle spills onto the shore.

Best for: Honeymoon, Chic Design, Boutique Hotel, Off the Beaten Track

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Rancho Naturalista

Rancho Naturalista

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Home to one of the smallest birds in the world, the Snowcap hummingbird, Ranch Naturalista is known as one of the finest birding lodges in Central America. Situated in 50 hectares of protected primary rainforest with an astounding 430 species of birds in the local area, the lodge is a magnet for speciality birds and bird watchers alike.

Best for: Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

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Casa Chameleon Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Casa Chameleon Mal Pais

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Overlooking a secluded mountainside, across from the clearest of Pacific Ocean waters in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle, Casa Chameleon Mal Pais offers an exclusive romantic getaway in a stylish and private setting. This adults-only hotel exudes style and charm in a Central American paradise.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views, Honeymoon, Hideaway

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Oxygen Jungle Villas

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Secluded on the Costa Ballena, Oxygen Villas is a Balinese style retreat exclusive to couples only. Wonderfully private, it offers a handful of charming jungle villas, nestled high in the virgin forest that lines the Costa Rican south Pacific coast. Look out to sea and you may spot Whale’s Tail (where the humpbacks hangout), Isla Ballena, Caño Island and the Osa Peninsula.

Best for: Honeymoon, Chic Design, Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views

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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas, Costa Rica

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

With magnificent sunsets overlooking a secluded pristine beach and relaxing waves over the volcanic rock, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas is a luxurious getaway surrounded by nature - set back on Langosta Beach, on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Best for: Beach, Wildlife & Nature, Water activities, Boutique Hotel

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Hotel Belmar

Hotel Belmar

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Having mastered the art of modern eco-tourism, Hotel Belmar is nestled in the mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve, offering luxury, elegance, and wonder with an unprecedented sensitivity towards the preservation of the environment.

Best for: Setting & Views, Rustic, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

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Punta Islita

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Perched on a hilltop above its own private beach, the breathtaking ocean views and utter seclusion at charming Punta Islita make it one of our Costa Rican favourites.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, Peace & Quiet, Romantic, Hideaway

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Selva Verde, Costa Rica

Selva Verde

Location: Caribbean & Lowlands | Costa Rica

With an abundant wildlife, a comfortable rainforest lodge and exciting activities for adventure seekers, Selva Verde is a perfect gateway into the exotic world of towering almedro trees, mantled howler monkeys and keel-billed toucans.

Best for: Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking, Lodge

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El Remanso, Costa Rica

El Remanso

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

High atop a steep slope running through protected rainforest, El Remanso is a stylish eco-lodge in a jaw-dropping location: on the Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula, it looms 300 metres above sea level, offering spectacular ocean views from its secluded jungle setting.

Best for: Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

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Casa Turire

Casa Turire

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Casa Turire is an exclusive sustainable hotel set in a pastoral postcard perfect landscape fringed by greenery and icy blue lakes in front of lush hills. Chic, tasteful and surrounded by natural wildlife, this hotel offers first-class service in an idyllic backdrop.

Best for: Peace & Quiet, Eco-tourism, Water activities, Setting & Views

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Arenal Springs Resort & Spa

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Feast your eyes on the dangerous beauty that is Arenal, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, as you relax in the picturesque location of Arenal Springs Resort & Spa. Surrounded by exotic gardens and beautiful flowers, the hotel is the perfect getaway to discover some of Costa Rica’s greatest attractions.

Best for: Setting & Views, Spa & Wellness, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort & Nature Reserve

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort & Nature Reserve

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

In the rolling hills of Costa Rica’s Central Highlands, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort & Nature Reserve offers beautiful casita styled garden villas that are ensconced in the misty cloud forest. Originally owned by the former Costa Rican president, the 75-acre upscale mountain resort blends modern eco-tourism with unique views looking out from whirlpool baths and private terraces.

Best for: Lodge, Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Peace & Quiet

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Trogon Lodge

Trogon Lodge

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Trogon Lodge is an elegant retreat in Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota.  The landscape is dominated by picturesque mountains and tranquil rivers streaming through rocks. Perched 7,000 feet above sea level in an area rich in biodiversity, the resort is surrounded by a protected forest reserve. 

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

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Four Seasons Costa Rica

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Fringed by gold-sand beaches, amidst lush mountainside, Four Seasons Costa Rica is one of Costa Rica’s finest luxury hotels. Within a landscape of volcanic peaks, dense forest and deep blue Pacific waters, the secluded resort offers world-class diving, five star luxury and excellent service.

Best for: Beach, Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views

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Lapa Rios, Costa Rica

Lapa Rios

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Winner of countless awards and one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World, Lapa Rios is the ultimate eco-lodge. Perched on a ridge in a 1,000-acre pristine nature reserve, with an abundance of wildlife and spectacular ocean views, this heavenly retreat offers pure escapism, without a guilty conscience.

Best for: Lodge, Setting & Views, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature

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Arenas del Mar, Costa Rica

Arenas del Mar

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Arenas del Mar is a luxurious beachfront retreat near the spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park. A fully sustainable hotel with a strong emphasis on eco-tourism, it is an excellent choice for those who enjoy wildlife, nature and relaxation.

Best for: Wildlife & Nature, Beach, Landscapes & Scenery, Eco-tourism

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Finca Rosa Blanca, pool, Costa Rica

Finca Rosa Blanca

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

A luxury sustainable hotel set on an organic shade grown coffee plantation, Finca Rosa Blanca is located among lush colourful gardens and framed by awe-inspiring views of the Central Valley.

Best for: Setting & Views, Boutique Hotel, Hideaway, Peace & Quiet

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Gaia Hotel & Reserve

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Gaia Hotel & Reserve is a sophisticated luxury boutique beach hotel nestled in the pristine coastal forests of Costa Rica, which teem with spectacular and rare wildlife and fringe the Pacific Ocean.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views

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Rafiki Safari Lodge

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Nestled on 842 acres of pristine jungle, Rafiki Safari Lodge is a wilderness luxury tent camp and conservation project focusing on adventurous sustainable tourism.

Best for: Water activities, Lodge, Off the Beaten Track, Rustic

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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Only accessible by boat, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a sustainable eco-lodge built from recycled materials, and is surrounded by a 165-acre private preserve filled with toucans, monkeys, iguanas, armadillos and butterflies.

Best for: Lodge, Off the Beaten Track, Hideaway, Eco-tourism

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Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Location: Central & Southern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, carefully designed and built by an American naturalist is tucked away on a 170 acre private reserve accessible only by motor launch.

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Snorkelling & Diving

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Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Rio Celeste Hideaway

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Rio Celeste is a chic, comfortable hideaway tucked into a pristine corner of the rainforest by one of Costa Rica’s newest and most beautiful National Parks.

Best for: Peace & Quiet, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

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Arenal Kioro

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

The commanding location of charming boutique hotel Arenal Kioro is THE place to soak up the views of the volcano. If you're braving the climb, this luxurious hotel serves as the perfect relaxation spot either side of your trip.

Best for: Honeymoon, Guesthouse or Inn, Setting & Views, Wildlife & Nature

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Xandari Resort & Spa

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

Ravishing and artistic without being pretentious, Xandari Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise of individually designed villas nestled on a 40-acre plantation overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

Best for: Landscapes & Scenery, Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views, Wildlife & Nature

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Manatus Hotel, Costa Rica

Manatus Hotel

Location: Caribbean & Lowlands | Costa Rica

The welcoming committee may well include sloths, monkeys, and caiman as you arrive at Manatus Hotel by boat. Sitting between two Caribbean Coast canals, within Costa Rica’s pristine Tortuguero National Park, this is the most comfortable base to encounter the region’s famous turtles and other incredible wildlife.

Best for: Off the Beaten Track, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Water activities

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Grano de Oro

Location: Central Valley & Highlands | Costa Rica

A converted Victorian mansion house, Grano de Oro flaunts classic colonial elegance. The hotel serves as a charming pit-stop if you’re en route to more remote parts of the country, or going to or from the airport. Acclaimed for its gourmet restaurant, dining here is a treat in itself.

Best for: Family-friendly, City Hotel, Service & Hospitality

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Harmony Hotel

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

The laid-back beach resort of Harmony Hotel oozes low key glamour and takes inspiration from the era of old-school tropical hideaways and 1970s surf culture.

Best for: Beach, Water activities, Hideaway, Honeymoon

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Flor Blanca

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Set on the endless white sands of one of Costa Rica's, if not the world’s best surfing beaches - surrounded by tropical forest - Flor Blanca hotel offers the perfect combination of seeming remoteness yet with plenty on its doorstep in nearby Santa Teresa.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views

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Latitude 10

Location: Northern Pacific Coast | Costa Rica

Straying far from the beaten tourist track, down dimly lit forest trails; Latitude 10 is a small collection of exclusive beachside casitas among intimate jungle surroundings. Tucked away in a remote spot outside the surf town of Santa Teresa, its style is that of a quaint Balinese retreat, where all stress is strictly forbidden.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Setting & Views

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ORIGINS Lodge, northern Costa Rica

ORIGINS Lodge

Location: Arenal & Northern Costa Rica | Costa Rica

ORIGINS Lodge is a boutique eco-lodge in rural northern Costa Rica, surrounded by unspoilt rainforest, lakes and volcanoes. The remote location does nothing to detract from its standard of luxury, with modern, comfortable lodges perched in the treetops and superb French cuisine served in the restaurant. Guided nature activities are on offer to help you learn all about the area’s rich flora and fauna.

Best for: Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Adventure, Walking & Trekking

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