Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and an extensive garden, Hotel Banana Azul is located in Playa Negra beach and 1.6 mi from Puerto Viejo town center. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. The rooms come with outdoor seating area and a fan. The private bathrooms have shower. Guests can enjoy in the on-site restaurant local food and international dishes. Other options can be found in Puerto Viejo town center. At Hotel Banana Azul you will find a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. This property is 3.1 mi from Playa Cocles and 6.2 mi from Manzanillo Wildlife Reserve. Limón International Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away.

- "I will stay there again." - "Paradise…✌🏽😎🏝️🌞 🇨🇷" - "Really good we had to extend our stay" - "Highly recommendable" - "Good spot, good value."

Offering a peaceful setting surrounded by jungle, Blue Surf Sanctuary is located in a small surfing village between Playa Manzanillo and Playa Santa Teresa. It features its own surf school, and charming bungalows overlooking its pool and attractive gardens. Each bungalow at Blue Surf Sanctuary has attractive, modern décor with rustic features such as wooden furnishings and beamed ceilings. All bungalows have air conditioning and a private bathroom. You can enjoy access to an outdoor kitchen. The Blue Surf Sanctuary can arrange activities including surfing lessons, fishing and kayaking. The property is just 328 feet from Santa Teresa Beach and Suck Rock surfing point. Private parking is available on site. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and Tortuga Island are 60 minutes' drive away. Montezuma Waterfalls can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

- "Excellent place few steps from the beach" - "Great Santa Teresa stay down the road from the beach" - "Nice but very noisy."

Offering a restaurant, Azul Hotel & Retreat is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as free breakfast service. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a mini-bar and cable channels. Some units feature a kitchen. The property has 2 on-site restaurants available that offer snacks and international-style dishes.Limited time hours. At Azul Hotel & Retreat you will find a limited time hours front desk. Pura Aventura Ecopark can be reached in a 30-minute drive, while Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away. The property offers free parking.

- "Very comfortable and relaxing getaway" - "A Beautiful Paradise, like a dream" - "It was a great place i would come back again later." - "Beach get away perfect to relax and enjoy!" - "Peaceful" - "Paradise in the middle of nowhere" - "Nice play to stay! Needs to improve …" - "Okay."

Located at the beachfront of Manzanillo in the Limon region, Faith Glamping Dome Costa Rica has a patio and garden views. The air-conditioned accommodations is 5.6 mi from Cocles, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The Faith Glamping Dome Costa Rica, offers a terrace and direct access to the beach. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Puerto Viejo is 6.8 mi from Faith Glamping Dome Costa Rica, while Cahuita is 17 mi from the property.

- "This was a unique experience and we felt at home, the owner cooked us homemade breakfast each morning with locally sourc" - "This place is a GEM!" - "100% recommended. We are coming back for sure!!" - "Cool experience to stay in the middle of wildlife" - "Perfect moment, and extended our stay!" - "Little paradise" - "Amazing, relaxing, and rejuvenating stay while connecting with nature!" - "Super nice glamping surrounded by nature"

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 3-minute walk from Chiquita Beach, Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Every room has a coffee machine, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with garden views. All guest rooms include a safety deposit box. The breakfast offers American, vegetarian or vegan options. At Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection you'll find a restaurant serving Caribbean and International cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for snorkeling and cycling, and car rental is available at the accommodation. Cocles Beach is a 5-minute walk from Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection, while Punta Uva Beach is 1.5 miles away.

- "Very comfortable, very unique, one of a kind" - "A beautiful experience!" - "Wonderful experience" - "An incredible one of a kind stay" - "Wonderful stay" - "Exceeded my expectations especially the staff" - "Beautiful place but let down by communication of management" - "Beautifying Live - Pura Vida and Style / even the Animals feel so home here like monkey s, butterfly’s, gecko s….dra" - "Gorgeous Rooms and Great Food"

Set on Esterillos Este Beach, Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa offers bright, attractive villas overlooking its tropical gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant. Each spacious villa at Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa has striking Costa Rican-style décor with local art work, high ceilings and cooling tiled floors. There is a seating area and a kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee maker. Guests can enjoy local cuisine and popular seafood dishes in the Alma del Pacifico’s open-air restaurant. A full breakfast is served daily. The Alma’s spa offers a range of treatments, prepared with organic products. There is also a hot tub offering ocean and garden views. The hotel’s beachside setting is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing. Local activities include rainforest canopy tours, canyoning, hiking and white-water rafting. Shuttle services to Quepo and San José are available upon request.

- "This was our second stay and we’ll be back. Love it!" - "Beautiful property. Definitely would come again" - "Stunning place to stay by the pacific" - "Wonderful resort hotel on the ocean with wonderful amenities." - "Wonderful place to stay."

Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa is located in Manuel Antonio and offers luxurious suites with a fully-equipped kitchen and balcony. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. The design suites at Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a DVD player. Each modern bathroom has a spacious shower as well as a bathtub. Guests can spend the day by the pool or pay a visit to the fitness center. There is also a spa and a secluded beach area to enjoy the peace and quiet to the fullest. The spacious restaurant offers wide views of The Pacific and serves a selection of international dishes. The bar is available for refreshing cocktails during the day and evening. Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa offers free parking facilities and is located a 5-minute drive from the Manuel Antonio beach. The Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive from the hotel. Complimentary Services: Evening Turn Down Cooking classes & yoga sessions (certain days of the week) Daily guided hike on our private trails in the afternoon. Complimentary transportation included to "Playa Espadilla" Beach Butler Services at Los Altos Resort for Villas & Townhouses

- "Most magical" - "Very Happy" - "magical place - spacious flat - we created memories that we will cherish" - "Magnificent hotel and location" - "Perfect location in Manuel Antonio" - "Decent hotel Iam happy with it" - "Pleasant stay, roomy, needs updating" - "Loved the wildlife and our butler, a few things can be quickly improved with thought." - "Ok could have been better"

Located in Playa Flamingo, a few steps from Danta Beach, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. Rooms have air conditioning, and certain accommodations at the hotel have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers an American or vegan breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 4-star hotel. Tamarindo Airport is 16 miles from the property.

- "Stunning property right on the beach - BOOK NOW!" - "I’ll be back!" - "This hotel was a magical place .. I love it and I will come back!" - "Gorgeous location and great accommodations" - "Relaxing!" - "Great" - "Beautiful hotel" - "Nice rooms and restaurants but lacking on the beach and pool service" - "It’s just a One night stay" - "A bit disappointing."

Hotel Nantipa is located in Santa Teresa Beach and features a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Hotel Nantipa, the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property. Montezuma is 6.2 mi from the accommodations, while Tambor is 9.9 mi away. Tambor Airport is 12 mi from the property.

- "A perfect stay with a beautiful beach, stylish rooms, great amenities like a saltwater pool, yoga, and a spa, all topped" - "Most amazing vacation. Loved it!! 10/10" - "Beautiful modern hotel in the beach jungle!!" - "Everyone went above and beyond! We will definitely be visiting again!" - "Excellent" - "Great place to stay"

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has a hammam, evening entertainment and a concierge service. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe. Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast. Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodations. Playa Biesanz is 0.8 mi from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1 mi away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 74 mi from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "A serene relaxing place to spend time with a grand view of arenal volcano. Plus you get to soak in the hot springs all d" - "Great hotel in an amazing beach location. Surrounded by wildlife"

Set in Playa Conchal, W Costa Rica Resort Hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, fitness center and free WiFi. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There are three different restaurants, offering from casual dining to seafood. The rooms and suites at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms at W Costa Rica include a private balcony and each room comes with a coffee machine. All rooms at the accommodations have air conditioning and a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at W Costa Rica Resort Hotel. Tamarindo is 12 mi from the hotel, while Playa Hermosa is 22 mi away. Tamarindo Airport is 9.9 mi from the property.

- "Exclusive Resort catering to your needs" - "A wonderful end to our Costa Rica experience" - "Amazing property and staff!" - "Absolutely Incredible!!" - "well above expectations. beach was superb. if you’re gonna treat yourself, do it here" - "Great if you like the Caribbean all inclusive style" - "Everything was perfect" - "Unbelievable staff…so kind and attentive!!! Will absolutely be back…incredible spa, too!!"

Featuring 4 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business center, this complex is set on Papagayo Gulf and is a 35-minute drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The rooms have stylish décor with rattan and bamboo furnishing, air conditioning, a sitting area, flat-screen cable TV and dining area. The terraces may feature ocean views, and the bathrooms come equipped with a bathtub, shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo can choose from 4 restaurants that serve salads, vegetarian dishes, Italian cuisine, seafood, steak dishes and local food. A children’s menu is available and there is a sushi bar at the Tico’s Lounge. This resort has the exclusive Tuanis Teen Center where teenage guests can find a flat-screen TV, DVD player, video games, computers with free Internet and iPod docking stations. Snorkeling, sea kayaking, horseback riding and tours to Palo Verde National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park and to Nicaragua can be arranged by this complex for a fee.

Located in Nosara and with Guiones Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Among the various facilities are a bar, water sports facilities, as well as massage services. A spa and wellness center comprising a sauna, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. All rooms comes with air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while some rooms at the hotel also have a balcony. Guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, American and vegetarian options. Guests at Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nosara, like hiking and cycling. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Spanish. Nosara Airport is 2.5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Costa Rican luxury" - "Luxury found in Nosara - feels like home in Playa Guiones" - "PARADISE IN NOSARA!" - "Luxurious, super comfortable haven" - "Exceptional stay in the perfect location!"

Beachfront Location: Ylang Ylang Beach Resort in Montezuma offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or enjoy the serene garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide comfortable spaces for all travelers. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local specialties, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, pancakes, and fresh fruits. Additional facilities include a bar and outdoor seating area. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy yoga classes, hiking, and bike hire. The resort offers a fitness center, spa facilities, and free WiFi throughout.

Mint Santa Teresa is a boutique hotel in the center of Santa Teresa, walking distance from restaurants, bars and the beautiful beach of Playa Carmen. The hotel has 4 rooms, all with ocean view, king size bed, and private roof top terrace, and a communal area with an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Every morning there is a breakfast buffet (included in the room price) served in the common area and around sunset everyone gathers in the bar, sharing stories over drinks.

Hotel Punta Islita Autograph Collection is located 11 mi from Samara Bay Beach and 3.7 mi from Camaronal Beach. It features free WiFi, gym, an extensive garden, and 2 swimming pools, the one which is only for adults is located next to the Pacifico Restaurant. The rooms and suites feature wooden décor, tiled floors and satellite/cable TV. All of them come with mini-bar, fridge and coffee maker, and the bathrooms have hairdryer, shower and bathrobes. The Pacifico Restaurant offers international food for breakfast and dinner, and the Cocos Club serves American-style food, Italian dishes and seafood only for lunch. There is also a pool bar just next to the family pool. This property is 26 minutes’ drive from Carillo Bay Beach and 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Autograph Collection by Marriott.

Beachfront Location: Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Papagayo offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene beachfront setting. Spa and Wellness: The hotel features a spa and wellness center, providing a range of treatments and relaxation options. The outdoor swimming pool and lush gardens enhance the tranquil environment. Dining and Leisure: A restaurant and bar offer a variety of dining experiences, complemented by a 24-hour front desk and room service. Additional amenities include a terrace and outdoor spaces, ensuring a comfortable stay. Nearby Attractions: Playa Pochote is just a few steps away, while Marina Papagayo lies 0 feet from the property. Other attractions include Parque Nacional Santa Rosa (29 mi) and Edgardo Baltodano Stadium (26 mi). Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 16 mi from the hotel.