Top Hotels in Costa Rica
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Costa Rica is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Excellent place few steps from the beach" - "Great Santa Teresa stay down the road from the beach" - "Nice but very noisy."
Fabulous
83 reviews
Located in Coronado, 22 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Vayu Retreat Villas provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With a terrace, the 4-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. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer pool views. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Guests at Vayu Retreat Villas can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving International and Latin American cuisine.
Guest Reviews:
- "It doesn't get any better" - "A paradise nestled in the jungle." - "Incredible jungle retreat" - "Perfect stay in hideaway" - "High standard yet relaxing, chilled, calm and very much home from home." - "Hidden gem." - "The perfect getaway" - "Super intamate, beautifully designed villas!" - "Lovely warm and calm place with a heartfelt generosity." - "A very nice small hotel nested in the jungle"
Exceptional
48 reviews
