Hotels in Costa Rica

Hotel El Sapo Dorado

On a steep hill between Santa Elena and the reserve, El Sapo Dorado (named for Monteverde's famous golden...

Cabinas Los Cocos

If you've ever pondered throwing it all away and setting up shop in a simple house by the beach, these...

Oasis on the Beach

Located toward the southern end of Zancudo, the Oasis is an intimate and isolated option. My favorite...

Cuna del Angel

This hotel has the plushest accommodations along this stretch of coast. The name of this place translates...

Tiskita Jungle Lodge

This small ecolodge is nearly on the Panamanian border, with the beach on one side and rainforest-clad...

Lapa Ríos

This is one of Costa Rica's pioneering and most famous ecolodges. The hotel consists of eight duplex...

El Remanso

This collection of individual cabins and two-story units is set in a deep patch of primary forest bordering...

Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge

This secluded jungle lodge is my favorite spot in this neck of the woods. The individual cabins are all...

Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp

If you're looking for a balanced blend of comfort and adventure, check out Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp,...

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Set on its own private bay, with a large stretch of black-sand beach, this is the most impressive lodge...

Golfo Dulce Lodge

This small, Swiss-run lodge is just down the beach from Casa Orquídeas, about a 30-minute boat ride from...

Crocodile Bay Resort

Originally, and still primarily a sportfishing resort, this place also caters to other sorts of adventure...

La Cusinga Lodge

This should be a top choice for bird-watchers and those looking for a comfortable lodge that also feels...

Hotel Sierra

This resort-style hotel is the most luxurious option in Golfito, although that isn't saying much. Right...

The Zancudo Lodge

Primarily a fishing lodge, this hotel is located at the north end of Zancudo, and is, by far, the most...

Cabinas Sol y Mar

This friendly owner-run establishment is one of the most popular lodgings in Zancudo. There are two individual...

Iguana Lodge

This place has a variety of rooms and bungalows. The two-story casitas are their top option: These are...

Parrot Bay Village

There's a small-resort feel to this collection of individual cabins -- despite being just a short walk...

Pacific Edge

This place is away from the beach, but the views from each individual bungalow are so stunning that you...

Hotel Villas Gaia

Located off the Costanera Sur just before the town of Ojochal, this small hotel is a collection of separate,...

Talari Mountain Lodge

This small mountain getaway is nothing fancy, but it is one of the nicer options right around San Isidro,...

Hotel Diamante Real

This three-story business-class hotel feels a little out of place in San Isidro. Still, it offers the...

Hotel Roca Verde

This popular hotel offers the best beachfront accommodations in Dominical, although it's a tad south...

Arenas del Mar

Finally, Manuel Antonio has a hotel that combines the best of all worlds -- direct beach access, a rainforest...

Gaia Hotel & Reserve

Making a play for the high-end luxury market, this hotel features chic, postmodern design and decor,...