The best hotels Costa Rica

Specially designed for poor or économes tourists, the place is no less pleasant. Common kitchen. Best price in the village…

To do: follow the trails of the reserve, waterfalls, farms, banana and cocoa plantations, artisanat crafts (a reed species).

The criticisms that had been made during the construction of this great complex - on the edge of a 6 km long beach - are no longer just a vague memory, and today the followers of the "all inclusive" find their happiness at this hotel-club: You can stay there for a week to tour the activities and activities offered (tennis, swimming pools, diving, catamarans, windsurfing, kayaking, horse riding, golf, etc.). But the surroundings are beautiful and it would be a pity not to enjoy them…

A beautiful mountain hotel, at the foot of the Turrialba volcano and close to the pre-Columbian site of Guayabo. We are here half an hour from Turrialba, on the heights. At an altitude of 1,500 m, it is cool and you live in peace and quiet. The view over the large flowered garden and the green valley is splendid. In the rooms and suites, the decoration inspired by nature dominates. Some have a balcony overlooking the valley. The large room where the restaurant is located can be noisy when groups are present, but the two fireplaces and the bar make for a very warm atmosphere. This family lodge has established rules of good social and environmental conduct, which have earned it the recognition of the ICT (CST level 4). A good address, suitable for groups and individual travellers.

Bar, restaurant, swimming pool and tourist office make it a superior hotel compared to other establishments located in the city. El Bambú is conveniently located next to the bus station, but surrounded by vegetation. After some work, the hotel now offers 40 rooms, very neat, bright and with a sober but harmonious decoration. The restaurant of the same name offers a cuisine with multiple influences. You can particularly enjoy national dishes such as Mediterranean creations.

Cabinas is one of the most acclaimed shady hotels in the Depósito Free area.

Single and clean rooms, perfect for small budgets.

This hotel in comfortable rooms is a safe address.

This school of tropical agriculture is attended by students from all Latin American countries affected by the specific climate of the tropics. It has comfortable rooms and a suitable canteen.

This very beautiful African-inspired hotel offers various types of accommodation, from the standard room at home to the "honeymoon" suite. Solarium, bath with sea view or infinity swimming pool, they lack charm or comfort. Our heart goes to the superior categories, with the perfect frame for you.

This hotel, which is very popular with tourists, offers a good compromise for those who do not want to stay in a luxury establishment but do not want to skimp on comfort. The rooms of the Blue Monkey, be it economics or deluxe, are clean and include a bathroom with hot water. They are arranged in two buildings with their own swimming pool, all in a tropical garden. Lively and functional, the Blue Monkey lends itself to welcoming families.

La Foresta Hotel is a 3-star hotel located in Quepos. This friendly tropical resort offers cosy suites and cottages, as well as a restaurant, outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Rooms are highly rated, with a score of 4.8 out of 5. The hotel's location is also appreciated, with a rating of 3.9 out of 5. La Foresta Hotel is ideally located just a few minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, downtown Quepos and Marina Pez Vela. Nature lovers will be delighted by the biodiversity of the Costa Rican rainforest. The hotel offers a variety of room types, all equipped with air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, hairdryer, TV and private bathroom. Rooms suitable for disabled guests are also available. In addition to enjoying the hotel's facilities, guests can discover many outdoor activities in the Manuel Antonio region, such as horseback riding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, surfing and sailing. Hotel staff are on hand to help guests organize their activities and plan their stay.

Located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Hotel Villa Lapas is a haven of peace in the heart of the jungle. Just one hour from San José and Juan Santamaría International Airport, this hotel offers a unique experience in the heart of nature. Nearby Carara National Park is home to exceptional biodiversity, including birds such as scarlet macaws, toucans and herons, as well as capuchin monkeys and crocodiles. The hotel's rooms are rustic, comfortable and warm, offering total immersion in the surrounding nature. The staff are on hand to organize exciting excursions, such as a visit to the crocodile bridge over the Tárcoles River or a walk along the sky path, across five suspended bridges in the jungle. Birdwatchers will also be delighted, with over 230 species to observe in the surrounding area.

For a very demanding taste, with a view of the Gulf of Nicoya and placed atop a hill, welcome to the Zephyr Palace! The last-born of the jewels of Denis Roy, owner of the Adjacent Villa Caletas Hotel: Closer to the sky and surrounded by a forest, breaking all the luxury standards, this magnificent palace of 7 themed suites awaits you, each has its own Jacuzzi and a private space. The Zephyr Palace team is also specialized in events such as weddings, corporate meetings, international congresses, etc. French cuisine with a tropical touch. A sumptuous address, at the limit of the unlikely.

Welcome and nice location.

In the middle of the beach and just steps from the beach, this hotel offers 4 new, bright and modern studios with a bed, a wardrobe, a kitchen corner and a lovely mosaic bathroom. Ideal for a couple who wish to visit but also "cocooner". Richard, the owner will not hesitate to make you a good price if you live there a few days. Small swimming pool to refresh if you don't want to go to the beach, yet at 2 minutes!

Congratulations, at best price. Close to the market.

A few comfortable cabinas with air conditioning, private bathroom and cable TV. Well furnished. Renowned fish restaurant, but large selection of meat and pasta.

Air conditioning and friendly welcome.

In a small private reserve of 12 hectares held by two biologists, possibility to discover the surroundings and learn as much as possible about the fauna of Corcovado.

Along the river, the lodge is more than simple, but it lives at the rhythm of the country. Clean rooms and secluded. Tali, the master of the house, will tell you many anecdotes about miners. If he is in good mood, he will take his guitar and make his songs known.

At the bottom of a valley, ideal if the heat on the coast is overwhelming. Along the Río Río (the petit Tárcoles), it is the bird paradise: There is a trail mounted at the canopy level (Sky Way and Canopy Tour). Right next to a village in Costa Rica, it was rebuilt «el Pueblo day Santa Lucia». It includes restaurant, bar, handicraft shops (quality objects), a church and the centre of the old town. The whole is beautiful. The hotel is ideally located for visiting Carara National Park.

A pleasant and quiet address.

Basic but comfortable rooms.

It's actually a kind of small activity centre, but it's possible to plant its tent there.

Inside a small reserve, the hotel overlooks the Gulf. Good comfort.

Comfortable rooms in two houses (ecolodge and aspoprodecaz) with a superb view of the valley. In the common facilities you will find fireplace, TV room and music room. Organization of a whole host of interesting educational activities.

Organizes tours and ecological activities, discovery and adventure in the Osa and Bahía Drake peninsula. All tours are organized by guides specialized in ecotourism. Are proposed: whale and whale observation (US $ 85), mangrove visit (US $ 95), bird watching at US $ 45 (2 hours or half day). In their office, you can find some computers to connect to the canvas, at the price of 1 000 colones of the hour.

This small hotel painted pink salmon has rooms with very clean bathrooms. Affiliate of youth hostels.

A very small hotel held by Dutch people who have made the most of this nature and are working to share their passion. A good stay in a quiet environment. The place remains frequented by surfers.

Still some friends of the Sol y Mar cabinas who bought a piece of land 3 km north of the Rainbow, have built the site, cleared the trails and built rooms that enjoy all the comfort: veranda, kitchenette with fridge and private bathroom. They can be reached by boat only. The journey is to be arranged with them.

In the middle of the reserve, the beautiful three-storey wooden house is shaped by a pagoda surrounded by balconies; on the ground floor, the restaurant, above the rooms arranged so that the visitor feels like sleeping outside, without the inconvenience of course. Wooden walls are high at half-height of each room, ensuring pleasant ventilation and the possibility of falling asleep by the sounds of the jungle (very impressive at night) but protected under its net. Each room, with private bathroom, overlooks a balcony with torrential rain by the roof progress.

In a private park of 300 hectares, a magnificent lodge dedicated to comfort, nature and adventure. Ideal for visiting Piedras Blancas National Park.

Another hotel of good taste. It is located near the airfield, which fortunately only hosts small aircraft. So you can rest without fear of noise.

A tropical garden separates the establishment of the beach with views of the Gulf of Papagayo. A small quiet place for a modest price.

Wooden bungalows in a park supported by forest.

These villas are magnificent in a framework that is just as good. Evening at the rancho, barbecue evening or pasta italiana. They speak French, Italian, English and Spanish, of course. A hotel to recommend.

Very nice hotel, all wood, mountain chalet style. The house is superb, perfect for a family or two couples. Good value for money ratio.

Between hotel rooms and villas to rent, this resort gives you an embarrassment of choice. Luxury rooms with air conditioning, fan, cable TV, telephone, and junior suites with fully equipped kitchenette. Swimming pool, multi-purpose lounge (conferences, shows, games…) completes the facilities, with direct access to the beach and also to El Jobo beach where you will find a beach club. The restaurant (open morning, noon and evening) under a large rancho offers meals at less than US $ 20 per person. The international and typical map is excellent with quality service. Tours are proposed, including the visit of Islas Bolaños - seabirds sanctuary. In a beautiful, wooded setting with tropical plants, this resort is located in the still natural site of Bahía Salinas.

Often complete, it is better to think about booking. The location is clean, clean, and the staff is rather welcoming. This is one of the surfers of Sunday surfers and Revellers of all kinds. A grocery store is close to the hotel, and it is convenient for a large, well-equipped kitchen to simmer small dishes and make many meetings.

10 attractive rooms, some of which are less expensive.

Genuine Swiss chalets and a restaurant (international cuisine) where the fondue is rigorous. Also a farm, a chapel and a small train (yes!) that transports us to the Alps… But with a beautiful panorama of Costa Rica!

A building with 6 rooms and 10 small bungalows where the other rooms are located. The rooms in the building are more comfortable, with air conditioning, terrace and view of the volcano. As for bungalows, they all have a glass bay through which we have a sublime view over the Arenal volcano.