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Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. The hotel features mountain views and a terrace. Quite and close to the beach, relaxed vibe of a boutique hotel managed by the family

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9.3
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

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 minibar and cable channels. Some units feature a kitchen. Service and food was excellent! Sebastian at the front desk was amazing! You are lucky to have him.

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9.2
Superb
460 reviews
Price from
US$222.23
per night

Esh Hotel & Spa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nosara. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Absolutely everything was amazing. The staff- super friendly, nice and open. The rooms are exquisitely decorated and the beds are very comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. They offer complimentary yoga classes- that are super nice. They have a sauna and an ice bath- which we very much enjoyed. The pools are very nice as well. Basically, one of the best hotels we have stayed at in Costa Rica. The location is also very nice. Plenty of beaches and restaurants nearby, and the location is very lively.

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$281.60
per night

Epic Tamarindo Boutique Hotel is set in Tamarindo and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. The accommodation is extremely well thought out, modern and clean. The breakfast every morning was delicious and different everyday with the chef even taking special care to cater for our picky teenagers. The team at Epic provide second to none service, helping with any and every request, from food deliveries, support with our rental car to restaurant recommendations and recommendations for tours and excursions.

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9.8
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
US$559.65
per night

Set in Nosara, 400 metres from Guiones Beach, Sendero Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy French and international dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Hôtel design and facilities were superb.

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9.1
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
US$325
per night

La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Sámara. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a business centre and organising tours for guests. Great ambiance, warm welcome from the host! Very good breakfast and location!

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8.5
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

The property features five elegant Jungle View Bungalows and two exclusive Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows. Each bungalow includes a spacious open layout with a king-size bed, air conditioning, large screened windows, a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom, and a tropical indoor/outdoor shower. The Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows are just steps from the pool and feature an oversized tub for two, a stand-up shower, and dual sinks—perfect for a romantic escape. Best location in tamarindo. New category!

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8.9
Fabulous
220 reviews
Price from
US$301.19
per night

Decorated in earth tones, Bosque del Mar’s spacious suites offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A minibar and coffee maker are provided, while bathrooms include a hairdryer.

The modern Niromi restaurant serves international and Costa Rican cuisine in an elegant marble dining room with wonderful beach views. The stylish Nya lounge bar offers drinks, snacks and music. The beach is steps away from the property. Calm, quiet oasis.

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8.4
Very good
226 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Situated in Bagaces, 21 km from Miravalles Volcano, Destino Hotel & Hot Springs - Lujoso hotel en Provincia Guanacaste, San Bernando de Bagaces, Bagaces features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a children's playground and to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. We stayed at Destino for one night and really liked it! The place is surrounded by nature, and on a clear, sunny day, you can see three volcanoes. One of the coolest features of the rooms is that one of the walls is made of natural rock, giving you the feeling of being in a cave - yet everything is modern and well-built. The hosts were very welcoming too. Liz sent us lots of great recommendations for things to do in the area. You can also enjoy an outdoor bath with hot thermal water that comes straight from the ground. The highlight of the property is the cold river, which you can reach within a few minutes. In the Costa Rican heat, swimming in that fresh, flowing water was absolutely amazing. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature and quiet, while still staying in a comfortable and thoughtfully designed house.

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8.4
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is located in Playa Hermosa, 1.6 km from Coco Beach and 37 km from Marina Papagayo. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$1,260
per night

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