Curated luxury hotels in Costa Rica

Located in La Fortuna, Nayara Gardens is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. This luxury resort is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures.

Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas.

The lobby boasts an impressive chandelier and marble floors in full 5-star fashion. There is also a fitness centre, an on-site gift shop with local crafts and souvenirs and a handy on-site ATM.

Breakfast can be enjoyed in the many poolside shaded areas. Guests can enjoy sports on TV, cocktails and other drinks at Bar Chiquiri or gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas.

At DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, rooms have dark wood furniture, flat-screens with cable TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature access to the exclusive lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'ouvres.

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown San José and a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Located in La Fortuna, Paradise Hot Springs - Thermal Water & Volcano Views is in a rural location, just a 1-minute walk from Paradise Hot Springs and a 2-minute drive from Ecoglide Arenal Park. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Natura Eco Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Go Adventure Park.

Hotel Club del Mar is nestled between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, on the south end of Jaco Beach. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the resort offers an oceanfront pool and a spa.

Each air-conditioned room and apartment at Club del Mar has a balcony with rainforest and ocean views. All accommodation includes cable TV, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

The resort’s Tiki bar serves drinks and meals on the poolside terrace or directly on the beach. The restaurant offers Costa Rican and international dishes, including fresh local seafood.

Staff can help arrange tours and activities, including sea fishing, rainforest treks and visits to the Carara and Manuel Antonio National Parks. Transfers can be arranged to San José Airport, just over an hour’s drive away.

With a stay at Casa Lamia, you'll be centrally located in Quepos, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. This luxury holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cascada El Salto and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mountain Top Park.

Located in La Fortuna, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly is in a national park – a 5-minute drive from Arenal Volcano National Park and 14 minutes from Lake Arenal. This luxury hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Arenal Volcano.

With a stay at KC Hotel San José, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 13 mi (21 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

With a stay at Urban Green Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San José – a 3-minute drive from Sabana Park and 5 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

Set in San José, 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, La Bergerac Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have city views. At the hotel, all rooms include a TV with cable channels.

An à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 6.7 km from La Bergerac Boutique Hotel, while Parque Diversiones is 10 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 21 km from the property.

With a stay at Tulemar Resort in Quepos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Zip Coaster. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pará Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mountain Top Park.

In the heart of San José, Barceló San José is within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Morazan Park and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Los Candiles in Santa Ana, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Sabana Park. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

Located in Monteverde, Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 5 minutes from Curi-Cancha Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sky Adventures Monteverde Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Located in Quepos, Hotel Costa Verde is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and La Culebra Waterfall. This resort is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Playitas Beach and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Biesanz Beach.

Located in Jacó, HRG Condos at Los Sueños is connected to the convention centre – a 1-minute drive from Herradura Beach and 7 minutes from Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park. This beach hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Jacó Beach and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Carara National Park.

With a stay at Parador Nature Resort and Spa in Quepos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playitas Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Biesanz Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pará Beach.

A stay at Monteverde Lodge places you in the heart of Monteverde – a 1-minute drive from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. This hotel is within the region of Butterfly Conservatory.

With on-site natural springs and heated pools, El Tucano Resort and Thermal Spa offers guests a range of spa services and a restaurant. The property also features a mini-golf course and tennis courts.

Each room at this secluded resort features attractive décor, a cable TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms include air conditioning and garden views.

Guests can dine at El Tucano Resort’s El Torreon Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. The property also has a snack bar.

The resort’s thermal spa offers massages, body therapies, couple baths and a beauty salon.

The town of Aguas Zarcas is only 6 km from the property, and there is a small zoo just 1.5 km away.

San Jose’s International Airport is 1.5-hour drive from El Tucano.

With a stay at Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only in Quepos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Playitas Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pará Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Biesanz Beach.

A stay at Ficus Sunset Suites places you in the heart of Monteverde, steps from Monteverde Orchid Garden and a 3-minute drive from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.