Curated luxury hotels in Central Valley

Pura vida (pure life) is the Costa Rican motto for embracing all the magic life has to offer. At Hyatt Centric San José Escazú, you can immerse yourself in the storied culture, magnificent natural beauty and gracious hospitality of Costa Rica.

Our full-service hotel, situated in a vibrant neighborhood, puts you in the heart of everything. We’re walking distance to restaurants, shopping and corporate offices but also close to the outdoor adventures that await—spectacular beaches, lush rainforests, soaring mountains and boundless wildlife. Our 161 rooms and suites echo the alluring vibes of this special country, our restaurant and lounges celebrate locally inspired food and drink, and our staff is always eager to share the spirit of pura vida with you.

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant.

The units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu offers a continental or American breakfast.

Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5 km from AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, 19.3 km from the property.

Set 47 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Ambassador offers 4-star accommodation in San José and features a casino. The property is around 1.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 2.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 5.8 km from Parque Diversiones. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at Hotel Ambassador can enjoy an American breakfast.

Speaking both English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.

Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 19 km from the accommodation, while Parque Viva is 23 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 17 km from the property.

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Taormina Hotel y Casino features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

A buffet breakfast is available at Taormina Hotel y Casino.

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5.4 km from the accommodation, while Parque Diversiones is 7.8 km from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 18 km away.

Located in San José, 50 km from Poas National Park, Sportsmens Lodge - Gentlemen's Club provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Guest rooms at Sportsmens Lodge - Gentlemen's Club are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

You can play billiards at Sportsmens Lodge - Gentlemen's Club, and bike hire and car hire are available.

La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 3.9 km from the hotel, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5.4 km from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 19 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Escazu, 8.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Fogo Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

À la carte and American breakfast options are available at Fogo Resort.

La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 10 km from the accommodation, while Parque Diversiones is 11 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 23 km from the property.

Set in San Mateo, 41 km from Parque Marino del Pacifico, Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, local and Latin American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo.

Parque Viva is 42 km from the hotel, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 48 km from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 45 km away.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Betulio's Oasis is situated in Fortuna. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Kalambu Hot Springs is 20 km from the chalet, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 35 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 8 km away.

Located in Chachagua and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 15 km, Arenal Palms Hot Springs provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Guest rooms at the hotel include air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Guests at Arenal Palms Hot Springs can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Kalambu Hot Springs is 17 km from the accommodation, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 32 km away. Fortuna Airport is 10 km from the property.

Located in Monterrey, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Natura Eco Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. This luxury resort is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lake Arenal.

With a stay at Makanda by the Sea in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Biesanz Beach and Playa Espadilla. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Marina Pez Vela.

With a stay at Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Rancho Tipico don Juan and 14 minutes from Manuel Antonio Beach. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Biesanz Beach.

Located in Jacó, Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique is on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Herradura Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Marina Los Sueños. This beach hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Rainforest Adventures Jaco.

Located in a secluded rainforest, adjacent to the Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel offers luxurious bungalows with a plasma TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool.

The air-conditioned bungalows of Rio Celeste Hideaway are decorated with warm colours, parquet floors, and elegant wooden furniture. All bungalows have an iPod stand, free WiFi, and a private backyard with an outdoor shower.

Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel’s tour desk organises various activities, such as horseback riding, bird watching, rafting, bicycling, and hiking. Guests can also visit the Palo Verde National Park, the Rio Celeste waterfall, and the Arenal Volcano.

Restaurant Kantala serves local and international dishes, made with traditional Costa Rican ingredients. The swim-up bar serves light lunches at the deck area, and the Cantina Delirio lounge offers fresh tropical cocktails.

Located in La Fortuna, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Tabacon Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park. This family-friendly resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Natura Eco Park and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park.

With a stay at Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Biesanz Beach and 7 minutes from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. This beach hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from La Culebra Waterfall and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Curi-Cancha Reserve and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde. This luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden.

Located in Jacó, Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Herradura Beach and 10 minutes from Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park. This beach hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Rainforest Adventures Jaco and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Jacó Beach.

Located in Monteverde, El Establo Mountain Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Lake Arenal.

With a stay at Los Altos Resort in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 8 minutes from Playa Espadilla. This beach aparthotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Biesanz Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Playa Puerto Escondido.