Curated luxury hotels in Central Valley

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 Fondavela Hotel in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Friends Meeting House. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve.

A stay at Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club places you in the heart of Jacó – a 1-minute drive from Neo Fauna and 8 minutes from Jacó Beach. This hostal is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Rainforest Adventures Jaco and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Hermosa Beach.

With a stay at Amor Arenal Adults Friendly in La Fortuna, you'll be 3.7 mi (6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Lake Arenal. This luxury hotel is within close proximity of Arenal Volcano.

When you stay at Hotel Lomas del Volcán in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

With a stay at Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 5 minutes from Playa Espadilla. This aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Biesanz Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

With a stay at Tulemar Resort in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Zip Coaster and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pará Beach.

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 (Manuel Antonio), Hotel Costa Verde is within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach. This resort is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Biesanz Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Marina Pez Vela.

Located in Jacó, HRG Condos at Los Sueños is connected to the convention centre – a 1-minute drive from Herradura Beach and 10 minutes from Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (11 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 (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Brisas Wellness Center. This family-friendly hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Biesanz Beach.

A stay at Monteverde Lodge by Böëna 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 a stay at Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pará Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Biesanz Beach.

With a stay at Ficus Sunset Suites, you'll be centrally located in Monteverde – a 4-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and a 3-minute drive from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

When you stay at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Go Adventure Park and Natura Eco Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Los Lagos Hot Springs and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Paradise Hot Springs.

This charming hotel is set in the jungle above Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park and is a 5 minute car ride to the beach. It offers a cinema, spa, hot tub and 2 outdoor pools with a waterslides and a swim-up bar and a butterfly garden.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Sí Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge feature tiled floors and modern décor. Each one offers jungle views, a sofa and a coffee-maker.

The Sí Como No has a contemporary typical restaurant , as well as a snack bar with live music. The Boca Bar Mogotes is a swim-up bar where you can enjoy a cocktail in the pool.

Located in La Fortuna, Nayara Springs - Adults only is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. This luxury hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures.

With a stay at Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas in Cóbano, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Los Delfines Golf & Country Club and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Montezuma Falls. This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Montezuma Beach and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Playa Mal País.

When you stay at Senda Monteverde Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of The Bat Jungle and Curi-Cancha Reserve. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Selvatura Adventure Park.

Set on Esterillos Este Beach, Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa offers bright, attractive villas overlooking its tropical gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant.

Each spacious villa at Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa has striking Costa Rican-style décor with local art work, high ceilings and cooling tiled floors. There is a seating area and a kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee maker.

Guests can enjoy local cuisine and popular seafood dishes in the Alma del Pacifico’s open-air restaurant. A full breakfast is served daily.

The Alma’s spa offers a range of treatments, prepared with organic products. There is also a hot tub offering ocean and garden views.

The hotel’s beachside setting is ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing. Local activities include rainforest canopy tours, canyoning, hiking and white-water rafting.

Shuttle services to Quepo and San José are available upon request.