BEST RESORTS & HOTELS COSTA RICA

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Luxury. Whether you're a family traveling with kids or a couple on a romantic honeymoon, Costa Rica offers lodging options for all styles and budgets of travelers. Plan your trip with our list of the best beach resorts in Costa Rica. Make sure to stick around until the end to find out the top most suggestion. The luxury Hotel Nantipa in Santa Teresa is a surfer's paradise. This boutique property has a barefoot luxe vibe and just 15 bungalows and suites set between the jungle and the beach. There's definitely an emphasis on surfing here, and many guests come specifically to ride the point break. But if you're not into riding waves, there's still so much more to do. Chill in the hammock outside your bungalow or take a dip in the swimming pool. You can also explore the surrounding Nicoya Peninsula on foot or horseback. Just ask the friendly concierge here about arranging excursions. For meals, there's a restaurant right here on the beach serving up delicious Costa Rican fare. Just a five-minute walk downhill to Carrillo Beach in Guanacaste, Hotel Esperanza is a friendly boutique property that caters to families and couples alike. The beach here is quite pretty with gentle surf. The cheery rooms feature European tile floors and wood furnishings, as well as super comfy beds with Posturepedic, double pillow top mattresses, and framed photography on the walls. This hotel also offers adaptations for people with disabilities, which is something not always found in Costa Rica. Amenities include a restaurant, spa, and a swimming pool with a kids area. There are also options to arrange all sorts of area activities, from snorkeling to volcano excursions and sport fishing. Number 8. Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar, and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free Wi-Fi. This property has a hammam, evening entertainment, and concierge service. The units come with air conditioning, a flat screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer, and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe. Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast. Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire here is available at the accommodation. Playa Biesanz is 1.3km from Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1.6km away. The nearest airport is Tobias Polanos International, 119km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Number 7. Bahia del Sol Beachfront Boutique Hotel This charming beachfront hotel is located on Playa Potrero on the scenic Pacific coast. It offers a spa with a massage and beauty treatments, and an indoor and outdoor pool with a hot tub. The spacious air-conditioned rooms at Bahia del Sol feature a terrace and garden views, cable TV, and a minibar. Suites also include a private lounge and a kitchenette. Breakfast at the hotel features tropical fruits, American dishes, and Costa Rican coffee. The Bahia restaurant serves gourmet tropical cuisine, and there's a swim-up pool bar and snack bar. You can practice water sports on the beach, and Playa Flamingo is 3km away. The Reserva Conchal Golf Course is 10 minutes drive away, and the Las Bulas National Marine Park is 15 minutes drive away. Bahia del Sol offers car and bicycle rentals, free parking, and an airport shuttle for a fee. Tamarindo is 24km away, and the Daniel Odebrecht Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Number 6. Rancho Pacifico Costa Rica Luxury Resort Rancho Pacifico Boutique Hotel for Adults features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a bar in Uvita. Each accommodation at the five-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a garden. Free parking is available, and the hotel also offers car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the Rancho Pacifico Boutique Hotel can enjoy an a la carte breakfast. The accommodation offers five-star accommodation with a hot tub and a terrace. Guests at Rancho Pacifico Boutique Hotel for Adults will be able to enjoy activities in and around Uvita, like hiking. San Gerardo de Iota is 40km from the hotel, while San Pedro is 21km away. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur, 39km from Rancho Pacifico Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Number 5. Tulmar Resort Tulmar Resort is situated in Manuel Antonio. The resort has a private beach area, water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free parking is also available on site. Some units feature views of the sea or garden. Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Telmar Bungalows feature free Wi-Fi. You'll find a gift shop at the property. Car hire is available at this resort, and the area is popular for hiking. Esteridos is 40km from the Tulmar Resort, while Santa Maria is 34km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobias Bolaños International Airport, 61km from the property. Number 4. Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, a concept by Hyatt, is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican jungle, near Culbra. It boasts an on-site spa and gym, plus a swimming pool and three on-site restaurants. There's also a tennis court, water sports on site, or zipline between trees and canopies. The gorgeous rooms at this property feature stunning views of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. They boast wooden decor and a large private bathroom with free premium toiletries. Guests have the choice of the three on-site restaurants that serve fresh farm-to-table ingredients, with locally inspired dishes and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu. The property can arrange outdoor activities like snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach is just a two-minute walk from the resort, while Arenal Volcano National Park is 159km away. While Daniel Oduba-Quiroz International Airport is just 25km from Andaz Papagayo. 3. Villa Buena Onda Situated in Coco, 2.5km from Coco Beach, Villa Buena Onda luxury home rental features accommodation with a restaurant, free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Amongst the various facilities on this property are a bar, a shared lounge, and a garden. The accommodation offers room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Guests at Villa Buena Onda luxury home rental can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. You can play tennis at Villa Buena, and car hire is available. Hard Rock Cafe Guanacaste is 1.9km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Daniel Oduba-Quiroz International Airport, 17km from Villa Buena Onda luxury home rental. 2. W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal Set in Playa Conchal, W Costa Rica Resort Hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. This five-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There are three different restaurants, offering from casual dining to seafood. The rooms and suites at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms at W Costa Rica include a private balcony, and each room comes with a coffee machine. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. A breakfast buffet is served daily at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at W Costa Rica Resort Hotel. Tamarindo is 20km from the hotel, while Playa Hermosa is 36km away. Tamarindo Airport is 16km away from the property. 1. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at the Peninsula Papagayo Offering four swimming pools, two private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business center, this complex is set on Papagayo Gulf and 35 minutes' drive from the Daniel Odubu International Airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The rooms offer stylish decor with rattan and bamboo furnishing, air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen cable TV, and dining area. The terraces may feature ocean views, and the bathrooms come with a bath, shower, hair dryer, and free toiletries. Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo can choose from four restaurants that serve salads, vegetarian dishes, Italian cuisine, seafood, steak dishes, and local food. The children's menu is available, and there's a sushi bar at the Tico's Lounge. This resort has the exclusive Tuanes Teen Center where teenage guests can find a flat-screen TV, DVD player, video games, computers with free internet, and iPod docking stations. Snorkeling, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and tours to Paolo Verde National Park, Arnal Volcano National Park, and to Nicaragua can be arranged by this complex with a surcharge. So, which one are you choosing for your next stay? Be sure to tell us in the comments down below. 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