Where to stay in Costa Rica
Hotels, eco lodges and retreats we've checked, grouped by what they're good for and where they fit on a route.
Places we've checked
Barceló Tambor
Best for Families and groups who want an all-inclusive beach stay
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa
Best for Yoga travelers, retreat groups and teacher-training students
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort
Best for Couples, families and event groups who want a full-service beach hotel
Cloud Forest Lodge
Best for Birders, couples and families who want a forest setting close to town
Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Best for Couples, families and nature lovers who want an all-meals stay near Corcovado
Danyasa Eco-Retreat and Boutique Hotel
Best for Yoga practitioners, surfers, solo travelers and retreat groups
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
Best for Couples, honeymooners and small groups
El Sabanero
Best for Yoga and wellness travelers, small groups, quieter stays near Tamarindo
Finca Tierra Permaculture Education Center
Best for Permaculture students, sustainability learners, small farm and food retreats
Geckoes Lodge
Best for Couples, honeymooners and small families who like to self-cater
Horizon Hotel and Yoga Center
Best for Yoga travelers, couples and surfers who want quiet nights
Hotel Casa de Lis
Best for Independent travelers, couples and small families on a budget
Hotel Divisamar
Best for Budget travelers, families and anyone visiting without a car
Hotel Jinetes de Osa
Best for Divers, snorkelers and wildlife lovers who want tours run from the hotel
Hotel Montaña Monteverde
Best for Couples, families and nature lovers who want a straightforward base
Hotel Playa Bejuco
Best for Families and travelers who want a quiet beach rather than a busy town
La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge
Best for Families, birders and nature lovers
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Best for First-time visitors, families and groups who want transfers, meals and tours handled
Lapa Rios Lodge
Best for Wildlife lovers, couples and families with children 6 and over
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Best for Families, groups and couples who want a full-service beach resort
Ojo del Mar Nature Lodge
Best for Nature lovers, yoga travelers, small retreat groups
Parador Nature Resort
Best for Families, couples and groups who want a full-service resort
Posada El Quijote
Best for First and last nights in Costa Rica, business travelers and longer stays
Rancho Capulin Bed and Breakfast
Best for First or last night near SJO, birders, travelers heading for the Pacific coast
Samasati
Best for Yoga and wellness travelers, retreat groups, couples
Selva Bananito Ecolodge
Best for Nature lovers, birders and adventurous couples
Surf Inn Hermosa
Best for Surfers of all levels, solo travelers, couples and digital nomads
The Falls by Lalibela
Best for Couples and families who want a walkable jungle base
The Yoga Farm
Best for Solo travelers and longer stays who want community, yoga and farm life
Valverde Glamping & Ecolodge
Best for Couples, families and nature photographers
Guides
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