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Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. The hotel features mountain views and a terrace. Beautiful grounds and swimming pool, amazingly clean and welcoming. Several nice beaches nearby. All guests were quiet and considerate, within their accommodations and in public spaces, allowing everyone to enjoy the serenity of the lodge and natural sounds of birds, geckos, howler monkeys, cows, and waves crashing nearby. This said, if you don't care for "the all of nature" including an occasional gecko, lizard, or small insect in/around your accommodations, this may not be the place for you. :) The managers are wonderful to speak with and provided excellent recommendations - understandably proud of this beautiful eco lodge.

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9.3
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Offering a restaurant, Azul Hotel & Retreat is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as free breakfast service.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a minibar and cable channels. Some units feature a kitchen. The service is amazing and food is outstanding. There are plenty things to do and relax, the beach is calm and safe, you have beautiful beaches near by that you can visit as well. You will love this place.

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9.2
Superb
483 reviews
Price from
US$225
per night

Esh Hotel & Spa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nosara. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. I love everything about Esh, it's an exceptional place. The staff provides outstanding service and creates an atmosphere of genuine warmth and hospitality. The food is exquisite, each dish clearly prepared with love and attention to detail. I'm a lover of rainy weather, and my husband also appreciates rainy days, we found the experience especially romantic, spent a quiet afternoon at the restaurant, sipping hot chocolate while watching the rain fall gently over the pool. It was a moment of calm and beauty that made our stay truly special.

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9.1
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
US$275
per night

Epic Tamarindo Boutique Hotel is set in Tamarindo and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. The accommodation is extremely well thought out, modern and clean. The breakfast every morning was delicious and different everyday with the chef even taking special care to cater for our picky teenagers. The team at Epic provide second to none service, helping with any and every request, from food deliveries, support with our rental car to restaurant recommendations and recommendations for tours and excursions.

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9.8
Exceptional
44 reviews

La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Sámara. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a business centre. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The place is gorgeous. The rooms are extremely clean and nice, with AC and fridge. The shower is amazing ! There is a nice chilling area, a bar and a restaurant. The pool was our favorite place to be to cool down a bit when the sun hits too strong, it is huge, perfect temperature, good mix of shadow and sun. Ideal to swim or just as I did, read a book :) The place is nicely located, not in the heart of the hotel area, so it is quiet and peaceful, we had great nights there. There is a french bakery next to the hotel, serving delicious pastries and bread. Brandon and his mother are the nicest hosts you can hope for, they are flexible, easy to reach out to and will always do their best to make your stay nice. We were supposed to stay 2 nights, we ended up staying 4. We loved it here !

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8.3
Very good
135 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

The property features five elegant Jungle View Bungalows and two exclusive Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows. Each bungalow includes a spacious open layout with a king-size bed, air conditioning, large screened windows, a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom, and a tropical indoor/outdoor shower. The Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows are just steps from the pool and feature an oversized tub for two, a stand-up shower, and dual sinks—perfect for a romantic escape. I went to celebrate my anniversary with my wife and I loved the detail of putting balloons, roses and towel swans on the bed to welcome us. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely return. Thank you for everything.

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8.7
Fabulous
205 reviews
Price from
US$277.42
per night

Decorated in earth tones, Bosque del Mar’s spacious suites offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A minibar and coffee maker are provided, while bathrooms include a hairdryer.

The modern Niromi restaurant serves international and Costa Rican cuisine in an elegant marble dining room with wonderful beach views. The stylish Nya lounge bar offers drinks, snacks and music. Beautiful spot right on the beach with an open air restaurant and bar. Grounds were lush. Beach had very few people each day. The staff were incredibly friendly. Johnathan was so kind to our children at dinner and encouraged them to speak Spanish. Alexis greeted us every morning at breakfast and shared about their culture. Roy arranged some great tours for us. Jairo was the most kind and attentive person.

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8.5
Very good
224 reviews
Price from
US$228
per night

Located in Playa Hermosa, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique features 5-star accommodation with private balconies. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel provides a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$946.40
per night

Set in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
US$546.90
per night

Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Playa Avellana. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews

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