Three Sixty Boutique Hotel

Ocean and jungle from an Ojochal mountaintop

Ocean and jungle stretch beyond the mountaintop at Three Sixty Boutique Hotel, where the view is part of the architecture. Near Ojochal on Costa Rica's southwestern Pacific coast, the adults-only retreat looks across a landscape whose panorama can reach as far as sixty miles. Villas are angled for privacy, with a private terrace on one side and floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows on the other. It is a setting that invites you to slow down and enjoy being above the coast.

Four-wheel-drive transport is required for the climb to the hotel. Once there, open lines connect the lobby, Kua Kua Restaurant, Bar 360 and wraparound infinity pool with the scenery. Valet parking, laundry and concierge services help with the practical details, while full-service 360 Spa has its own natural setting. The combination suits a honeymoon, a small wedding or another celebration, as well as adults simply wanting time together.

A patio within the wider landscape

Ninety percent of the property is designated as a nature preserve. Watch and listen from your patio: parrots, toucans, scarlet macaws, monkeys and iguanas may move through the grounds. Ocean and wildlife sounds are part of the quieter atmosphere. The appeal is in the possibility of nature continuing around you, rather than a promise that every animal will appear.

Many villas stand on stilts, with spacious tropical interiors, ample storage and premium beds dressed in 100% cotton Italian linens. Espresso machines, rain showers, organic toiletries and bathrobes add comfort to the hours indoors. Ocean and jungle outlooks extend toward the terrace, with floor-to-ceiling windows keeping the landscape in view. Leave time for sunset, and for the stars after dark.

Give an afternoon to the horizon

The wraparound infinity pool seems to carry the view toward the Pacific horizon. Bar 360 offers pool service, so you can enjoy a tropical cocktail beneath a white umbrella without leaving the pool area. Its own 360 Vodka and signature creations, including a watermelon martini, make a drink another small pleasure in a long afternoon. A spa treatment offers a different way to enjoy an unhurried day.

Dinner on the mountain or your own patio

Kua Kua takes its name from an indigenous word for butterflies, which also visit the gardens. Its menu uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients and includes Peruvian-Asian cooking. Lemon pie with strawberry coulis is one of the dessert choices to look forward to. Daily breakfast is included, while dinner can be specially prepared by request for your private patio.

Special dietary requests can be accommodated, with advance notice recommended. Discuss those needs and any patio-dinner plans before the evening arrives, then enjoy how close the meal can stay to the view that drew you here. Compare Deluxe and Premium villas for the specific accommodation you would like, without needing to make every hotel hour an outing.

Explore the southern coast

The rainforest-covered mountains and long shoreline of southern Puntarenas are about three and a half hours' drive from San Jose airport. Staff can suggest nearby beaches and restaurants. Waterfalls, national parks, horseback outings, whale watching, snorkeling and fishing bring different possibilities for a day away from the mountain.

At Marino Ballena National Park near Uvita, the whale-tail-shaped formation can be explored at low tide; the coast is also associated with humpback whale breeding visits. A boat outing to Corcovado National Park offers a guided nature-hike experience to discuss with your planner. Confirm the route and travel time rather than treating it as a quick transfer from the hotel. Return to Three Sixty for another evening with space to enjoy the ocean, jungle and quiet of the mountaintop.