From all-inclusive luxury hotels to rustic tree houses, Remote Hotels deliver unparalleled beauty in wilderness settings. Whether nestled deep in a rain forest, or on an isolated beach only accessible by boat or plane, if you are looking for seclusion or something off the beaten path, look here. Give yourself a full immersion experience uniquely surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle, far from civilization. These hotels place you in the middle of Costa Rica’s famed tropical rainforest atmosphere. From full spa services to rugged tent camping, you’ll even find elevated tree houses connected by wooden walkways above unlandscaped animal corridors. Be sure to find the amenities you are looking for from Jacuzzis to mosquito netting to ensure your personal level of comfort. NOTE: Some of these Remote Hotels are only accessible by boat or plane which has a 25-pound luggage limit per person.
El Silencio Lodge
In a small community located in Bajos del Toro you will find the unique and noted El Silencio Lodge and Spa. The sublime lodge is placed on a 500 acre private reserve within a cloud forest. They ...
Punta Islita
The five-star Hotel Punta Islita, perched on a hillside within easy reach of the beach, is located 30 minutes south of Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula. A great choice for those seeking a luxury ...
Mal Pais
Overlooking the world famous, Santa Teresa surf break, Florblanca offers guests a beachfront resort, just footsteps from the beach. With natural architecture, this ecologically sustainable resort ...
Tamarindo
Los Altos de Eros, located on 27 secluded acres, offers a beautiful tropical setting for those seeking a romantic getaway, honeymoon, small wedding, or yoga retreat. A boutique style hotel, Los Altos ...
Jobo
The Dreams Las Mareas Resort is the newest and most luxurious all inclusive resort in Costa Rica. Located on the secluded El Jobo Beach in northwest Guanacaste, visitors will enjoy elegance and ...
Perez Zeledon
Nestled in the mountainous region of San Isidro del General, the luxurious Hacienda AltaGracia Auberge Resort awaits your arrival with its spectacular panoramic view overlooking Valle del General. An ...
Rincon de la Vieja
Borinquen Mountain Resort is a luxury ecolodge on an amazing property with hot spring fed pools. Located in the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and National Park region, Borinquen is an ideal lodge to use ...
Tambor
The four star Tango Mar Resort is an eco-friendly resort located in Tambor. The hotel is a great destination for those looking to go to an off the beaten path beach destination. Amenities of Tango Mar ...
Drake Bay
Hotel Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge is located within the Osa Peninsula and right on the edge of Corcovado National Park. The only access to the lodge is by a 90 minute boat trip down the river and ...
Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Beach Resort is a remote all-inclusive beach resort located in the southern point of the Nicoya Peninsula. The resort offers guests a family friendly environment as well as the ...
Uvita
Hotel Cristal Ballena is a hill top boutique hotel located in Uvita. The ocean view hotel is a fantastic option for anybody exploring the jungles and beaches of the south Pacific coast. Amenities of ...
Dominical
The four star Hotel Cuna del Angel is a boutique hotel located a little south of Dominical along Costa Ballena. The hotel is a great place for anybody looking to explore the beautiful south Pacific ...
Manatus Hotel
Explore the wilds of Tortuguero National Park from the comforts of the Manatus Hotel in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. In a region known for rustic ecolodges, this hotel shines through with modern amenities ...
Rio Celeste Hideaway
Rio Celeste Hideaway is a luxurious and romantic bungalow style hotel located near the Rio Celeste Waterfalls and under a mile from the Tenorio Volcano National Park. Hotel amenities include ...
Uvita
Oxygen Jungle Villas is a high-end Bali style villa resort located in Uvita. The resort is a prime location for nature lovers and couples as it is perched in the jungle-lined hills overlooking the ...
Tambor
Tambor Tropical Resort is a unique adults-only beachfront hotel located in Playa Tambor. The bungalow style hotel is a perfect location for anyone looking for romance and beach in a secluded area.
Uvita
Kura Villas is an extraordinary eco-friendly boutique hotel snuggled in the mountains that overlook Uvita. Included in the Cayuga Collection as well as a Virtuoso Preferred partner, this ...
Mal Pais
Looking for the ultimate couples retreat? Casa Chameleon, overlooking Mal Pais beach, is a luxury ocean view villa style hotel that just might be the perfect option for you and your partner. With ...
Copa de Arbol Resort
The four star Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is a eco-resort located in Drake Bay. The luxury resort is a relaxing place for adventurers and those seeking wildlife. Amenities of Copa de ...
Cabo Matapalo
Lapa Rios is an award winning, high-end Eco Lodge found on the southeastern tip of the Osa Peninsula. It is remotely located in a private 1000-acre nature reserve comprised of one of the last wild ...
Cabo Matapalo
Breathtaking views surround El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge, a high-end eco-lodge gracefully perched above the Pacific Ocean on its own 140-acre nature reserve within the Osa National Wildlife ...
Uvita
Rancho Pacifico is a luxury boutique hotel located along Costa Ballena near Uvita. The hotel is perched on three acres of a private rainforest hillside overlooking the Pacific coast and has a ...
Ostional
Azul Ocean Club is an ocean front boutique hotel located in front of Playa Azul, Guanacaste just due north of Ostional. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this hotel offers guests some of the most ...
Rio Perdido
Are you looking for an off-the-beaten-path discovery of untouched natural beauty combined with multiple adventures and luxury bungalows? Then Rio Perdido Thermal Springs and Hotel, located in the town ...
Ojochal
With stunning mountain top views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the architecturally stimulating Three Sixty Boutique Hotel features spectacular scenery ranging out to sixty miles in every direction.
Nosara
A cliffside retreat overlooking one of Nosara’s most famous beaches, Tierra Magnifica offers an amazing panoramic view in a quiet, peaceful intimate setting. Perched high above the surfing beach of ...
Cabo Matapalo
Bosque del Cabo is a comfortable boutique eco-lodge and nature reserve located south of Puerto Jimenez on the southern most point of the Osa Peninsula. Groomed nature trails lead to deserted beaches ...
Arenal Zone 2
Arenal Lodge is a 3 star eco-lodge located right outside the town of La Fortuna. The eco-lodge offers guests a unique panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano. Guests of Arenal Lodge will enjoy amenities ...
Nuevo Arenal
Incredible panoramic views of Lake Arenal spread out before you when you stay at La Mansion Inn, a hidden jewel found almost by accident along the route from La Fortuna over to Monteverde, or on your ...
Monteverde
We are pleased to announce that the esteemed collection of Boena Wilderness Lodges has recently purchased the Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge. All facilities and rooms are being remodeled and ...
Mawamba Lodge
Enjoy the peace, tranquility, and nature of Tortuguero National Park from Mawamba Lodge. Set on a narrow strip of land between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Sea, this rustic ecolodge offers ...
Jobo
The three star Ecoplaya Beach Resort is a beach front hotel located in Bahia Salinas. The resort is a nice place for couples and families seeking an off the beaten path hotel with beach access.
Ostional
Hotel Luna Azul provides is a quaint and charming little boutique-style hotel and natural lodge in Playa Ostional, Costa Rica. Ostional is home to one of Central America’s largest sea turtle ...
Montezuma
The three star Ylang Ylang Resort is a beachfront eco-friendly hotel located in Montezuma. The unique resort is a great place for beach lovers and those seeking a unique romantic experience. Amenities ...
Rafiki Safari Lodge
Rafiki Safari Lodge is a luxurious wilderness tent camping experience, located within 842 acres of pristine primary and secondary rainforest along the Savegre River, 30 kilometers south of Manuel ...
Dominical
The three star Villas Rio Mar is a bungalow style eco-resort located in Dominical. The hotel is a great base camp for anybody looking to explore the beautiful south Pacific coast. Amenities of Hotel ...
Uvita
The three star Mar y Selva Ecolodge is an ecolodge located just south of Uvita along the South Pacific coast. The hotel is a good choice for those seeking nature and looking to explore beautiful ...
Drake Bay
The three star La Paloma Lodge is a higher end ecolodge, located in Drake Bay on the Osa Pensinsula. The lodge is a fantastic option for anyone looking for nature and exotic wildlife. Amenities of La ...
Tenorio
Tenorio Lodge is a comfortable mountain lodge tucked between the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes in the northern portion of Costa Rica, which sits roughly 500 meters (1500 feet) above sea level ...
Drake Bay
Aguila de Osa is a 3-star ocean view eco-lodge located in Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. The eco-lodge, situated on the outskirts of the renowned Corcovado National Park, offers guests the ultimate ...
Pacuare Lodge
Nestled in the jungle overlooking the scenic and wild Pacuare River, Pacuare Lodge is an oasis of eco-luxury. Listed in National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World and a member of Virtuoso ...
Arenal Zone 3
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel and Hacienda approaches the eco-style of living in a completely renewed fashion. The rooms are uniquely designed to embrace the natural world, allowing guests to immerse ...
San Gerardo de Dota
Fifty miles south of San Jose lies Savegre Mountain Hotel Natural Reserve and Spa, a private nature reserve. Located just 5 miles from Los Quetzales National Park, Hotel Savegre brings the bliss ...
Puerto Jimenez
Everything at Iguana Lodge is natural, contemporary, and absolutely, Pura Vida. There’s something special and magical about this eco-resort. Maybe it’s the beach location, or the natural ...
Samara and Carrillo
The Leyenda Hotel provides quality lodging in Carrillo, two kilometers from the main beach. Located on the rural Nicoya Peninsula, Carrillo is a quiet town with one of the prettiest beaches in Costa ...
Poas Lodge
Poas Lodge is a charming ecolodge conveniently located near La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, hummingbird garden. Standard Rooms offer either a king ...
Poas Lodge
Poas Volcano Lodge, high up in a cloud forest only one hour from the San Jose airport and next to the beautiful Poas Volcano, provides the ideal place to begin or end your Costa Rican vacation. This ...
Arenal Zone 2
Hotel Linda Vista del Norte brings Costa Rica’s magnificent rain forests closer than ever, for this ecolodge is situated near Lake Arenal in El Castillo, Costa Rica. Nestled in the rolling ...
Tamarindo
Best Western Camino a Tamarindo is a 3 star hotel located about 15 minutes from Tamarindo. The hotel offers guests a convenient location for those that have a rental car and like to explore the area.
Palo Seco-Esterillos area
Clandestino Beach Resort sits in the Central Pacific region of Central America’s, Costa Rica, offering guests an eco style, beach front resort like none other. Located on Playa de Palo Seco, ...
Los Chiles
Hotel Natural Lodge Cano Negro is located in the north part of the country, near Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and a conference center.
Blue River
Blue River Resort is a 3 star Costa Rican-style eco resort located on the northeastern flank of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The eco resort offers guests a beautiful retreat in Costa Rica's mountain ...
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
Located in the wilds of Tortuguero, Tortuga Lodge and Gardens offers rustic elegance in the jungle. Tortuguero is one of the most remote destinations in Costa Rica, only accessible by boat (25-pound ...
Arenal Zone 3
Arenal Vista Lodge is your best choice for accommodation overlooking Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. The peacefulness and tranquility of the hotel property will surely have you feeling the ...
Tiskita Jungle Lodge
Tiskita Jungle Lodge, remotely located where the road comes to an end in Costa Rica on the southernmost Pacific coast, provides a unique rustic ecolodge experience within a private biological reserve.
Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a small eco-style luxury lodge located in Golfo Dulce, Peninsula de Osa. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, yoga area, gardens and jungle view. Mango Guest ...
Drake Bay
Tranquilo Lodge is a luxury, meal inclusive, adult only eco-lodge, located on Costa Rica’s southwestern coast of the Osa Peninsula in Drake Bay. Nestled on a hilltop, in the jungle, and purposely ...
San Gerardo de Dota
Located in the scenic cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, the Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge combines style and sustainability in their ecologically friendly lodge. Privileged guests will enjoy ...
Nosara
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is an oasis of serenity in the foothills of Nosara. Located within a short walk of Playa Guiones, you're only a short walk away from world-class surfing and the sound of ...
Tortuguero - Grupo Pachira
Looking for an intense Nature encounter? These rustic bungalows built on stilts with connecting above ground pathways at Aninga Lodge are sure to deliver. Set in the wilds of Tortuguero, a remote ...
Chayote Lodge
Chayote Lodge offers a totally unique concept combining culture and nature for an authentic Costa Rican experience. Only an hour from the San Jose airport, this boutique lodge is nestled high up in a ...
Rancho Humo Estancia
A unique opportunity awaits those looking for a quiet, traditional hacienda experience set in an expanse of tropical wetlands brimming with birds and animal life. Rancho Humo Estancia Eco Boutique ...
Undefined Zone
Located on the Caribbean slope of the central mountains of Costa Rica, Ecolirios Boutique Hotel and Spa invites guests to discover their off-the-beaten-path eco-friendly paradise. Surrounded by ...
Parrita
The Cocomar Beachfront Hotel offers the convenience of seaside lodging on the gorgeous Playa Palo Seco. This beach is one of Costa Rica's best-kept secrets and undoubtedly among the most picturesque ...
San Gerardo de Rivas
Set well off the beaten path in the magical Chirripo Valley, Rio Chirripo Lodge and Retreat offers an amazing setting to relax and rejuvenate. The Chirripo River flows by the resort, forests surround, ...
Tortuguero - Grupo Pachira
Set in the wilds of Tortuguero, Costa Rica, Pachira Lodge offers a true wilderness and eco-lodge experience. The lodge rests on the main Tortuguero Canal, across from the village and only five minutes ...
Punta Uva
Almonds and Corals Hotel provides a jungle-beach experience like no other. Set in the rainforest of Manzanillo along the Southern Caribbean coast, this sustainable ecolodge describes itself as part ...
Sarapiqui
La Quinta Country Inn is a rainforest eco-lodge and reserve located in the Sarapiqui region, which has received the maximum 5-leaf rating in the national Sustainable Tourism Certification program.
Turtle Beach Lodge
Surrounded by dense jungle, canals, and the sea, Turtle Beach Lodge provides a secluded ecolodge experience in the wilds of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Guests of this remote lodge will enjoy seclusion and ...
Uvita
Hotel Villas Gaia is a quaint eco-friendly hotel which is strongly committed to an environmentally sustainable operation. This simple but elegant lodge is located on a small hilltop overlooking the ...
Drake Bay
The two star Jinetes de Osa Lodge is an ecolodge located in Drake Bay. The lodge is a great choice for anyone seeking affordable accommodations to use as a base to explore the western side of the Osa ...
Drake Bay
The two star Drake Bay Wilderness Resort is an ecolodge, located in Drake Bay. The lodge is a fantastic option for adventurers, birdwatchers and nature lovers visiting the Osa Peninsula. Amenities of ...
Drake Bay
Surrounded by the lush forests of the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge in Drake Bay, Punta Marenco Lodge is an ecotourists paradise. The private bungalows are set on a hill overlooking the ...
Carate
La Leona Eco Lodge is part of a 500 acre family owned rain forest located next to the Corcovado National Park in La Leona Ranger Station. This eco lodge features a tent-cabin with the comfort of a ...
San Gerardo de Dota
El Manantial Lodge is an eco-lodge and bird watcher’s paradise, as it is situated in the mountains of San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. This area is home to the world famous, Cloud Forest, an ...
Tenorio
Celeste Mountain Lodge is a unique eco-lodge with eye-catching architecture which specializes in offering personalized service in this magical area near Volcan Tenorio National Park. Hotel ...
Punta Uva
The two-star Tree House Lodge is a small jungle and beach hotel located in Punta Uva. This unique lodge is a nice place for adventurers and nature lovers. Amenities of Tree House Lodge include ...
Rincon de la Vieja
Do you like adventure? How about thrilling tours? Then Canyon Lodge might be the right fit for you! Canyon Lodge is an eco-lodge and adventure paradise, located in the Rincon de la Vieja ...
Drake Bay
Pirate Cove Hotel relies on providing comfortable and aesthetically pleasing accommodation for all guests of the hotel. Located on Costa Rica’s Drake Bay, this ecolodge grants vacationers access ...
Drake Bay
Perched on a bluff, overlooking the Drake Bay, Rancho Corcovado is one of the most uniquely positioned accommodation options in all of Drake Bay. Rancho Corcovado is located in close proximity to ...
Rincon de la Vieja
Sitting at the edge of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Hotel Rincon de la Vieja is an ideal location for any adventurer. This hotel is an eco-lodge located near the famous volcano. Lodge ...
Tenorio
Albergue Heliconias Lodge is a budget-friendly eco-lodge located in located in Bijagua de Upala between Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Volcano. This area belongs to the hidden gems that Costa Rica ...
Arenal Zone 3
Finca Luna Nueva Lodge offers a sustainable, natural, ecolodge experience that engulfs guests in the natural world. Just thirty minutes from popular tour destination, La Fortuna, Finca Luna Nueva ...
Arenal Zone 3
Hotel Castillo del Arenal is a family owned hotel, located in El Castillo, which sits in between La Fortuna and Monteverde. This accommodation is 6.5 kilometers from the National Park, 700 meters ...
Rio Indio Lodge
Rio Indio Lodge is an eco-lodge specializing in sport fishing located in Barra del Colorado. Hotel amenities include bar, swimming pool, restaurant, internet access, trails, kayaks, marina and ...
Canas
Pueblo Antiguo Lodge and Spa is an eco lodge located in the mountains of Abangares, Guanacaste region. Surrounded by preserved forest with river frontage, this is a perfect place to find serenity.
San Vito
Las Cruces Biological Station Lodge is located near San Vito in Southern Costa Rica. The property is covered with tropical rainforest and gardens which are used by the Organization of Tropical Studies ...
Puerto Viejo
Have you ever dreamed of finding the center of pure nature? How about living alongside the animals of the rainforest? These dreams are reality when you choose Samasati Nature Retreat for your ...
Boca Tapada
Nature enthusiasts who wish to explore the native jungles and rivers of Costa Rica will find this ecolodge the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Fourteen individual bungalows, some perched on ...
Punta Uva
Imagine staying in an almost all glass house elevated above the ground in a 16 acre tropical jungle setting! These truly concept casitas were designed for you to be able to see the natural beauty of ...
Bosque de Paz
Welcome to the Bosque de Paz Lodge and Biological Reserve located only an hour and a half from San Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is a small lodge built at an altitude ranging from 1450 ...
Sarapiqui
La Selva Biological Station Lodge, operated by the Organization of Tropical Studies is located in the Caribbean lowlands of the Sarapiqui region. The property is covered with incredible lush ...
Undefined Zone
The two star Lake Arenal Hotel and Microbrewery is a lake view hotel, located in the Lake Arenal area near Tilaran. The hotel is a good choice for anybody seeking an off the beaten path experience in ...
Puntarenas
Hacienda La Ensenada is a national wildlife refuge and eco-lodge located just north of the Gulf of Nicoya and Rio Tempisque. This ecolodge’s rural and remote location allows its guests to ...
Tortuguero
Caribbean Paradise Eco Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge located between the beach and the Tortuguero Canals, making it a perfect location for guests to see both! Lodge amenities include all meals ...
Monteverde
The Mariposa Bed and Breakfast offers a charming but budget-friendly lodging option in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Guests will feel welcome and at home as the lodge is owned by a local Costa Rican family ...
Tortuguero - Grupo Pachira
Only accessible by plane and boat, Evergreen Tortuguero Lodge welcomes you with an authentic jungle dwelling experience as you step off the boat to commune with Nature from well-appointed rustic ...
Santa Juana
Fresh mountain air greets you upon your arrival at Santa Juana Lodge located only an hour inland from Quepos on the Central Pacific side of Costa Rica. Five open air rustic ecolodges designed to best ...
Rios Tropicales Eco-Lodge
The Rios Tropicales Lodge is a rustic ecolodge located in the middle of the forest at the mouth of the Pacuare Gorge. Set on 2,409 acres of private reserve, guests will be immersed in nature and ...
Tortuguero
Set in the jungles of Tortuguero, the Rana Roja Lodge is eager to share the wonders of Tortuguero with you! This small 21-room lodge is only accessible by boat and surrounded by Tortuguero National ...
San Gerardo de Rivas
Hotel de Montana El Pelicano provides a rustic lodge setting deep in the south-central region of Costa Rica. Located near Chirripo National Park, it provides a budget base camp for hiking groups ...
Arenal Zone 3
Located in the rural village of La Tigra, Costa Rica, La Tigra Rainforest Lodge offers a unique lodging option for your Costa Rica vacation! This safari tent camp lodge allows visitors to be at one ...
Turrialba
The one star Volcan Turrialba Lodge is an ecolodge located in the countryside near Turrialba Volcano. The lodge is a great option for anybody that wants to see what it is like to sty on a farm in ...
Drake Bay
The one star Poor Mans Paradise Lodge is a budget ecolodge located in Drake Bay. The lodge is a nice option for anyone on a tight budget that wants to visit Corcovado and Cano Island. Amenities of ...
Drake Bay
Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp is an ecolodge comprised of large tents on platforms, located in Drake Bay. The lodge is a fantastic option for adventurers and nature lovers. Amenities of Corcovado ...
Pacuare River Lodge
Whitewater rafters will love the Pacuare River Lodge, a unique stopping point to overnight on the banks of the Pacuare River. Individual screened cabins dotted along the river, with comfy beds and ...
Drake Bay
Set up on the hillside above the gorgeous Drake Bay coast, El Mirador Lodge is positioned to offer some of the best views in the area. The rustic ecolodge is a great option for budget-conscious ...
Paquera to Isla Chiquita
Imagine glamor camping on an uninhabited island dining on raw oysters, tuna tartar, and freshly caught fish. If you love everything about camping except schlepping tons of gear, the hard wet ground, ...
Dominical
Just because the sun went down doesn't mean you cannot explore the jungle! If you are looking for a fun, nighttime activity during your time in Dominical, this is an excellent choice. The overnight ...
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