What is the difference between a resort and a hotel? A resort by design offers more on-site services and amenities for those who prefer to relax where they are staying and enjoy the surrounding vistas. Resorts often provide full-service spas, fitness centers, multiple restaurants, nightlife options, kid’s activities, boutique shopping, plus recreational options like golf and tennis. Conference centers and banquet facilities can create a memorable business convention. You’ll find everything from all-inclusive luxury to rainforest playgrounds with natural onsite hot springs running through the property. It’s no wonder tropical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls abound on the premises of some of Costa Rica’s amazing resorts. You can even find onsite ziplining! So if you just want to relax and let the rainforest come to you, choose a resort from the following menu that best suits your idea of the ideal vacation.
San Jose
The Hilton Doubletree Cariari Resort is a luxury airport resort located in the Cariari area, just 5 minutes from the Juan Santamaria international airport. The Hotel features colonial hacienda ...
Arenal
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites and Spa is a luxurious 5-star resort located in La Fortuna near the magnificent Arenal Volcano. The resort offers guests a comfortable and exclusive setting with amazing ...
Arenal
The luxurious Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa, a member of the elite Virtuoso group of hotels, is located directly in front of the imposing Arenal Volcano and surrounded by lush rainforest. Renowned as ...
Vara Blanca - Peace Lodge
Welcome to The Peace Lodge, just one hour from San Juan Santamaria Airport located on the grounds of the famous La Paz Waterfall Garden and Nature Park, known to be among the most beautiful ...
Manuel Antonio
Contemporary Balinese-inspired style and tropical luxury await you at the condominiums and rooms of the Preserve at Los Altos Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Guests of this luxurious five-star ...
Manuel Antonio
At the Gaia Hotel and Reserve in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, adults and teens can enjoy the lavish hospitality of a luxury boutique hotel in the jungle. Positioned in the mountains of Manuel Antonio, ...
Arenal Zone 2
Enjoy style and sophistication in the jungles in front of Arenal Volcano at the luxurious and exclusive, The Springs Resort and Spa of Arenal, Costa Rica. The Springs delivers a world-class hot ...
Herradura
Set amongst the lush rainforest covered hills of Costa Rica’s Playa Jaco, Villa Caletas combines luxury with a boutique style design, ultimately creating a warm and homey atmosphere for all ...
Manuel Antonio
Set on a bluff overlooking the beach, Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort delivers one of the most luxurious hotels in Manuel Antonio. The thirty-eight room boutique style hotel has left little to ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
The five star Secrets Papagayo Resort is an eco-friendly, adults-only all-inclusive resort located on the Papagayo Peninsula in the northern Pacific area of Costa Rica. This beautiful romantic ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
The Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort welcomes you to relax and re-energize within this all-inclusive, adults only luxury hotel as they attend to every detail of your dream vacation. Located on one of ...
Central Guanacaste
**The Westin will be experiencing a makeover from August - November 2022 Enjoy all-inclusive fun in the sun at the Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Located in front of ...
JW Marriott Guanacaste
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa is a luxury beach front resort, located in Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste. With its own beach access and golf course, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa ...
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 ...
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 ...
Papagayo Peninsula
The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort is a newly constructed, luxury resort located on the shores of the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste. The location of this resort is beyond compare, the Gulf of ...
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 ...
Central Guanacaste
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the ordinary world and enter the brand new W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal. This luxury resort invites guests to relax in lush tropical surroundings resting ...
Arenal
Enjoy authentic Costa Rican charm and thermal hot springs at the Arenal Springs Resort and Spa of La Fortuna. Located across from the majestic Arenal Volcano, this highly-rated eco-resort delivers ...
Arenal
Arenal Manoa Hotel and Spa is a highly rated four-star eco-resort located near Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Guests will be wowed with amazing volcano views, soothing thermal hot springs ...
Manuel Antonio
Set on twelve acres of lush rainforest high above the Pacific coast, the award-winning Hotel Parador Resort and Spa offers the only full-service resort in Manuel Antonio. With 129 rooms, this ...
Manuel Antonio
Set in a rainforest covered hillside overlooking the magnificent Pacific coast, Si Como No Resort Spa and Wildlife Refuge delivers an eco-friendly resort experience like no other. Located in Manuel ...
Tamarindo
Formerly named the Barcelo Langosta Resort, the Occidental Tamarindo Resort is the only all-inclusive resort in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Located in the Langosta neighborhood, the hotel offers easy ...
Tamarindo
Located in the heart of Tamarindo, Tamarindo Diria Resort provides guests with the ultimate beach experience. The lobby area of the Diria Resort sits directly in front of Tamarindo Beach, giving ...
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 ...
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 ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
Bahia Pez Vela is a 4 star condominium style resort located in Playa Ocotal, Guanacaste. The condominiums offer guests the openness and seclusion of a home with the individualized attention and ...
Manuel Antonio
The Tulemar Resort, formerly named Buena Vista Villas, combines the convenience of a vacation rental with the service of a luxury hotel. Set on a jungle-covered hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, ...
Herradura
The Los Suenos Resort Condominiums bring elegance, comfort, and beauty to the next level with their luxurious condos. On the resort lies an ocean marina, which in unison with the golf course, ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
The four star Villas Sol Beach Resort is a all inclusive resort located in Playa Hermosa. The hillside resort is an affordable option for an all inclusive resort close to Liberia Airport. Amenities of ...
Arenal
The Baldi Hot Springs Hotel offers guests the convenience of staying in a hotel room at the famous hot springs property. Located only a few kilometers outside of La Fortuna downtown, Baldi is one of ...
San Jose
Hotel Radisson San Jose is a comfortable international hotel located in San Jose. Hotel amenities include fitness center, internet access, executive lounge, casino, two restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, ...
San Jose
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel and Conference Center is a comfortable, newly (mostly) remodeled airport resort hotel. The hotel has a reputation for providing excellent customer service in a ...
Alajuela suburbs
Within the Alajuela area you will find the luxurious Xandari Resort and Spa located on a 40-acre coffee plantation with breathtaking views of Central Valley. This amazing resort and spa offers you ...
Arenal Zone 3
Tilajari Hotel Resort and Conference Center is an eco-resort style hotel located 25 minutes outside of La Fortuna, Costa Rica in a town named Muelle. With an off the beaten path location, this ...
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 ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
El Mangroove, located on the beachfront at Playa Panama in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is one of the Autograph Collection's selected hotels. This luxurious boutique hotel provides an intimate atmosphere ...
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 ...
Jaco
Crocs Casino Resort is the newest and most luxurious resort in Jaco. The beach front resort is a playground for adults offering a large pool, spa, casino, and night club. The hotel also features ...
Central Guanacaste
Your escape to Margaritaville Beach Resort at Costa Rica’s Playa Flamingo takes you to a relatively undiscovered beach in the Pacific northwest. Margaritaville offers guests a four-star resort ...
Papagayo Peninsula
Discover the meaning of pura vida while vacationing like a rock star at Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Costa Rica. With all-inclusive dining and bars, beautiful scenery on the Pacific coast, and ...
Samara and Carrillo
Azura Beach Resort may be the first all-inclusive resort to bring you to the as yet undiscovered beauty of the sleepy beachfront village of Samara. A perfect cove lined in palm trees with gentle ...
Central Guanacaste
Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas offers luxurious adults-only lodging options to privileged guests in the Las Catalinas village of Guanacaste. This seaside community is positioned in front of ...
Arenal
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort and Spa offers guests an affordable eco-resort option in front of the ever-impressive Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by rainforest and tropical gardens, guests can ...
Arenal
Located directly in front of Arenal Volcano, the Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa offers an incredible natural setting and hot springs facilities. Imagine waking up, walking out of your room, and having ...
Monteverde
Discover the wonders of the cloud forest from the rustic El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde, Costa Rica. With over 150 rooms, this is the biggest eco-resort in the region, offering the largest ...
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.
Herradura
The three-star Hotel Punta Leona Beach and Nature Resort is a large resort and condominium property, located 15 minutes north of Jaco on the Central Pacific coast. The hotel is a relaxing destination ...
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 ...
Cartago
Set in the spectacular Orosi Valley, Hotel Rio Perlas Spa and Resort offers exemplary amenities so you can stay centered while exploring this fascinating region of Costa Rica. Whether you are ...
Golfito
The three star Casa Roland Marina Resort is a boutique hotel located in Golfito. The hotel is a nice place for fisherman taking charters out of Golfito. Amenities of Casa Roland Marina Resort include: ...
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 ...
Papagayo and Hermosa Area
The Papagayo Golden Palms offers a beach front resort where you can enjoy a quiet, laid-back experience while touring the Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica's Pacific Northwest. The villa-style rooms ...
Arenal
The Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort offers guests the comfort of quality lodging and the convenience of onsite hot springs pools. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the hot springs pools are the ...
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