Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica
We’ve filtered out the noise and surfaced the best beach hotels in Costa Rica for you below. Bon voyage!
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Hotel Nantipa is situated in Santa Teresa Beach and features a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the… See more
Hotel Nantipa is situated in Santa Teresa Beach and features a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Hotel Nantipa, the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Montezuma is 10 km from the accommodation, while Tambor is 16 km away. Tambor Airport is 19 km from the property.
This property is a beachfront hotel that has an outdoor pool, spa facilities and massage services. It also features… See more
This property is a beachfront hotel that has an outdoor pool, spa facilities and massage services. It also features meeting rooms, gardens and on-site shops. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the business centre and private parking.
The rustic-style rooms at Capitán Suizo Beach Front Boutique Hotel are air conditioned and have a seating area, safety deposit box and balconies. They are decorated with wooden furniture and light-coloured beddings.
The on-site restaurant serves local dishes and international-style cuisine. It also has a bar.
Hotel Capitán Suizo Beach Front Boutique Hotel can help the guest with the arrangements to take tours like canopy, sports fishing or horseback riding. Kayaking is also a suggested activity.
Tamarindo Beach is less than 200 metres from the hotel and guests can be at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport after a 1-hour drive.
We would like our Guests to experience Costa Rica at its fullest and most beautiful. As such, during the high season… See more
We would like our Guests to experience Costa Rica at its fullest and most beautiful. As such, during the high season (01/01/2022 - 30/04/2023), Makanda By The Sea observes a 3 night minimum stay. We can't wait for our Guests to spend their holidays in our elegant escape.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only is located in Manuel Antonio. Full breakfast is available for $30+tax. The property is 200 metres from the private beach.
The suites here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Some suites have a sea view and a garden view. The studios also include an iPod dock, a CD player and cable channels.
The property has an on-site restaurant, and the nearest supermarket is located 600 metres away.
At Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only you will find a terrace. Other services offered include a massages and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and fishing.
Juan Santamaría International Airport is 68 km away. The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.
This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden… See more
This adults-only boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations with ocean views and tropical gardens. Jardin del Eden also features a private beach garden located in the middle of Tamarindo beach.
Each room provides free WiFi, noise reduced air conditioning, flat-screen TV, digital safe, mini fridge and coffee maker.
Jardin del Eden also features a spa and wellness centre. The on-site poolside restaurant features a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Central American flavors made from fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast, a light snack-style lunch and a limited a la carte dinner.
Activities offered in the area are snorkeling, diving, horseback riding and fishing. The hotel staff can help with information of what is worth sightseeing. Jardin del Eden is located 45 minutes drive from Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) and a 5 minutes drive away from Tamarindo domestic airport.
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal… See more
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection by Cayuga Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Manuel Antonio. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property has a hammam, evening entertainment and a concierge service.
The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. All units feature a wardrobe.
Guests at the resort can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Arenas del Mar Beachfront offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Playa Biesanz is 1.3 km from Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort Member of the Cayuga Collection, while El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 119 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Located in Playa Flamingo, 60 metres from Danta Beach, Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only provides… See more
Located in Playa Flamingo, 60 metres from Danta Beach, Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
At the hotel, every room comes with a patio. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only also provide guests with a sea view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a safety deposit box.
A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.
The area is popular for hiking and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel.
Prieta Beach is 2 km from Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 25 km from the hotel.
Located in Santa Teresa Beach, Vista del Alma offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. The property has a terrace, as… See more
Located in Santa Teresa Beach, Vista del Alma offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. The property has a terrace, as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation features, ticket service and organising tours for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All the units will provide you a kitchen. All guest rooms will provide guests with a toaster.
Surfing classes, fishing boat, ATVs are among the activities that guests can enjoy near Vista del Alma.
Montezuma is 15 km from the accommodation, while Tambor is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 31 km from the property.
Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, less than 1 km from Carmen Beach, Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa features… See more
Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, less than 1 km from Carmen Beach, Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a private beach area and a concierge service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa provides some rooms with sea views, and each room has a patio. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa.
Mar Azul is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Mal Pais Beach is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 26 km from Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa.
Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican… See more
Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican jungle near Culebra. It boasts an on-site spa and gym, plus a swimming pool and 3 on-site restaurants. There is also a tennis court, water sports on-site or zip-line between trees and canopies.
The gorgeous rooms at this property feature stunning views of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. They boast wooden décor and a large private bathroom with free premium toiletries.
Guests have the choice of three on-site restaurants that serve fresh farm-to-table ingredients, with locally inspired dishes and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu.
The property can arrange outdoor activities like snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. The beach is just a 2-minute walk from the resort, while Arenal Volcano National Park is 159 km away.
Palo Verde National Park is a 1-hour drive, while Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is just 25 km from Andaz Papagayo.
Tulemar Resort is situated in Manuel Antonio. The resort has a private beach area, water sports facilities, and guests… See more
Tulemar Resort is situated in Manuel Antonio. The resort has a private beach area, water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Some units feature views of the sea or garden. Buena Vista Luxury Villas and Tulemar Bungalows features free WiFi .
You will find a gift shop at the property.
Car hire is available at this resort and the area is popular for hiking. Esterillos is 40 km from Tulemar Resort, while Santa María is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 61 km from the property.
Paradise Beach Lodge is a boutique hotel in Mal Pais with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Property has… See more
Paradise Beach Lodge is a boutique hotel in Mal Pais with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Property has a communal kitchen for all rooms , a TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy sea views.
All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, free toiletries, air conditioning and a wardrobe.
Santa Teresa Beach is 4 km from Paradise Beach Lodge, while Montezuma is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.
Offering 4 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business centre, this complex is set on Papagayo… See more
Offering 4 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business centre, this complex is set on Papagayo Gulf and 35 minutes’ drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The rooms offer stylish décor with rattan and bamboo furnishing, air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen cable TV and dining area. The terraces may feature ocean views, and the bathrooms come with bath, shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo can choose from 4 restaurants that serve salads, vegetarian dishes, Italian cuisine, seafood, steak dishes and local food. Children’s menu is available and there is a sushi bar at the Tico’s Lounge.
This resort has the exclusive Tuanis Teen Centre where teenage guests will find flat-screen TV, DVD player, video games, computers with free Internet and iPod docking stations.
Snorkelling, sea kayaking, horseback riding and tours to Palo Verde National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park and to Nicaragua can be arranged by this complex with a surchage.
Beachfront property located in Puerto Viejo. Estblishment set 40 m away from the beach., less than 1 km from Chiquita… See more
Beachfront property located in Puerto Viejo. Estblishment set 40 m away from the beach., less than 1 km from Chiquita Beach. Jaguar Rescue Center is 2.7 km from the accommodation.
aWà Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
Four different types of room will surprise the visitor, energy, color and design fused in a very special way
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at aWà Beach Hotel.
Located right on Langosta Beach, the Sueño del Mar Beachfront Hotel offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and free… See more
Located right on Langosta Beach, the Sueño del Mar Beachfront Hotel offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and free daily breakfast. Each charming room and apartment features air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The Sueño del Mar’s rooms are individually decorated and offer views of the gardens or ocean. All have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Apartments also have a well-equipped kitchenette.
You can enjoy a drink at the Sueño del Mar’s bar, while the tour desk offers information on activities in Tamarindo and the surrounding area. Free parking is available on site.
A grocery store and beachfront restaurant can be found within 600 metres. Tamarindo town is a 5-minute drive away, while Tamarindo Local Airport and Las Baulas Marine National Park are within a 15-minute drive.
Hotel Club del Mar is nestled between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, on the south end of Jaco Beach. Surrounded… See more
Hotel Club del Mar is nestled between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, on the south end of Jaco Beach. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the resort offers an oceanfront pool and a spa.
Each air-conditioned room and apartment at Club del Mar has a balcony with rainforest and ocean views. All accommodation includes cable TV, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
The resort’s Tiki bar serves drinks and meals on the poolside terrace or directly on the beach. The restaurant offers Costa Rican and international dishes, including fresh local seafood.
Staff can help arrange tours and activities, including sea fishing, rainforest treks and visits to the Carara and Manuel Antonio National Parks. Transfers can be arranged to San José Airport, just over an hour’s drive away.
Set on Esterillos Este Beach, Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa offers bright, attractive villas overlooking its tropical… See more
Set on Esterillos Este Beach, Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa offers bright, attractive villas overlooking its tropical gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant.
Each spacious villa at Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa has striking Costa Rican-style décor with local art work, high ceilings and cooling tiled floors. There is a seating area and a kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee maker.
Guests can enjoy local cuisine and popular seafood dishes in the Alma del Pacifico’s open-air restaurant. A full breakfast is served daily.
The Alma’s spa offers a range of treatments, prepared with organic products. There is also a hot tub offering ocean and garden views.
The hotel’s beachside setting is ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing. Local activities include rainforest canopy tours, canyoning, hiking and white-water rafting.
Shuttle services to Quepo and San José are available upon request.
Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private… See more
Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sun terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also provide guests with pool views. At Olas Verdes Hotel every room includes bed linen and towels.
A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property.
The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Olas Verdes Hotel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.
Pelada Beach is 2.3 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Nosara, 5 km from Olas Verdes Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel has a restaurant, outdoor plunge pool, a bar and garden in Puntarenas. Boasting family… See more
Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel has a restaurant, outdoor plunge pool, a bar and garden in Puntarenas. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast.
Parque Marino del Pacifico is 48 km from the accommodation, while Lito Perez Stadium is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 23 km from Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel.
Offering a restaurant, Azul Hotel & Retreat is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is… See more
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 property has 2 on-site restaurants available that offer snacks and international-style dishes.Limited time hours.
At Azul Hotel & Retreat you will find a limited time hours front desk. Pura Aventura Ecopark can be reached in a 30-minute drive, while Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away.
The property offers free parking.
Sophistication and style pair well with the beautiful rainforest for your getaway at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf… See more
Sophistication and style pair well with the beautiful rainforest for your getaway at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. Our hotel grants easy access to Costa Rica adventures including horseback riding along Jaco Beach and hiking through Carara National Park.
For a more exclusive stay, enjoy the intimacy of our private beach or tee up at our on-site golf club. Keeping your family in mind, our resort offers a kids club so you can enjoy a massage at our spa while your little ones play. Between relaxation and adventure, find time to retreat to our hotel rooms featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, plush bedding and private balconies.
Select accommodations include breathtaking views and in-room hammocks for island-style comfort. When it's time to refuel, satisfy your cravings at one of our flavorful restaurants. Looking to stay active? Attend our complimentary workout classes offered at Sibö Fitness Center, or take a dip in our outdoor pool. There's no end to paradise at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort.