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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. This place is awesome, super cozy and very tastefully designed, clean, we especially loved the luxurious pool. Maria and Christian are amazing and they were super helpful and accommodating to our needs. Absolutely recommend!

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9.2
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
US$72
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. Absolutely stunning, clean bright, beautiful gardens

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9.2
Superb
471 reviews
Price from
US$213.50
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. sunset, we could even see monkeys in the distance, which was amazing! The Mexican restaurant is really good. The staff made our stay unforgettable: yoga with Dominique was great — she’s super kind, attentive, and always there if you need anything. Christian gave us great tips on places to visit, and Juanca gave us such a warm welcome. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$286.88
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 room was a unique masterpiece of design, and extremely comfortable. Our host was more than willing to assist us each day in arranging for places to see and things to do. Breakfasts were good.

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9.8
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
US$472.80
per night

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 pool and common areas are comfortable

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8.4
Very good
137 reviews
Price from
US$45
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. The staff and location at Ocho Bungalows are excellent. The property is located directly on the beach with walking to everything in Tamarindo. Jose, Sebastian and Miguel were very attentive, as well as all employees at the resort. We ate most of our meals at the resort, and the food is very good. There is a small private pool with a view of the beach, which was very relaxing. The rooms are beautifully decorated and clean. This is a very unique and special boutique resort.

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8.8
Fabulous
212 reviews
Price from
US$224.07
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, quiet, great staff and location amazing

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

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is located in Playa Hermosa, 1.6 km from Coco Beach and 37 km from Marina Papagayo. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$902
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
Price from
US$323.70
per night

K-Rae's is a 5-star property located in Nosara. Guests can enjoy garden views.

Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel provides certain rooms with pool views, and all rooms have a patio. At K-Rae's each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a terrace with a mountain view.

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Price from
US$69.44
per night

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